I talked about 'the trimmings' that go with turkey a couple of days ago; but what about the 'trimmings' that go with mince pies or Christmas pudding? These could be: brandy butter custard cream Cream, whether single, double, whipped, sour (!) or pouring is naturally gluten free, so unless you're adding something very odd indeed, … [Read more...]
A gluten free Christmas: Day 18
It's not too late for those last-minute orders from Amazon! Here are 5 (+1, because I couldn't resist) gluten free cookery books that I can recommend - or that I'd like to receive! Phil Vickery's book is one that I own - it's full of ideas and delicious food. Oddly, I came across Phil's cooking site the other day as part of my work reviewing … [Read more...]
A gluten free Christmas: Day 17
Today's thought is about 'all the trimmings'. Here in the UK - and maybe wherever you are - the traditional Christmas meal involves a roasted bird (turkey or goose, usually) and 'all the trimmings': stuffing - usually chestnut, sausagemeat or herb and onion bread sauce cranberry sauce gravy sausages bacon - either around the … [Read more...]