GF Darts Farm
Today I had a fantastic day out at Darts Farm in Exeter. It is a great place to go for foodies as there are lots of freshly prepared produce to take away or eat in on location. I first headed to their...
View ArticleVaccinations and Milkshake
Gluten free Mint Aero So right now I’m carrying a cold around with me which was bought on by some recent jabs I was advised to have. I was given the Pneumococcal vaccine, Hib and flu jab. The flu jab...
View ArticleHealth and honey
Last week my mouth ulcers returned. I’m putting that down to the fact that there must still be inflammation in my stomach. So I’ve been reading up on coeliac dietary requirements and have recently...
View ArticleGF Cosmetics
I recently read that cosmetics can sometimes contain gluten. Although we tend not to ingest products such as face creams, shampoos etc, I was still slightly concerned about this. I have emaiedl some...
View ArticleMerry GF Christmas
Mince pies, mince pies, mince pies. I have been surrounded by mince pies for the past two weeks, the whole notion of ‘look but don’t touch’ is something I practice regulary now that I am a Coeliac....
View ArticleEating out and GF Organic soup
Last night I went to the ASK restaurant in Exeter. They have lots of GF dishes to choose from such as pizza, pasta, risotto, salads, and chips. It all tasted really good, I felt that they took the...
View ArticleGF Totnes
Totnes has to be one of my favourite places to visit in Devon. There are lots of independant health stores that sell naturally gluten free food and drink. One being the Fat lemons that sits just...
View ArticleGF London
Cotto’s GF pizza I was a little apprehensive about dining out in London this weekend, just because restaurants are pretty busy and I get constantly paranoid about cross contamination and how gluten...
View ArticleGluten free dining in Exeter
As last month was Coeliac awareness week, I decided to write an article for the local paper’s website on gluten free dining in Exeter. Here’s the link. Hope you find it useful whether visiting or...
View ArticleGluten free dining in Cambodia
Last month I visited my brother in Cambodia. At first I found it extremely hard to find gluten free food, and restaurants just didn’t understand the concept of gluten free and cross contamination etc,...
View ArticleGluten free Moroccan Stew
Moroccan Stew with lentils I never thought I’d be making a stew at the end of June, but here I am making a stew with a twist. I’m not quite sure what makes it Moroccan, as there’s no lamb or chick...
View ArticleGluten free pizza
Gluten free mini pizza As the nights begin to draw in and the days become colder, my body is crying out for more insulation which usually comes in the form of a high carb meal. After a few attempts I...
View ArticlePaleo and me
After returning from my annual meeting with fellow Coeliacs in the area, I have realised just how much extra care I need to be taking when consuming food and drink. As we know, not all people with...
View ArticleGF Seville
This weekend I traveled to Seville to run my first full marathon. I also gave up the Paleo diet. I am in no doubt of the tremendous health benefits that the Paleo diet brings to our health, but it is...
View ArticleGluten free cream tea
Last week I had a glorious cream tea in the beautiful Devon village, Chagford. The Old Forge Caffe & Restaurant has come under new ownership. They offer an arrange of classic and exotic teas, along...
View ArticleSuper eleven shake review
I first purchased Super Eleven Shake in the Summer whilst training for a marathon. As I was up at 5am running 10+ miles every morning I began to feel pretty larthargic and in need of some energy in...
View ArticleOats. So simple.
I’ve been a Coeliac for over three years now and it has been a journey. First being diagnosed I presumed I would have to go hungry for the rest of my life. I remember the day after being diagnosed,...
View ArticleTop five mince pies
With more and more people being diagnosed with Coeliac disease the supermarkets seem to be in a race to stock the best gluten free ranges this Christmas. Which is of course great news for Coeliacs...
View ArticleGluten Free Cheese Scones
Before New Year arrives with its promises of healthier days, I’m trying to get rid of some of the beige baddies in my kitchen cupboard. I decided to make gluten free Devonshire cheese scones. 1 cup...
View ArticleGF &Vegan bread and butter pudding
I started the year eating well but this weekend I fancied some stodge… Enter bread and butter pudding. I found and adapted a gluten free recipe to also make it vegan. Ingredients for 10 people: 100...
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