I took my boys for a half term treat to the National Emergency Services Museum in Sheffield city centre this week. They had a great time climbing in and out of the fire engines and ambulances and trying on the fire fighters’ helmets! I searched for somewhere for lunch within (the kids’) walking distance from … Continue reading
Category Archives: Gluten free
Battle of the gluten free noodles – Itsu vs Kabuto
Instant noodle pots seem to be having a bit of a revival these days, and have been given an oriental flavour. This is a vast improvement on the Pot Noodle in my view. And it’s great that there are some emerging convenience products to cater for us coeliacs. These noodle pots make a great filling work … Continue reading
Product review: Orgran Pizza and Pastry Multimix (via Gluten Free Centre)
I’ve written a review of Orgran Gluten Free Pizza and Pastry Multimix for the Gluten Free Centre. You can read it here. This is the rather yummy pizza I made with it, topped with chicken, artichokes and peppers. Continue reading
The boss speaks: Carluccio’s to engage with Coeliac UK
Great news! The Carluccio’s Italian restaurant chain is going to try to work with Coeliac UK to gain the gluten free accreditation. Last week, I wrote about my trip to the new Carluccio’s restaurant on Eccy Road in Sheffield – see my previous blog post. I had a great time, but subsequently found their disclaimer … Continue reading
Carluccio’s Eccy Rd: Restaurant review
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
Creamy saffron kedgeree
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
Things that would only happen to a coeliac #2
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
Coeliac mince pies
This is my first coeliac Christmas and it’s taken me by surprise. Nine months in and I thought I was getting used to the change in eating habits. But Christmas is really an added challenge, isn’t it? Things I tend to forget about from year to year seem to keep popping up to taunt me: … Continue reading
The Gluten Free Bloggers Network
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
Things that would only happen to a coeliac: #1
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