Look What We Found produce a range of tasty gluten free soups, sauces and ready meals. Here at Fussy Foodie we usually like to make things from scratch but there are times when you want something quick, easy, friendly and tasty and Look What We Found products can give you just that. Continue Reading…
Avocados are a popular superfood packed full of protein, vitamins, minerals and “good” monounsaturated fats. Our Dairy Free Guacamole is a great and simple way to incorporate all the health & taste benefits of avocados into your diet. Continue Reading…
We are refurbishing our loft conversion, well I say that what I mean is ripping it out completely and starting again, new steels, windows, walls, insulationthe lot. So I have been on the hunt for new Velux windows and I cant believe Continue Reading…
If you like Alpro products and like me you love a freebie then you won’t want to miss out on the new Alpro Treats scheme. You simply collect codes from Alpro packs and save up for treats from cereal bowls and yoga mats (5 product codes) to Continue Reading…
With a wet weekend camping in the Peak District this weekend, this week my food diary has a few cheeky BBQs and mugs of soya hot cocoa to keep me warm. Continue Reading…
No matter what your dietary restrictions or preferences it’s crucial that you have a balanced healthy diet. Cutting out multiple foods can really restrict the variety in your diet, which could result in nutrient deficiencies. Remind yourself of the basic principles of healthy eating to ensure that you get Continue Reading…
The Living Food Kitchen are a gourmet catering company supplying a range of quality food to businesses and health food shops in and around London. All dishes and products the company produce suit fussy foodie needs down to the ground as they are all raw, dairy & egg free and have no added sugar, Continue Reading…
Finding gluten and yeast free breads (not loaded with additives) is a real challenge and one that until Artisan Bread contacted me I had given up on. Yesterday my first proper order from Artisan Bread bread arrived with two types of bread; linseed bread and quinoa bread Continue Reading…
Here goes my latest food diary, it was a bit heavy on the Gluten Free Sausages this week – but I have to say I do love them. Also had a few tummy issues this week, hence strange evening meal on Tuesday. Continue Reading…
Words can’t describe how tasty Meridian Almond Butter is, it really is heaven on a spoon and I love it! Great in recipes, spread on oat cakes or straight from the pot. Continue Reading…
Soya yoghurt is a fantastic alternative to dairy yoghurts, however the same taste day in day out can get a little dull. So here’s a way to liven up soya yoghurt, which is so simple but really tasty; check out my dairy free banana yoghurt, with a cacao nibs twist. Continue Reading…
And the cupboards were bare…yesterday in need of a tasty snack inspired by recent tasting of Nakd Ginger Bread, I rustled up my own raw oat bar. I think I have stumbled upon a great basic recipe from which you can make lots of tasty bars. A few simple ingredients and a whizz in a food processor Continue Reading…
After craving indian food at the weekend, I thought I would have a go at making a dish that would satisfy my tastebuds. These Vegan Indian Pancakes are egg, gluten and dairy free and when combined with the fresh flavours of cumin, Continue Reading…
Whoop whoop exciting news Whole Earth Drinks have removed the hidden sugars (corn syrup) and now using agave nectar. So they are back on my treats menu and I love the sparkling ginger variety, so look out for it in a health food shop hear you. Continue Reading…
I love visiting my brother in Cambridge not just to see him but also Cambridge has such an array of great Fussy Foodie treats. These Nakd bars by Natural Balance Foods, seem to be popping up in lots of places and we found this Nakd Ginger Bread bar in Revital. Continue Reading…
Fellow Fussy Foodie Claire has previous raved about “corn in a cup” which she had whilst travelling in Asia. Well now its here in the UK! In Cambridge with Claire at the weekend in need of a simple tasty treat we spied a Corn in the Cup stand – needless to say we dived straight in. Continue Reading…
Sorry its been a while since my last food diary post, so I have a few weeks that I will be catching up on. Hope the updates are still helping with some inspiration for those of you with multiple food intolerance’s like me, I am trying to mix things up with a few new recipes and ideas to inspire so watch this space. Continue Reading…
It’s been a while since my last post but don’t worry I have lots of recipes, food diaries and products I will be updating you all on. One of which is an amazing gluten free chorizo sausage I picked up at a local Farmers Market this weekend. Continue Reading…
I’m always on the look out for a tasty treat and Ombar definitely bought a smile to my face. Ombar superfood chocolate bars are made from 100% natural ingredients, are vegan, gluten & soya free and use Agave Nectar in place of refined sugar – perfect for my fussy foodie needs! Continue Reading…
Mangajo drinks are a great refreshing way to hydrate your body with all sorts of goodness. Packed full of natural detox ingredients Mangajo will help your body flush out all those free radicals in the process.
Planet Organic is a haven for nutritious, wholesome organic products including fruit & vegetables, confectionary, dried goods and beer & wine, as well as a range of organic health & wellbeing and mother & baby products. Continue Reading…
Fellow fussy foodie Claire has been know to describe herself as a ‘meat eating vegan’, a little strange you might think when vegans don’t eat meat. However with a diet that doesn’t contain dairy or eggs, we both almost fit into this category. Which recently has opened my eyes Continue Reading…
I just tried my very small but perfectly formed Yeast Free Pizza with my Buckwheat Pizza Base sample from Artisan Bread Ltd and I have to it was pretty impressive. Continue Reading…
If you’re intolerant to yeast and so struggle to find a bread alternative, these Corn Wraps could be your answer. Mountain Bread wraps are dairy, egg, yeast and sugar free making these the friendliest wraps I’ve found so far. There are 8 varieties to choose from Continue Reading…
Last week I had a lovely email from the folks at Artisan Bread Ltd, after seeing a conversation on the chatroll where someone was looking for a yeast and gluten free pizza base. Continue Reading…
Omega 3 eggs such as Columbus and Goldenlay are becoming increasingly popular, as we learn more and more about the wonders of omega 3 for health. But does this mean that you can ditch the oily fish and eat omega 3 eggs instead? Read on to help you decide whether omega 3 eggs are healthy or hype. Continue Reading…
Sugar free granola could be considered a contradiction in terms. It might sound like a ‘health food’ but most granola’s are loaded with sugar and honey – no wonder they taste so good! Never one to turn down a challenge I set to work developing a tasty, nutritious sugar free granola. Continue Reading…
If you have never made homemade popcorn you are in for a treat and especially when you find out how easy it is. All you need is a packet of popcorn (dried maize kernels for popping) and a drop of oil and you are off. Continue Reading…
Do you know if you are getting enough omega 3? It is recommended that we eat two portions of fish per week, one of which oily (e.g. salmon, mackerel, sardines, trout), but in the UK most people don’t eat enough oily fish. So are we getting enough omega 3 and what are good omega 3 sources? Continue Reading…
These barbecue beans are a doddle to make and have gone down really well this weekend, when we actually managed to have two sunny barbecues (in England!). I call them barbecue beans not due to the flavour but because they are a fantastic barbecue side dish. Continue Reading…
I was doing some research into the different types of soya milks when I came across “inulin” as an ingredient in some soya milks and had no idea what it was and why it was there. I really don’t like not knowing what an ingredient is, so for anyone wondering what inulin is and if you should worry about it Continue Reading…
Well by now you know how much of a fan I am of Booja Booja Ice Cream well I just wanted to update on the latest flavour I have tried. Aptly named Booja-Booja Keep Smiling Vanilla M’Gorilla – really will keep you smiling. Continue Reading…
Mmmm just relaxing from my latest mug of licorice tea, so warming. My nutritionist advised me that I should have one licorice tea a day to help with some of my tummy issues and I have to say they are tastetastic, and if like me you don’t have any sugar (except fruits) in your diet you will be pleased Continue Reading…
When you are trying to avoid sugar, it can be difficult to find fruit-flavoured items that are safe to eat. This homemade fruit sauce is a really quick, Fussy Foodie friendly way to remedy this! All you need for this really easy recipe is a punnet of soft fruit and some agave nectar. Continue Reading…
Plans are a foot to build the first carbon zero home in Solihull, the house plans to have a major transformation including a new swimming pool in the basement and fantastic open plan design. Beyond its sleek modern design Continue Reading…
I have made a couple of agar jelly flavours and last nights one was pretty tasty so I thought I would share with you all. Agar jellies are really light and refreshing much more so than a normal jelly and from my experimenting so far they always set slightly softer than a normal jelly. Continue Reading…
Here we go folks latest for my Fussy Foodie food diary, hope it helps with some inspiration for those of you with multiple food intolerances. Continue Reading…
Chicken Korma is a takeway favourite but not generally what you would consider a healthy dish and would usually be out of bounds for many people on a free-from diet. This dairy free chicken korma is made with soya milk – an unusual but delicious twist on the traditional recipe. Continue Reading…
Normally I speed down the aisle with the cereals on, grab my usual packet of my favoruite puffed rice cereal and packet of Jordans porridge oats, however last night as well as spying Rude Healt’s puffed oats I also spied Perfekt Granola in it’s very flashy box. Continue Reading…
On occasion when I am out and about I real fancy a thirst quenching drink, other that water – and there are often not many options out there when you fancy a sugar free drink. However there is Purdey’s… or is there? Continue Reading…
Puffed Oats are a new addition to the Rude Health cereal range, available now in Waitrose. I am always on the look out for healthy low GI breakfast cereals, so I am very excited to try out these new 100% Puffed Oats. Continue Reading…
I wasn’t sure about this sugar free courgette chutney at first but the flavours and texture have improved by the day and three days on (now it’s nearly all gone!) this sugar free courgette chutney is absolutely scrumptious – I have been eating it with everything! Continue Reading…
It’s been over a week now since I got the results of my second stage York Test results. After being tested against 113 different foods, it turns out that my main food intolerance is cow’s milk (as I suspected), along with a less severe reaction to wheat and eggs. Continue Reading…
Appletiser is great way to add that touch of sparkle to your drink. It is made from 100% fruit juice and comes in 5 refreshing flavours – Apple, Pear, Apple & Dragonfruit, Mango & Mandarin and Pomegranate & Raspberry. Appletiser has no added or hidden sugars Continue Reading…
Now and again I need a serious chocolate fix however with my long list of food intolerance’s and need for zero sugar in my diet that can be a little challenging. However I might have just cracked it with an amazing coconut hot chocolate which is sugar free, dairy free and full of flavour. Continue Reading…
I love cooking and pretty much 90% of the time you will find me cooking from scratch all our meals. However on occasion when the cupboards are bare the local chippy smell is too much to resist. When Phil popped to the shops to get them I decide to whizz up some homemade mushy peas. Continue Reading…
The lovely Claire told me about some sesame halva that she was tucking into last week, her version had honey in so a no go for me at the moment, however I spied the Sunita Grape Juice and Sultana Halva in my local health food shop. So I decided as a treat (due to high grape juice content) I would give Continue Reading…
You won’t believe that this nutty sugar free chocolate spread ticks so many Fussy Foodie boxes, uses only four simple ingredients, yet takes literally seconds to make. I am enjoying mine with 0% greek yogurt and blueberries – in fact I was half way through before I remembered to take a photo of my delicious Continue Reading…
Today is Sunday but instead of a traditional Sunday lunch I decided to have a go at cooking a Massaman Beef Curry for the family. Everyone agreed it was a winner and the house smells amazing so I just have to write it down before I forget the recipe. Continue Reading…
I have been meaning to try my hand at a sugar free chutney for a while now and with yesterday being a typical rainy Saturday afternoon (in August!) I finally got round to it, and I have to say that I have stumbled across a winner. I used dried apricots, cider vinegar and orange juice Continue Reading…
I was watching Rick Stein in Cambodia on TV the other day and came in halfway through a prawn and mango stirfry, which looked delicious. I missed hearing the details but it did inspire me to whip up my own dish. I can’t promise that it will be as good as Rick’s but here’s my own summery Continue Reading…
If, like me, you love dark chocolate then you will have to seek out Marks and Spencer Dark Mountain Bar. Believe me I have tried most brands of the dark stuff but in my opinion this almond dark chocolate beats them all hands down. Continue Reading…
Inspired by Miranda’s recipe for Egg Free Muffins , I cooked up a batch for myself adding cocoa to make some classic and much loved chocolate egg free muffins. I started by writing a comment on our egg free muffins blog but then realised they are so good they deserve a blog of their own… Continue Reading…
St Dalfour naturally sugar free fruit spread is made from 100% fruit and sweetened using grape juice, meaning there are no hidden sugars which is great for those who are monitoring, or are aware of, their sugar intake.
If you love fiery chilli, ginger and tomato then you should give this cambodian marinated beef a try, its delicious and is a great interactive dish to share with family and friends. Continue Reading…
This morning I have been preparing some analysis for a session with my nutritionist to see if I can feel even more healthy than I feel now, which made me think back to my initial time of feeling unwell and frustration at not getting any medical help. Until I initially self diagnosed Continue Reading…
These healthy falafel are a twist on the traditional falafel recipe that originates from the middle east. The ingredients within falafel itself are all very suited to our fussy foodie dietary requirements using chickpeas & spices to make a pattie / ball Continue Reading…
Millet rice cereal is a blend of whole oat, brown rice, and millet flours to give you that much needed wholegrain goodness to start your day. Nature’s Path millet rice cereal is wheat free, low in sodium and fat (with zero trans fats) and is sweetened using grape / pear juice Continue Reading…
Whole Earth produce a variety of natural, healthy and organic food. Here at Fussy Foodie are big fans of their sugar free peanut butter and there is now a second product I can recommend check out there organic and sugar free baked beans.
Waltzing down the supermarket aisle with the huge selection of cereal bars on offer, I always have a root around to see what options are avaliable to me. No surprises to find that pretty much most of the time this is ZERO, as most cereals bars are ladened with dairy, sugar and gluten. Continue Reading…
These gluten free cornflakes from Doves Farm are great, one of the few products in the supermarket gluten free section I can actually eat, as so many others have sugar and egg. I remember when I first found these I couldn’t wait to get home and try them – they did not let me down. Continue Reading…
Here’s my update for week 5 of my online food diary, had a taste for Gluten Free Pasta this week and the new vanilla Booja Booja. Continue Reading…
I love the tang of citrus so after discovering the amazing properties of Agar Flakes, I couldn’t resist making a Lemon & Lime Mousse. It’s light and summery, plus being dairy, sugar, wheat, gluten and egg free its friendly for a whole host of dietary requirements Continue Reading…
If you love green pesto but are lactose intolerant like me, then you’ll be pleased to hear there is a fantastic Vegan Pesto made by Meridian and available in most supermarkets, usually in the aisle catering for special dietary requirements. Continue Reading…
Contemplating an extension, then you will need some some planning application drawings. I spoke to Dave Chamberlain at www.arkiplan.co.uk for some professional advice on planning application drawings… Continue Reading…
If like me your breakfast pretty much revolves around oats and puffed rice cereal – then sometimes you need something to liven up your breakfast. So check out my coconut porridge, a simple tweak on a classic. Continue Reading…
Ta da, our lovely new food chat room went live yesterday. The chat room means we can now interactive live with all our Fussy Foodie readers. Inspired by an MSN chat yesterday with fellow Fussy Foodie Emma about the challenges of hidden sugars, it inspired me to setup a food chat room Continue Reading…
Its finally here, Pure who produce some fantastic Dairy Free Spreads as an alternative to margarine have now come up with a dairy free cheese spread and guess what, it tastes really nice. Continue Reading…
From the folks that brought us the brilliant Thai paste, Thai Taste also make some really tasty thick rice noodles perfect for my latest craze of noodle soup recipes. Continue Reading…
I am still thinking about the Chilli Beef Ramen I made on Friday night. I wanted to do something tasty and hot for Laura’s birthday so with Thai Fish Cakes to start then Chilli Beef Ramen, it was a real taste sensation – all Fussy Foodie friendly too. Continue Reading…
I was very excited to come across a tasty ice treat at the weekend, made purely from fruit juice with no added extras (and a really great name) Bensons Chilly Billy Lolly is definitely a Fussy Foodie friendly treat I will be keeping an eye out for. Continue Reading…
So looking back on the food diary this week it’s a bit of foodie feast this week. The real highlights for me being the truly Fussy Foodie friendly Thai night in and the baking success with the egg free muffins. Continue Reading…
One of my favourite cookbooks is ‘Vegetarian Cooking Without‘ by Barbara Cousins. All of the recipes in it are free from added sugar, gluten, yeast and saturated fat. There are recipes for soups, starters, salads, main courses and most importantly – desserts and baking! Continue Reading…
Dealing with a food intolerance is a very new experience for me. For a long time I had been suffering from digestive problem; particularly bloating, headaches and was getting tired very easily. I also had very little energy and often found it difficult to concentrate. It was only a few months ago Continue Reading…
After finding out I have an egg white and egg yolk intolerance, I have been looking into various egg replacers. After doing some research on the Internet I found Ener-G Egg Replacer, which I then ordered on Goodness Direct to give it a try. Continue Reading…
Here we go my first attempt at egg free muffins and it worked. What’s more these muffins are sugar free and gluten free too. I still can’t believe that the egg free muffins rose, like proper muffins and they taste good too, actually like a proper cake something I haven’t tasted for a long time. Continue Reading…
I love oats for breakfast, in bars, toasted with coconut for a snack, with my FREE From Crumble and even oatly milk. After trying lots of different oats, my all time favoruite are Jordans Porridge Oats, porridge just isnt the same without Jordans Porridge Oats. Continue Reading…
Do you find yourself spending hours trawling the supermarket free-from aisles, checking labels and looking out for products that meet your special dietary needs?… me too. So I did a bit of investigating to find out what support the websites offer to make supermarket free-from shopping Continue Reading…
Feeling inspired I decided today’s lunch was going to be something special. So I tried my first attempt at a savoury vegan pancake, using our egg free pancakes recipe. Continue Reading…
The sun was shining down on me and the tub of vegan coconut ice cream from Booja Booja was crying out to me from my freezer. So obviously in the name of Fussy Foodie research I had to crack open the tub and try some. Continue Reading…
I am loving the slightly salted corn cakes by Mrs Crimble. They are very much like corn thins but with a slightly different taste and texture which is more crunchy. I really like them and great news is the corn cakes are free from wheat, gluten and dairy. Continue Reading…
Yesterday I made a really fresh tasting lunch with Doves Farm Gluten Free Pasta. My pack was the Organic Maize & Rice Pipe Rigate Pasta. Continue Reading…
After recovering from a very sore tummy last week, pleased to say I am feeling much better this week. I had an exciting week with a few sunny days away in Anglesey and visit to Wembley Stadium to see Take That ( they were amazing). So my eating regime was thrown off slightly but Continue Reading…
With the amazing sunshine weather we are having at the moment, there is no excuse not to spark up the BBQ and with BBQs being a fantastic flexible cooking option for people with food intolerance’s, you have every excuse to dust down the BBQ and heat up some coals. Continue Reading…
Having mentioned them in my recent food diary, I thought I would do a posting about the fantastic herb oatcakes from Nairns. These are in my opinion the tastiest oatcakes in the Nairns range however they are the hardest to find. Although most supermarkets and healthfood shops stock Continue Reading…
As we know living on a resticted diet means literally everything has to be cooked from scratch, part of what I actually love about the whole way of life. However its great when a proudct makes life just a little easier, and Blue Elephent Yellow Curry Paste does just that. Continue Reading…
Words can not describe how I am feeling right now, Booja Booja ice cream has to be the tastiest treat I have eaten for a long time – if ever, it seriously its that good. Not only does it taste great this dairy free ice cream, is also soya free, egg free, suitable for vegans and has no added sugar. Continue Reading…
Here goes the second week of my food diary, I had some good feedback regarding the food diary so decided to carry on with my updates. I have had a bit of an up and down week, as some dairy managed to sneak into a curry I ate in a restaurant and I have been suffering for the last few days. It’s a real Continue Reading…
I am so excited I have just eaten my first egg free pancake way to fast, got a bit over excited at the tastiness of it all. Seriously tasty, great texture (like a pancake) and so easy. I served mine with some fresh strawberries (first from my veggie patch), sprinkle of coconut and some linseed. I then tried a cheeky Continue Reading…
With barbie season well and truly on the way I thought it was time to share my gluten free burger recipe. They are so easy to make, taste great and really flexible. Burgers really dont need alot of the traditional added ingredients to taste great! Continue Reading…
Now these sea salt riceworks are one of my favourite things, for anyone on a gluten free diet looking for something crispy these are amazing. Continue Reading…
NICEIC Group has been accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) to run a Microgeneration Scheme(MCS) for installers. The Microgeneration Scheme is designed to register businesses undertaking environmental Continue Reading…
If you are planning a new bathroom then be aware that there are bathroom building regulations that you need to ensure you comply with when doing any works. So the first step is to check with your local authority about rules Continue Reading…
Looking for something different at one of our recent barbecues we tried making a satay sauce recipe, and I am pleased to say after much tasting and tweaking it worked. Continue Reading…
We have a guest contributor today, as Lisa who is lactose intolerant gives us her low down on living dairy free, with her thoughts on lactose intolerance and tips for living a life without dairy. Thanks Lisa for taking the time to share your tips and tricks for living without dairy… Continue Reading…
What is it about vitamin D lately? I can’t seem to open a nutrition related magazine without seeing a headline boasting about the wonderous health benefits of vitamin D. So what are these miraculous claims that are hitting the headlines and could a ‘free from’ diet put you at risk of a deficiency of the Continue Reading…
I have been advised by my nutritionist to up my intake of vitamins and minerals in my diet to help both my digestive and immune systems. A great way to do this is by incorporating dried seaweed into the foods I eat, my nutritionist recommended I look out for a packet of Ao-Nori Flakes. Continue Reading…
I regularly scour the shelves of my local health food shop for new additions to my cupboards and the other day I came across a caffeine free instant Barleycup cereal drink which I fancied giving a go. It is called Barleycup and is made from 100% roasted barley, rye and chicory. I love hot drinks so Continue Reading…
I have been meaning to post this No Added Sugar Cake recipe for a while, it came about after two special friends each baked me a special Fussy Foodie friendly cake for my birthday, they each were amazing but I thought combined together would taste even better so here is the result. Continue Reading…
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