Pizza Union's Gluten Free Pizza

I love pizza. It might just be one of my favorite foods. I could probably have it several times a week too and not get sick of it! 

One weekend, hubby and I were walking around central London and we came across this place called Pizza Union. We saw a board outside the restaurant and at the bottom in size 16 font it said they have gluten free dough for £1 extra! Hubby, who is also a nutso pizza lover, and I got very excited!

We went in and ordered a four cheese pizza and it was delicious! It reminded me very much of NYC pizza. The cheese and the sauce were delicious. The price is also amazing with the portions you get. 

However, just the other night I went with my friends to the Kings Cross branch and when I put my order in I  warned by a staff member that it is cooked in the same oven as the normal pizza. She said she could not guarantee it is completely GF. I said could you please clean the surface etc, but she didn't really make an effort. Which was really disappointing. 

I felt a tiny bit off after the meal, but not too bad. 

The pizza is very delicious and I do recommend it, but you have to hope when you go that the staff will be accommodating as much as possible.

Coori's Gluten Free Ravioli in London

Coori's Gluten Free Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli

I.Love.Raviolis.

So when I went gluten free almost five years ago, I didn’t have it before I stopped gluten. (bad idea)

I’ve searched high and low for gluten free ravioli and to be honest it doesn’t really exist. In the United States, which is gluten free heaven, it was impossible to find in stores. I had gluten free ravioli once while in New York city. I hunted down a restaurant. It was delish.

BUT LONDON NOW HAS GLUTEN FREE RAVIOLI! 

When I first came across Coori, I almost dropped to the floor. They make GF spinach and ricotta gluten free ravioli and it was so lovely. It didn’t break apart, boiled to perfection and tasted delicious with their red pepper pesto. If you’re craving this Italian dish, Coori is your place. They deliver! I really can’t wait until it comes into stores. They also have other amazing gluten free products which you should definitely check out. 

Las Iguanas Gluten Free Menu

It has been a long time since hubby and I have been on a date night!! Saving every penny to do up our new house! But on Saturday the weather was so lovely in London and we were out all day so decided to have a nice date night dinner too. 

We went to Las Iguanas. Second time for me, first time for hubby. Their gluten free menu is extensive and amazing!!! Even my hubby was amazed. We decided to get the 1/2 blazing bird. It was big enough for us to share and we go the nachos. It was all sooo delicious! And those portions were just perfect for us. 

The meat was tender and the sauce was very tasty. And the best part. I didn’t get sick after. I told the waitress to be careful and pass on message to chefs and it was well worth it! If you haven’t been Las Iguanas, I highly recommend it!!! 

Gluten Free Fried Chicken in London - BIRD Restaurant

When I was diagnosed with coeliac disease, I had three weeks until my biospy. My doctor said, I know you feel terrible, but for three more weeks you have to eat normal. That was my green light to eat everything I love one last time… in three weeks. I felt like utter crap, but I ate everything.

One thing I love and forgot to eat was fried chicken! 

So after 5 years of no fried chicken … BIRD came to the rescue. A coeliac friend of mine in London told me about it and my hubby and I actually went their to celebrate our 6 year wedding anniversary!

It was so so delicious! Esp. the spicy buffalo. The wings had this crispy coat to it and the fries were delish. 

All the chickens and sauces on the menu were gluten free. But not the waffles. I look forward to the day when there are gluten free waffles and donuts on the menu! (also a weakness of mine)

If you miss a crispy chicken and love wings. This place is for you. I promise your coeliac tummy and heart will leave happy!!! 

Gluten Free Wrap at Pret a Manger

One of my favorite meals of the day is lunch. I love wraps and sandwiches and wish shops had more gluten free options for coeliacs. With so many great GF breads and a few wraps, more restaurants and shops should try to adopt their sandwiches/wraps to gluten free!  

When Pret a Manger introduced a gluten free wrap, I was really happy! Prets are everywhere in London, so its nice to have the option of just going to a normal sandwich shop. They use Warburton’s wraps, which I love and the harissa chicken filling was delicious. My husband couldn’t believe it was gluten free. 

But Pret a Manger does give a disclaimer on their website http://www.pret.com/menu/baguettes_wraps/harissa_chicken_PUK5794.shtm on how it can not guarantee that any of their products are allergen free. 

While paying for my wrap, I even noticed they had a gluten free popcorn born! I haven't tried it, but happy to know the option is out their for your sweet tooth. 

Especially at a sandwich shop, the whole gluten free thing does make me uneasy… but once I ate the wrap, I felt fine. So for now, this delicious wrap is on my safe list. 

Kirsty's Gluten Free Meals

When I’m at work, the day is always better when I have a yummy lunch to look forward too. I love shopping at different grocery stores as well, because there is always a different selection of gluten free items. 

On one of my trips to a new Sainsburys hubby and I haven’t been to, there was a whole section in the fridge aisle dedicated to gluten free items. This was something I hadn’t seen before. Various dishes from No G which I’ve tried before and they were really nice. But I saw a new brand I hadn’t seen before — Kirsty’s 

They had a few various dishes, so I picked up the Moroccan Vegetables with Quinoa and my hubby picked up the Spanish Chicken with Brown Rice. It was also on sale, which made it even better :) 

So one lunch, I went to go warm it up. I was so surprised with the portion. Such a healthy filling portion and only 276 calories!!! Oh man it was delicious. I finished every spec of the dish. It is so filling and so healthy and tasted delicious, which made it even better. Hubby was also raving about the Spanish chicken dish. 

I hope to find this in other stores, otherwise I’ll have to keep making a trip to this Sainsbury’s just for Kirstys. I really hope I can find the Chicken Tikka Masala, that wasn’t on the shelf when I went!