The Irresistible Gluten Free Food Show is on again in Melbourne on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd October, 2010.
We have attended each of the shows in Melbourne and it is no doubt the best gluten free related show around. We always look forward to discovering new gluten free products and tasting them all!!.
Book online before the show at http://www.glutenfreefoodshow.com.au/ and save 20%.
If you can't get there, be sure to check back here for our review.
UPDATE: Read our report on the 2010 show here
Our Previous Show Reports
Tuesday, 28 September 2010
Saturday, 7 November 2009
Report: 2009 Irresistible Gluten Free Wheat Free Food Show
Early October, 2009 saw us once again visiting The Irresistible Gluten Free Wheat Free Food Show at Jeffs Shed in Melbourne.
Here are some of our highlights:
Congratulations to the organisers on an excellent show!
Usual disclaimer, we have no connection with any of the producers listed. We look forward to seeing these products on local shelves and to next years show. See you there!
Here are some of our highlights:
- Coles - Major Sponsor
It was great to see a major supermarket chain supporting the gluten free community with the largest exhibitor space and for stocking and promoting gluten free products.
The goodie bag given free to all show attendees included a Gluten Free Recipe booklet from Coles that contains 8 recipes, some of which are egg, dairy and nut free.
http://www.coles.com.au/ - Kez's Free
Kez's have an excellent range of treats (biscotti, biscuits and breads) all are gluten free and some are dairy free.
These are quality products and available at Coles and independent supermarkets. I especially enjoy the Melting Moments and the Cranberry Biscotti (unfortunately I can't get these at Coles so must get them at health food shops) They are pricey which means they aren't something I can have every day.
http://www.kezs.com.au/ - Spring Hill Farm
is a Victorian business specialising in gluten free treats including:- Rocky Road
- Biscuits
- Slices
- Bread Mix
http://www.springhillfarm.com.au/ - Melinda's Gluten-free Goodies
Melinda's have a range of slice, biscuit, muffin and brownie mixes that helpfully include dairy and egg-free options.
Their latest release (August 2009) is a selection of water crackers, claimed to be Australias first gluten free water cracker.
http://www.melindas.com.au/ - Well and Good - Chocolate Mud Cake Mix
We first saw this at last years show and couldn't walk past without trying out more of this great cake!!
http://www.wellandgood.com.au/ - Vitarium
This show was the first time we had ever seen or heard of this new Australian company with an interesting range of gluten free products:- Pancake Mix
- Fruit Cake Mix
- Bread Mix
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Gelatine Free Jelly
- Plain Flour
- Self Raising Flour
http://www.vitarium.com.au/ - The Pastry Pantry
The seemingly unstoppable Uncle Rick- Rick Grant was showcasing his latest venture in the gluten free market, ready rolled sheets of pastry in four flavours- Savoury Shortcrust
- Sweet Shortcrust
- Rough Puff
- Rich Chocolate Shortcrust
As we passed Rick we heard several calls to Bring Back Uncle Rick. What do you say Rick??
http://www.thepastrypantry.com.au/
*** 2011 Update. Rick Grant is no longer involved with Pastry Pantry *** - Naturally Good- Deli Dippers
These were delicious, crunchy, mini-bread-roll, savoury dippers that are great with dips and wine. (We should know, as we went home with several boxes.)
The available flavours are:- Rosemary & extra virgin olive oil
- Roasted garlic & herb
- Sea Salt
- Cracked Pepper
(Website still under construction - November 2009)Website live in Feb 2010 - Tobie Puttock - Celebrity Cooking Stage
Once again, we enjoyed watching Tobie cook some great dishes - Dr. Bob Anderson- Seminar Theatre
We listened to an excellent presentation by Dr. Anderson from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute on Why do I feel better on a gluten free diet?
Dr. Anderson is also the Chairman of the Coeliac Research Fund, which deserves plenty of our support.
http://www.coeliacresearchfund.org/
Congratulations to the organisers on an excellent show!
Usual disclaimer, we have no connection with any of the producers listed. We look forward to seeing these products on local shelves and to next years show. See you there!
Friday, 2 October 2009
Irresistible Gluten Free Food Show
The Irresistible Gluten Free Food Show is held annually in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane and we have attended each of the Melbourne events.
Originally created by Sue Shepherd, although now run by others, the show is a showcase for manufacturers and local distributors of gluten free products.
Highlights
For us, the highlights have been:
Our Show Reports
Originally created by Sue Shepherd, although now run by others, the show is a showcase for manufacturers and local distributors of gluten free products.
Highlights
For us, the highlights have been:
- Discovering gluten free products that are about to hit the market or are already there, but we didn't know about.
- Watching celebrity chefs creating great gluten free dishes.
- Best of All: Sampling many of the products. From beer to bread, chocolate to ice cream. (Don't have a big lunch before going to this show!)
- Sydney 20-21 November, 2010
- Brisbane 14-15 May, 2011
- Melbourne 24-25 September, 2011
Our Show Reports
Saturday, 3 January 2009
Report: 2008 Irresistible Gluten Free Wheat Free Food Show
The Irresistible Gluten Free Wheat Free Food Show held over two days during October, 2008, no doubt, was a great success for the organiser Sue Shephard and her team. Congratulations Sue!!
We were there and here are some of the items that caught our eye and that we will be on the look out for in our local shops:
Usual disclaimer, we have no connection with Sue Shephard or any of the producers listed. We look forward to seeing these products on local shelves and to next years show. See you there!
We were there and here are some of the items that caught our eye and that we will be on the look out for in our local shops:
- Lockton Farm Gourmet sausages
These are a very nice looking range of gluten free and low fat sausages including: Italian Pork and Fennel, Pork Pumpkin and Leak (Not good for fructose malabsorption people), Chicken Spinach and Pinenut, and many more.
Shop 13 66-74 Brice Terrace
Mooroolbark, Ph 9727 3200
www.locktonfarmgourmet.com.au - Healthy Feast Pies
A range of nutritious delicious meals in a pie bursting with tantalising flavours
Dairy & Egg Free, Gluten & Wheat Free, yeast Free, Preservative & Additive Free.- Australian Beef & Vegetable
- Vegetable Tagine & Chicken Pie
- Lentil & Potato Curry Pie
Phone 02 9818 6333
www.healthyfeast.com.au
(Website under construction. Check back) - Australian Beef & Vegetable
- La maison de Patisserie - Gluten Free Pastry Sheets - Delivered!
This is a business that produces pastry sheets that are gluten free, wheat free, soy free, dairy free, low in fat, preservative free which is delivered directly to your home!
By the time we visited them they had sold out of stock. Word is that the chocolate pastry is delicious and that the savoury pastry is great for pizza bases.
More info on their website at www.glutenfreepastry.com.au
Haven't tried this yet, but it sounds like something that I need to have in my freezer.....Just in case. - Billabong Brewing - Gluten Free Beers
Its great to see some more gluten free beers hitting the market. Billabong Brewing are based in Western Australia and produce a range of gf beers:- Australia's Pale Ale - 5.1% alc/vol
- Blonde - 4.5% alc/vol
- Ginger Beer - 4.5% alc/vol
- Apple Beer - 5% alc/vol (No good for fructose malabsorption people)
Phone: 08 9317 6099
www.billabongbrewing.com.au - Australia's Pale Ale - 5.1% alc/vol
- Well and Good - Chocolate Mud Cake Mix
I shudder to think of how many samples of this one cake we had!! We tasted, then said: "Are you sure this is gluten free and dairy free??" Then we had to try another piece. (Repeat this cycle several times!)
The mix is:- Gluten free
- Wheat free
- Dairy free (Apparently this mix was available in the past but did contain dairy)
- Nut free
- Soya free
- Fructose free
- No Trans fat
- GMO free
- No artifical colour
- No artifical flavour
This mix was not yet released at the time of the show but I have found some at Sunnybrook Healthfood shop. (December 2008)
We might get to try some of their other products if we can stop eating this cake for 5 minutes.
13 Tower Court
Noble Park, VIC 3174
Phone 9769 1515
www.wellandgood.com.au - Gluten free
- Tobie Puttock - Celebrity Cooking Stage
We really enjoyed watching Tobie cook some great dishes from his latest book: "Italian Local"
Thanks to Sue Shephard, Tobie is very aware of food allergies/intolerances and it is a joy to watch a professional at work. He made it all look very easy.
Usual disclaimer, we have no connection with Sue Shephard or any of the producers listed. We look forward to seeing these products on local shelves and to next years show. See you there!
Sunday, 28 September 2008
2008 - The Irresistible Gluten Free Wheat Free Food Show
The Irresistible Gluten Free Wheat Free Food Show returns for the 3rd year at Jeffs Shed (aka the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre) on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th of October, 2008.
Many manufacturers and distributors of gluten free (and related) products will be present, showing off their wares (There are usually samples a plenty!!). We will be there checking out the many products that we may have not heard about yet. (We need to support the producers of gluten free products to demonstrate that there is a genuine market otherwise we'll go hungry!)
Full details of the show (and Sue Shepherd) at http://www.coeliac.com.au/
See you there!!
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Many manufacturers and distributors of gluten free (and related) products will be present, showing off their wares (There are usually samples a plenty!!). We will be there checking out the many products that we may have not heard about yet. (We need to support the producers of gluten free products to demonstrate that there is a genuine market otherwise we'll go hungry!)
Full details of the show (and Sue Shepherd) at http://www.coeliac.com.au/
See you there!!
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Tuesday, 2 September 2008
"Bitter Sweet" - Article on Fructose Malabsorption
During August, the Melbourne Herald Sun newspaper contained a good article about fructose malabsorption and its contribution to the symptoms of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome).
Melbournes very own Sue Shepherd is quoted.
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Melbournes very own Sue Shepherd is quoted.
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Tuesday, 29 April 2008
Uncle Ricks/Patties Gone Missing?
I recently noticed that my favorite Uncle Ricks/Patties Lamingtons were missing from the freezer in my local Coles.
Worried that these might have been discontinued, I called the Patties help line on 1 800 650 069 (toll free) and asked the question.
The very nice lady explained that some items have been deleted from the Coles shelves:
She also explained that a recent computer glitch had caused a problem with ordering that may have impacted stock in some stores. This should be OK now.
As with any supermarket, if your favorite products are missing, talk to the manager of the area (freezer in this case) and let them know what you are looking for. This is the way to get the message across.
Patties products are available at:
Worried that these might have been discontinued, I called the Patties help line on 1 800 650 069 (toll free) and asked the question.
The very nice lady explained that some items have been deleted from the Coles shelves:
- Apple Pies
- Sticky Date Puddings
She also explained that a recent computer glitch had caused a problem with ordering that may have impacted stock in some stores. This should be OK now.
As with any supermarket, if your favorite products are missing, talk to the manager of the area (freezer in this case) and let them know what you are looking for. This is the way to get the message across.
Patties products are available at:
- Coles.com.au
- IGA.net.au
- COMING SOON to Safeway/Woolworths.com.au
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