When I became gluten free the one thing I have always missed was having fresh pasta. I had always thought it would be a pain to make it from scratch but then I found a recipe for it in the Allergy-free cookbook by Alice Sherwood and it turns out its really easy. Anyone who has used gluten free lasagne sheets knows what a pain they are trying to cook them before use they stick together or fall apart. Well with this recipe lasagne is now a pleasure to make, I can even make my own ravioli and farfalle now. In this recipe I am using Buckwheat flour as it is not only hypo-allergenic but incredibly good for you containing lots of amino acids, magnesium (for strong teeth and bones), fibre, and can help to reduce heart pressure and lower bad cholesterol. However, you can use plain gluten free flour if you would prefer. Ingredients: 3 oz of Buckwheat Flour 3/4 tsp of xanthan gum 1/4 tsp of salt 1 large egg 1 tbsp olive oil This pasta couldn't be easier and takes seconds to make, simply weight out your dry ingredients in a large bowl. Then make a well in the middle, crack in your egg and olive oil into the well and then it's time to get your hands dirty! Mix the until it forms a dough, then kneed on a well floured surface until smooth. Then all you have to do is wrap it in cling film and leave it to rest for 30mins in the fridge. Once the pasta has rested just roll the dough out as thinly as you can and then cut it to the size you need to fit in your pasta dish for lasagne, or however you need for ravioli etc. Then just pop the pasta on a board to dry out a little while you make the sauce and you are ready to go! I hope you enjoy this as much as I do :) It really is lazy pasta.
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From Covent Garden to Aberdeenshire, Harriette's Holistic Therapies are delighted to announce that not only will we be using the world famous Neal's Yard body oils in our Indian Head Massage and Natural Facelift Facials but we will be stocking them in our own online store.
We will also be introducing Neal's Yard parties where you and your guests can sample the products and choose from a fabulous range of delicious smelling organic products. Perfect for birthdays, hen parties or even just a nice girly night in with friends. Guests will also learn some great tips to keep your skin looking lovely as well as how to give yourself a mini facial. These events can also be incorporated into pamper parties where guests can not only sample the products but have a mini facial or head massage. All hosts will receive a free gift so don't delay and book your party today! I very much enjoyed my recent holiday abroad but having returned home I am feeling very blessed to live in Aberdeenshire. Not only is the weather currently much better than it was on holiday (nuts I know!) but it is also so much easier to find places to eat if like me you have a wheat intolerance.
Inverurie, which today is celebrating it's Independent Retailers has some wonderful wheat free friendly shops and eateries. Fennel This is one of my favourite places to eat in Inverurie, the staff are friendly, the food is amazing and even better I can eat it. They have some really good gluten free options which are already marked on their menu which saves me the embarrassment of having to ask what I can have. The flour-less chocolate cake is a must try! This community run cafe is a great place for lunch, I just love their gluten free pancakes and soups. The also use Fair Trade products where possible and are always happy to adapt their products to make them gluten or dairy free. This has to be one of my favourite shops in Inverurie, it has an amazing variety of gluten free products from sausages, to pizza bases, all of which taste delicious. In addition to this they also stock a huge variety of flours which mean I can get just the right mix for my own gluten free cooking and baking at home. The staff are always very friendly and happy to try and order products in for you. The perfect place to go and buy a few treats! Hx |
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