Autumn is in full swing and fabulous! But, it is getting cold in London (not bone-aching cold just yet, but it is getting colder, rainier…). I am still going a bit preserving crazy and loving the last of the summer produce as we move in to wonderful autumn delights!

Cobnuts (AKA wet hazelnuts) are just brilliant at the moment. Fresh, light, moist and delicious. Predominantly available in the south east of England. I had never even heard of them until I moved to London. I just eat them fresh from the shell. Some things you really don’t need to mess with. I’m also loving eating fresh almonds from the tree outside our house.  

New and exclusive Gluten-Free | Vegan | Allergy-Friendly | Seasonal recipes this week on FriFran…

This week’s recipes are two of my favourites… Rich, autumnal, colourful, decadent and delicious. 

Warm, autumn salads are perfect at this time of year. The rich colours in Pumpkin Salad with Crispy Sage are a delight. A super easy, super nutritious and moreish salad. Great as a weekend treat.

I also shared one of my favourite desserts ever… Blackberry and Almond Chocolate Mousse is light, smooth, rich and easy!!! This recipe makes six LARGE portions!!! Leaves changing colour and falling from the trees are the perfect backdrop to spoons full of blackberries, almonds and chocolate.  

Living FriFran Facebook Group…

The Living FriFran Facebook Group is live and a great place to share recipes, ask questions and your great finds on all things Gluten-Free | Vegan | Allergy-Friendly | Seasonal. Join here!

FriFran Resource Library news…

I am just finishing up a new addition to the FriFran Resource Library. A brand new EBook. Look out for the launch in the next few weeks!

The FREE FREE FREE FriFran Free Resource Library is taking shape. You can find the uber-cool, old-school, set of Gluten-Free | Vegan | Allergy-Friendly Recipe Cards. The recipes are exclusive to the download!!! I LOVE them! The recipe cards are so great. They really make me smile.

The FriFran Gluten-Free | Vegan | Allergy-Friendly Recipe Card set will give you a whole weekend (four recipes per day!!!) of exclusive, fabulous, Italian recipes. All you need to do is print the cards (on card – double sided). And ta da!

Check out the photos of the recipes cards – they are pinned to the top of the FriFran Facebook Page.

In the FriFran Free Resource Library you will also find the FriFran free e-book: 10 Dishes in Under 30 Minutes, seasonal produce posters, meal planners and other really useful resources to make your Gluten-Free | Vegan | Allergy-Friendly | Seasonal life a little bit easier.

You can download all the free resources via the FriFran Resource Library. All FriFran recipes are quick and easy Gluten-Free | Vegan | Allergy-Friendly | Seasonal. If you want to sign up to access EVERYTHING – you can sign up here.

I promised you the Resource Library will grow and grow over time and it is taking shape. Do tell me your thoughts on the recipe cards, e-book and other resources and do tell me if there any other titles or ideas you would like to see? I would love to hear from you!

And finally…

I’m currently working on a new book: packed lunches. I remember my horrendous school packed lunches (baked beans in a flask anyone?). Thank you for sharing with me your likes (and dislikes). I would love to hear more about what you want from a packed lunch book.

Tell me your packed lunch frustrations/ loves/ needs!!! 

Contact me on social media (links below)!!! 

Whatever you are doing have a wonderful week and enjoy autumn!!!
Julia