September 2008 newsletter

1 September, 2008 (22:42) | September

Happy Birthday Gluten Free Life!

Yes, it’s one year since we started Gluten Free Life and we are celebrating with a special offer. Place an order for at least $50 worth of food in September 2008 and have it delivered for free! This offer is valid only for deliveries in Australia. 

We have again been ordering lots of new yummy products, including gnocchi and apple pies.  So check out the new products and specials sections.  Jodie also attended a cooking class organised by The Coeliac Society of Victoria and has written a short article about it.

Thanks for shopping from Gluten Free Life!

Happy Eating!

Jason and Jodie

www.glutenfreelife.com.au

 

Cooking with Tony Chiodo

I recently attended a fun and interesting cooking demonstration class with Chef Tony Chiodo, organised by The Coeliac Society of Victoria and hosted by Enoteca Sileno.  It was a very enjoyable and informative afternoon; Tony cooked 3 yummy gluten free dishes - crumpets, gnocchi and chocolate pots with orange and polenta biscuits - that were not difficult to make, as well as providing lots of additional handy tips about gluten free cooking. 

Tony started experimenting with gluten free cooking a number of years ago, when he found he felt better eating gluten free and using whole and natural foods.  He now uses a number of different gluten free flours and grains in cooking and over time has learned how they behave differently.  For example, some flours are good for binding and thickening, while others can be used to provide additional fibre to a dish.  The dishes Tony cooked during the demonstration were delicious and as a good teacher, he provided simple and clear instructions so that we can make them at home.  He also answered many questions from the full class and discussed what other ingredients we could substitute in the dishes to suit our individual tastes.  Tony has recently written a cookbook, Eating Well, which is largely gluten free.

So, it was a great way to spend a cold winter’s afternoon.  The class certainly encouraged me to do more cooking at home and experiment with the wide range of gluten free flours and grains available these days.  Enoteca Sileno were wonderful hosts.  They offer a range of Italian cooking classes throughout the year and also have a fabulous Italian restaurant which includes many gluten free dishes on the menu.  (It is one of my favourite restaurants for those in Melbourne!) Thanks to The Coeliac Society of Victoria for organising the day.  The class was so popular, it was repeated in the afternoon.  The Society regularly arranges classes and events to assist people living on a gluten free diet, as do the coeliac societies in other states.

Furthermore, as a result of the class, we have added the Italian Bi-Aglut gluten free plain flour to our list of products.  This was one of the main flours Tony used in his dishes.  We already have the Bi-Aglut pastas in stock, great gluten free pasta imported from Italy, so this will be a good addition.

Jodie

For further information:

Tony Chiodo’s Orange and Polenta Biscuits

(Reprinted with permission)

  • 170g unsalted butter
  • 170g sugar
  • 255g polenta
  • 100g Bi-Aglut gluten free flour
  • Zest of 2 oranges
  • 2 large eggs

Preheat oven to 175 deg C.

In a large bowl, rub the butter, sugar, polenta and flour together and then add the orange zest and eggs.  Cover and refrigerate for an hour or until firm.

Line a tray with a sheet of greaseproof paper and spoon small teaspoons of mixture onto the paper leaving 4cm between each biscuit. 

Bake in the oven for 5 minutes or until the edges of the biscuits are golden.  Remove and cool on a cooling rack before eating.

New products

Gnocchi - Rustichella d’abruzzo - http://www.glutenfreelife.com.au/Gnocchi-Rustichella-dabruzzo-p-16347.html

Gluten free potato gnocchi! What more is there to say? Package serves 2 people and cooks in 2 minutes.

$7.95 per 500g pack

Deluxe Fruit Muesli - Carman’s Fine Foods - http://www.glutenfreelife.com.au/Deluxe-Fruit-Muesli-Carmans-Fine-Foods-p-16346.html

A delicious blend of lightly toasted rice flakes, puffed rice, honey, cinnamon, gourmet nuts, and dried fruits.

$6.00 per 400g packet

Bramley Apple Pies - Livwell - http://www.glutenfreelife.com.au/Bramley-Apple-Pies-Livwell-p-16351.html

Four pastry cases filled with a delicious bramley apple filling. Free from gluten, wheat, milk and egg.

$10.60 per pack of 4

 

Cherry Bakewell Tarts - Livwell - http://www.glutenfreelife.com.au/Cherry-Bakewell-Tart-Livwell-p-16350.html

Shortcrust pastry cases with almond flavour and strawberry jam, decorated with fondant icing and a cherry. Free from gluten, wheat, milk and egg.

$10.60 per pack of 4

 

September Specials

View all our specials online at http://www.glutenfreelife.com.au/Specials-p-1-c-282.html

  • Bombay Potatoes - Tasty Bite:  $3.90, save 35 cents
  • Buttermilk Pancake Shake - Basco:  $2.99, save 16 cents
  • Chilli Lime Chips - Vegechips :  $2.20, save 25 cents
  • Choculence -Leda Nutrition:  $4.40, save 45 cents