Posted on: May 18, 2022 | Posted in: Allergies, Food
As it's National Biscuit Day we are giving you our top 3 favourite nut free biscuit recipes for people with allergies. This may come as a surprise to you, but the biscuit is not a modern invention, and has been a source of nutrition to many different people and civilisations through…
Here are some of our easy baking recipes for beginners as we are nearing Doughnut Week! National Doughnut Week is upon us again. This year it runs from May 7th to 15th May and we have some cool baking ideas for you to try. We have got the perfect alternative…
Easter can be a bit of a nightmare if you suffer from food allergies, so we thought we would share more recipes with you that are gluten and dairy free – for those of you who have to be wary of these particular allergens. When everyone else is eating chocolate,…
As we are nearing Easter, we have just released our nut free Bunny Droppings. These are perfect for Easter hunts and the perfect edition to some nut free baking too. Apart from the religious importance of Easter, for most children, and possibly adults, it’s all about the chocolate eggs and…
This week, on our social media, the Creative Nature team are going to be sharing the best recipes of all time. To make it even better, these only take 15 minutes and are suitable for vegans. Most of us live busy lives, so having a range of meals that can…
For a change this year, we thought we’d come up with some ideas for fun activities to do with your partner on Valentine’s Day. The team members of Creative Nature are going to do things all around baking and we’ve been practising to see who does the best job! All…
In the season of love, how can you show your love to someone who suffers from allergies and can’t eat one of the most popular Valentine’s gifts – chocolate? There are lots of chocolate alternatives these days, and you could always buy them flowers, or another gift, but you can…
Posted on: Jan 13, 2022 | Posted in: Food, Lifestyle
Ellen, is our first team member to take up the challenge of living an vegan lifestyle for 48 hours during Veganuary. She had to find vegan friendly food and do some vegan cooking. I know some of you out there will be wondering what the big difference is between a…
Veganuary is an annual challenge, run by a UK non-profit organisation that promotes and educates people about veganism. They encourage people to follow a vegan lifestyle for the month of January, and hopefully inspire them to be vegan throughout the rest of the year. The event began in 2014, and…
Hot cocoa is the perfect drink when you return home after you’ve been out walking in the brisk winter weather – the ultimate, comfort drink. National Cocoa day just happens to fall on December 13th, the perfect time of the year for this celebration! 9 things about chocolate: Cacao is…
Posted on: Nov 22, 2021 | Posted in: Allergies, Food
It has become more common over the last few years to hear people say they are gluten free when talking about food. Some people choose to be, they feel there are health benefits to gluten free diets, while others don't have a choice. They may be forced to eat a…
World Vegan Day is today, a time to celebrate and recognise how far the vegan movement has come and all of our products are suitable for vegans. The focus for The Vegan Society month this year is ‘live vegan for less’, a campaign showing cost-effective ways for vegan living. People’s…
The use of raw cacao powder is becoming more and more popular as the world continues to investigate the benefits of raw products and veganism. Cacao powder is made from cacao beans. The powder is made by cold-pressing raw unroasted cacao beans. This process removes the fat (Cacao butter) and…
Here at Creative Nature, we thought we would celebrate this World Pasta Day by sharing some amazing superfood recipes, these are all gluten free, dairy free and nut free. Make sure to check them out. We know that pasta can be a struggle for those with allergies and intolerances and…
Most weddings are likely to have at least one guest who has food allergies or intolerances considering 20% of people suffer from them. Often this may mean that one person has a meal which avoids certain things which are allergens for them. However for some allergy sufferers that’s not enough,…
Posted on: Oct 11, 2021 | Posted in: Allergies, Food
Switch Witch sounds as though you should be switching places with the wicked witch of the north, or perhaps changing places with Maleficent, Ursula, Shakata, Razili, or Farida from your favourite Disney film. But, no, what it is in fact, is a newer holiday tradition, started by two entrepreneurs from…
Posted on: Sep 14, 2021 | Posted in: Food, Lifestyle
Avocados seem to be a little like marmite, you either love them, or hate them, thinking they are either delicious or they are horrible and slimy. For those of you who don’t know what guacamole is, it is an avocado-based dip that has its origins with Aztec people. Already used…
Waffle Day actually began in Scandinavia, but no one knows exactly when the day began, as waffles have been around in Sweden since at least the 1600s. The word Waffle Day began as Våffeldagen, which due to a confusion between, ‘Våffeldagen’ (waffle), and ‘Vårfrudagen’, which means ‘Our Lady’s Day’, a…
Introducing Mighty Small, the supermarket of small brands. At Mighty Small, we’re all about supporting the most exciting British independent brands that offer tasty and unique food and drink. That’s why we created our online shop with exclusively small brands that want to make a big difference. We’re proud…
Have you ever asked yourself this – or did you just think it was a spelling mistake? Cacao vs Cocoa, which should you use? Many people think cacao is the same as cocoa - yet it is more complex than that. Most of us love chocolate, that’s not in question…
International Picnic Day is June 18th, just a few days before all lockdown restrictions should be removed. This year, it will be the perfect way for people to celebrate the opportunity to get together and meet up after months of being apart. What would be a better way than…
Posted on: May 31, 2021 | Posted in: Allergies, Food
This month is Anaphylaxis awareness week, and as you may remember, Julianne, our CEO is an Ambassador for the Anaphylaxis Society. As we come out of lockdown we have the opportunity to eat out more than we have in this last year. However, this can cause problems when you…
We should all be aware of how much sugar we consume. Sugar Awareness week is in May, so why not get ahead of the game and start thinking about how much sugar you eat now! Sugar is very calorie-dense and it’s very easy to consume a lot of it, sometimes…
Food allergy awareness week in the US, is from May 10th to May 15th this year. It is an initiative created by FARE (Food Allergy Research and Education). What is FARE? It is one of the largest not for profit organisations in the world, which aims to raise…
Posted on: Apr 19, 2021 | Posted in: Allergies, Food
Allergy Awareness Week UK is coming up on the 26th - 30th April – it’s actually one of a few such weeks during April & May around allergies – this one relates to the organisation Allergy UK. Understanding Allergies Most of us know what the word ‘allergy’ means,…
Posted on: Apr 13, 2021 | Posted in: Food, Lifestyle
Did you know that it’s National Tea Day this month (April 21), a whole day to celebrate drinking tea. A really British institution. It makes the perfect day to plan an afternoon tea, for yourself or with friends. Tea is part of British society. We drink tea while we work;…
Starting school this year – and your child has allergies… This week, many parents have confirmation of their child’s school place for the start of school in September. As a parent with your child starting school for the first time, this can be a stressful event – as much for…
Here at Creative Nature, we’re thrilled to let you know that we are now part of the Well Easy family!! Not heard of Well Easy yet? Don’t worry, read on and you’ll soon know all about the brand and the story of its creation... What is WellEasy? It’s an online…
Posted on: Jan 29, 2021 | Posted in: Food, Lifestyle
What is your favourite flavoured cake? In the UK, during 2020, the cake appearing in most searches online was ‘chocolate cake’. In some research to find UK’s favourite flavoured cake, chocolate cake came second to lemon drizzle. In the US, chocolate cake is the most popular, which makes it unsurprising…
Are you lactose intolerant? Did you know that January 11th is National Milk Day, a day to celebrate the first time milk was delivered to homes inside sterilized glass bottles, in 1878. In 1970 almost 99% of milk was delivered to peoples’ doors. By 2014 doorstep delivery was at less…
Are you ready to try a vegan diet? Have you ever thought about becoming a vegan? Well, this month could be the perfect time to try a vegan diet, even if it’s for a short time. In the UK, January now also becomes Veganuary. The idea was launched in 2014,…
Anyone for Chocolate? Did you know that December 16th is dubbed National Chocolate Covered Anything Day? For most people this would be heaven. Being able to eat anything you like and think would taste good, completely covered in chocolate! The list for most of us is endless. Chocolate figures: We…
Gluten is vastly used in the food industry nowadays, it can be hard to get away from it especially when you know you're intolerant or allergic to it. Everyone's roughly aware of Gluten's whereabouts - breads, bakes and biscuits (they're the obvious ones). What fewer people know is that gluten…
One of our greatest supporters at Creative Nature is Rosie Brandreth, who was a finalist in the Great British Bake Off in 2019. You may have also seen Rosie on Instagram where she currently has more than 300K followers who enjoy watching her bake her amazing creations and it’s clear…
We may be a whole month ahead however we’re looking forward to one of our favourite moments of the year - Halloween. Halloween is a time for fun, parties,treats and eating – however this year is going to be different – yet not that different for children and adults with…
In mid-July, we introduced our two new baking products, Simply Spiced Carrot Cake Loaf Mix, and our Pancake and Waffle Mix. We’ve had some amazing feedback from our social media followers and customers, for which we’d like to thank you. Here are some of their words: Pancake and…
Hello, I am Lindiwe Lewis, 28. You can call me Lindi. I was born in London, England but grew up in Geneva, Switzerland and Monterey, California. I have had anaphylaxis since I was 10 months old. I am allergic to peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, chickpeas, lentils, beans, peas, kiwi, pineapple,…
What’s your favourite ice cream? We’ve taken a small poll in the office, and our top three flavours are: Vanilla Cookie Dough Mint Choc-Chip Why are we talking about this? Well, July is National Ice Cream Month! Also in the US, National Vanilla Ice Cream Day is on July…
Guess what we’ve been doing during lock-down? We’ve created some new products! We’d like to introduce you to our brand new... Carrot Cake Mix and Pancake & Waffle Mix. These are both very popular foods, however for people with allergies and other dietary requirements, it’s very hard to find…
Hi, Thalina here! So a little bit about myself: I’m 16 y/o, I have an extensive list of allergies, do enjoy a bit of bish bash on the tennis court and also founded Allergies In Bold - more on that later ;). I am also a proud ambassador for the…
This week was World Milk Day; a day to celebrate and raise the awareness of dairy’s part in healthy diets. (June 1) According to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board, in the UK we are drinking 50% less milk than we were in 1974. Many people are moving away…
If the heat is getting to you and you're dreaming of ice-cream on a daily basis, this blogpost will surely help you out! We're sharing a few options of our favourite Vegan, allergy-friendly ice-creams you can make at home by following just a few steps. Store-bought Ice Cream, be gone!…
When the weather is amazing and the sun is shining... there is nothing better than a British picnic! Here are some picnic essentials that you've got to have with you on the day! Blankets- Don't risk getting yourself dirty on the grass in case it's misty or if you're wearing…
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