Nairn's Organic Oatcakes

I first started eating oatcakes instead of bread a couple of years ago in an attempt to cut down the amount of wheat I was consuming. I find when I eat much wheat I tend to put on weight which I would prefer not to do if I can help it. At the same time I know that adding more oats to my diet can't be a bad thing as they are so good for you and help lower cholesterol. All of these came together so that I decided that I would eat my cheese, hummous, and other relevent tasty treats with oatcakes. Nairn's Organic Oatcakes are made from 89% oats and don't contain any wheat whatsoever, unlike some other brands of oatcakes that are mixed with wheat. They do ...  Read the complete review

Sometimes I get really sick of bread and try to branch out. This is where oatcakes come in. Nairn's organic oatcakes (rough oatmeal) are a staple in my bread-alternative cupboard. These oatcakes have been certified as organic, have no GM ingredients, and are baked in Edinburgh, Scotland. They can be bought at most supermarkets for just under £1. The packaging: They have a white and green tartan (they are Scottish after all) cardboard box as outer packaging, which is recyclable. Inside, there are 4 individually clear plastic-wrapped puoches containing 6 oatcakes each. The outer packaging gives some helpful recipe suggestions, and information on oats and ...  Read the complete review