Gluten Free Cookbook Author and former Masterchef Australia Contestant, Melanie Persson (The Very Hungry Coeliac) - How To Make Gluten Free Feasts

A Gluten Free Podcast 

Episode 190

My guest on today’s episode is gluten free cookbook author and former Masterchef Australia contestant, Melanie Persson. We’ll talk about the difference of living gluten free in the UK versus Australia, the release of her new cookbook Gluten Free Feasts and some tips for holding a gluten free feast of your own. 

What we'll chat about:

* Reintroduction - a little background Melanie and brief recap of her coeliac diagnosis, Masterchef Australia experience and creating her first cookbook

* Mel's experience being in Leeds & living gluten free in the UK in general (comparison to living in Australia)

 
* Recent Free From Festival experience and connecting with others in the UK gluten free community

* Motivation behind the new cookbook Gluten Free Feasts 

* Theme of cookbook and sneak peek into some of the 80 recipes 

* Mel's personal favourite recipes from the upcoming book 

* Top tips for entertaining and hosting (making a feast) for both coeliacs or having a gluten free guest 

* Stories of cooking gluten free feasts for friends/ family (struggles & wins)

 * Mel's perspective of not compromising on taste and setting a higher standard for gluten free food within broader society  

Links 

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