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Crunchy Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Sugar-Free Low-FODMAP Banana French Toast!
Posted on November 11, 2016 Leave a Comment
Who doesn’t love French toast? I’m sure there’s no better breakfast in this world! Couple this traditional, tasty favourite with a crispy cornflake crust, yummy bananas, and natural maple syrup, and you’ve got a sure winner!
Insanely Good Gluten-Free Vegetarian Pizza with a delicious Mediterranean Twist!
Posted on October 3, 2016 Leave a Comment
(This post contains sponsored products) This recipe is lactovegetarian (contains goats milk and cow’s milk) but dairy can be substituted for dairy-free. Gluten-free, egg-free, wheat-free, nut-free. The base used is lactose-free. As my husband bit into my gluten-free vegetarian pizza, he said, and I quote: “I’ve eaten a few pizzas in my life, but this […]
Fresh and Summery Gluten-Free Vegetarian Wraps with Dandelion, Mango & Chevre: Food From the Garden
Posted on May 8, 2016 6 Comments
This recipe is lactovegetarian (contains goats milk), gluten-free, egg-free, wheat-free, nut-free. The wraps used are lactose-free. Goats milk is often well tolerated by people who are sensitive to lactose. Gluten-free wraps served hot or cold -just as good! In the Northern Hemisphere, summer is fast approaching, and in the Southern Hemisphere, it is coming to an […]
Super Easy Caramel Plum Upside-Down Cake (Gluten-Free Lactose-Free )
Posted on April 11, 2016 4 Comments
Make a gluten-free upside-down cake from burger buns!
When there’s just no energy left for a bake-off, you can still get your fill with this super easy gluten-free caramel plum upside-down cake!
Delicious Gluten-Free Bruschetta with Mango and Mozzarella
Posted on March 7, 2016 Leave a Comment
Bruschetta with a fresh twist! Sure, there’s nothing wrong with a good old sandwich. But don’t you sometimes get tired of that same old cheese and ham squeezed between two sorry slices of plain bread? I sure do.. -And that’s why the heavens gave us bruschetta: a crispy, flavourful, fresh open sandwich, with no other […]
My Xmas Gift to You: Get My Brand New Gluten-Free Christmas E-Cookbook FREE in December!!
Posted on December 10, 2015 Leave a Comment
A CHRISTMAS GIFT FROM ME TO YOU After many hours at my computer, I have put together a wonderful little Christmas present made uniquely for my newsletter subscribers! This gift is literally not available on the blog or anywhere else. It is exclusively made for you, and ONLY available in December! >>>>Not a subscriber […]
Super Healthy and Very Delicious Paleo Vegan Raw Chocolate Mousse!!
Posted on November 6, 2015 4 Comments
Wow, you will not believe this dessert! What if I told you that you can enjoy all the flavour and satisfaction of a rich and creamy, deep, dark chocolate mousse, but without any of the guilt that usually comes with it? Yup. It’s true! You can seriously dig into overflowing spoonfuls of chocolatey heaven, without […]
Spooky Chocolate Muffin Marshmallow Halloween Ghosts (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Failsafe, low-FODMAP)
Posted on October 28, 2015 Leave a Comment
It’s that spooky time of year again, and parents of allergic children everywhere are rummaging through shop shelves and printing allergy labels in the hope that their little troll will be able to enjoy a scary, but not deadly, Halloween celebration.
Celebrate Autumn with a Delicious Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Norwegian Apple Cake!
Posted on October 21, 2015 4 Comments
I love autumn! It’s autumn in Norway, and for the first time in many years I am able to enjoy it! Autumn is possibly my favourite season, one I sorely missed during my time in Australia. Sure, who doesn’t love sun and salty water! -But when the tree tops are on fire with golden leaves, […]
The Very Best Gluten-Free Tomato-Free Lasagna (with dairy-free option)!
Posted on August 13, 2015 2 Comments
This recipe is gluten-free, tomato-free, egg-free, sugar-free, nut-free, low acid/GERD-friendly, and can be made dairy-free, low-FODMAP/Fructose-friendly Who doesn’t love lasagne?! I’m totally lasagne crazy. Nuts, in fact, about this hot-from-the-oven, multi-layered, moist and cheesy pasta dish which never, ever fails to satisfy! Growing up, lasagne was a bit of a treat. My mum would only […]
Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Blueberry Vanilla Bread Pudding with Coconut!
Posted on July 27, 2015 2 Comments
This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free adaptable, low-FODMAP adaptable, lacto/ovo and lacto-ovo vegetarian. A fresh, modern take on a classic Bread pudding is a popular dessert in so many countries, but often considered a bit of a heavy and “old-fashioned” dish. I think that this wonderful, classic pudding deserves a fresh and contemporary revival! Out go […]
The Best Gluten-Free Crusty French Bread (Baguette) Recipe!
Posted on July 20, 2015 6 Comments
A taste of French summers.. As a child, France was my second home. My auntie, uncle and cousins are from the south of France, and my childhood summers consisted of long, sweaty road trips through Europe, and memorable, extended visits in their Catalan village home. I vividly remember the taste of fresh baguettes with cheese, on […]
Gluten-free spaghetti meatballs with the best tomato-free pasta sauce ever!
Posted on June 29, 2015 Leave a Comment
No-tomato, no problem! Growing up (and to this day) my mum’s spaghetti Bolognese is my number one dinner treat. In our family we’ve always had the tradition that we can choose any dinner on our birthday, and my mum will cook it. Where other family members would choose fillét mignon’s and lobster, I choose my […]
Gluten-free at the outdoor theatre in Regents Park, London
Posted on June 6, 2015 6 Comments
Theatre under the stars Ever since one of our first dates, about 4 years ago, my husband and I have loved the outdoor theatre in Regents Park. It’s a fantastic experience, every time, and makes for a perfect date spot. There really is nothing like watching great acting and gorgeous singing under the stars, with […]
Why Great Photography Makes a Huge Difference for Food Bloggers! (+ grab your 20% photo course discount!)
Posted on June 3, 2015 Leave a Comment
Let’s just say it as it is: people come to your food blog for the photos Otherwise, how were they drawn to your blog in the first place? Yes, your recipes are out of this world, and your content is unreal, but what brought your readers in to check out your awesome stuff? The photography. […]
Cheddar, Walnut and Rosemary Savoy Cabbage au Gratin (Gluten-free)
Posted on June 2, 2015 2 Comments
This is an incredibly simple and amazingly delicious dish! Did you know that cabbage is one of the most nutritious and least allergy-provoking vegetables around? It’s also a mere myth that cabbage will bloat you and deem you to social seclusion for at least 24 hours after a meal. Not true! You have to boil it […]
Delicious Gluten-Free Dark Chocolate Tiramisu with Strawberries!
Posted on May 25, 2015 8 Comments
Celebrate anything, with a decadent tiramisu! There was an Italian restaurant in my hometown. The kind that has stood tall and busy for decades, without changing one bit of the interior or staff. The same old lady yelling in the kitchen, and the whole family waiting tables. Each their role, and always seemingly too busy.
You Haven’t Missed Out Yet! 5 Days Left of This Year’s Greatest Gluten-Free Giveaway!
Posted on May 19, 2015 10 Comments
Your opportunity to win a whopping 25 gluten-free products from Schär! I am so excited that I’m able to give away a whole bunch of amazing gluten-free products this month! Who doesn’t love a good giveaway, and especially one this awesome! There are TWO lots of 25 gluten-free products worth over worth over €50 up for grabs!! (approx £37 […]
It’s Pimm’s o’clock! Here are my favourite Pimm’s recipes -with and without alcohol!
Posted on May 10, 2015 6 Comments
Oh yes, it certainly is! The sun has dared battle the seemingly never-ending grey skies of England, and it’s about time we bring out the jugs! Almost as soon as the presents are opened at Christmas, I start looking forward to picnics and Pimm’s in the park. Well, I wouldn’t skip Easter with it’s gorgeous […]
Happy Coeliac awareness Month!! We’re Celebrating with a New Partnership & a HUGE Giveaway!
Posted on May 5, 2015 40 Comments
THIS GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED The winners are: Solene Bourgetel Tina K. Honningsvåg (No money was paid by Schär to The Gluten Free Lifesaver for the opinions expressed in this article.) I have some very exciting news that I’d like to share with you, including a WHOPPING double giveaway, but first I’d like to wish […]
Flavourful and Vibrant 10-minute Pad Thai – Fast Food For The Soul!
Posted on May 1, 2015 6 Comments
I’m in absolute LOVE with Pad Thai at the moment. I straight out crave it! Forget takeaway; pad thai has become my go-to for lazy movie nights in. It’s fresh, healthy, full of flavour and colour, and with my 10-minute recipe it’s also quick and easy!
5-Minute Gluten-Free Hot Garlic Ciabatta
Posted on April 27, 2015 2 Comments
Super-fast garlic bread! Sometimes I get a craving for a fast, savoury treat, and garlic bread with grilled cheese is an absolute favourite!
The Top 10 Best Gluten-Free Quick Places to Eat in London
Posted on April 23, 2015 6 Comments
“Tired of London, tired of life” (quote: Tom Jones) Out-and-about with a hungry fire in your belly is absolutely no problem for a coeliac in London! There’s an outright ocean of choices, and no reason to go hungry. In fact, I’d say it would be hard to compete with London in terms of ease and […]
Did You Try One of My Recipes? Get Featured on The Gluten Free Lifesaver!
Posted on April 21, 2015 4 Comments
Your creation deserves some attention! So many of you send me wonderful emails telling me stories about when you tried one of my recipes. Be it successes or learning experiences, they are all awesome and worthy of sharing!
Extra Special Gluten-Free Apple and Pecan Breakfast Pancakes!
Posted on April 20, 2015 4 Comments
The perfect weekend breakfast treat! There’s something special about lazy weekend breakfasts. They feel worlds away from the fast-paced cereal bowls in a hectic working week, and they have a wonderful way of bringing families together.
Deliciously Hot and Sticky Salted Chocolate Fudge Sauce!
Posted on April 17, 2015 8 Comments
A chocolate sauce that will melt both your ice cream and your will power.. I have a thing for chocolate sauce.. Especially the thick, creamy, sticky kind that makes an abundantly delicious gooey mess out of my dessert. A lick-the spoon-and-scrape-the-bowl kind of sauce. Like this one:
Top Ten 80’s Hits Made Gluten-Free
Posted on April 8, 2015 Leave a Comment
Iv’e been listening to a lot of 80’s music lately. It’s been buzzing along in the background as I’ve been working, and last night I started dreaming up gluten-free versions of the songs I kept hearing. Call it a stress reaction, call it an overload of old hits, call it what you want. But the […]
Gluten-Free “Flours” just for laughs
Posted on November 25, 2014 Leave a Comment
Coeliacs disease, the new hayfever (..actually, if those were GF they’d cost more than roses)
Delicious Chocolate Hamper Christmas Giveaway -with no gluten, dairy, sugar, nuts or artificial ingredients!
Posted on November 20, 2014 164 Comments
My chocolate dreams have come true! I have been introduced to a line of yummy chocolate in 18 varieties and flavours, which are all chocolatey goodness without the nasties! And you can win a whole hamper full of treats too! (giveaway at bottom of post)
The shocking secret to health and weight loss! Why don’t we know this simple rule?
Posted on November 18, 2014 4 Comments
Written by Nick L. Pfeffer B.EX CEPS (bio at bottom of post) We’re sitting ourselves to DEATH The American Journal of Epidemiology showed that men who sat for six hours or more had a 20% higher death rate than men who sat for 3hrs or less.. But, with 8 hours a day in a job, […]
Bubblebutt or “thutt”? The office-effect and how to curb it!
Posted on November 12, 2014 Leave a Comment
Written by Nick L. O. Pfeffer B.EX CEPS (bio at bottom of post) Thutts galore! I know many of you are in my shoes; you spend hours on end in sedentary jobs, and you find it hard to keep your motivation and energy up to hit the gym after a long day at work. We […]
Can the Paleo Diet fix autoimmune disease?
Posted on November 6, 2014 4 Comments
Written by Nick L. Pfeffer B.EX CEPS (bio at bottom of post) Some claim that the paleolithic diet is the solution to a vast range of ailments; from obesity to cardiovascular disease and diabetes, and even autoimmune disorders. Have they really found the answer?
Thick and sticky Salted Caramel Sauce – Easy and Awesome!
Posted on October 28, 2014 20 Comments
Not much tops a deliciously thick and sticky salted caramel sauce; it is the worlds best combo of sweet and salty! My favourite thing is how it hardens ever so slightly on your ice cream, and then melts in your mouth.. yum!! This recipe is to die for, it is just that awesome -and incredibly simple!
Gluten Free Food Tour Adelaide
Posted on April 7, 2014 10 Comments
Adelaide has plenty to offer gluten-free eaters! It is said that one should eat well and travel often. I certainly do both, and I’m not alone.
Finally our very own Certified Gluten Free Meat Pie – HOT and Ready To Eat!! (Plus a yummy pie giveaway!)
Posted on March 13, 2014 68 Comments
“I don’t want to spend my life not having good food go into my pie hole. That hole was meant for pies!” -Paula Deen
Happy Coeliac Awareness Week Australia; May this week inspire action!
Posted on March 12, 2014 1 Comment
Tomorrow marks the start of Coeliac Awareness Week here in Australia. I’ve collected some fantastic tips for how you can contribute, and you can select from a bunch of awesome banners to download and use as you please to show your support!
A coeliac grief..
Posted on February 12, 2014 Leave a Comment
If only I could make them eat their words! 😉
DOES MUSIC MAKE YOU TRAIN HARDER?
Posted on February 10, 2014 4 Comments
When you enter any gym or workout facility around the world you’ll probably notice the loud music that’s playing over speakers right away. Music is so common in places where people regularly work out, that a silent gym would likely feel pretty strange. While most people just think music is there to cover the sounds […]
Gluten made me hate and fear my body; this is the naked truth of coeliac disease.
Posted on February 3, 2014 6 Comments
This is only a little post, but an important one.
Gluten Free Fresh Pasta; Yes, you can buy it in the shops!
Posted on January 30, 2014 14 Comments
Nothing beats fresh pasta. However fantastic the dry stuff is, it just doesn’t come close.
Vegan, Low FODMAP, Failsafe and Gluten Free alternative to Honey!
Posted on January 27, 2014 2 Comments
Erykah Badu once said that “Honey isn’t really that good for you” …and if you are vegan, low FODMAP, allergic, on a Failsafe diet, macrobiotic diet or simply under the age of 12 months, Ms. Badu is quite right. Honey has a lot of health benefits, but as with every other food, these benefits are […]
This one goes out to the know-it-alls..
Posted on January 15, 2014 2 Comments
Buy their opinions; buy their lives!
Red Velvet Chocolate Mud Cake Bonanza; Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, and Super Quick!
Posted on January 6, 2014 7 Comments
I love cake! Then again, who doesn’t love a tall, creamy, fluffy and decadent piece of heaven? If you’d care to join me, I’ll share with you my latest invention; the Red Velvet Chocolate Mud Cake! This post contains both a recipe and a review. You can opt to use pre-mixes for this cake, or […]
A collection of FANTASTIC fun Gluten-Free Christmas Stories!
Posted on December 30, 2013 Leave a Comment
In the midst of Christmas’ cross-contamination frenzy and gluten-laden temptations, Molly from “Sprue Story” puts a wonderfully humorous gluten-free twist on the old classics. I absolutely adore her creativity and talent! Please enjoy: Sprue Stories: The Christmas Edition.
The Very Best Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies! (dairy-free & egg-free option)
Posted on December 23, 2013 10 Comments
No Christmas without gingerbread.. ..and a really truly great recipe is a must! Gingerbread really is the flavour of the season. Shops are full of it, cafe’s are full of it, even your favourite coffee’s full of it these days. If you don’t mind I’d like to strip it back to basics. Back to my grandmas […]
Checkerboard Snow Cake For Christmas – Gluten and Dairy-Free with Natural Colours
Posted on December 19, 2013 5 Comments
Let it snow, let it snow… I love making checkerboard cakes. They look impressive but are so easy! This Snow Cake is absolutely delicious with its lemon, coconut, vanilla combo, and white chocolate flowing over the citrusy butter cream frosting! Try it, you can’t go wrong. Or can you…
