I had a pretty good meal at Carluccio’s on Ecclesall Road in Sheffield recently. I went with my book club, one of whom is also gluten free, and I have to say, the food, wine and service was good. Carluccio’s (an Italian chain) is pretty new to Eccy Road, not far away from the locally famed Italian Restaurant, Nonna’s, and nestled amongst … Continue reading
We love a good breakfast in my house. On lazy weekend mornings hubby and I love to sit with a big mug of coffee and indulge in a nice hearty breakfast, to ring the changes from our midweek cereal scoffing. I was looking for interesting brunch recipes for over Christmas, when I came across this … Continue reading
GfreeB’s inspired blog post in late 2014 about coeliac tribes* got me thinking about people’s reactions and attitudes to me since I was diagnosed. They vary wildly, from relatively new friends who’ve embraced the challenge of feeding me, to people I’ve known for ages who now give me a wide berth when it comes to … Continue reading
A lovely friend invited us to a Christmas party last week. She had gone to some effort to provide a few gluten free nibbles as well as the usual assortment of crisps etc, which were kept separately. Obviously, the majority of people weren’t aware of this and were tucking in. Fine – there was more … Continue reading
I was really pleased to be asked to join the Gluten Free Bloggers Network. This is run by The Gluten Free Centre, who advise on gluten free products and services in the UK, and are bringing together a number of UK based gluten free blogs. I’ve had to work out how to get their badge on my home … Continue reading
I went round to a new-ish friend’s house last night for drinks. Although lovely, I get the impression she’s not going to be the accommodating kind as far as my diet is concerned. In hindsight, I should have taken my own snacks. None of the array of crisps and chocolates looked suitable for coeliacs, so … Continue reading
Hui Wei, 221 Glossop Road, Sheffield S10 2GW Hubby and I took our two boys (aged 4 and newly 6) and my mother in law to Hui Wei, which is the only Chinese I’ve come across in Sheffield that advertises gluten free food. Anglicised Chinese food really isn’t the kind of food I like to … Continue reading
Having been a pasta snob, I’m yet to find a gluten free version I find acceptable, so this is a great, and very healthy, substitute. And guess what – it doesn’t all stick together in the pan like GF pasta does. It’s also quick to cook and it’s a one pot dish. What’s not to … Continue reading
Hubby and I put in a joint effort to create a rather tasty, autumnal game pie last week. It was a big moment for me as I got to use, for the first time, a beautiful pie dish I got for Christmas last year. I was diagnosed coeliac in February, and as said pie dish … Continue reading
I’m not normally one to post my birthday cake efforts on the web but I really wanted to share this recipe, as it’s not really written as being gluten free. It’s a classic Delia recipe for a flour-less chocolate cake. It’s light as a feather and deliciously squidgy. I’ve made it for grown ups and … Continue reading
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