Category Archives: Life

Here within my life section, you’ll find an eclectic mix of blog posts. Including gluten free foods I’ve enjoyed, places that have been a joy to dine at and ‘golden nuggets’ in life that I just HAVE to share with you!

Create gluten free versions of your favourite recipes from your standard cookery books!

Selection of cookery books

From my early teens I have always had a weakness for cookery books – all connected with my love of food, both for myself and to feed others – the picture below is my collection that I have gathered over the years, all sitting proudly on our bookcase (which belonged to my grandma and grandad). […]

Blogs I love!

Blog spelt out in scrabble letters

Last year when I was in the process of piecing together ideas for my website, I would stay up late at night and check out other people’s blogs. I wasn’t just looking for things I liked, but also, things I didn’t, as this helped me build up a profile of how I wanted my website […]

Gift ideas whatever your budget: It’s the thought that counts!

Wrapped present in bright pink paper with giraffes

Updated 12th November 2020 I’m so glad, that when the lovely Martin at PPM was taking down notes for my website design, he suggested that along with all my gluten free things that I also had a ‘lifestyle’ section too. It was great advice. As knowing what a crazy eclectic busy head I have, there […]

Voakes Free From gluten free pies

Selection of free from pork pies from Voakes

If you’ve been fancying a great pie, look no further than Voakes Free From gluten free pies. They’re packed full of the most wonderful flavoured fillings, and encased in perfect crisp pastry, which leaves you wondering how can they possibly be gluten free?! Well they really are!

Gluten free ‘eats’ in the North West

Goats cheese starter at 1539 Chester

Updated 30th June 2022 I love to eat out at places that can safely cater for my gluten free diet. Here are a handful of places in the North West that I really like and where I’m always eager to eat!   Ego Mediterranean bar and restaurantWhere: 25 Walton Road, Stockton Heath, Warrington, Cheshire, WA4 6NJGreat for: Tucking […]