Sweet yeast breads are often associated with religious festivals; think of the hot cross buns we devour here in the UK at Easter. At Christmas, our European friends enjoy this kind of bread, while our special treats tend to be based on mincemeat; here are two examples of Christmas sweet breads: panettone and stollen. Panettone For many … [Read more...]
A gluten free Christmas: Day 12
Halfway to Christmas! Here's a list of all the Days to Christmas so far: Day 1: Gluten free advent calendars Day 2: Gluten free Christmas pudding Day 3: Gluten free Christmas cake Day 4: Gluten free presents Day 5: Gluten free Christmas Dinner at school Day 6: Gluten free communion Day 7: Gluten free … [Read more...]
A gluten free Christmas: Day 11
I hope it's not too late for this, given we discussed staying gluten free at The Office Christmas Party yesterday... Here's a question that occasionally crops up: gluten free Christmas kisses. "Is it OK to kiss my girl/boy friend if s/he has been eating cake or drinking beer?" I think the chances of consuming gluten "second-hand" like this … [Read more...]
