Dover, Kent: Wallett's Court Hotel Restaurant

During an amazing stay here we ate in their restaurant and enjoyed a stunning top class meal.

They could easily tell me what I could and couldnt have and there were about 4 delicious desserts I could indulge in!!

For main I had - Monkshill Farm fruit-fed pork, buttered greens, apple & five spice puree, sarladaise potatoes with prune, apple cider jus
(No photo, I was too busy enjoying it to remember to take a photo - sorry!)

For dessert - Elderflower creme brulee with strawberry parfait and strawberry jelly and basil oil strawberry coulis

 

 Another of the delicious desserts, also gluten free - Vanilla pannacotta with rhubarb, burnt orange puree, orange powder and rhubard jelly.


WOW!!!!

At 34.95 for 2 courses it's not the cheapest, but well worth it for a special occasion - my mouth is watering now just thinking about it!

P.s I highly recommend a visit to the hotel, a peaceful retreat, the staff couldnt have been friendlier, everything was perfect! And a Crystal Massage by Mary is an absolute must, an hour of pure bliss!!!

 http://www.wallettscourthotelspa.com/The-Restaurant%281399639%29.htm

The Restaurant at Wallett's Court is the beating heart of the hotel. The Wallett's Court team's creative culinary experience brings imagination and flair that has seen them win recognition with entries in The Good Food Guide for 22 consecutive years, a 2 rosette award in The AA Best Restaurant Guide and many other plaudits from national and international guides and in the press.

Birthday Hamper!

My very thoughtful and very clever friend made me up a hamper for my birthday which she filled with gluten free treats amongst other lovely things!!

 

It included: 

Half & Hearty Pure Oat Flapjack Super Snacks - with raisins and sunflower seeds, so so moist and scrumptious and I do love a flapjack!!

 

Morrisons Free From Rocky Road Slices 

and

TruFree Custard Creams

It also contained Dairy Milk, Highlights Hot Chocolate, Minstrels, and a Galaxy Ripple.

I won't be going hungry for a while!!

I think she should go into business making and selling gluten free hampers like mine, it's just brilliant!!!

Canterbury, Kent: Boho Cafe

We ate in here yesterday for lunch where I enjoyed a gluten free brie, bacon and sweet onion chutney pitta, which was delicious!

They're decor is funky and different and there is a fun and friendly vibe and the owner is coeliac so understands the importance of an easy eating experience for us gluten free-ers.

They offer white and brown gluten free bread and gluten free pittas.

Unfortunately I forgot to take a photo as it was so good I ate it all as soon as it was put infront of me!!

But here's a photo of the front of the cafe and my empty plate!

So if you pay a trip to Canterbury, Boho is your place for lunch!

Pastel Cupcakes

Some more examples of some yummy gluten free cupcakes using Phil Vickery's recipe from his book Seriously Good! Gluten Free Cooking...

My new favourite snack... Nakd Bars (by Natural Balance Foods)

These are my new favourite snack, especially for work, and I love the packaging too! 

I can personally recommend the Gingerbread, Cashew Cookie and Pecan Pie, all suitable for coeliacs and incredibly healthy!! They are brilliant when you need that little boost and want to reach for a biscuit or chocolate! I keep thinking ooh they're a bit expensive (75p for a bar or £2.29 for 4) but then how much is a chocolate bar nowadays! I'm not one for swapping chocolate for a healthy snack bar, but I've become quite addicted to these!

Available from supermarkets in the free from sections and health shops. Enjoy!

Chelmsford: The Griffin

 The Griffin Pub in Danbury, Chelmsford, Essex caters for gluten free-ers well with gluten free bread (not your usual dry tasteless stuff, this is homebaked goodness!! And dipped in olive oil and vinegar.... heaven!!!), pizzas, burgers with buns and desserts. The best thing is they don't make you feel like a nuisance for asking lots of questions and the staff know everything that goes in their food.

Service can be a bit slow during busy periods but it's well worth the wait and you can leave feeling content and full after a good feed!!

Visit their website for menus and offers:

http://griffindanbury.co.uk/

Cambridge: Auntie's Tea Shop

Yesterday I enjoyed a gluten free afternoon tea in Cambridge - complete with sandwiches and scones with jam and cream, what a treat!!

Auntie's Tea Room in Cambridge was a great find - right in the city centre they serve all sorts of sandwiches on gf bread, afternoon teas and a delicious looking list of cakes! Perfect for getting your energy up before a bit of retail therapy!

See their website for an idea of their menu:

http://www.auntiesteashop.co.uk/

And also this website for a 10% off voucher which doesn't expire until 2013!!

 http://www.cityviewed.co.uk/cambridge-a-z/visit_cambridge/aunties-tea-shop

So the next time you visit Cambridge pay Auntie's Tea Room a visit!