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Bananas about bananas Okay quick Re-cap - I gave myself the task of making as many recipes as possible using my favourite fruit the Banana.  Ohh and they had to be dairy free, since I am lactose Intolerant. Friday at work was pay day, wayyhhaa.  Bad news it was everyone Else's pay day as well so work was major busy.   By the end of my shift I felt like I had just finished a workout at the gym.  Attempting to type my usual bananas about bananas blog, was just not going to happen.  Well I could have, but I very much doubt it would have been coherent.   So Thank Banana's  it's NOT Friday.   Banana Oatmeal Bar I get bored baking and eating the same cakes and cookies, so I love trying out new recipes.  This time I was in the mood for some oatmeal, however I didn't want to make my usual Oatmeal and raisin cookies.   First Recipe: Baked Oatmeal snack Bar The wet component of this recipe is the egg and skimmed milk.  To make dairy & egg fre

More sources than just Dairy.... When I had to give up all dairy products due my IBS & lactose intolerance, my Dr recommended I start taking a Calcium  & Vitamin D supplement.  She also advised me to eat foods high in Calcium.   Why Vitamin D  - It helps the body absorb the calcium.  The body can synthesise vitamin D from exposure to Sunlight.   If you are lactose intolerant like me, always check the ingredient label before your buy  or take any medications or vitamin supplements.    Some pharmaceutical company's use lactose to bulk out pills.     Illogically I have even discovered it in calcium tablets.   Dairy products are not the only way of getting your recommended daily amount of calcium.  Nearly all fruit and vegetables have some calcium in them, however there are some that have really high amounts.  Making them ideal substitutes if you follow a dairy free diet. Calcium in milk Type of milk Calcium per 200ml serving (mg) Phosphorous per 200ml ser

If you can make your own, then why buy?????? I've been road testing dairy free and vegan baked recipes for over a year now, since having to go totally dairy free due to being lactose intolerant.  What Iv discovered is that there are 5 main base recipes that I use the most.  Adjusting the ingredients and flavours to fit the season or occasion.   1. QUICK BREAD Beetroot Soda Bread Scones Basic Soda Bread Recipe 8 oz  Self Raising Flour 1 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda 200 ml Dairy free milk 1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar Pinch of Salt Pre-heat your oven to 230 Celsius Measure and dry ingredients, flour, bicarbonate of soda and salt into a bowl.  Whisk to mix in the ingredients. Make a well in the centre and pour in 200 ml milk & vinegar Use a knife to bring the dough together.  If you still have some flour at the bottom of the bowl, add a little more dairy free milk.  Use your hands to knead the dough in the bowl to bring it all together. Rol

Thank Bananas It's Friday....... Banana Project Because It's been a really busy this week at work, so I'm glad I am not working this weekend.  I am extra thankful that even though it was busy this week I refused to let myself get stressed,  especially since I have an anxiety disorder.   I was just pretty shell shocked that I coped.......  I think it's because I have a more realistic view on work and life.   Roasted Banana Ice cream  First Recipe: Autumn is setting in here in Scotland, I felt the familiar sharp bite of cold in air this week.   Determined to enjoy the last few sunny days this year, I decided to make Ice cream.   Last time I used really ripe bananas, in a basic vegan ice cream recipe.  However Iv been wanting to make this Roasted  Banana Ice cream recipe I found on Brown Eyed Baker   for a while. It's was easy to make dairy free by using non dairy milk for the base.   Roasting the banana's in brown sugar g

All the sugar grown in the UK, is made from Sugar Beet .  So technically it's a vegetable, which is why I think it fits with my 10 ways to cook - dairy free project.   I know its a bit of a stretch, my only excuse is that Iv been craving sweet foods lately.   When you have food intolerances, you can't exactly go to your local shop for a chocolate bar or candy.  Most larger supermarkets do have some in their Free From Range or Aisle.  However it's a lot more fun to make your own. With Halloween and Christmas just round the corner, why not made some as a gift for friends and family.   Homemade gifts always show you care, because they take time and effort to make.   1. Fruit and Nuts Sometimes the simplest recipes are the best Nut Brittle Nut brittle recipes are unintentionally dairy free. Candied Fruit A great article showing you how to candy your own fruit. It takes time and patience but then the best things always do.   Chocolate covered

Thank Bananas it's Friday My ongoing mission to make as many  dairy free recipes   during 2013 as I can, using my favourite fruit the banana. It's been another strange week, full of ups and downs.  Wednesday was the day from hell, If anything could go wrong it did.  It all started when I got soaked taking my brothers dog for a walk. Then my bus was late so I got to work 5 Min's before the start of my shift.  Totally threw me off and the rest of the day got progressively worse.  So This Friday, I'm thankful it's not Wednesday again ...... I am also really accident prone and find that incidents have a habit of accidentally happened to me as well.  So I'm extra glad it's Friday the 13th, as traditional nothing accidentally happens to me on this day of the year.   First Recipe:  Ultimate Powder Snack When I'm on the closing shift at work, I leave the house at 12 noon to get there. Then depending on the buses I do not