
Why would I want to take all the tasty stuff (butter, milk, eggs) out of a cake? I’m not a vegan, I’m not intolerant and I LOVE dairy. Well, because having Thyroid Cancer, means that prior to scans and also treatment, I have to suffer two weeks of the worst diet in the world – a low iodine diet! Iodine is a trace mineral, so it is not listed in ingredients on food items.
What contains iodine?
It would be easier to ask, what doesn’t! Nearly everything you buy in the shops, contains iodine. Iodine is not bad for you, and is a healthy part of a normal diet; which makes is virtually impossible for Thyroid Cancer patients, to find things they can eat. Last time around, I didn’t cope very well with the low iodine diet.
Food that are highest in iodine (and on my banned list when I have to do the diet) are:
Dairy
Eggs
Soya
Salt (unless you KNOW it is non-iodised salt – salt is most often iodised / sea / rock)
Leafy Vegetables & some other vegetables
Red Food Dye
Fish/Seafood or anything from the sea
Rice
Some beans (kidney beans)
Much much more!
So as this weeks Great British Bake Off challenge was to make a Dairy Free vegetable cake, I am slightly altering mine – instead of a dairy free vegetable cake, I am making a dairy free, egg free, soya free, vegan, low sodium, low iodine chocolate cake (without vegetables)! This is not only suitable for people on a low iodine diet, but also for a lot of people with food intolerances.


- 300g Dark Brown Soft Sugar
- 300g Self Raising Flour
- 50g Cocoa
- 1/2 tsp LO Salt Original (this is low iodine & low sodium)
- 60ml Olive Oil
- 1 tbsp. Vinegar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 200ml Almond Milk (shop bought or home made)
- 140 ml Cold Water
- Rasperry or Black Cherry Jam
- 100g Icing Sugar
- 25g Cocoa
- 1 tbsp. Water
- Place the sugar, lo-salt, cocoa into a food processor bowl
- Sift half the flour in & mix on high for 5 seconds.
- Switch mixer on low and add all the wet ingredients through the funnel.
- Mix for 20 seconds.
- Add the rest of the sifted flour and mix for a further 20 seconds.
- Pour the mixture into a greased, lined cake tin.
- Bake on 175 degrees Fan Assisted for 1 hour.
- Leave on a wire rack to cool
- Once cool, halve the cake and spread raspberry jam in the middle, and sandwich back together.
- Sieve the icing sugar and cocoa
- Add the water and mix well
- Spread over the cake (once cooled) and decorate with sugared décor (optional)
- If you are making a nut free version - swap the 200ml Almond Milk for 200ml Cold Water.
- For shorter cooking times - divide the mixture between two or three tins.
I also have a very exciting GBBO themed giveaway of a £50 voucher to spend in Debenhams cookware department. To enter, use the rafflecopter below. You have until a few hours after the final of #GBBO finishes on TV!
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These pans look a good buy http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331001961360_-1, we are a family of 5 and I only have 2 saucepans so would be a good purchase!!
These cakes look really good. My daughter had an egg free cake that my father in law made yesterday for her bday. We don’t have any intolerances but my niece has.
The Tala Icing Bag Tin Set, and the cake pop baking mold + sticks.
Blimey- that looks fabulous, and to look at it you would never know that it ‘lacked’ all the things you mentioned! great work!1
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Wow, this is a really clever recipe, can you taste much difference? Well done, it looks gorgeous x
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wow Emma you have made something amazing out of so a cake missing so many of the normal ingredients. Look at the size of those sponges too – they are huuuuge! it looks reallly lovely Emma and it is good to know you are able to eat something so yummy while on such a restrictive diet
thank you for linking up and I think I might enter your comp now – thank you x
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i would spend mine on a cupcake stand and an oven dish deep enough to make lasagne in x
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Definitely a Le Creuset rectangular dishes- my normal lasagne dish has broken and I now don’t have one big enough!
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Some new pans – a set. Mine have had a lot of use out of them, but time for an upgrade 🙂
Would buy some Tala item’s as i love a bit of baking! 😀
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331007939882MISC_-1 Love this!!
wow didn’t know all those foods had iodine in them…and it’s a massive cake!
If I won I would buy baking pans I think…
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Wow that’s a lot of things to be free from. It’s nice to know that there is a cake out there for everyone.
i would get the john rocha Wood and glass cheese dome
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that still look good even though it’s free of so many things!!
oh and yes, I think I’d finally buy my icecream maker if I won!!! http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_325003024480_-1
We really need some Tefal pans
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331001961360_-1
some baking stuff for the kids
The Le Vrai Gourmet Non-stick aluminium 4 piece cookware set, Pyrex glass 1l rectangular dish with lid and a Pyrex glass 0.3l square dish with lid 🙂
Would by this:http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331007939882MISC_-1
My pans are probably past their best now so would be buying this if I won – http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331001961360_-1
I would buy a new frying pan as mine is no longer non stick. It makes a right mess of egg’s
I would get one of the Curver bins, something I need to replace. Your cake looks fab, can’t believe how you have managed to eliminate all those things
I would put it towards a Le Creuset cast iron casserole dish, I have always wanted one.
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I would buy the TEFAL Carbon steel bread bin!
I’d buy this to replace my old one http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_325003032497_-1
Really need new pans so would love these- http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331001961360_-1
pans for the wife she needs them 🙂
Would definitely love to get a new pan set
I’d go for a Le Creuset rectangular dish – great for my signature dish – lasagne
Le Vrai Gourmet pan set!
I’d go for this pan: http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331001956660SC24_-1
We need some new pans so the money would be spent on those! (If I was lucky enough to win!)
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I would put it towards these :-http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331002932197_-1
I would buy a Tefal black non-stick 28cm stirfry pan. My one drives me mad.
at least a couple of Carbon steel 42 cm baking tray
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331011921960JG00_-1
I have always wanted a Le Creuset lasagne dish and Debenhams have them on offer at the moment.
I am in need of a new roasting tray & I love how deep this Prestige one is – perfect for lovely crispy roast potatoes! yummy!
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331019950860RSLG_-1
Jen xxx
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Spoilt for choice but probably some Tala products
Cake looks wonderful.
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331034002697SP24_-1 something like that, need a big pan
I would put it toward a Le Creuset casserole dish.
I’d get some new oven gloves, kitchen scales and a new dish drainer. Not very exciting but all things I need 🙂
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331002926697_-1. I’ve always wanted one
I’d buy lots of storage tins to keep our cakes fresh and some groovy utensils
BNM
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so much to choose!!! love the Circulon Elite hard anodised 20cm ‘Premier’ french skillet
A Le Creuset dish
a cupcake stand
I would buy my father in law some cookware for Christmas, he’s a keen cook!
I would buy this – http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331001958460SP20_-1
I would buy a lovely set of chopping boards, http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331009960265CHBR_-1 and a new vegetable peeler.
Some new baking sheets
Joseph Joseph Grey ‘Index Advance’ chopping boards. Always wanted these but can’t justify the cost.
I’d buy lots of new cake tins – I’d start off with this one – Prestige ‘Create’ Square Loose Base Cake Tin.
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331002926897_-1
definitely a must have for the winter months! Bring on the soup!
Tefal Stainless Steel Twin pack frying pans
I’d get this http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331007939882MISC_-1 for my new kitchen 🙂
I would love this large Tefal frypan with lid . http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331001956960FC26_-1
I would definitely get the Tala Icing Bag Tin Set – always nice having a good set for decoration!
I would love to choose a couple of the enamel roasting tins from the Masterclass range – then my hubby can clean them to ‘within an inch of their lives’, just as he does with our stainless ones. 🙂
I am not very good at baking, so the trifle bowl looks like a good option for me! also loving the vintage style aprons, like this one http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331030004894TXAP_-1
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331001961460FO28_-1
Black heavy gauge hard anodized 28cm frying pan
i would get several Masterclass ‘Professional Vitreous’ enamel baking trays – the cheap ones i get unfortunately don’t seem to be dishwasher proof
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331009971294GFST_-1
It would replace a lot of worn out items and stack so well
Tefal Stainless steel twinpack as all my frying pans are knackered!
I would buy the Kenwood FP126 compact food processor, it looks great.xx
I’d buy the multi purpose can opener http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_325003056560_-1
it would go towards the Denby 30cm cast iron covered round dish
Would put it towards a new saucepan set http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331002932197_-1
I’d start by getting one of the big roaster pans x
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i would buy a kenwood food processor x
The Hanson Electronic Stainless Steel Kitchen Scale with Timer 🙂
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331001960260SF_-1
would get this Circulon Elite hard anodised 24cm ‘Premier’ French Skillet
New saucepans!!
Creuset dishes
Kenwood FP126 compact food processor. it looks great.
Wow! so much choice, these caught my eye 🙂
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331009971494UTST_-1
ooh, lots of joseph joseph bright cooking utensils! love the giveaway – thanks
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331034002697SP24_-1
I need a new teapot and some matching mugs.
I’d buy this 🙂 http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331003927167DISQ_-1
Le Creuset rectangular dishes
I would buy a new set of saucepans, mine are so old that the copper bottoms have started to buckle. These are perfect and an amazing price http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331002932197_-1
Electronic Stainless Steel Kitchen Scale with Timer http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331009984697SCEL_-1
Jamie Oliver Silver five piece utensil set – http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331008995797MISC_-1
Magimix Le Glacier 1L ice cream maker
electric salt and pepper machine
Some new denby oven to tableware x
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331002931597_-1
baking goodies…
Wow that cake looks great. I’m always looking for dairy free recipes. Thanks
Would buy this
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_325003070103_-1
I’d buy this, I’ve been meaning to buy a griddle pan for ages: http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331001951439SG_-1
I would buy a new saucepan set as we’ve had our set since we first bought our house and they were hand-me-downs!! I would love to put the £50 towards this lovely stainless steel set:
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331002929797_-1
Le Creuset stoneware 23cm ‘Cerise’ square dish
I would buy some nice good quality baking tins as mine have seen better days
I’ve been after these heart shaped Le Crueset dishes for ages but cant justify spending on them. And I really need 4 so if I win I can buy them twice! 🙂
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331003929694_-1
Le Creuset rectangular dishes
Morphy Richards can opener and Joseph Joseph food preparation set!
I would put it towards this breadmaker http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_325003052380_-1
I’d get the Denby Regency Green casserole dish
I would buy the Kitchen Complete cook’s blowtorch and a pair of small loaf tins to go with it.
Royal Albert Blue floral kitchen apron and some new oven gloves
I really need a new set of saucepans!
Kitchen knives that actually cut cleanly.
Five piece volcanic kitchen starter set. A Set for life
Id buy this, everytime i come to measure something theres always some measuring item gone walkies! makes baking a bit of a trial ! http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331009971294GFST_-1
Would put it towards some new saucepans.
Some Tefal Pans
I really need a new cupcake stand
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331001961360_-1
could do with some new pans
I’d buy some new baking trays and sheets like this one – http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331019951982BBST_-1
Bargainous!
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331003931403DISH_-1
Love this Le Creuset red heart deep dish, perfect for those rare romantic dinners for 2 without the family!
Some tefal pans
A Brabantia 30 litre pedal bin
I’d replace my flimsy, buckled, rusty baking tins with some quality tins. Then I’d obviously have to try them out with a morning/day/week of/month of baking.
Ooh yummy cake 🙂 http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331002930097FO28_-1 because I’ve lost count of how quickly we go through these. Hopefully a good quality one like this will truly be non-stick
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_325003032497_-1
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331019951576MISC_-1
I would love to have this Mason Bread/Baking bowl!
i would buy the Typhoon stainless steel scales
New saucepans as my desperately need replacing.
Always wanted an ice cream maker so this would be my first purchase.
Tefal Carbon steel 26 x 38cm roasting dish
I would buy this stew pot, mine is on it’s last legs and this one looks to be super, duper for making stews.
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331002929597SP24_-1
some cake tins and get into baking
I would buy a new frying pan
Baking tins
I’m desperate for this pan!! Le Creuset Stainless steel saute pan with lidhttp://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331002927497SC24_-1 but so far it’s eluded me with its £100 price tag – right now it has £20 off so I would only need to put £30 towards it if I were to win – a bit more achieveable 😉
I think I’d get these two 🙂
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331009992660MISC_-1
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331019942960MISC_-1
I would pick the Denby Casserole dish, perfect for winter
I’d start with Black Satin as my kitchen is about to be replaced in liquorice and black granite – http://www.debenhams.com/home-furniture/cookware
The Ben de Lisi dog salt and pepper shakers are really cute!
I might buy 2 of the Le Vrai Gourmet stainless steel 24cm stock pot, the price is good and I could really do with larger pans. We sometimes make use of rainy days by spending the afternoon cooking up huge batches of chilli, soup or curry to fill the freezer.
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331001958460SP24_-1
i would buy this, its great for cooking chilli con carne and will come in handy over winter
I would buy this to help me out with my baking –
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_325003032497_-1
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331002932197_-1
I’d buy this nice Prestige kettle: (http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331007939860MISC_-1) to make tea to go with the delicious recipe above, of course.
I would put it towards a Le Creuset cast iron 32.5cm ‘Volcanic’ rectangular grill they look fab 🙂
A new Wok
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I’m about to move into my first house and have nothing for my new kitchen 🙁 so a mixing bowl and some utencils would be amazing 🙂
i would get the brevile pick and mix hand mixer in pink
As are frying pan has just died after about 15 yrs service I would choose http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_33100195716020FO_-1 and also would love a wok so this also http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331001947060WOKO_-1, thank you, great recipe and looks very pretty x
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I want this dish http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331003924839_-1
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Plates and bowl set
a decent knife set
I would buy a casserole
I would get a saute pan with lid, so that I could make nice sauces that can simmer for while.
I’d get a decent set of scales, probably the Joseph Joseph shell one http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331009964280MISC_-1
I love this http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331003924839DSRL_-1
Baking tins,I love baking cakes and there are always new shapes avalible
Some new cake pans.
Joseph Joseph chopping boards
The Maxim Premier aluminium non stick 24cm stockpot and maybe a gadget or 2
Would 100% put the money to my KitchenAid Artisan fund!
Joseph Joseph chopping boards
I’d buy a wok as i’ve needed one for awhile now along with some new baking tins.
I would start with a Pyrex dish for our favourite family meal – lasagne http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331010926233DSOB_-1 – this is a fab one with a lid so it means easy storage or freezing!
Then I would buy these corn holders http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331016948760UCHD_-1 – my kids love eating corn on the cob and always end up with messy hands so these are perfect!
And finally, I would get these sweet little bag clips http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331008100894MISC_-1 – I have pegs on food packets and always need them for my washing! These clips are just what I need!
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Oh my goodness how are you finding anything to eat!?!
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I would put it towards Le Creuset 3 ply stainless steel 4 piece pan set http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331002927397_-1
o would buy a large oven dish to make my familys favorite dish chicken and leek pie….
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331028001763MISC_-1 i love this the remainder i would have to spend on more joseph joesph
I do love my Joseph Joesph
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I’d put it towards Cuisinart 2L deluxe ice cream maker ICE30BCU
Tefal pans 🙂 x
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I’d go for this wood and glass cheese dome http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331031001786CHDO_-1
I’d buy the Red stainless steel pasta machine! My hubbys quite a keen cook/baker but has never made pasta before so I’d love to get him one of these for Christmas!
Le Creuset stoneware 15.3cm ‘Volcanic’ pair of small bean pots and the Sagaform glass and oak oil and vinegar set
I love Le Creuset so I’d buy http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331003931403DISH_-1
The Ben de Lisi dog salt and pepper shakers would “go” well with my doggy cushions in the dining room.
I really need some new tefal pans
I need a new food blender so probably this one: http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_325003052760_-1
Prestige Inspire Oven Trays
pyrex wear
Maxim Premier non stick 30cm wok. Mines about ready to be laid to rest. My wok is used for almost everything. very versatile
a jamie oliver griddle pan
A new wok or the food processor! 🙂
I’d put it towards the Select stainless steel 5 piece cookware set.. desperately need some new pans!
Tefal pans
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331001947060SC24_-1
Tefal stainless steel easy strain 5 piece cookware set
Item No.3310029321
Probably a new baking sheet and something cute for the kitchen
I would put it toward a Kitchen Aid Mixer in cherry red! A domestic goddess in the making!!
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331001600060_-1
This would be great and have £5 left from £50 if was still at this great offer price.
A Garlic Rocker and a Mandolin Slicer
some new pans!
I would buy the Jamie Oliver Carbon steel bread bin
Ooh I’m definitely pinning this cake, would make a great treat for vegan friends 🙂 And if I won the voucher, I would put it towards something from Le Creuset. I’ve always wanted something from their range…
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http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Navigate?txt=Le+Vrai+Gourmet&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&storeId=10701
These look good
I’d probably go for a breville 3 in 1 hand blender
A canteen of cutlery
Probably some new plates
i need some new pans!
I need a new steamer http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331002926597_-1
some Le Creuset rectangular dishes as in desperate need
these pretty tea towels http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_332018005033TXT2_-1 and this amazing stand http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331030002082MISC_-1 with this even MORE amazing apron! http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_332018005094TXAP_-1 .. all for my mum of course! with love, faye xx
i would buy a brabantia bin
id buy this: http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_332005913233CRDS_-1
i would get some kitchen scales
I’d got for a meat mallet because we don’t have one and a new non stick frying pan to stop the pancakes from sticking
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331008980499MISC_-1
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331001961160_-1
I really need some new kitchen knives as mine are all blunt. So I would buy new knives
I love the Joseph Joseph Nest 9 Plus food preparation set 🙂
Joseph Joseph
Nest 9 Plus food preparation set and Kitchencraft
Kitchencraft drinks frother
I would buy the Tefal stainless steel 5.6L ‘Secure’ pressure cooker
I actually brought http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331001956263FO30_-1 >> Jamie Olives Hard anodised aluminium 30cm frying pan at £50.
best Family frying pan I have ever owed.
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I would love to treat myself to some quality knives
I would love a new quiche tin, the filling always escapes from the one I currently have, doubling the stress levels in the kitchen.
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331019951982QCHT_-1
Joseph Joseph Index Chopping Boards – I spend ages trying to remember which chopping board I am supposed to be using for what! Anything that would help, and look stylish, would be much appreciated!!
Le Creuset ‘Satin Black’ oven mitt
Prestige Large ‘Create’ Roasting Dish
Black rechargeable corkscrew CR00RA
Le Vrai Gourmet
Non-stick aluminium 4 piece cookware set
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I have killed most of my pans, this in in the sale and I need a good set of pans!
Ooh I love:
Silver index advance chopping board
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It was really interesting reading about the many foods you can’t eat, and the impressive cake you managed to make out of the few things you can it. I hope your are as well as you can be ❤️
I would buy some new cake tins
Curver bins .. My have served me well, but they are due to be side- lined.
i would get a Le Creuset cast iron 26 cm ‘Satin Black’ square grill pan as i have always wanted one x
Wow what a choice! I’d love some Jamie Oliver pans but also am drawn to a new slow cooker, especially with the winter months creeping closer
I’d go for a Judge stockpot – we make a lot of soup and need something bigger than the saucepan
Typhoon Louis Lion Scale Yellow & Joseph Joseph
Nest 7 Plus food preparation set
love this kettle http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331007939882MISC_-1
Tefal pans! Need some so much 🙂
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This is really nice
I cant decide which Le Creuset, I love them all!
A new set of pans would be great as mine have seen better days!
Tala Icing Bag Tin Set
I really need a new bin so I would put it towards the lovely Simplehuman Silver Round 30 Litre Retro Pedal Bin. Pedal bins have certainly gone up in price since I last had to buy one!
This set is amazing! Would be perfect for a mini kitchen makeover x
Kenwood
Kenwood FP126 compact food processor
I desperately need a new set of saucepans
Morphy Richards Accents 48989 Red hand mixer
I’d put it towards this: http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331002927497SC24_-1
Le Vrai Gourmet
Non-stick aluminium 4 piece cookware set
my saucepans have metal handles and i always burn my hands!!
I would buy a Brita water filter as my water can be a bit dodgy :/ http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331011924763JG00_-1
Denby stoneware 25.5cm ‘Azure’ rectangular dish
Denby ‘Regency Green’ casserole dish
Tefal pans! 🙂
I would like a couple of Le creuset stoneware dishes.
I’m obsessed with kitchen gadgets and have always lusted after Joseph Joseph products so I’d get these http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331009971194GFST_-1
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331001961060_-1 Im desperate for a new wok!
Wow you really worked wonders with that cake! Great job, and I bet it tastes every bit as good as it looks.
I really love the Ashley Thomas range of baking wares so I would most likely treat myself to one of her mixing bowls, a rolling pin and an apron.
A wonderful set of food storage boxes so I can get rid of all the icecream tubs that I currently use – would select ones like this one
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331006804299GI27_-1
New pans
Le Creuset rectangular dishes
I would buy some red Le Creuset such as this casserole dish:
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With a coeliac teenage son who needs his own bakeware (and who is rediculously clumsy and keeps dropping them) and me with all my food intolerances I seem to be constantly buying these!
I’d get the Joseph Joseph Grey ‘Index Advance’ chopping boards, we’re a little slap dash with chopping boards & I’d rather have separate boards for the meat, so this would be perfect.
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331007939882MISC_-1
The Tala Icing Bag Tin Set, and the cake pop baking mold + sticks.
I would love some Joseph and Joseph chopping boards!
I am in need of new roasting and pie dishes
Magimix ice-cream maker – yes! Even in THIS weather!!!
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I would put it towards the Joseph Joseph index chopping board, i have been eyeing this up for a while 🙂
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I’d go for a casserole dish like…
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i would get some new pans
i’m going for a red theme in my kitchen so i’d buy this for a start 🙂
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_325003077903_-1
I would love the le creuset shallow casserole dish , my mum has one and i was saying only ysterday how much i would love to nick it off her 🙂 so i would put it towards one of them.
Would love to buy some really good basics for baking, my new Sunday hobby!
some pyrex bowls and dessert tins
I would buy the Kenwood electric can opener and a couple of the Pyrex glass 1l square dishes with lids x
I would put it tohttp://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_325003042153_-1wards a new food mixer like this one The colour is fantastic
With three children all leaving home within the space of 6 months, I would buy myself nice new saucepans and oven trays as they have ‘borrowed’ half my kitchen from rolling pins to pasta makers. It’s like I’m the one starting out for the first time!
a joseph joseph chopping board set
I would have to treat the kids to an ice cream machine! They have been bugging me forever for one and its a luxury we cant afford so I would have to say yes to that 🙂
I would get this as it would go very well in my traditional style kithen:
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331007939882MISC_-1
love all Le Creuset
Maxim Premier non stick 20cm saucepan
I would buy this for starters cos I really need a new one!!
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Casserole Dishes
New saucepans and baking trays
I would get this tray http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_331019951982BBST_-1
John rocha cheese dome. It would look lovely at christmas!
a new dinner set and some cutlery
The Joseph Joseph Grey sink organizer caddy & Joseph Joseph Grey large ‘Chop2Pot Plus’ chopping board
Jamie Oliver Three pack toughened gloss pans
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I would buy Le Vrai Gourmet stainless steel 24 cm multi level steamer. I’m on a mission to get more veggies into my family and steaming maintains the highest levels of nutrients.
How pretty are these?! They would be perfect for christmas and then pop them away for valentines too.
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new saucepans! desperate for some
We need some storage jars :}
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Hi, I’ve only just found your blog. After reading some of your posts it sounds like you’ve had a really tough time. Thank you for the recipe above’ I’ll give it a go and repport back.
Shocking spelling there! I hit send before I read through what I’d written but I’m sure you got the picture. Hope that you have a fabulous weekx
I’d love another Le Creuset dish to add to my current collection of one!
I would buy the Joseph Joseph Nest 9 Plus food preparation set
I love this hand mixer and mine has seen better days so this is what I would buy. http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/prod_10701_10001_325003061603_-1
Joseph Joseph Cream nylon ‘Elevate’ utensil carousel
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Love the Le Creuset oven to tableware
I would love to go shopping in debenhams with the voucher to buy some lovely pink vintage scales as mine are very digital and boring 🙂 xx
would have to be some new baking goodies, its been a while since ive made a proper cake and the kids are always wanting me to do one so i would buy some new tins, mixer and apron/oven gloves 🙂
fab giveaway x
I badly need a casserole dish and love Denby….so this would be perfect!
x
I’m desperate for new saucepans!
I would buy some of the pretty baking items as me and my daughter like baking lots of sweet treats, all in moderation. It would be nice to add to my limited glum looking collection and brighten up our baking days.
Good luck with your treatment!
Le Creuset Rectangular Dishes 🙂
some new plates
This stock pot, as the lid has fallen off my current one!
I would put the voucher towards a Le Creuset cast iron 24cm ‘Graded Blue’ round casserole dish
I would put it towards a casserole dish
I would buy some gorgeous vintage scales
Debenhams stainlees steel steamer to keep lots of vitamins.
I’d buy these saucepans and then some baking accessories with the change!
Will def be a new pryex jug, as I have just broken my ancient one on the weekend.
Def going to try this cake, as my oldest daughter is dairy, egg and soya intolerant and this looks lovely, thank you, xxx
Definitely some new pans – still using my mothers’
Le Creuset rectangular dishes
some new pans
I would get an icecream maker for the kids, it would definitely save us money not having to get them from the icecream van. Also we could make Christmas pudding icecream at Christmas, yummy!!
cakes look great, like to try with a sugar substitute
I would treat myself to this Le Creuset stoneware 32cm ‘Teal’ rectangular dish
I would get this amazing cooking gadget Tefal fresh express
White 5kg ‘Shell’ digital scale
id buy 2 of these fab cake tins as i use an old one that isnt spring pop opening and awlays goes wrong when trying to get the cake out!
and new fab baking tray for biscuits!
new saucepans or a slow cooker
I would buy a Tagine – its a bit more than £50 but I broke my old one
I’d buy a slow cooker ready for the winter
I’d buy a couple of new roasting trays as mine need replacing 🙂
There’s too much to decide from right now, but it would likely be some things to help with my baking, and some utensils to replace my horrible ones.
I would buy more baking stuff for me and my daughter to bake with.
New sauce pans mine are like me old!
I would buy this Ice cream maker – my kids and hubby are ice cream mad but my son and I have dairy intolerance’s so would be fab to experiment with soya milk!
I’d buy an icing set and also some new baking trays. they have a fantastic collection.
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That looks so delicious! I’d definitely go for the Joseph Joseph Nest 9 Plus foot preparation set – I’ve always admired Joseph Joseph utensils, and desperately want some for my kitchen! Fantastic giveaway 🙂 x
I would buy a KitchenAid Artisan Mixer in Almond and a Prestige Kettle to match along with some beautiful new tea towels for my new kitchen
Id buy a slow cooker
dreaming about a soup maker!!
Baking trays cause mine are a bit on the old side!! Tehe
I desperately need some new pans
this is what i would buy 🙂
A new set of pans 🙂
i would buy some new pots and pans to replace my old broken handled ones!
I’d buy a soupmaker! I really, really want one!
I’d buy a slow cooker!
I have always wanted a copper pan, so I would buy the J by Jasper Conran
Stainless steel 20cm copper bottom saucepan
£46.00 if I won.
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I’d buy a stunning Jasper Conran decanter…
…and a new pestle & mortar.
😀
I could use a Natural acacia wood recipe book stand by Rocha.John Rocha.
A selection of new cake tins, mine are very old & tired
Not sure how it happened but I was only initiated into the world of casserole dishes last winter. I’d like another one and love this one
Nylon set of five nesting utensils
Joseph Joseph 100 Collection Garlic Rocker £19
Ben de Lisi Home Designer wooden jigsaw chopping board £20
…and put the rest towards some new oven gloves xx
nice
lovely gift
I’d buy some of the fabulous Le Creuset in that gorgeous teal colour.
I’ve always wanted some Le Creuset items but can’t really justify spending on them when there are so many other things to buy.
I love to make cocktails and my friend makes better ones with crushed ice so i would love the –
Barcraft acrylic ice crusher
A bit of a treat to have this set I love it
These pans:
I would buy a lovely new frying pan with non-stick and some new bake ware
I would put the money towards a pro blender
Pans. Mr nobody has scratched the bottoms off mine
Would love these x
I really want to get one of these
I would put the vvoucher towards a Tefal stainless steel easy strain 5 piece cookware set
With the voucher I would buy:
This loaf tin to make banana loaf as we waste bananas sometimes because kids won’t eat them if they are overripe and I can only eat so many £6.00
This muffin tin because my daughter has been making them a lot at school and the children want to make them at home £17.50
This square cake tin because I don’t have a proper cake tin and I am newly diabetic and need to make my own sugar free (something which you have helped me be confident in)
This set of nesting utensils because they are a great idea and ours have seen better days £19.50
Corn Cob handles £9.00 because the family eat a lot of corn cobs and I keep meaning to buy some.
I would buy a new Frying Pan,new bakeware,and the pink Rolling Pin by Ashley Thomas at Home,so cute.
boring but i need new pots
I would love to try making pasta
I would choose Maison Cash bread baking set .
I’d buy a new saute pan
new pans and maybe baking trays already for my xmas cooking
new saucepans
We really need new pans so i’d put the £50 towards a nice set like this one thats on offer
Curver black bin
Wow! Looks good enough to eat!
My friend ran across this recipe and was going to make it for me (my oven doesn’t work), but we ran into some problems. I don’t know if this is a difference between ingredients available in the US or not, but self-rising flour and store-bought almond milk both usually have salt in them. I just wanted to let others to know in case they thought of doing the recipe. Making your own almond milk and self-rising flour isn’t difficult if you do want to proceed.
This is a UK recipe. There are so many low iodine recipes with US ingredients and measurements that don’t exist in the UK, I thought it was about time there was an English recipe. In the UK none of these items contain salt. And yes it is best if you can make you own almond milk – store bought tastes vile.
Dear Emma
I am very interested with your layout of your recipe box, will you share with me what software you used? I did it manually and it looks ugly and not consistent.
Thanks so much for your time and look forward to hear from you again.
Much regards,
Silvia
It’s a WordPress recipe card Plugin. x
Thank you I too have to deal with this thyroid cancer diet and man it’s hard but we do what we can to survive. Thanks for sharing
I am looking for low-sodium dessert recipes, but unfortunately this one still has too much sodium for me because of the self-rising flour which contains both salt and baking soda. I guess there’s no such thing as a low-sodium cake. 🙁 Thank you anyway for the recipe!
Thank you for your comment. I’m afraid it is only a LOW sodium cake, and not a NO sodium cake recipe. The self-raising flour I use does not contain salt, as I was not able to consume anything containing salt whilst on radiotherapy. You should be able to find self-raising flour in the UK which doesn’t contain salt, in any supermarket. It is likely to still contain very low levels of sodium though. As this recipe is dairy free, egg free, soya free and low iodine, I couldn’t unfortunately find a way to make it sodium free. The recipe is designed for people on a Low Iodine Diet for RAI treatment. You could try using plain flour instead? It wouldn’t rise as much but may work.
Many thanks!