[monkeybum]

For those who are wheat/gluten intolerant Lidl have bread machines in this week which have a gf function. Apparently you can make jam etc in them too.

[dig4victory]

Any gf officianados have a recipe for gf scones?

A colleague at work gave me her hardly used breadmaker as mine gave up the ghost, her husband is gf and I'd like to make them a little thank you token.

Thanks.

p.s. I heard that you have to use a little extra liquid with gf flour, is this true?

[Poolfield2]

Sorry Dig4 I can manage really good cakes but scones and biscuits are still really "ify". At present I'm into making cakes that are kept moist by containing grated veg, such as courgette or carrot and ground almonds. I can pm you a recip for little cupcakes, any good?

I realise that last year I didn't mention that my gf Christmas puds went down really well and all I did was substitute gf breadcrumbs in my normal recipe.

[matilda duck]

It took me years to work out what the problem was. The only advice my doctor could give me was 'you should not give up milk. It contains valuable nutrients', which I did not find very helpful, so now I just eat what suits me.
Most doctors don't seem to believe in food intolerance.
I cook using olive oil or milk free margerine instead of butter, and check all food ingredient labels in supermarkets.

My daughter was born lactose intolerant it's taken 4 1/2 years to get it recognised as an allergy!!  She also can't have soya, eggs or any other form of milk.  She had rice  milk for 2 years but now has to have oat milk.  It's hard and meals out are a rarety    She NEVER grumbles.

[Poolfield2]

It must be really difficult especially for a child and eating out must be a nightmare.

[Brambles]

Thank you Poolfield2 for that cake recipe... Daughter no. 4 is wheat intollerant and "nice things" are what she misses out on most.. will def make your cake, sounds delish

[chrissie B]

i react to flour but only when i use it not when i eat it but its not been too bad latley as we are on diets and that cuts out  a lot of flour use , no cakes , pastry buiscuits ect .
chrissie b

[matilda duck]

It must be really difficult especially for a child and eating out must be a nightmare.

Haha the best bit is when we go for a family meal for Christmas! This year there are 16 of us going   I will have to check everything through for Mary but, we have 2 coeliacs as well.    think the pub might shut that day

[Poolfield2]

A friend found a REALLY GOOD wheat free bread called "Genius" comes in white or brown and it is so much better than the Dietry Specials one. It only seems to be available from Te**o Extra stores though. For me that is a 30 mile round trip and the toll for Severn Bridge so it is just for special occasions, it freezes well.

[flowerpower]

I am not good with most wheats or dairy products either; I have to explain to people that I eat like a vegan but with meat and fish!

For those with Children who are not good with wheat, I hear that you can take your pizza base to Pizza Express and they will put on one of their toppings. I guess its best to check with your local branch.