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Living with coeliac disease : Eating out

Living with coeliac disease : Eating out

Welcome to my new Eggainst The Grain’s advice series about living with dietary conditions. My main focus will be as a parent with kids with coeliac disease but there will be many things that will relate to anyone with multiple allergies or gluten intolerance. The […]

Mamma Dough – Arguably the best gluten free pizza in town!

Mamma Dough – Arguably the best gluten free pizza in town!

Mamma Dough has recently expanded and we heard through the grapevine that they have fantastic gluten free pizzas that were safe for people with coeliac disease, and the pizzas are totally delicious, arguably the best gluten free pizzas in town!!  Thin and crispy, and big! […]

Elderflower and pistachio cake recipe and spring birthdays (GF, V)

Elderflower and pistachio cake recipe and spring birthdays (GF, V)

This gluten free Elderflower and Pistachio cake was the perfect cake for a spring birthday and family gathering. April and May is full of family and friends birthdays for us. It’s my favourite time to celebrate, as it’s always getting a bit warmer, the blossom […]

Spring is here ? 10 tips on how to get your kids to eat more vegetables ?

Spring is here ? 10 tips on how to get your kids to eat more vegetables ?

Most my readers are from the UK, and most of you too would have had some sunshine and a bit more warmth for the first time for what feel like months and months this weekend. Such a huge relief that Spring is here, it changes […]

Rockingham Arms, Newforest – a review

Rockingham Arms, Newforest – a review

If only more pubs were like this  – The Rockingham Arms, a cosy 17th century pub in Romsey in the Newforest not only has a designated food area for gluten free preparation and cooking but the gluten free menu was crammed full of some tasty […]

Vegetable cake bake off series – 1: Beetroot and chocolate cake

Vegetable cake bake off series – 1: Beetroot and chocolate cake

Beetroot and chocolate cake is now a well discovered combination. As I now cook cake once a week at least to help my daughter with her egg desensitisation programme, I’ve taken on the challenge to find or create recipes that contain a good source of […]

Chicken Fajitas (GF, NF)

Chicken Fajitas (GF, NF)

Similar to the Quesadillas, but with a yummy chicken fajitas in the middle of corn tortillas, these are another one of our favourite dishes. The kids love them because they have little dishes of mashed avocado, chopped up tomato and cucumber, sour cream, grated cheese, […]

Quinoa Tabbouleh (GF, V, VG, NF)

Quinoa Tabbouleh (GF, V, VG, NF)

A perfect antidote to all the chocolate on Easter Sunday is this nutritious and fresh gluten free quinoa tabbouleh. It’s the perfect accompaniment to roast veg & halloumi, a tagine or even with nice baked fish or some roast chicken. I have taken this from […]

LEON – a review

LEON – a review

We LOVE Leon, it’s one of our favourite places to eat out. The healthy fast food chain has mainly been based in London, but looks like it is beginning to expand out with new restaurants in Oxford, Birmingham, Brighton and Manchester. Look out for them! […]

Almost healthy chocolate easter nests (GF, V, NF)

Almost healthy chocolate easter nests (GF, V, NF)

A few people asked me for some easter recipes. These chocolate easter nests are a lovely classic but turned a little bit healthier, though I can never claim that anything with lots of honey, cornflakes and topped with mini eggs is actually healthy!!   But it […]