When I was told I’d be going to Tokyo for my induction training with my new job, my first thought was, “cool!”. Swiftly followed by, but what am I going to eat?? Because the one thing I had heard about gluten free food in Tokyo was… it doesn’t exist. I’m here to tell you that I survived, I did not starve, and as to whether or not I got glutened… well, my hair hasn’t fallen out yet so I think that’s a no?* For all my fellow coeliacs/celiacs/gluten intolerant allies who are eyeing up a potential trip to Tokyo, here…
Ever since arriving in Australia, I seem to keep hearing about Aussie meat pies. For some strange reason or another, they come up in conversation quite often. I guess it’s true what they say, Aussie’s really are obsessed with their meat pies. As a coeliac, I just assumed I’d never be privy to the Authentic Aussie Meat Pie Experience™ so I just held my tongue. Until I went to the Sunshine Coast. Beefy’s Pies, various locations This is the store that took me one step closer to understanding my new countrymenandwomen. Countrypeople? Anyway. Beefy’s have developed a range of gluten…
If my last couple of posts have just been far too long for your tastes, then fear not. This one will be nice and short*. Unfortunately for fellow coeliac and/or wheat and gluten intolerant folk, that means that no, I didn’t find much gluten free food in Bangkok. I really tried, but unfortunately it’s not a city that understands gluten free. Here are the few places I did find, in order of recommendation. *so I’ve just finished writing and turns out I wrote quite a lot again. soz. Theera Gluten Free Bakery This was my oasis in a city of…
Before I took my Big Trip in September I was quite worried about how I would find enough gluten free food to last me a week aboard a cruise ship. Silly, I know, but these things are serious considerations for a hungry gluten free traveller. So I decided to write an exhaustive(/exhausting?!) guide which will tell you which of the dining venues on board the Jewel is best for gluten free, how to get in touch with the special diet waiter, how special diet dining works, and my personal top tips for getting the most out of your gluten free cruise.…
I wasn’t expecting to find much gluten free food in Chicago. For some reason, I thought I’d struggle and it would be a nightmare. However, if you’re venturing to Chicago soon and wondering how you’re going to find gluten free food there, I’m here to tell you not to worry. You’re going to be just fine. Here’s where I ate gluten free in Chicago, where I’d eat, and anywhere I’d pass on for next time. Snap Kitchen This was the first place we tried and it was like walking into heaven. Everything is gluten free in this shop… everything. All…