It may just be me, but Shrove Tuesday feels later this year.
We have to wait until the 8th of March before people try and remember how many eggs to add to how much flour and whether it was right to include a knob of butter in the mix. Hint: It’s not – unless I’ve been doing it wrong all these years.
But don’t forget the real lemon juice, or that great plastic Jif lemon which used to make great water pistols when empty. Can you still get those? (Sigh, nostalgia). And syrup – lots of.
And now there is a healthy alternative for those looking to watch their waistline. Raymond Blanc swears by it, rather than at it, like I do when I miss the pan when flipping, but that’s another story. Suffice to say the cat’s fur was never the same.
Sweet Freedom is an award winning, natural, healthier sugar substitute. It’s won Great Taste Gold stars (Foodie Oscars) so tastes delicious – well, obviously. But because it’s made 100% from fruit, it has 25% fewer calories than sugar, and, as an added bonus, it’s sweeter, so you can use 25% less too. On a more serious note, it has a low GL (Glycaemic Load), which means it won’t cause blood sugar highs and lows, so it’s suitable for all the family – including diabetics.
It’s completely natural and made from just apples, grapes and carob with no colourings, flavourings or preservatives added. It’s a good option for anyone looking for a healthier, great tasting, lower calorie alternative to sugar and other sweet syrups.
Sweet Freedom can be found in 300ml drip-free squeezy bottles from Tesco, Waitrose (both Free From section), Ocado, Booths, Holland & Barrett and health food stores for the RRP of £2.99. There’s no word yet as to whether they match the Jif lemons for portable and potent post-use water pistol fire power. Time will tell.