Posted by glutenfr | Posted in Events, New products | Posted on 30-01-2012
Our product 'haul' from previous expos.
You win some, you lose some: that’s how it played out in the world of gluten-free trade shows in recent years.
2010 was a bumper year for them with many capital cities getting two each, then last year we had a show shakeout and we just got the one. (The official word from the Irresistible Show folk was the market was not strong enough to sustain two events in the one state.) Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by glutenfr | Posted in Events, parties | Posted on 06-12-2011
Yes the yummy Christmas season is here again and we at GFF love the festive ambience — but the relentless parade of parties does make it a tricky time of year for the gluten-free.
I’m hoping this year will be a little different, though, because I will be hosting the festive dinner in my home for for the first time in years. That means I get to banish all things gluten from the Christmas menu.
This does not mean, however, that I will be skimping on the good bits. No indeed, we are doing the whole festive, cold-climate affair — right down to the steamed Christmas pudding and fake snowflakes on the windows. Even Santa will be munching on gluten free shortbread once he heaves his way through the catflap. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by glutenfr | Posted in Events, GFCF | Posted on 05-09-2011
It really is the season of gluten free food fests here on the GFF blog.
Last week we reported on all the exciting developments from Sydney’s annual gluten free expo (which included these delicious wares from Healthy Feast). Now we have good news for our followers in Melbourne. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by glutenfr | Posted in Events, GFCF, Recipes | Posted on 30-08-2011
Rowie's heart-shaped polenta cake.
Recipes were the talk of the show at this year’s gluten free expo in Sydney as Australia’s GF glitterati gathered together to promote their favourite dishes, recipes and entertaining ideas. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by glutenfr | Posted in Events, News | Posted on 15-08-2011
Yes it’s almost that time again! In just two weeks, the Gluten Free Expo 2011 will take Sydney Olympic Park by storm. Okay, that may be overplaying it a bit, but we at GFF love this annual food fest!
These shows usually run over a weekend, but this year the Expo will run on Friday evening (4-8pm on August 26) and all day Saturday (9am-5pm on August 27).
Because it’s the only gluten free show going on in Sydney this year, we at GFF plan to really make the most of it. We will head into Homebush on Saturday morning with trolleys and bags at the ready, and a million questions for our favourite exhibitors. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by glutenfr | Posted in Events, GFCF, kids, treats | Posted on 28-03-2011
The season of Easter hunts and bakery treats is almost on us once more, and while the littlies dream of shiny chocolate bunnies, my thoughts have been turning more toward toasted, buttery, hot cross buns.
It’s been a while you see. We missed out on hot crossed buns last year because I don’t have a gluten free bakery near me and as much as I love my Easter buns, I just couldn’t find the time (or inclination) to make my own.
But they are back on the menu this year because Simply Wize is selling some yummy gluten free hot cross buns (pictured above) in Coles’ freezer section alongside the other gluten free frozen goods like Bayview’s nuggets. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by glutenfr | Posted in Events, News | Posted on 14-03-2011
I love a gluten free trade show and last year was a good year for them. Residents of the larger capital cities were treated to two apiece. Life was good.
Apparently, however, the gluten free show business is a tough one. Some rationalisation has taken place. The result? Just one show each this year in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth and a new show in Canberra. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by glutenfr | Posted in Events, News | Posted on 03-03-2011
Melinda Trembath, founder of Melinda's gluten free pre-mix products.
If you are looking for an excuse to celebrate coeliac awareness week on March 13 – 20, Melinda, the pink lady behind Gluten Free Goodies, is running a competition this month to give away a hamper worth over $100 stuffed with 18 of her sweet and savoury gluten free pre-mix products. UPDATE: COMPETITION NOW CLOSED
You have probably seen Melinda’s products in the health food section of the supermarkets, so here’s her gluten-free story. Read the rest of this entry »
There’s nothing like having a few friends over for a sausage or two and a bread roll… oh, unless you happen to be gluten free. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by glutenfr | Posted in Events, treats | Posted on 04-12-2010
My Christmas girth may not yet be as wide as Santas, but some gluten free mince pies I found in Coles health food section have certainly made my festive season a bit jollier than last year.
Made by a manufacturer called Jon-Jon, these mini gluten free mince pies are handy little bite sized treats that have rather taken my fancy. And when it comes to calorific damage control – I am hoping size really does count.
But if you really must have something a little larger than Jon-Jon’s tasty bites, then you might like to check out your nearest gluten free bakery. Read the rest of this entry »
