This is gluten-free by Victoria Hall

Delicious Gluten-Free Recipes to Bake it Better
Let me start off by saying something very important: do not cut gluten out of your life because you think it’s cool, because you think you’ll lose weight or because you think it’s healthy. Cutting out gluten is a major life chance and you shouldn’t do it without at least consulting a dietician, to make sure you’re balancing your new way of eating and are not losing out on necessary vitamins and so on. I don’t suffer from gluten intolerance myself but I do have an intolerance to wheat and a long list of other foods. Ever since I found out I’ve been trying my hardest toĀ make the transition into cutting out wheat (luckily not durum wheat) and all the other foods, but it’s not easy.
My biggest issue so far is the lack of available alternatives in supermarkets. Since i’m also heavily intolerant to cow’s milk I’ve had to go look for food that was both wheat and milk free, not that easy! When it comes to wheat IĀ am lucky enough to still be able to eat things like spelt bread, but for other things like cookies I very often have to by gluten-free cookiesĀ as there aren’t any wheat-free options in my supermarket.Ā I can’t even imagine how much harder it would be for someone who has to cut out gluten, as it’s in so many things you wouldn’t even expect! There are of course the big items like pasta, noodles, bread, cornflakes, cakes, cookies but also very often sauces andĀ gravies, beers but even a lip gloss can cause issues for anyone who suffers from coeliac disease. In some cases, where a person is highly sensitive to gluten, they can’t even use a knife that has touched something that contains gluten. So next time you go and say: “I’m on a gluten-free diet, I’ve los so much weight and it’s so much fun!” please be more considerate as people who actually suffer from it, as it affects their lives in a major way.
Due to the lack of alternatives available in stores, I’ve been thinking non-stop about how to make things myself, even going as far as to make my own milk-free chocolates as there are no tasty options available for me. Luckily when it comes to wheat and gluten, I have discovered Victoria Hall, who suffers from coeliac disease herself. She opened her own restaurant in Leeds, after previously being a teacher. Speaking on her gluten-free restaurantĀ she saidĀ : āA lot of places are offering gluten free but there is always a risk of cross-contamination and you canāt always be 100 per cent safe and free from gluten.”
She has now released her first book called ‘This is Gluten-Free’, after the demand of her customers for her fantastic recipes made her think about putting pen to paper herself. The book is a wonderful collection of gluten-free bakes, which will surely put a smile on the faces of anyone suffering from coeliac. From personal experience I can tell you it’s incredibly difficult to convert traditional cakes into gluten-free options, so I’m extremely happy with this book myself!

Carrot Cake by Victoria Hall

Rasberry Redcurrant Roulade by Victoria Hall
Book description
Whether you lead a gluten-free lifestyle, need to cater for a friend who is gluten-free or coeliac, or want to try something different, this book will prove useful for anyone looking to bake without gluten. Starting with the Basics, Victoria guides you through the dos and don’ts of keeping a gluten-free kitchen. To the seasoned baker, much of this section will already be second nature. To those new to the whisk, she advises you read it with a cup of tea and a biscuit – it’s not rocket science, just some useful tips and after a few hours spent at the oven, as your baking instinct develops, you’ll feel like you’ve known it all along.
Next up, Victoria guides you through failsafe recipes that work every time. From Small Bakes and Cupcakes, including Sultana Scones, Millionaire’s Shortbread, Cherry Bakewell and Pina Colada Cupcakes; to Celebration Cakes, including the best gluten-free Victoria Sponge, a sweetly soft Cookie Dough Cake and “Malt” Loaf. Also included are recipes for Perfect Pastry, such as Egg Custard Tarts, Pumpkin Pie, Tarte Tatin and Chocolate Eclairs; Desserts to make you drool with a Chameleon Cheesecake, Tiramisu and Mulled Fruit Pavlova; and finally Savoury Bakes that will delight at dinner parties: Parmesan Poppy Seed Crisps, Steak and Ale Pie, and Spiced Lentil and Spinach Pasties. There’s so much to choose from, you needn’t tell your guests, and they’ll never guess that This Is Gluten-free!
About the author
Victoria Hall is owner and founder of 2 Oxford Place, a 100% gluten-free restaurant set in a beautiful Victorian townhouse in the city centre of Leeds, UK. She opened the doors to critical and commercial acclaim in 2014. With rave reviews on Tripadvisor, in the national press and a Free From Eating Out Award, Victoria now sells a range of gluten-free bread-baking kits and shares her secrets for perfect gluten-free bakes in this, her first book.
“Owning and running one of the few gluten free restaurants in the UK has given me the opportunity to speak to thousands of people with special dietary requirements. So often, the feedback that I hear is that their kitchen has become a battleground. Once easily navigated and commanded, it has become an environment full of hidden, hostile ingredients and a scene for unpredictable and often inedible results.Ā
I can fully understand the frustrations and disappointments of my customers. After ten years of my own flops, failures and oven-side tears, and transitioning from home baking to baking professionally I have now developed a repertoire of recipes that are as efficient as they are tasty. And that work, every time.Ā
Sharing some of these recipes in my first book, ‘This is Gluten Free’, I hope can prove a useful resource for anyone looking to bake without gluten. With a bit of practice, everything can be adapted, and there is no compromise on taste or texture, I promise. The proof is, after all, in the pudding.” – Victoria
Book information
Hardcover: 160 pages
Publisher: Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd (31 Jan. 2017)
ISBN-10: 1849758115
ISBN-13: 978-1849758116
You can buy this book on Amazon UK, Amazon US or Amazon DE
Giveaway
Thanks to Ryland, Peters & Small I get to give away one copy of this fantastic book! Keep an eye on my Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to find out more!

Lavender Cupcakes by Victoria Hall

Rocky Road by Victoria Hall
0 Comments
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Sarah Jean
These desserts look decadent! I haven’t cut out gluten because I don’t have an allergy either, but I do have senstivities and struggle with digestion issues so try to experiment with different diets to see what works bets.
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Penniless Prairie Girl
Who knew gluten free food could look so DELICIOUS. I’ll definitely consider picking up this book!
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Jennifer L. | Modern Chic Mag
Oh how amazing is this gluten free cookbook! I have friends who would love to get a hold of yummy recipes they can make at home. Thanks for the great recommendation.
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Melissa yvonne
I’m thinking that I will need to pick up this book! Everything looks so amazing, it’s so hard to find gluten free treats that look so yummy (and pretty!)
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Anmaria Djong
I have a hard time to find gluten free recipes for my daughter gluten free diet. thank you for sharing such a yummy gluten free food.
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Joanna
Thanks for sharing. I do not follow a gluten free diet but you have got me curious. I may check out her restaurant when I am in Leeds ?
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Jessica Jade
OMG YES YES YES! All this gluten free goodness. Can’t wait to try one of these recipes. Having celiac disease is tough when you have a sweet tooth hehe
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Jessi Joachim
This is perfect. My step mom is gluten free and I am always looking for recipes to accommodate her when she comes for dinner.
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Delaine Myles
You’re playing with my taste buds, these look so yummy
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Rachel Ritlop
Ohhh i can taste these!! I am looking for GF goodies for the hubs, so thank you!
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Rachel @ Kitchen Cents
Yum! So many great recipes and so awesome that they are GF. Thanks for sharing.
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Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen
This is a great resource for people who have to eat gluten free. I have a coworker who can use this for her son.
Saoirse
I suffer from coeliac myself and it really is a struggle, I’m so glad you chose this book as your book tip, I can’t wait for the competition cause I really would love to have this!