We discovered Chia at the Natural & Organic Product Show 2013 at Olympia, where this tiny seed was being billed as "Nature's Complete Superfood" . Chia, available in two colour varieties, is high in nutrition that is essential for a healthy diet, including Omega 3, dietary fibre and protein - as well as vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Labelled as a lager beer, CELIA is this year's winner in the Gluten Free Beer category at the Free From Food Awards and is a welcome addition for many people who follow a gluten-free diet - and an added bonus to those who don't! Tasting as good as any quality bottled lager, this refreshing drink is already listed in a host of London's top restaurants that offer gluten-free foods and will soon be available throughout the UK.
Proganic is 100% Organic Pure Fruit Juice! Unlike most other juices, Proganic does not contain any additives, artificial colours, no added sugars and no preservatives... Certified 100% organic pure fruit juice, Proganic is not from concentrate, not diluted, just real organic fruit juice.
The arrival of gluten-free pre-packaged paninis from Freedom Deli signals the start of a new era in free from freedom. Grabbing a quick snack in a deli or cafe can be a real chore if you follow a gluten-free diet. Many of the ready-packaged offerings available leave a lot to be desired, with lack lustre fillings on a cardboard bed of 'bread' - and if you are lucky enough to find fresh, the worry of cross-contamination can be enough to stop your appetite in it's tracks. So when we discovered Freedom Deli had won the ready meals category at the Free From Food Awards we had to try some for ourselves...
You can't beat a great British sausage, served with a pile of mashed potatoes and gorgeous gravy, But with sausages containing high amounts of fat it may be time to look for a leaner alternative. Containing at least 30% less saturated fat than other premium pork sausages, Olive Hill Farm have managed to make great sausages that still contain 80% British pork. This is due to a unique, award winning process which replaces the saturated fat with the finest extra virgin olive oil.
Earlier this year Hodmedod introduced us to the humble but versatile Fava bean - and we thoroughly enjoyed our baking experience, making some Moroccan Bessara, a spicy little dip that also doubled as a soup. Well now we are back with Hodmedod's Kabuki beans and by following the recipes supplied in one of the handy little books that come with every packet, we made their Wasabi & Pea dip and Pea & Ham soup.
