Oysters - Gluten Free Goodness

Full Of Zinc!

I got into eating oysters as a teenager, it wasn't something that I'd been introduced to by my parents. From the first slurp I was hooked and I've eaten countless dozens and half dozens since then. You may notice that there are only four oysters in that photo, much like with the crab, I kind of had to eat some before the photo was taken. It's shellfish, I can't help it!

Am I being shellfish reader? ;)

Scallops Are Naturally Gluten Free

Whole Scallop In Shell

You may be thinking, but I haven't got a fishmonger near me, doesn't matter. These days UK supermarkets are getting increasingly good on the fish and shellfish front, there's some really good counters in Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Tesco and Waitrose. That scallop in the photo is from a Tesco fish counter, I always prefer to buy them on the shells rather than loose as you get the whole scallop, when they're loose they usually have the roe taken off.

Naturally Gluten Free Shellfish

Scallops and Oysters

As a person who developed coeliac as an adult I'm lucky that I was brought up on lots of shellfish from a young age, I know how to prepare it, I know how to cook it, and boy do I know how to glug those raw oysters down!

The great thing about being exposed to all manner of shellfish when I was younger is that it's one side of my gluten free diet that doesn't really need to be thought about. I'm not having to try new things to see if I like them or experiment with flavours, I can have an entire platter of shellfish and know that it is all naturally gluten free.

How To Dress A Crab

In Half An Hour I'll Be Eating You!

Ah, shellfish. Something that I'll be writing a post about sometime this week. It's a huge foodie love of mine. Thing is, it seems to me that most people don't have shellfish at home, at least not here in the UK, I want to play a part, no matter how very small in trying to change that.

As with all shellfish, crab is naturally gluten free. Have it pre-bought dressed though and that might not still be the case (I speak from experience). Do it yourself and you're guaranteed a slap up gluten free meal that is simply delicious!

Here Comes Another One!

I've devised yet another Bacon Bomb recipe and I think it's going to be a good one. Different filling in the center, it's not just about pig this time! I'm thinking creamy with a touch of zing. If all has gone well that will be the post for tomorrow, if not, who knows?!

The Pepper Allergy

I don't really talk about this much as once I found out that I had it, that was it, pepper was gone from my life for good without any complaints. When it does become an issue is eating out, that's a real tricky one. See, there are more and more gluten free options becoming available on menus but I also require no pepper and that's tough when kitchens don't make food to order.

Our Ever Evolving Kitchen

I don't know quite how it's happened but recently I've realised that I now have a 100% gluten free kitchen! That makes me smile.

During our time living together our eating habits have changed tremendously, when we first moved in together I was a vegetarian and had been for 2 years, he was a steak fiend. We rarely used to eat the same meals and looking back I absolutely hate the idea of that.

Gluten Free Pancakes - So Easy!

Gluten Free Pancake With Maple Syrup

Before being gluten free I used to make pancakes a lot, mostly as a quick lunch. I'm not too keen on messing about with gluten free flours and so I've not attempted to make a pancake in years. Then it struck me. Masa Harina, the single ingredient that has transformed my gluten free cooking, what if I used that in my old batter mix instead of regular flour?

Well, you can see the result!

The Free From G Oriental Style Bacon Bomb

Oriental Style Bacon Bomb

Yes, I know, another one?! I did warn you in a previous post. If you don't like really rich flavours don't go any further with this. If you're a fan of oyster sauce, you'll love it!

How To Make A Bacon Weave

Grilled Bacon Weave

Weave, lattice? I don't know how to refer to it properly, all I know is that it looks great. I've been messing around with Bacon Bombs recently as you might have noticed, and from that has come a new found joy of the aesthetics of bacon. In particular, streaky bacon.

Whether you're using this for the outside of a bacon bomb, serving it up with pancakes or just using it as a decorative effect, here's how to do it.