Paphos People

I have made a Victoria Sandwich using GF flour today and it stuck like glue to the cake tin. I have had to piece it together like a jigsaw puzzle and hold it together with jam and buttercream icing. But it tastes passable. Just looks like it has been hit by a landmine.

And I have discovered that I can eat Aero and After Eight Mints. Pity that they are made by Nestle, especially as I am a midwife. But needs must.

I am discovering that it is not impossible to be gluten free in Cyprus. You just have to dig a little deeper, that's all.

At least I can have a little bit of luxury in my diet now.

Verity.

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Verity.

Be who you are, and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

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Verity, the cake crumbles in your mouth anyway, so dont worry what it looks like, its what it tasts like that matters!!

I love After Eights...mmmm

Just enjoy

Wendy.

Hi Verity

Agree with Wendy don't bother what it looks like as long as it tastes ok. You could try greasing the tin and then putting grease proof paper in the bottom, it should come out ok then. It certainly works with microwave cakes I make. You will just have to keep tyring !!!!

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Lyn

Tough times dont last long but tough people do

Didn't have any greaseproof paper - but my mate is getting some for me today.

I know this isn't strictly to do with Cyprus, but it affects me living in Cyprus and is getting to me a bit at the moment.

Every little bit of progress helps.

Verity.

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Verity.

Be who you are, and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

http://coecyp.blogspot.com

Can' wait for Lunch tomorrow now - will be be Sponge and Custard or Trifle!!! I'll have the Biscuits and Cheese!!!!



Ruth

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Ruth x

Qui me amat, amet et canem meum

Be careful with the 'After - Eights' - I nearly choked to death on one in an indian restaurant, it stuck in my throat
I still can't look at them...........

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Best advice must be to be careful what you do with the greaseproof paper, I think lynw should revise her instruction. Please add "of the tin" to this instruction.

Better still, get the bits of cake, any old biscuits, fruit pieces and lightly soak them together in a light sherry or brandy, add a little gelatine. Then wrap into small towers in greaseproof paper and then in fridge. When cooled, pour icing onto the top and allow to set. Just before serving remove the greaseproof paper and hey presto a perfectly formed bakery delight called a "sairy heid".

Or just dip your cake bits in your coffee!!

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Straight talking, no Gimmicks.

Live your dreams.

Ruth, you will be safe. No cake for you.

Phil is cooking and he will make a GF treacle sponge with GF custard. If you want cheese and biscuits you will have to bring your own - they are off the menu. The biscuits are full of gluten.

Tanny - what a nice idea. Might give that a try next time I destroy a cake.

Verity.

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Verity.

Be who you are, and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.

http://coecyp.blogspot.com

Hi Tanny

Sorry I did not realise what I had put but it made me laugh when I did.

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Lyn

Tough times dont last long but tough people do