2016

Dairy-Free Finger Foods For A Toddler's Birthday Party

If you have a toddler who’s dairy-free, you’ll know only too well that it can be tough finding suitable food for them at parties or when you’re eating out. So when it comes to their birthday party, you’ll want them to enjoy the freedom of being able to eat everything that’s available. Catering companies will be more than happy to make whatever foods you’d like, but what should you request? If you’re struggling to come up with dairy-free party food ideas that are toddler-friendly, try these suggestions:…

The Principles of a Keto Power Pizza

Nothing quite beats a takeaway pizza, with its hot melted cheese, endless variety of toppings and ability to bring people together for a fantastic meal, and some great conversation. However, if you ever find yourself following a Ketogenic diet, then you can always accommodate it with these brilliant pizza base alternatives. They’re so delicious that the whole family will be excited to try them. Keto Pizza When following the Ketogenic Diet you’ll be looking to eat foods that are very low in carbs, high in fat and moderately high in protein.…

How to Eat at a Chinese Restaurant When You're a Lactose Intolerant Coeliac Disease Sufferer

It can be difficult enough to eat at home when you suffer from coeliac disease and lactose intolerance, but going to a restaurant is a whole other ballgame. You don’t want to end up in the bathroom feeling ill after your first course. You can, of course, ask for ingredients to be left out. However, you may feel uncomfortable or fussy doing so, especially when you’re with company, whether that’s a working dinner or a date This guide will give you options for a three-course meal that doesn’t need to be altered and won’t leave you feeling sick later on.…

4 Crab Dishes That Trump Crab Cakes

When browsing any restaurant menu, you’ll notice that the crab dish in the seafood section of the menu is usually some type of crab cake. There’s nothing wrong with crab cakes, but they’re as common as prawn dishes and most people who enjoy seafood will have tried crab cakes. When you visit a seafood restaurant you’ll have several crab dishes to choose from, so ditch the crab cakes and opt for a crab dish that’s not commonly served in non-seafood restaurants.…

Reasons to Consider Gourmet Cupcakes for Your Event

When most people have a party, one thing that will feature is a cake. With the range of designs that are out there, you tend to be spoilt for choice when it comes to picking out this delicacy. However, traditional cakes are just that, traditional. If you would like something modern and unique for your party, you should consider gourmet cupcakes. The following are some reasons why you should visit a cake shop and make your order of gourmet cupcakes for your next event.…

Why You Should Consider Buying Your Potatoes in Bulk

If you often eat fresh produce, such as potatoes, you might find that you are constantly running out of what you need. These frequent trips to the grocery store or farmer’s market can be a bit of a hassle, especially if you have a large family or follow a diet consisting primarily of produce. Here are some benefits of buying your potatoes in bulk from a commercial bulk potatoes supplier or local farm.…

3 Food Gifts For Men

Men are notoriously difficult to buy gifts for, so if you struggle to know what to get the men in your life for their birthdays or other special occasions, try giving the gift of food. Dad’s sick of socks and hubby doesn’t need another personalised mug, but everyone loves to eat and explore new tastes. Here are three foodie gift ideas that won’t disappoint: Chocolate Bouquet Flowers aren’t traditionally gifted to men, but who could refuse a chocolate bouquet containing all their favourites?…

Gluten free pasta options when eating out

Learning that you are gluten intolerant might seem like a death knell to pasta and delicious dinners out at Italian restaurants, that doesn’t need to be the case. Here are some gluten free options for Italian dishes that you can ask for at your next night out.  Gluten free gnocchi Gnocchi, or potato pasta, is a pasta substitute made by lightly cooking and grating potatoes and mixing the parboiled potatoes with flour and egg.…

Planning a tasting night of Australian wines

If you are planning a tasting night of Australian wines, there are a great range of options. Here are some ideas on how you can structure a wine night to truly showcase some of the  delicious Australian wines.  Margaret River white wines The Margaret River region is known for it’s zingy and acidic white wines, particularly the SSB (semillon-sauvignon blanc) blends. These wines have been grown in the region for many decades and have won awards around the world for their high quality and unique taste profiles.…

3 Key Things to Remember If You Invite Children to Your Wedding

If you decide to invite children to be a part of your wedding, you will need to make this decision very early on. If children are not permitted at the wedding, then parents need to make arrangements for childcare on your big day. You need to avoid confusion, and you should clearly stipulate on the wedding invitation as to whether or not children should come. You might even want to address the invitation to the children as well as to their parents.…