*Gluten Free Hints and Tips*. I thought it might be a good idea to have a thread that has hints and tips for people who are glut

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nzbadger, Mar 4, 9:18am
Thanks will give them a go in the weekend! Cheers
herika, Mar 8, 7:14am
Hi nzbadger,
That recipe sounds really good.Just make sure you use GF baking powder (the recipe doesnt stipulate that).The ingredients make me think they will turn out like friands as theres no flour used...please let us know how they turned out.I like the fact they freeze well.
gaspodetwd, Mar 8, 7:28am
I have to tell you that there's a wonderful new restaurant in Hanmer springs Chantelliis on jollies pass Rd. It is a wonderful fine dining place with lots of gluten free options. My two are so hard to cater for that we hardly ever eat out(no potatoes, soy, tomatoes and more) and they were amazing. Food was expensive but oh so worth it! Delicious. Service exquisite. Quality produce. And we swapped items on the menu so they could eat. They were very careful and there were no after- effects. Any GF people would do well to make a special trip for a special meal. And book ahead- it gets very busy!
Whilst on the subject - a huge thank you to the nor west cafe in Amberley- who now have a big GF menu. No cross contamination either! Lovely service. If you live around either - these people really know what they are doing! Support them! And if anyone has the bread recipe from the nor westcFe - based on Cornflour and yoghurt please post it!
herika, Mar 9, 6:36am
hi gaspodetwd,
thank you so much for that information, its just what we need to know, and the restaurant sounds fantastic.
I have been to that cafe at Amberley and I have that recipe somewhere, but if I cant find it I will contact them and get it for you.
blossom24, Mar 12, 4:20am
best ever bun recipe...... in mircowave,i was given this and it is out of this world.

3 heaped Tblspoons of lsa
1 heaped tblspoon of any gluten free flour
1\4 tpspoon of baking powder
mix together and then add.....
one egg and splotch of water.

mix well together and then stick in bowl small like size of burger bun .

put in mircowave for 2mins and walah awesome 2 min bun, or slice for toast , i premix flour into bags if we go away.

do try.
herika, Mar 22, 7:13pm
Hi blossom24,
Thanks for that recipe, I have seen it before but as yet havent tried it so might give it a go this time.
earthangel4, Mar 22, 8:14pm
mmmm yum,thank you.
I am not sure what Isa is Blossom,could you tell me please,going to try this recipe,as I really miss my buns.
Thank you.
oscarnz, Mar 23, 4:55am
Earthangel, I imagine that it is LSA (ground linseed, sunflower seeds & almond meal)
jimane, Mar 23, 5:00am
I am not sure what Isa is Blossom,could you tell me please,going to try this recipe,as I really miss my buns.
Thank you.[/quote]

I think it is ground linseed, sunflower, & almond meal......
earthangel4, Mar 23, 5:27am
Thank you oscarnz.
herika, Mar 23, 8:11pm
Hi,
LSA can be bought already mixed from the Supermarket or Bin Inn.
herika, Mar 27, 7:13pm
bumping for Monday
herika, Mar 29, 8:37am
Try substituting cocoa (can have gluten fillers) with carob powder.Its even not too bad as a night time drink, sort of like hot chocolate.
herika, Mar 31, 9:01pm
I read somewhere recently that if the surface of a teflon coated baking dish gets scratched it can retain gluten so thought Id pop that bit of info here.
fatboyswife, Apr 1, 1:21am
Hello, hello herika :)
Long time, no see!I am currently roasting cubed pumpkin pieces to pop in the freezer to make soup out of (when I get some bones), and maybe some pumpkin patties.I'm also roasting the seeds aswell!!I hope they turn out alright as I've never done them before haha

I hope all is well with you :)
herika, Apr 2, 4:53am
Hi ya,
...and I was actually thinking about you earlier!!! True! I was! Everything is great here thanks.
Your pumpkin ideas sound yummy! Ive never roasted pumpkin seeds either, lets know how they turned out.Hey, I havent had that bread recipe from you yet.........have changed my email addy too since then, Im at g mail now.One four trade me is how it goes....hope you werent near Chch when they had the earthquake. Good to hear from you, how's your clan?
pommyjohn1, Apr 5, 8:58am
Hi Blossom
Just got around to trying this and it came out a treat,many thanks and as a dual benefit LSA has been found in American tests to be beneficial in warding off prostate cancer.
herika, Apr 5, 9:43pm
Hi pommyjohn1, thanks for letting us know how the bun turned out, its good to know. LSA also provides essential omega 3 oils and B complex vitamins and will also increase the protein content of any cereal it is combined with.
LSA provides a nutritious boost to skin and hair, and is an excellent source of natural fibre and gel which assist digestion and daily regularity.
herika, Apr 6, 8:30pm
Something to be aware of when going to the dentist:the powder on the dentists gloves is high in gluten (wheat starch).
fatboyswife, Apr 8, 8:25pm
Hiya!!No we weren't near Chch.. a few friends live there, one has moved out.All so terrible :(
I still have my hotmail account which is the same :)I will fish out that recipe today for you.
The pumpkin seeds were actually really good (don't be scarce with salt LOL although I like salty peanuts etc).They were a bit chewy so I thought I'd boil them first next time (which I did) and they were terrible LOL so straight in the oven they'll go with olive oil and salt.My gluten free child loved them so that's a winner!I've been doing more roast pumpkin for the freezer which is great!Easy to haul out over winter.
I'm glad you're well herika :)
herika, Apr 10, 9:42pm
Hi, I havent forgotten about you - Im still waiting to hear back from the company
herika, Apr 10, 9:45pm
I had a relative leave Chch for good too, such an awful time for everyone affected.
I love pumpkin soup and thats such a good idea of yours of freezing it for over the winter.Isnt it great when kids love something healthy!
herika, Apr 12, 11:24pm
bumping for jessie981
earthangel4, Apr 16, 7:23am
bumping up for Wizard
herika, Apr 17, 4:22am
A good substitute for noodles are Rice Stick Noodles.They are cheap to buy and quick and easy to cook.I cook more than I need and keep the left overs covered in the fridge for the next day.I find they re heat really well in the microwave.They come in different thicknesses too and the bonus is hubby doesnt mind them either so no need to cook separate meals.I usually use them as an accompaniment with stir fries and curries.