Something different

This is I hope the start of something different!This blog will be about growing vegetables and allotments,wheat and gluten intolerence and anything else that will help anybody with a problem with diet.

Trying to get information that is easy to understand will be the goal.

FAT TO THIN

It was January 2006 and I had a birthday bash to go to.I could not believe I needed a size 20 dress.I went to the party and felt a frump...That was when I decided enough was enough I had to bite the bullet and seriously change my eating habits.

Gluten free bread recipe

Ingredients

1lb Gluten free bread mix(plain or high-fibre)
1 sachet of fast action yeast
1 egg (optional)
2tbsp vegetable oil
12fl oz warm water
1 tsp sea salt (optional)

Method
Put bread mix into a large bowl
Dissolve yeast in warm water (not hot)
Add the salt, oil, egg, yeast and water to bread mix
Mix ingredients into a smooth batter
Divide the mixture between 2 well-greased loaf tins (15x25x7.5cm)
Cover with oiled cling film and leave to rise for 30-40 mins. (The surface of the batter should begin forming small bubbles when ready).
Bake for 30-40mins (190°C, Gas mark 5) – Loaves should be well risen and firm to the touch.
Allow to cool before turning out onto cooling tray.

About my gardening

Let me talk about my gardening.I started my first allotment 5 years go after seeing an advert in a local mag.At that time nobody wanted them so I had a choice of plot.

It was the start of a different life.In fact if I was to truthful it changed my life for ever...Including my husbands as he started out by just helping with the tough bits and ended up working the ground every weekend.

We started with a piece of ground that had not been dug for 4 years and we were digging up bits of old carpet for 2 of those !we now grow every type of vegetable you can imagine and are totally self sufficient in vegetables.

The second one we took on 3 years ago.That was so overgrown we did not know we had 10 grapevines till we started clearing it.This plot is mainly used for potaoes and onions...We have pounds and pounds of grapes that are made into wine every year..except this year they are a disaster.

The view from the allotments is stunning it looks out over Marlow and Maidenhead and is surrounded by fields.We have pheasents and partridge running around as well as Deer and rabbits.They do take a few crops but we have to keep things well netted but it is worth it.

When you need a break you just sit on the bench and watch the world go by.

Just a recipe

One of the quickest and most simple dishes to make is gluten-free pasta tossed in a little fresh pesto with parmesan freshly grated on top – delicious! Polenta is also wonderful for coeliacs and can be used in a number of ways – either serve it soft with a delicious stew or sauce, or pour it into a swiss roll tin and allow it to set. When it's set, cut it into slices and chargrill – it's great to have as a starter, just like bruschetta, with a number of toppings such as roasted peppers or tapenade.
Quinoa and millet can also be tossed through salads and used as a substitute for bulgar wheat when making tabbouleh or instead of couscous in any recipe. Millet flakes are also great in gluten-free granola or in gluten-free muesli

Advice please

My eldest daughter has recently being diagnosed with wheat and gluten intolerance after years of problems.
As we are new to this we would love any advice out there that would help her diet....Who would have thought that sausages would be out of the question?