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Gluten free almond cookies

Posted on : 10-09-2011 | By : Cindy | In : Cakes, Coeliac Disease, My idiot-proof recipes

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Oh my goodness, these little sweet treats are so delicious, especially with coffee or a cup of Earl Grey tea. This recipe is adapted from Bertoni’s – arguably the most popular coffee stop in Balmain.  Last weekend I spotted a local Balmain dad sipping his Bertoni coffee in Strathfield – a 20-30 minute drive from Balmain. That’s true devotion! Bertoni’s is authentically Italian and their cookbook has some fabulous recipes as well as a history of the Bertoni family and their love of good food.

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Let them eat dirt – 4 reasons for the rise of gluten free & what you can do about it!

Posted on : 02-11-2009 | By : Cindy | In : Bowel, Coeliac Disease, Interviews, Research

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wheatWhy is there such an epidemic of people wanting gluten free foods? It’s a question that’s bugged me for a while and I wanted well researched, science based answers from an expert in digestive system disorders. Clarice Hebblethwaite of Digestive Health Services in Christchurch, New Zealand is just such an expert so I was thrilled to be able to chat with her last week and get her four key reasons for society’s escalating digestive problems.

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