The Joys of IBS

It has been a melancholic evening.
It has been filled with thoughts of sorrow and regret, and comfort eating.  Followed by more sorrow and regret as I lie on our sofa.  The flickering flames of the candle and the sollace of our living room have failed to provide relief.  You see, Kind Ones, I had an [...]

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The York Test Plunge

Friends, I have decided to splash out financially (despite our currrent credit-crunch climate) and take the York Test for food intolerances.  I’ve been putting it off for a long time because I don’t want to limit my food choices any further.  However, there’s only so much this gluten free welsh girl can take of feeling [...]

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Imperfection

This is the end result of my day at work.
I think everyone should start a blog.  It is so therapeutic and allows you to step outside of what you are feeling or doing, and evaluate what you are going through or have experienced.  For example, today I have had a horrible day at work (shock, [...]

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Warming Vegetable Curry

Today has clearly been a productive day in the kitchen; and here’s the second post/recipe to prove it!  The only thing missing from this steaming dish was serving it with a side of mango chutney and poppadums.
Ingredients:
1 tbsp olive oil
1 heaped tbsp madras curry powder
1 heaped tsp mild chilli powder
knob of ginger, grated
1 medium onion, [...]

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Chocolate Orange Cookie Bites

You may be pleased to hear that I am feeling much better today.  And lucky for you, dear readers, I have the day off which I am using to bake.  As we are in the throws of winter the sugary, carby cravings are upon me.  To satisfy this the gluten-free way I am making chocolate [...]

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