flax

Why the best oil isn’t filtered or refined

Why are there sometimes particles in bottles of linseed/flax seed oil? We are often asked [...]

How to sauté healthily with cold-pressed linseed (flax) oil

Yes, you can “fry” with cold-pressed linseed (flax) oil Some people get very worried about [...]

A porridge of linseed (flax), apples and berries (grain-free)

My best warming breakfast and a lovely pudding I like to avoid all grains and [...]

“Cheesy” buckwheat & flax drop-scones (gluten-free, vegan, no added fat)

When I don’t have any eggs to hand I am pleased to revert to a [...]

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Malt loaf, gooey, squidgy and gluten-free

Luscious gooey malt loaf One of the things I miss most being wheat-free, cereal-free and [...]

Cauliflower, turmeric & linseed bread

Tasty and quick This is very easy to make. It makes great sandwiches but it;s [...]

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Pineapple, Banana and Passionfruit Ice with Linseed (dairy-free, sugar-free and no-added saturated fat)

Healthy Sorbet Style Ice Cream Recipe I think this is my favourite ice cream or [...]

Raw Berry Ice-Cream with Linseed (dairy-free, sugar-free and no saturated fat)

Healthy Ice Cream Recipe This recipe came about after going out for summer walk over [...]

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Raw Porridge with Flax (Linseed) and Fruit

A lovely super-healthy breakfast This is a lovely summer breakfast and perfect porridge for people who [...]

Linseed Pizza Base (Vegan)

Linseed Pizza Base (Vegan) [...]

Fruity linseed breakfast

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Traditional flax production for linen

Prior to industrialisation even small farmers grew flax to produce linen for their own needs [...]