A GUIDE TO EDINBURGH’S GLUTEN FREE STREET FOOD AT THE FESTIVAL Disclaimer: ALWAYS mention you are coeliac before ordering, never just choose the gluten free item on the menu. Chefs don’t want to make you ill, and with the knowledge of your allergy will take care and attention when preparing your food. I’VE BEEN AROUND THE FESTIVAL AND FOUND OUT WHERE THE GLUTEN FREE STREET IS Skoops from Chicken Skoop Chicken Skoop Bristo Square Have you ever had a gluten free freshly pressed waffle cone? No? Well me either before I came across the legends that are Chicken Skoop. Everything is gluten free a ..read more

Edinburgh is the UK’s capital of gluten free food and as a resident, I have got a list of everything you need for gluten free food in Edinburgh. Whether you’re here for the fringe, a weekend or you live here, this is the guide for you, it is constantly being updated with new photos and information. Disclaimer: ALWAYS mention you are coeliac before ordering, never just choose the gluten free item on the menu. Chefs don’t want to make you ill, and with the knowledge of your allergy will take care and attention when preparing your food. Breakfast/Brunch Butcher’s Breakfast - yes that’s gluten f ..read more

48 Hours in Edinburgh Disclaimer: ALWAYS mention you are coeliac before ordering, never just choose the gluten free item on the menu. Chefs don’t want to make you ill, and with the knowledge of your allergy will take care and attention when preparing your food. YOUR GUIDE TO EATING, DRINKING AND SIGHTSEEING IN EDINBURGH FOR 48 HOURS Photo credit: Native Places Where To Stay - Native Edinburgh 74-77 Queen St, Edinburgh EH2 4NF Planning this from the place I always recommend people stay - Native , it’s an aparthotel and it’s very central. You have your own kitchen, so if you get stuck you can ..read more

  Have you spotted something amazing online or on Instagram, traipsed to that place, ordered from that place only to find they have a shared fryer, read this guide to avoid wasting your time.   Don’t just use the dietary filter on apps like Deliveroo or Uber Eats and assume everything “gluten free is safe”. Franco Manca is always the top, never trust Franco Manca – they prep everything in a floury surface and are generally THE worst: Your first step is always call the restaurant, don’t like phone calls? Tough, don’t order or pre plan and email them, but it can take a long time to he ..read more

  Putting beer in churros really gives them some extra pizzazz, this light, fluffy dough will keep you coming back for more.   PREP TIME 20 MINS COOK TIME 15 MIN 1 cup gluten free beer  3 tbsp unsalted butter 2 tablespoons muscovado 1/2 tsp salt 1 cup plain GF flour 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract veg for frying 1/4 cup caster sugar 2 tsps cinnamon Method In a saucepan, combine beer, butter, muscovado sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Once boiling add the flour all at once, stir with a wooden spoon. Cook and stir until mixture forms a ball ..read more

  These delicious and golden gluten free courgette and feta fritters are easy to make and hold together - what an absolute treat. Serve with a poachy, some yoghurt and sweet chili sauce.   PREP TIME 20 MINS COOK TIME 15 MIN SERVES 4 600g coarsely grated courgettes (around 3-4) 100g plain gluten free flour (my favourite is Dove’s Farm) 2 beaten eggs 150g feta crumbled 1 garlic clove, finely chopped Juice of half a lime 2 tbsp fresh coriander, or any herb you fancy  - mint works well, as do dried herbs ½ tsp dried chilli flakes Method Grab your grated courget ..read more

  These tiny little cups of gluten free lemon meringue joy are sure to brighten any day. The recipe is simple to follow but has impressive results to say the least, I’ve eaten 12 in a day. Any left over dough can be baked into tasty gluten free sugar cookies which are crunchy, moreish and intensely delicious.   MAKES 12 PREP TIME 1 HOUR Sugar Cookie Base 200g gluten free plain flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp xanthum gum 110g unsalted butter, room temperature 130g caster sugar 1 small egg 1 tsp vanilla extract DOUBLE THIS FOR E ..read more

My short guide to eating as a coeliac, gluten free in London this Summer. Disclaimer: ALWAYS mention you are coeliac before ordering, never just choose the gluten free item on the menu. Chefs don’t want to make you ill, and with the knowledge of your allergy will take care and attention when preparing your food. 7 Places to Enjoy a Gluten Free Dinner in London Are you wondering what to eat for dinner this week? Here’s one place per day for you to grab some delicious gluten free London grub. Burrata pizza from Santa Maria Santa Maria Fitzrovia 160 New Cavendish St, Fitzrovia, London W1W 6YR F ..read more

  If you’re looking for some quick, simple and delicious gluten free party snacks, look no further than this recipe. * This post is a paid for advertisement   PREP 10 mins Sweet 1 x packet Nairns gluten free oatcakes Hazelnut spread Blueberries A few sprigs of mint Handful of hazelnuts PREP 5 mins Savoury 1 x packet Nairns gluten free cheese oatcakes Cream cheese Cherry tomatoes Basil Black pepper Olive oil (to drizzle) Hazelnut, Blueberry and Mint Oatcakes (vegan) Method Toast up a handful hazelnuts for a few minutes on a medium heat Chop hazelnuts P ..read more

  Grab your loaf tin for this amazing berry cheesecake with a raspberry swirl featuring 100% gluten free biscuits Oaties * This post is a paid for advertisement   SERVES 8 PREP 30 mins CHILL 8 hours/overnight 2 x 150g bars white chocolate 2 x 300g tubs soft cheese 227ml pot double cream 50g caster sugar 170g punnet raspberries 3 tbsp raspberry jam 1 packet Nairns Oaties Handful strawberries (for decoration) Small punnet blueberries (for decoration) Method Line a lightly oiled loaf tin with cling film (I found cling film to work better than foil as it doesn’t le ..read more