I was looking for a last minute meal on Saturday before a theatre visit, and we ended up getting the last table at Cubana in Leopold Square. The restaurant is above a lively salsa bar. It’s a highly themed, lively place, with loud Latino music and a great atmosphere. We sat down at 5pm, but … Continue reading
Author Archives: steeliac
Toad in the hole!
Having been coeliac for several years now, toad in the hole was something I’ve never been able to get right. I always seemed to end up with stodgy, un-risen batter, even when using a recipe that works for mini Yorkshire puddings. Yesterday, however, I cracked it! I made the best one yet, using some lovely … Continue reading
Adventures in broadcasting
So, I had a fascinating Saturday morning, taking part in the Radio Sheffield breakfast show with Kat Cowan and guest chef, Lee Vintin (from the Chequers Inn), which was all about gluten free food. It was a frenzy of cooking activity for an hour, punctuated by discussion about all things coeliac in between the records … Continue reading
Gluten free on BBC Radio Sheffield
Every Saturday morning, Kat Cowan on BBC Radio Sheffield has a food slot between 9-10am. This week (23rd September) it’s going to be about gluten free food. I’m excited to have been asked to be a guest on the show, alongside local gluten free specialist chef, Lee Vintin. Formerly of Eten cafe in the city centre, Lee … Continue reading
Gluten free prescribing in Sheffield
I wanted to share the link to a survey I received this week from Coeliac UK, which you’ll have received if you are a member. But it’s an important one, so I’m passing it on as well. The clinical commissioning group (CCG) in Sheffield are proposing to stop prescriptions for gluten free food for people … Continue reading
Restaurant review: La Vaca, Broomhill
We went out with some friends for an unexpected treat recently to make the most of a child free night. (Our boys were living it up in Skegness, camping with the grandparents – everybody wins!) At the suggestion of our friends, we went to try out La Vaca in Broomhill, which is a Southern American … Continue reading
The Light Cinema – gluten free food options
We went to see Dunkirk at the fabulous new The Light Cinema on The Moor in Sheffield. The experience in the cinema was really good: big reclining seats, tables in between the chairs for drinks, and plenty of space. We didn’t have time for food but I checked out the eating options whilst I was … Continue reading
Heavenly gluten free food at The Angel in Holmesfield
I don’t normally write second reviews of places, but I decided to make an exception for The Angel in Holmesfield. We went there to celebrate my mum’s birthday at the weekend and the gluten free offer is just awesome. Most of the food is gluten free and most of the rest can be tailored to … Continue reading
Tilda rice & beans
Another short post this week! (I need to get out more…) Tilda have a range of single portion, pre-cooked pulses and rice sachets, which are great for a quick lunch for work. They only take a minute or so in the microwave and are nicely flavoured. There are several flavours, all of which are gluten … Continue reading
Nairn’s black pepper crackers
I was pleased to pick these Nairn’s black pepper crackers up from the supermarket. (Sainsbury’s, I think, although I couldn’t be 100% sure!) The crackers don’t seem to have appeared on their website yet. Quite often, I find gluten free crackers can be a bit bland, and we usually have a stash of oatcakes in … Continue reading