Tag Archives: coeliac

My gluten free Christmas dinner

Gluten free Christmas dinner

Updated 16th December 2023 A coeliac disease diagnosis is for life, which of of course means that even at Christmas there can be no ‘days off’ from a gluten free diet. However, with so many amazing dedicated gluten free products now up for grabs, and all the food available that’s naturally gluten free, there’s no […]

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!

Where to start if you have recently been diagnosed with Coeliac Disease

Gluten free bread and butter

I know right now you will be so daunted with your recent coeliac diagnosis – don’t you worry, it’s going to be OK. Don’t be hard on yourself and expect to know everything, it’s impossible. I’m still learning 17 years down the line. Taking ‘baby steps’ and being a bit of a ‘sponge’ in the […]

Gluten free life: Eating out

Delicious rissoto starter at La Boheme, Lymm.

Updated 30th January 2021 Speaking to other coeliacs, and from my own experience, eating out is one of the main worries for people, when it comes to successfully managing a gluten free diet. The thing is, at home you’re  in your own comfort zone. And should you share a kitchen, you will have a good […]

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 […]

Is malt vinegar safe for coeliacs?

Black and white picture of 4 bottles of parsons vinegar

Updated 15th April 2024 Whilst in the past, there was much confusion about whether or not it was safe for somebody with coeliac disease to consume malt vinegar and barley malt. I can confirm that the current advice is, that malt vinegar and barley malt is NOT safe to include within a gluten free diet. […]