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Long time no see: Gluten Free & Vegan Clementine Christmas Pudding

Administrator — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:35:21 +0000

I'm sorry it has been so long since I have posted anything. Life... well is life, you know how it can be! But I have been thinking of this blog/website a lot lately and really wanted to do something for Christmas this year. It won't top my 12 Days of Christmas Recipes from December 2009, but it will give you a little last minute recipe that you can surprise your friends and family with or just eat by yourself!:)

Grow your own: Roasted tomato soup

Administrator — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:59:31 +0000

I have an overabundance of tomatoes ripening in the garden and have had around 3 lbs of them sitting in my fridge for the past few days. So, I thought I would make a soup. Enjoy the video I filmed in high definition just for you!

Oh Zucchini! Gluten free & vegan zucchini muffins

Administrator — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 23:51:22 +0000

There has been so much zucchini (courgettes as we say in the UK) growing in the garden. What to do? What to do? Well, I've left one of them to grow as big as it can...just for fun, and I baked some muffins today. Really easy recipe and instead of taking pics I filmed a video just for you!

Gluten Free & Vegan Mini Victorian Sponge Cakes

Administrator — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 21:41:40 +0000

The past two days have been filled with so much sadness. When I get upset and sad I tend to bake muffins. I just keep baking them and baking them some more until I have so many muffins I don't know what to do. I find baking very therapeutic, and today I just decided to make a mini variation of my vegan and gluten free Victorian Sponge cake. It is an amuse-bouche, fancy for bite sized! I hope you will enjoy this distraction from all of the horrible things happening in this world. :(

Bake Your Own Birthday Cake! Gluten free & Vegan Layered Sponge Cake

Administrator — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 19:36:17 +0000

I have been hearing a lot lately from some people who didn't get a cake on their birthday, and it got me thinking...I haven't had a proper birthday cake since 1998...seriously! So, as my birthday is just around the corner I thought, "why the hell not?" And I made my own birthday cake! So...so...sad...:(...But it's really freakin good. If you feel lonley on your birthday too and don't know what to do, bake this cake and you will be on such a sugar high you will be feeling a lot happier. :D The reason why I decided to do a 4 layer sponge cake is because on a recent Masterchef episode, Gordon Ramsay made the contestants make a 6 layer sponge cake, and I just wanted to prove to myself I could do it and do it gluten free and vegan, minus two of the layers. :P

Gluten Free & Vegan Maple Butter Sweet Potato Cookies

Administrator — Sat, 16 Jul 2011 18:08:19 +0000

A great gluten free, refined sugar free, vegan and yummy cookie!

Dia’s Spicy Asparagus and Spring Onion Tart (Gluten Free & Vegan)

Administrator — Mon, 16 May 2011 15:06:51 +0000

This really is a moreish dish that you can use for a dinner party. If you are like me, and love spicy food this is something very quick and easy to make. Enjoy!!!!!

Gluten Free & Vegan Corn Muffins

Administrator — Sat, 14 May 2011 00:14:32 +0000

I've had a lot of people email me asking where my corn muffin/bread recipe is. It is actually on the link I provided on my "Pancake Day" post, but you had to scroll down a bit to see it. I thought it be a good idea to make a post just about these corn muffins though.

Ginger and Apple Muffins–Gluten Free & Vegan

Administrator — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:03:24 +0000

Here is a gorgeous video filmed in HD to entice your palate. When things get hectic I always start baking muffins. I find it therapeutic. I have been focusing on filming rather than picture taking, so I hope you find the following video interesting and helpful. It gives the full recipe on there. Thank you to everyone who is still reading this blog. I do believe it or not put a lot of thought into the recipes and photos and/or videos. These apple muffins are gluten free and vegan!

Butternut Squash Pie with a Cornmeal Crust (Gluten Free and Vegan)

Administrator — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 23:45:18 +0000

Potato and Chili Cakes-Gluten Free & Vegan

Administrator — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 20:29:35 +0000

Ever wonder what to do with left over mashed potatoes? Well, instead of just bonging them in the microwave, why not make some potato cakes? You can put whatever you want in them really, and it takes about 10 minutes from start to finish. It's a great way to fry up a quick snack that is tasty!

Upside Down Zucchini and Tomato Tart-Grow your own veg

Administrator — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 21:05:49 +0000

Hi guys and gals! Sorry I haven’t posted in a while, been dealing with complications associated with my brain shunt. I have been meaning to post a blog about growing your own veg, since that’s what I have been doing all spring and summer! What a great experience it has been, and today I bring [...]

Strawberry Muffins (Gluten Free and Vegan)

Administrator — Sun, 16 May 2010 18:42:29 +0000

I apologize for the two month delay in posts. On April 5 Arachnoid Cyst Awareness received its 1,000th signature on the Arachnoid Cyst Petition, and since then we have written a letter to the World Health Organization to ask for their help in setting up a worldwide protocol for people with arachnoid cysts who go ignored by their doctors. We've been campaigning hard to raise more awareness, and that's largely where my time has been spent. But I do have a quick and easy recipe for you today. What inspired me to do it was a neighbor who told me she hated Doves Farm Gluten Free Flour products. I couldn't believe it, and wanted to prove that they have some of the best stuff around.

Purple Sprouting Broccoli Two Ways

Administrator — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 18:25:11 +0000

I've been enjoying my purple sprouting broccoli arriving fresh every week from Abel&Cole. I encourage all of you to take advantage of this fine vegetable while it is still in season. Boiled, steamed or sauteed, purple sprouting broccoli makes a fine side dish, but here are two recipes where it takes center stage. Both are Gluten free and vegan.

Banana Marmalade Bread and Butter Pudding

Administrator — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 21:00:48 +0000

Who loves bread and butter pudding? Who hasn't been able to eat it since becoming vegan? Who hasn't been able to eat it since starting the gluten free diet? Would you believe me if I told you this pudding could be good for you? Did you know you could make banana marmalade? OK, I will stop asking questions. :)

Seventh Day-Giant Figgy Pudding Truffles

Administrator — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 19:19:50 +0000

If you are a new visitor to my blog, you may think this is a candy blog! I've been doing a lot of candy making this past week because I think it's important to get all of the gift ideas out of the way before it gets too close to Christmas. I promise I will start posting proper dishes soon. This recipe is probably the easiest so far. They are getting easier and easier, but that's because at this point all of you are cooking your arses off. On the seventh day of Christmas Dia brings to you her Giant Figgy Pudding Truffles!

Dia’s Gluten Free & Vegan Pumpkin Gnocchi

Administrator — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:15:17 +0000

Last night I was thinking of possible dishes for an all vegan Thanksgiving, and then suddenly remembered Halloween was coming up. I miss Halloween, it isn't something wonderfully celebrated here in the UK...

Victoria Plum Jam with Gluten Free and Vegan Pancakes

Administrator — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 23:27:39 +0000

You can't get much better than this--pancakes with jam. Of course you can use any jam, but as it is the middle of the Victoria Plum season, better to take advantage of this delicious fruit.

Fresh Sweetcorn and Chili Soup

Administrator — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 23:25:26 +0000

This soup is nice, thick and spicy, but not too rich. I would suggest serving it in small soup bowls as an appetizer rather than bigger portions for a main course. I chose to slow cook mine over 4 hours, but you don’t have to wait that long! I just find it tastes better if [...]

Thai Sweetcorn Cakes (Gluten Free and Vegan)

Administrator — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:46:40 +0000

When I got home from my trip, the first thing I made was Thai Sweetcorn cakes, the way they should taste in my opinion. And they finally satisfied that 3 day long craving of hot chili with the sweetness of the corn.

Gluten Free and Vegan Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Muffins

Administrator — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:32:34 +0000

These muffins come out very moist and creamy, which is down to the peanut milk. I made a pint of it last night specifically for these. If you like the taste of Reese’s Pieces, you will love these muffins! The peanut milk compliments the chocolate much more than my usual oat milk, and it brings [...]

Dia’s Gluten Free/Vegan Cinnamon Buns

Administrator — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:37:05 +0000

Here is a yummy recipe to tide you over to my next post which will be even more yummy! Trust me.

Dia’s Upside Down Cake (Gluten Free, Macrobiotic and Vegan)

Administrator — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:06:26 +0000

I almost fainted when I tasted this cake this afternoon--one of the most delicious desserts I have ever experienced. You may think I'm a little biased, but believe me, I'm my worst critic! For me to say this is by far the most fantastic cake I have ever made, means it tastes wonderful! And it is refined sugar free!!

Monkey Bread: Vegan and Gluten Free

Administrator — Sun, 31 May 2009 19:45:06 +0000

I remember the first time I experienced Monkey Bread--I was eight years old and at a very wealthy girl's tenth birthday party. I expected an extravagant cake, so when this lumpy pile of balls approached the table with 1 measly little candle on it, I was taken aback. I asked, "What the hell is that?" "We don't say hell in this house Miss Dia," my friend's mother whispered, "It's Monkey Bread!" "WHAT?!?!" I screamed, "There are monkeys in this bread?" "Ha ha ha ha, no dear, it's just called Monkey Bread," the mother explained. "Why????" "Time to blow out the candles!!!" Needless to say I was ignored. My point is, I don't know why it is called Monkey Bread--even Wikipedia doesn't know: