We coeliacs have had some rather good news recently, in the form of two exciting product launches that are coming soon: Number 1 is: McVities’s has announced it will be launching gluten free Hobnobs! Regular and milk chocolate Hobnobs are due to hit supermarket shelves from July. This is quite exciting – Hobnobs are a … Continue reading
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Product review: Genius fruit loaf
This week we had a school inset day on Monday, so months ago we arranged with some friends to make the most of the extra day by taking the kids camping. And for once, we were rewarded with amazing weather! We went to a lovely rural campsite not too far away in the Peak District, where we were able to … Continue reading
Restaurant review: The BBQ Collective
I was delighted to discover through Twitter that we have a new(ish) American BBQ restaurant in Sheffield serving a whole range of gluten free food. I am a big fan of smoked food so we hot-footed it down there on Sunday to give it a try. The BBQ Collective is run by a husband and … Continue reading
Product review: M&S gluten free wrap
I was in Birmingham for work this week so I took a risk that I would be able to pick up something for lunch from trusty M&S in New Street station. They had a choice of two gluten free wraps in the Made Without Wheat range and I chose the Piri Piri chicken one. (I think … Continue reading
Will Aldi revolutionise gluten free shopping?
Over the last few years, the value supermarkets such as Aldi and Lidl have shaken up the food shopping market in the UK, challenging the ‘big four’ on price and quality. Unfortunately, to date they haven’t stocked gluten free staple foods like bread and pasta, so customers on restricted diets who want to save money on their food … Continue reading
Is Aldi going gluten free?
Today I’ve heard from two completely separate sources that our local Aldi in Sheffield has snuck into the gluten free market. This afternoon I heard that they have had promotions on several brands such as Genius white loaves at £1.29, Genius pancakes, crumpets and Nestle gluten free corn flakes. This evening, another message saying a … Continue reading
Coeliac Awareness Week – promotions
This week (9-15 May) is Coeliac Awareness Week. Coeliac UK are having a big push on improving diagnosis and encouraging people to ask people with symptoms* to consider whether coeliac disease could be the cause. To find out more, visit their Awareness Week page. There are a number of special promotions linked to awareness week that … Continue reading
Quick corned beef hash with Hendo’s
Yesterday was a day for using up leftovers. Unusually, I had some corned beef in the fridge, so in a race against time I threw together a corned beef hash in about 15 minutes for a quick tea in between school pick up and our various evening activities. Tuesdays are always a rush in our house … Continue reading
Product review: Nem Viet Vietnamese spring rolls kit
I picked up this Nem Viet rice paper rolls kit on a supermarket trip a couple of months ago and I’ve been looking forward to trying it. It reminded me of the Vietnamese cafes we used to live near in Surrey Quays – we loved eating there. The kit contains the rice paper rolls, some vermicelli … Continue reading
Gluten free crowdfunding by Delicious Alchemy
Sheffield gluten free food company Delicious Alchemy have been in touch to let me know about their exciting new venture. A few months ago, they launched a charitable foundation, which aims to help people on a restricted diet. One of the things they intend to do is donate gluten free food to food banks. Rather more ambitiously, … Continue reading