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Christmas Gift ideas - Dairy free

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www.webdesignhot.com Let me start by saying that I really do not like Christmas,  I find it stressful and depressing.  I know a lot of other people do too.  My main problems with Christmas is, that giving someone a present has become more important than the thought behind choosing the gift.   2 Main Christmas gift idea's Perfumed gifts: I am allergic to perfumed products everything from laundry detergent to show gel.   Food gifts: I have IBS and I'm lactose and yeast intolerant. I stick to a vegetarian diet to manage my IBS.   The good news is that there are a lot of great retail stores and Internet shopping sites where you can buy suitable gifts.   Check out the information below to get a little inspiration. Kids - Christmas Stocking treats Goody good stuff   - 8 Varieties of Gummies.  All Dairy free and Gelatin free Biona   Have a range of Vegan sweets and treats ...

10 ways to cook - Homemade Sweets or candies Dairy free

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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....

10 ways to cook Sweet Potato - Dairy free

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10 Ways to Cook Sweet Potato - Dairy free Sweet potato's are a very versatile vegetable, as they can be used to make both Sweet and Savoury dishes.  There also not really a potato, while a potato is seen as a carb a sweet potato is a vegetable.  Which means they can count towards the recommended goal of  eating 5 fruit and veg a day.  1. Baked sweet potato Baking sweet potato's has got to be the easiest way to cook them. You don't even need to peel them.  Just place them in your oven and bake till soft on the inside.  No need to par boil them before baking.  - Cook whole and serve as you would a baked potato  - Cut into wedges and toss in a little veg oil, along with some herbs or spices for seasoning. - Cut into Chips or Fries , then toss in oil with salt and pepper. 2. Fried Sweet Potato Oily food is a major trigger for my IBS, so I pretty much stay away deep fried fo...