If you're looking for a gastro pub in the Buckinghamshire area which caters for allergies The Three Oaks in Chalfont St Peter is a great restaurant to try. I went there this month for a friend's 40th surprise birthday meal; it is a gastro-pub apparently owned by Terry Wogan's daughter and we had a lovely meal, they totally 'got' what allergies mean and made me feel at … [Read more...]
Why The Allergy Show IS great!
If you read my blog you'll know that I had a pretty bad time at The Allergy Show. I missed all the great talks which I think are one of the best things about the show. It's an opportunity to learn from industry leads and hear our top experts sharing news, views, new advancements and techniques for coping. It's great to see all the major supermarkets vying for our freefrom … [Read more...]
Home-made gluten, dairy and celery free gravy in a flask
The smell of roast meat cooking, the promise of crisp roast potatoes, carrots, brocolli and a big yorkshire pudding. Just the smallest wiff of my favourite meal reminds me of mum's roast dinners, always the best after a long bike ride or exhausting football match. A hot bath and the promise of pure comfort food. Nothing quite beats a good traditional roast dinner, and it's … [Read more...]
Impressed with ASK restaurant but watch out for the parmesan!
Yesterday I went to ASK, the pizza and pasta chain, in Basingstoke for dinner with friends. We chose ASK as we've eaten here before and they've always been able cater for me, and also they had a very good deal for a two course or three course meal so the others were armed with vouchers. Sadly these only ever cover pizza and pasta dishes, but as long as I can order something … [Read more...]
30 Tips for Eating Out with Allergies!
If you have life threatening allergies, the chances are you'll have felt fear and anxiety at the thought of eating out, trusting staff and risking a potential reaction to your food allergen. The fear is real and I completely understand. Having struggled with panic attacks and serious anxiety myself, it's something I take very seriously, and if i eat out I make sure I'm as sure … [Read more...]