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Why We Support Coeliac UK

As a team we know the only treatment for coeliac disease is a strict gluten free diet. At the same time, we believe everyone should be able to enjoy great food that is safe for them to eat. We’re inspired by children like Felix, who tells his story here. Thank Read more

By Louise Wagstaffe, 4 yearsMay 16, 2021 ago
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#CookWithLou: Chocolate Tart with Honeycomb and Caramel Sauce

This is a timeless family favourite, which we’re highlighting for #ShineALightOnCoeliac week. We have made it with our classic gluten free pastry, instead of sweet pastry, as the filling is sweet enough. Preparation Time: 15 minutesCooking Time: 35 minutes Portions: 10 Ingredients Gluten Free Shortcrust Pastry 350g gluten free plain flour ½ Read more

By Louise Wagstaffe, 4 yearsMay 11, 2021 ago
Coeliac UK

Shining A Light On Coeliac

#ShineALightOnCoeliac This week is the Coeliac UK #ShineALightOnCoeliac challenge, to raise awareness of the difficulties children and young people face when managing their coeliac disease. At Delicious By Design, we’ve set up a team to tackle the challenge, and raise funds for Coeliac UK and the excellent work that the Read more

By Louise Wagstaffe, 4 yearsMay 10, 2021 ago
Coeliac UK

How To Build a Magazine Cover Image

As part of #ShineALightOnCoeliac week, here’s a smashing short film from showing how we worked together with James Kennedy Photography to build the cover image of Live Well Gluten Free, which is the house magazine of Coeliac UK, full of great gluten free advice, offers, and recipes. If you’d like Read more

By Louise Wagstaffe, 4 yearsMay 9, 2021 ago
Coeliac UK

Supporting Catering Colleges with The Chef’s Forum.

I was delighted to be asked to present to students at West London College on behalf of The Chef’s Forum. I was invited to present a gluten free recipe, and then support the students as they cooked the same recipe, followed by a Q & A session. The future of Read more

By Louise Wagstaffe, 4 yearsMay 8, 2021 ago
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#CookWithLou: Gluten Free Tea Cakes

Spring is here, and so to get you in the mood for afternoon tea, here’s the film of the lovely #CookWithLou session we had making gluten free tea cakes. Details of this session and the gluten free tea cake recipe can be found here. For those of you who are Read more

By Louise Wagstaffe, 4 yearsApril 22, 2021 ago
Coeliac UK

Working With Coeliac UK

I was delighted to support the online Coeliac UK Volunteers’ Conference last week. This year’s event was online, and it reminded me how much I enjoy seeing the Coeliac UK community, and the difference that every one of these volunteers makes in their local groups.  I love working with Coeliac Read more

By Louise Wagstaffe, 5 yearsMarch 30, 2021 ago
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#CookWithLou Live! Perfect Pastry for Mother’s Day

Our next #CookWithLou will cover a subject which we know is popular, especially those baking gluten free; how to make perfect pastry. We know this because pastry is among the most popular choices for our online cookery events and corporate cook alongs. Mother’s Day is a great time to show Read more

By Louise Wagstaffe, 5 yearsFebruary 12, 2021 ago
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Lockdown Cook Along – Team Events

Wondering what to do for a team event during lockdown? Why not add a session to your virtual team meeting where everyone cooks along together? The whole event takes place online, with delegates cooking in their own kitchens, led and guided by our chefs, Louise and Steve, all enabled via Zoom. We Read more

By Louise Wagstaffe, 5 yearsJanuary 28, 2021 ago
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#CookWithLou: Blueberry and Almond Tart

Thank you to all of you lovely people who attended the #CookWithLou session on gluten free pastry for Mother’s Day. What fun we had! Thank you also to Steve for doing such a wonderful job as compere. For those who missed it, here’s your chance to catch up! The recipe Read more

By Louise Wagstaffe, 5 yearsDecember 18, 2020 ago
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