Udi's special delivery

Good Afternoon Everyone,

I just had to share this photo with you straight away. On my way back from school this afternoon, I was given a rather lovely special delivery. 

Udi's have sent me heaps of new Gluten free products to try out. Can you believe it, this includes Glutenfree pop tarts? Yes, pop tarts! I never tried a normal pop tart & didn't dream someone would ever make a gluten free mass produced version. How times have changed, even since I was diagnosed, which is only about 5 years ago. 

Well, I have to go and help eldest darling knock up an Autumn collage (her choice) apparently, I've got to draw a table - not my forté so don't hold your breath! 

Ill be back to let you know which Udi's goodies to seek out, they're stocked in Tesco nationwide apparently 

Have a great weekend, and be sure to seek out their stand if you're heading to the Allergy show in Liverpool over the weekend. 

Bye for now x

It's been a while!

I know! I hope you're sitting down because I just logged into this dusty blog and I AM a bit rusty, I have to admit.

Yes, it really has been over 3 years since I last blogged. I've enjoyed tweeting with fabulous people all sharing their Glutenfree tips and have shared a few recipes in multiple 140characters at a time.

Hopefully I'll get back into the swing of things & be able to bring you one or two interesting recipes, tips, shortcuts, hidden gems and join in the latest news & reviews.

I look forward to chatting again,
Until then, eat well & enjoy!
Charlotte x

Spring has sprung

Hi everyone,

Well, we have leaping lambs in the fields next to our garden, it's staying much lighter in the evenings - which brings much confusion & frustration over bedtime for a 4yr old - and we've had at least one sunny day, so it's official spring has sprung.

There's something about baking along with the seasons too, or rather decorating I suppose. These spring & Easter themed cupcakes brightened our days at Cupcake Corner, and luckily the days of lots of very keen shoppers at the Coeliac's Food Fair. Brownies flew off the table and sold out in the first hour! Thank Goodness for my wonderful nephew Matt who helped me to set up and then stayed a while longer and helped serve the first rush of hungry cupcake fans!

This week, I'm busy preparing for Thursday's Childrens' Spring workshop (still a couple of places left) so more cute bunnies, daffodils, spikey grass and very moreish mini eggs. Opening a bag of mini eggs has proved lethal, I kept polishing them off and having to send out for more supplies! As a result, I am now appearing very clearly pregnant! This baby is going to have such a sweet tooth, I must resist all these goodies a bit more!

Well, I hope you are enjoying a few rays of sunshine wherever you are, and that Spring brings you a burst of energy to start afresh

love Charlotte x

Childrens' Spring Cupcake Worshop

CUPCAKE CORNER AND RUDD MONCRIEFF
invite you to an exclusive
CHILDRENS' SPRING CUPCAKE MASTERCLASS
At The Old Vicarage, Shirley, Nr Ashbourne, Derbyshire
On Thursday, 15th April 2010
Time 10:30am-3pm
Spring Cupcake Masterclass Workshop
Art and Craft
Flower arranging
Outdoor fun and games
£30 for each child (to include childcare & lunch)
Discount for siblings
(Please bring Wellingtons and Waterproofs)
For bookings please contact:-
TEL: 01335 360183/07973 264017
WWW.RUDDMONCRIEFF.COM.

Celebrity Chef Phil Vickery is Coeliac UK Food Champion

Celebrity Chef Phil Vickery is now food ambassador for Coeliac UK and he LOVES our gluten free cupcakes, when he tasted a selection, this is what he thought "I have to say I am very impressed, the packaging, colours and style is great and as for the cakes...they are very good indeed, seriously good in fact. Your ideas sound very exciting" Read the Coeliac UK announcement details just here

http://bit.ly/9mvApp

Little Jonny's christening cupcakes

A small family gathering deserved some special cupcakes for a little boy called Jonny. Grandad brought his three little grand-daughters to collect these, and their name all began with "J" too, so they had little pink "J"s on their own cupcakes. Lovely!

Nutty Macaroon Cookies

Well, I picked up a very excited little girl from pre-school yesterday, after a busy week off on half-term, she was thrilled to be back with her friends & teachers. So happy, that instead of the usual post-school lull, we had such a lovely mood, that we decided to bake together.

Nutty Macaroon Cookies, these were very easy to make, even with a 4 yr old, who was remarkably helpful for a change, having got to the stage where she can attempt to read parts of the recipe! I might try some of these at the forthcoming coeliac fair, although I'm not sure how in advance I could make them, as I can't do everything last minute.

Look pretty don't they?