Who misses out on having an amazing roast dinner on a sunday with all the trimmings?
Not anymore!
Black Farmer do some really nice pork sausages - and not like the free from sausages you get that have more grissle in than meat...these are good quality ones which you can wrap your bacon around for those pigs in blankets (available from any supermarket!)
If you have stumbled across doves farm before, then grab some of their plain flour - make a yorkshire pudding mix - you will need 2 eggs not just the one but then everything else is the same....and you can have lovely home cooked yorkshires to add to that dinner of yours. You just make up the mix as you would any other yorkshire mix. If you are egg free - there is an egg replacement you can get from holland and barratts which will do the trick, and if you are dairy free, then just use water and a bit of either lacto free milk (which is the closest to normal milk you can get), Goats milk if you can have it, or just water and some of the alpro soya milk and cream to thicken it up a bit.
Dietary specials make their own frozen yorkshires, which are ok, but they have that weird gluten free taste to them and are a bit hard so have taken to making my own. You can also use this mix to make pancakes - I have found that gluten free pancakes don't really taste much different when made yourself to normal pancakes!
Now gravy - most gravy contains wheat I know.. but Bisto have brought out a new gravy you can buy in any supermarket... its the bisto in the glass jars... it is made on a line that has had wheat on before, but it doesn't contain wheat. but then thats the same as dairy milk having to say that they may contain nuts because some of their chocolate has been made in the same place as nut stuff... but i have been using this and found it to be fine.
Tesco/sainsburys are also now stocking Mrs Crimbles gluten free sage and onion stuffing - and dumpling mix if you like your stews. The stuffing needs more water than it states as having them a bit more soggy helps them not to get that dryness that a lot of gluten free food has - e.g. crumbles - adding more butter/margarine or dairy free spread to your crumble mix will prevent it from becoming more dry.
The dumplings were a bit weird though - Me and my husband didn't really like them...but still had to eat them... weird flavour and texture, but give it a go.. your taste buds may be different from mine.
Hope that helps in time for christmas!
Sunday, 30 September 2012
Tuesday, 25 September 2012
At Home, On the Go or to Grab a quick Bite
If you are at a train station/airport, service station on the motorway, on a working lunch and need something quick to grab...its not as simple as going to the sandwich section and grabbing the nicest sounding sandwich going right?
Actually - it can be just that simple!
There are certain food shops that are catering for us gluten free on the goers who need a quick bite that we can eat on the go.
Marks and Spencers: Slighty more money than tesco or asda, but they have a fabulous sushi range which you are able to eat if you do not add the soy sauce to the sushi. You can also get ham and mustard sandwiches, Ploughmans sandwiches, egg and cress all made with the lovely taste of genius bread.
Waitrose - high quality, again slightly more expensive than any normal run of the mill supermarket, but they have also started doing varieties of sandwiches, roast chicken, prawn mayo etc and also have a lovely sushi range (I believe that theres is the best next to actually visiting a sushi bar!)
Now if your not totally into sandwiches and sushi, which I am well aware that not everyone is, Sainsbury's has a fabulous range of food that pre made lunches can have, teacakes, crumpets etc. And I have found sainsbury's to have the best flavour out of Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's....but thats my own opinion. I know it is usually seen as the more expensive supermarket out of those 3, but when it comes to gluten free and free from, they are all pretty similar in price.
Cereal - Sainsbury's own brands of cereal such as corn based cereal, rice based cereal - these although they say contain gluten due to the barly malt extract, because it is so low, they contain a low enough amount that most coeliacs can tollerate - obviously, look out for those containing wheat, rye etc as these ones won't be. Their own brand Weetabix will contain harmful levels of gluten and some of the rice based cereals that are more adventurous may also contain wheat - obviously you guys can make a sensible conclusion with this, but we can eat normal cereals and not pay the earth for them.. infact, we can pay a lower amount than if we were buying kellogs!
http://www2.sainsburys.co.uk/NR/rdonlyres/52710A52-F7CE-4E95-ACDC-3FB54E25E047/0/AvoidingglutenproductlistSeptember2012.pdf (VISIT HERE TO LEARN HOW MORE ABOUT SAINSBURYS AND THEIR NON SPECIFIED FREE FROM PRODUCTS THAT WE CAN EAT)
Actually - it can be just that simple!
There are certain food shops that are catering for us gluten free on the goers who need a quick bite that we can eat on the go.
Marks and Spencers: Slighty more money than tesco or asda, but they have a fabulous sushi range which you are able to eat if you do not add the soy sauce to the sushi. You can also get ham and mustard sandwiches, Ploughmans sandwiches, egg and cress all made with the lovely taste of genius bread.
Waitrose - high quality, again slightly more expensive than any normal run of the mill supermarket, but they have also started doing varieties of sandwiches, roast chicken, prawn mayo etc and also have a lovely sushi range (I believe that theres is the best next to actually visiting a sushi bar!)
Now if your not totally into sandwiches and sushi, which I am well aware that not everyone is, Sainsbury's has a fabulous range of food that pre made lunches can have, teacakes, crumpets etc. And I have found sainsbury's to have the best flavour out of Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's....but thats my own opinion. I know it is usually seen as the more expensive supermarket out of those 3, but when it comes to gluten free and free from, they are all pretty similar in price.
Cereal - Sainsbury's own brands of cereal such as corn based cereal, rice based cereal - these although they say contain gluten due to the barly malt extract, because it is so low, they contain a low enough amount that most coeliacs can tollerate - obviously, look out for those containing wheat, rye etc as these ones won't be. Their own brand Weetabix will contain harmful levels of gluten and some of the rice based cereals that are more adventurous may also contain wheat - obviously you guys can make a sensible conclusion with this, but we can eat normal cereals and not pay the earth for them.. infact, we can pay a lower amount than if we were buying kellogs!
http://www2.sainsburys.co.uk/NR/rdonlyres/52710A52-F7CE-4E95-ACDC-3FB54E25E047/0/AvoidingglutenproductlistSeptember2012.pdf (VISIT HERE TO LEARN HOW MORE ABOUT SAINSBURYS AND THEIR NON SPECIFIED FREE FROM PRODUCTS THAT WE CAN EAT)
Dagenham
CHINESE! The Bain of a gluten free diet...My husband enjoys Lemon Chicken and for a while has been gluten free (partly for him to feel better in himself and partly to keep me on track!) We found that KIMLING on WHALEBONE LANE in Dagenham will serve all their battered chicken dishes (e.g. Lemon Chicken, sweet and sour chicken) without batter so that we can enjoy the chinese delicacy. Whats more is that awful thing MSG (Monosodium Glutamate), they put on the dish after it has cooked, it is simply sprinkled on top as a flavour enhancer, but they are more than happy not to include this if you ask them to not put it on as it is not cooked into their food!
LARA GRILL!
On Whalebone lane there is a new turkish restaurant called Lara Grill. Stear away from the Pizza's and breads but the majority of the rest of the food is gluten free - I had the rice with the chicken shish kebab meat - a very lovely and very filling dinner! Also, off the gluten free topic... try their Mint Tea - you need to add sugar to it, but it is absolutely amazing!
LARA GRILL!
On Whalebone lane there is a new turkish restaurant called Lara Grill. Stear away from the Pizza's and breads but the majority of the rest of the food is gluten free - I had the rice with the chicken shish kebab meat - a very lovely and very filling dinner! Also, off the gluten free topic... try their Mint Tea - you need to add sugar to it, but it is absolutely amazing!
Well Known Coffee House: Costa, Starbucks, Cafe Nero...
Hey All,
Us Brits, we love going for a coffee, cake and having a chat, so you will find a lot of coffee shops available. You only have to walk down Warren Street and there are 4 starbucks, 2 cafe Nero's and 3 Costa Coffee's.
The annoying thing is that they didn't really serve anything that those following a gluten free diet could eat...but if you want cake that tastes amazing, all three now stock a couple of gluten free cakes, Costa has also introduced a cherry bakewell which tastes no different to gluten filled bakewells. Very lovely!
We are still awaiting an introduction of free from sandwiches, pannini's etc, but I think were waiting for that everywhere to be honest.... its a start for the coffee house!
Us Brits, we love going for a coffee, cake and having a chat, so you will find a lot of coffee shops available. You only have to walk down Warren Street and there are 4 starbucks, 2 cafe Nero's and 3 Costa Coffee's.
The annoying thing is that they didn't really serve anything that those following a gluten free diet could eat...but if you want cake that tastes amazing, all three now stock a couple of gluten free cakes, Costa has also introduced a cherry bakewell which tastes no different to gluten filled bakewells. Very lovely!
We are still awaiting an introduction of free from sandwiches, pannini's etc, but I think were waiting for that everywhere to be honest.... its a start for the coffee house!
Herne Bay, Kent
Hey all,
I have some wonderful finds for us Gluten free lot!
Britannia (Atleast I hope it is still called this) A fish and chip bar on the high street in herne bay next to carpenters hairdressing...about a year ago, before I moved to London, they had started doing gluten free battered sausage and chips, the taste was absolutely no different and must admit, the woman serving me was very excited as I was her first gluten free customer. She had decided to look into it because a friend of hers had been diagnosed Coeliac. So hurray for walks along the beach with chip shop chips!
For those looking for products gluten free and I know in Herne Bay that the Co-op and morrisons range as quite limited, Butterfly meadow sell a range of gluten free sausages, burgers, pasta's and breads. This is a shop next to the bus station in Herne Bay High Street and they do a range of wonderful finds
The Wall Flower Cafe - A lovely cafe who serve vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and dairy free foods - their sweetcorn fritters are absolutely gorgous and a must try if you are in the area. They stock Genius bread in order to make sandwiches and toasties and they have a wife range of foods available as they are a well known allergy aware cafe! Check them out:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Wallflower-Cafe/247922172895
Spices in Whitstable - they deliver to Herne Bay. This was a lovely surprise - not only can you eat the curry (none of which contains gluten) if you ask they will even make their naan bread gluten free by using only gram flour. Their poppadoms are made only with gram flour too. If you are looking for a delicious meal then here is the place for you - plus they will also make their dishes dairy free if you ask too (other members of my family are dairy free)
I have some wonderful finds for us Gluten free lot!
Britannia (Atleast I hope it is still called this) A fish and chip bar on the high street in herne bay next to carpenters hairdressing...about a year ago, before I moved to London, they had started doing gluten free battered sausage and chips, the taste was absolutely no different and must admit, the woman serving me was very excited as I was her first gluten free customer. She had decided to look into it because a friend of hers had been diagnosed Coeliac. So hurray for walks along the beach with chip shop chips!
For those looking for products gluten free and I know in Herne Bay that the Co-op and morrisons range as quite limited, Butterfly meadow sell a range of gluten free sausages, burgers, pasta's and breads. This is a shop next to the bus station in Herne Bay High Street and they do a range of wonderful finds
The Wall Flower Cafe - A lovely cafe who serve vegetarian, vegan, gluten free and dairy free foods - their sweetcorn fritters are absolutely gorgous and a must try if you are in the area. They stock Genius bread in order to make sandwiches and toasties and they have a wife range of foods available as they are a well known allergy aware cafe! Check them out:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Wallflower-Cafe/247922172895
Spices in Whitstable - they deliver to Herne Bay. This was a lovely surprise - not only can you eat the curry (none of which contains gluten) if you ask they will even make their naan bread gluten free by using only gram flour. Their poppadoms are made only with gram flour too. If you are looking for a delicious meal then here is the place for you - plus they will also make their dishes dairy free if you ask too (other members of my family are dairy free)
Whitstable in Kent
Spices - a lovely indian restaurant and takeaway which use Gram Flour when making their Naan Bread - you can tell a slight difference but it is a very lovely flavour and is an authentic indian bread
Howards Kitchen - Very allergy aware - quite a few dishes to choose from here, and quite a lovely different little seaside town restaurant.
More to come...
Howards Kitchen - Very allergy aware - quite a few dishes to choose from here, and quite a lovely different little seaside town restaurant.
More to come...
Sushi!
Yes - even though it says contains gluten - you can still have it.... Any sushi you buy from the shop, if it says contains gluten, thats only in the soy sauce and possibly wasabi.... I generally eat sushi without the added sachets of things on them and it is still wonderful to eat. So stear clear of the soy sauce, or put your own free from soy sauce on and you too can enjoy the wonderful taste of sushi
If your not a fish fan, it comes in vegetarian and also chicken forms from many supermarkets and sushi restaurants will provide a vegetarian option.
If your not a fish fan, it comes in vegetarian and also chicken forms from many supermarkets and sushi restaurants will provide a vegetarian option.
McDONALDS
Hey all,
I bet your thinking what I was thinking when I first found out I had an issue with Gluten - All I can have at McDonalds is their chips!
Not the case now!
Stear clear of their cappachino's as for some reason, there not gluten free, but after speaking with McDonald's head office, I found there were things I could eat from there and the staff, even though they are a bit confused when changing their menu's, generally are ok with a different order (apart from the London Victoria Train Station near platform 1 - They were a bit rude and said no when I asked for something slightly different - so stear clear of them.
Grilled Chicken - I ask for this in a box with chips - I must admit I have to say... You know the grilled chicken in a salad - Can I not have the salad, but just the chicken in a box with chips and a drink... generally they charge me the same amount as nuggets meal or double cheeseburger meal...but thats a nice alternative and lower in fat and calories.
You can have their sausages, eggs, hash brown and bacon for breakfast and I have had a big breakfast meal without the bacon (I'm not keen on bacon), where I have had that and given an extra hash brown as I don't have the bun.
Any burgers they can do without buns also, but ensure they give you a knife and fork so you can eat it properly.
Shakes are all good and the flurrys are ok as long as you don't have the smarties one or any of the special ones with biscuits, wafers or anything like that in.
Enjoy!
I bet your thinking what I was thinking when I first found out I had an issue with Gluten - All I can have at McDonalds is their chips!
Not the case now!
Stear clear of their cappachino's as for some reason, there not gluten free, but after speaking with McDonald's head office, I found there were things I could eat from there and the staff, even though they are a bit confused when changing their menu's, generally are ok with a different order (apart from the London Victoria Train Station near platform 1 - They were a bit rude and said no when I asked for something slightly different - so stear clear of them.
Grilled Chicken - I ask for this in a box with chips - I must admit I have to say... You know the grilled chicken in a salad - Can I not have the salad, but just the chicken in a box with chips and a drink... generally they charge me the same amount as nuggets meal or double cheeseburger meal...but thats a nice alternative and lower in fat and calories.
You can have their sausages, eggs, hash brown and bacon for breakfast and I have had a big breakfast meal without the bacon (I'm not keen on bacon), where I have had that and given an extra hash brown as I don't have the bun.
Any burgers they can do without buns also, but ensure they give you a knife and fork so you can eat it properly.
Shakes are all good and the flurrys are ok as long as you don't have the smarties one or any of the special ones with biscuits, wafers or anything like that in.
Enjoy!
Chiquito's
Mexican, ahh lovely Mexican food.
Its a shame tortilla's are made with wheat flour really.. however, if you let the know you have issues with gluten, they will do their upmost best to cater for you.
Things you must leave out: Spicy Rice, chips(seasoning contains gluten), flour tortilla's etc. Anything with Chirizo, sausage (No chillidogs i'm afraid)
Can haves:
Taco's - made completely out of Corn
Duck Taquito (Ask for corn tortilla)
Corn Tortillas (They use them to make their nacho's too)
Mexican Salads (Starter)
Potato skins (Starter)
Burrito's - ask for corn tortilla
If you want the chili con carne stuff - double check as some restaurants are gluten free but some are not
Menu link:
http://www.chiquito.co.uk/site/menus/
Their desserts that are gluten free are the Sorbet (also dairy free), and the orange chocolate mousse.
Not a huge variety, but if you like mexican, there are still some stuff you can have
Its a shame tortilla's are made with wheat flour really.. however, if you let the know you have issues with gluten, they will do their upmost best to cater for you.
Things you must leave out: Spicy Rice, chips(seasoning contains gluten), flour tortilla's etc. Anything with Chirizo, sausage (No chillidogs i'm afraid)
Can haves:
Taco's - made completely out of Corn
Duck Taquito (Ask for corn tortilla)
Corn Tortillas (They use them to make their nacho's too)
Mexican Salads (Starter)
Potato skins (Starter)
Burrito's - ask for corn tortilla
If you want the chili con carne stuff - double check as some restaurants are gluten free but some are not
Menu link:
http://www.chiquito.co.uk/site/menus/
Their desserts that are gluten free are the Sorbet (also dairy free), and the orange chocolate mousse.
Not a huge variety, but if you like mexican, there are still some stuff you can have
Yates Bar
Yates is a bar that astounded me. They have varying items that can be gluten free on their menu, from curry's, to potatoes, to steaks etc. Similar to wetherspoons really... What astounded me was the fact that the food was served within 10 minutes and they were willing to make changes to suit the needs of the customer - this was in Leicester Square - Great place to sit and enjoy a meal with the family when in central london!
No Go Zones
These places either do not currently offer a range of gluten free foods:
Prezzo - the only option was a chicken salad - for £10, I can make my own dry chicken breast and leaves for much less than that thank you!
Frankie and Benny's - the only thing available on their menu is a mediterranean vegetable risotto - and although very lovely - if you do not have a love for risotto or vegetables - then this is a rather rubbish place to go.
Harvester - Very limited again with their foods and none of their desserts (even ice cream) are gluten free!
Wagamama's - If you have a love for japanese food.... Wagamama's is not the best place for a GF diet....when taking all of their gf containing ingredients out (which they are more than happy to do) the food is rather bland and the little flavours there are in there do not compliment each other. They have a GF teriyaki sauce....which if you like that then that will help to flavour. But if you are like me in any way... you may wish to avoid Wagamam's completely. In fact, you would be better off buying your own gf soy sauce and trying to make your own oriental food instead. We have recently attempted peanut rice (in place of pad thai noodles as the noodles are a no go) and sweet and sour chicken - which tastes very nice (but be careful how much white rice vinegar you put in as some recipe's have slightly too much).
Another option could be YoSushi! The main issue with Sushi is the stuff you add to it. I eat sushi all the time, but I dont add the teriyaki sauce or the soy sauce in the little fish bottles, and it is a very pleasant and healthy lunch. You don't have to go specifically to YoSushi itself as many places such as waitrose, marks and spencers, boots etc have sushi in their lunch ranges, however if you wanted a treat that was a bit different and want to sit down to eat somewhere, then this is a good alternative if the japanese cuisine is what you are looking for
Prezzo - the only option was a chicken salad - for £10, I can make my own dry chicken breast and leaves for much less than that thank you!
Frankie and Benny's - the only thing available on their menu is a mediterranean vegetable risotto - and although very lovely - if you do not have a love for risotto or vegetables - then this is a rather rubbish place to go.
Harvester - Very limited again with their foods and none of their desserts (even ice cream) are gluten free!
Wagamama's - If you have a love for japanese food.... Wagamama's is not the best place for a GF diet....when taking all of their gf containing ingredients out (which they are more than happy to do) the food is rather bland and the little flavours there are in there do not compliment each other. They have a GF teriyaki sauce....which if you like that then that will help to flavour. But if you are like me in any way... you may wish to avoid Wagamam's completely. In fact, you would be better off buying your own gf soy sauce and trying to make your own oriental food instead. We have recently attempted peanut rice (in place of pad thai noodles as the noodles are a no go) and sweet and sour chicken - which tastes very nice (but be careful how much white rice vinegar you put in as some recipe's have slightly too much).
Another option could be YoSushi! The main issue with Sushi is the stuff you add to it. I eat sushi all the time, but I dont add the teriyaki sauce or the soy sauce in the little fish bottles, and it is a very pleasant and healthy lunch. You don't have to go specifically to YoSushi itself as many places such as waitrose, marks and spencers, boots etc have sushi in their lunch ranges, however if you wanted a treat that was a bit different and want to sit down to eat somewhere, then this is a good alternative if the japanese cuisine is what you are looking for
ZIZZI'S
In Zizzi, if you are gluten or dairy free, there are pasta options for you. Obviously, dairy free needs to be without any cream or cheese, but they have mediterranean options which do not include these.
If you are just gluten free, then they are able to make any pasta dish you would like as they stock a gluten free pasta ready for when it is requested... how fab is this!
They also have free from dessert options and by options, yes I mean more than one thing!
8/10 Zizzi - bring on the Pizza and Lasagne!
If you are just gluten free, then they are able to make any pasta dish you would like as they stock a gluten free pasta ready for when it is requested... how fab is this!
They also have free from dessert options and by options, yes I mean more than one thing!
8/10 Zizzi - bring on the Pizza and Lasagne!
DOMINO'S PIZZA
Hey All...
You read right! Domino's are aiming to have their gluten free base in the UK by the end of 2012! This is very exciting for all us coeliacs and gluten intolerant people.
We have been onto Domino's as we discovered that in New Zealand, this option has been around for a very long time. After months and months of debates, contact via email and phone calls. They have finally responded with this positive step forward. Keep an eye out for a gluten free domino's pizza near you!
If you are still looking for pizza in the mean time - Bella Italia have a gluten free pizza base. I wasn't too impressed by it though as it was like a stone to cut and lacked any real flavour, but it did the trick for the time being.
You read right! Domino's are aiming to have their gluten free base in the UK by the end of 2012! This is very exciting for all us coeliacs and gluten intolerant people.
We have been onto Domino's as we discovered that in New Zealand, this option has been around for a very long time. After months and months of debates, contact via email and phone calls. They have finally responded with this positive step forward. Keep an eye out for a gluten free domino's pizza near you!
If you are still looking for pizza in the mean time - Bella Italia have a gluten free pizza base. I wasn't too impressed by it though as it was like a stone to cut and lacked any real flavour, but it did the trick for the time being.
Indian Food
Hey All,
Indian food is a winner for Coeliacs and can too be for dairy free.
Watch out for the Naan Bread - Some restaurants or takeaways make their naan completely out of Gram Flour - a flour that contains no gluten, but others don't...you never know, you could be near one that does and still enjoy this lovely bread.
Pappadoms - Gram Flour - Completely Gluten Free
DAIRY FREE - If you ask for the ghee (Oil from butter) and the cream to not be added to your curry's, the Indian restaurants and takeaways I have had are more than happy to do this and the curry still has an amazing flavour to them. Give it a go, you never know what you may be able to enjoy again.
Indian food is a winner for Coeliacs and can too be for dairy free.
Watch out for the Naan Bread - Some restaurants or takeaways make their naan completely out of Gram Flour - a flour that contains no gluten, but others don't...you never know, you could be near one that does and still enjoy this lovely bread.
Pappadoms - Gram Flour - Completely Gluten Free
DAIRY FREE - If you ask for the ghee (Oil from butter) and the cream to not be added to your curry's, the Indian restaurants and takeaways I have had are more than happy to do this and the curry still has an amazing flavour to them. Give it a go, you never know what you may be able to enjoy again.
WELLS, SOMERSET
Upon my visit to Wells with my husband and his family, we were trying to look for somewhere suitable to eat. We initially tried a restaurant on the corner which all they had to offer me were things smothered in cheese (something I am not partial to) or a piece of gluten free cake - not really a wholesome lunch!
We walked around many places and stumbled across this quirky little shop. They had some amazing furniture in it, a whole foods shop attached with a restaurant - eat, grocery shop and buy your furniture! what more could you want!
We went in and found that this was a completely vegan restaurant with large amounts of gluten free choices.
My husband chose the morroccan curry - which I was able to eat but didn't choose myself. I tried a bit and it was absolutely gorgeous. But what did it for me, was the completely free from dairy, nut, gluten etc mushroom stroganoff. I have never tasted anything so gorgous! To the point that although I live in London, I would deffinately want to visit there again just for that meal!
Deffinately worth a meal if you are in the area! I give it 9/10 as the only downside I could see with this restaurant is that the toilet is upstairs so those with physical disabilities may find this slightly difficult.
This place is called The Good Earth:
4 Priory Road Wells, BA5 1SY
We walked around many places and stumbled across this quirky little shop. They had some amazing furniture in it, a whole foods shop attached with a restaurant - eat, grocery shop and buy your furniture! what more could you want!
We went in and found that this was a completely vegan restaurant with large amounts of gluten free choices.
My husband chose the morroccan curry - which I was able to eat but didn't choose myself. I tried a bit and it was absolutely gorgeous. But what did it for me, was the completely free from dairy, nut, gluten etc mushroom stroganoff. I have never tasted anything so gorgous! To the point that although I live in London, I would deffinately want to visit there again just for that meal!
Deffinately worth a meal if you are in the area! I give it 9/10 as the only downside I could see with this restaurant is that the toilet is upstairs so those with physical disabilities may find this slightly difficult.
This place is called The Good Earth:
4 Priory Road Wells, BA5 1SY
Introduction to the blog!
Hey All!
I am assuming that the reason you have stumbled across my blog is because, like me, there isn't really a lot of information out there for eating out the in UK when you live with Coeliacs disease or gluten intolerance.
Here I hope to give out advice to all those who are suffering with allergies on where to eat out, rate places I have been to or found that provide gluten free foods, or other allergy free options, so that it doesn't mean we have to live a gluten free homecooked food life.
I enjoy eating out but find it very difficult. Although more restaurants are becoming allergy aware, I still find large amounts of places have no idea what I am talking about when I say gluten free to them... I heard that Papa Johns were starting to do a gluten free base... but when I asked about it I was offered buy one get one free...which is totally not the same!
When looking at places to eat online, I found that it is mainly the big places that people have been to that are noted and the menu's aren't really that exciting. So it is my aim to provide you with knowledge from where I have eaten from and a rating so that you can be more aware of what is out there passed the huge chains.
My husband said to me he would love to be able to eat in little quiet restaurants that aren't always the Harvester which give basic options, or wetherspoons where I can get a jacket potato.
I hope you find this blog helpful. Obviously, I haven't been to every city, town and villiage in the UK, but will provide info of where I have been, takeaway options you may not have considered and would also welcome anyone elses experiences on this blog!
HAPPY EATING!
I am assuming that the reason you have stumbled across my blog is because, like me, there isn't really a lot of information out there for eating out the in UK when you live with Coeliacs disease or gluten intolerance.
Here I hope to give out advice to all those who are suffering with allergies on where to eat out, rate places I have been to or found that provide gluten free foods, or other allergy free options, so that it doesn't mean we have to live a gluten free homecooked food life.
I enjoy eating out but find it very difficult. Although more restaurants are becoming allergy aware, I still find large amounts of places have no idea what I am talking about when I say gluten free to them... I heard that Papa Johns were starting to do a gluten free base... but when I asked about it I was offered buy one get one free...which is totally not the same!
When looking at places to eat online, I found that it is mainly the big places that people have been to that are noted and the menu's aren't really that exciting. So it is my aim to provide you with knowledge from where I have eaten from and a rating so that you can be more aware of what is out there passed the huge chains.
My husband said to me he would love to be able to eat in little quiet restaurants that aren't always the Harvester which give basic options, or wetherspoons where I can get a jacket potato.
I hope you find this blog helpful. Obviously, I haven't been to every city, town and villiage in the UK, but will provide info of where I have been, takeaway options you may not have considered and would also welcome anyone elses experiences on this blog!
HAPPY EATING!
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