Do you breakfast like a King or is it like a pauper?

There’s a well-known saying that we should ‘breakfast like a King, lunch like a Prince and dine like a pauper,’ but how many of us really live like this? Life’s demands and strains mean breakfast for many is when we eat like a pauper and our main meal is eaten at night. But we shouldn’t...

Gluten free and me

From a very young age I’ve been fascinated by the taste, smell and colour of food. I love food, it is that simple. Ten years ago I lost my passion for food after being diagnosed with an intolerance to wheat. The reality sank soon in as I had to learnt to live without wheat, I might...

The Lincolnshire Ploughmans lunch

The ploughman’s is one of Britain’s most traditional and best loved lunches and has been served in pubs all over the county for over 50 years. But did you know that you can source all of the ingredients for this well-loved lunch in Lincolnshire? A traditional ploughman’s consists of large chunks of crusty bread, cheeses...

Gluten free food celebration at the Broadwalk Cafe in Lincoln

The Natural World Centre in Lincoln will be celebrating all that is gluten free with a special menu on Saturday 30th May, 2015. To listen to my full interview with the head chef  Kirsty Falston, click on the audio player icon.   The Broadwalk Cafe's head chef, Kirsty Falston, has devised a menu that is totally...

Souper soup! You could have your recipe published in a new competition

As the days get longer and colder, soup once again becomes the nations favourite and to go to meal. Soup is a great winter warmer and many of us have our favourite homemade recipes, and others dare I write this... love the pre-made soups out of the tin or from the fridge section of your...

A Little Luxury jam commemorates WWII

A Little Luxury Jam is not only gluten free but supports the restoration of a Spitfire from WWII at Metheringham airfield, in Lincolnshire.Guest post by Sue North The official day that we remember the bravery of aircrews who took part in the Battle of Britain is fast approaching - but did you know that there's...

Lincolnshire Show – Great local producers and some gluten free finds

The Lincolnshire Show has celebrated its 130th year on the 18th and 19th June. The show is about celebrating all the great things about Lincolnshire and one of those is food. The Lincolnshire showground dedicates a large area to locally produced food and mall companies come far and wide to show off their produce. I love all things local...

Lincolnshire Show – Lincolnshire Co-operative championing local

This years the Lincolnshire Show celebrated its 130th year. The show is about celebrating all the great things about Lincolnshire and one of those is food. The showground dedicates a large area to locally produced food and one of the biggest companies there this year was Lincolnshire Co-operative. They are owned by their members in Lincolnshire and Newark and...

Lincolnshire Show 2014 – Poachers Brewery

At this years Lincolnshire Show food and drink producers from all over the county gathered in Lincoln to showcase their locally grown and locally made produce. The Show which took place at the Lincolnshire Show ground on the  18th  and 19th June attracted visitors from all over the county. This year was the 130th Show and over...

Versitle blogger award

Samantha's Gluten Free Food Spot has won a blogging award. The Versatile Blogger Award is about recognising the talents of those who bring something special to others lives through blogging. Samantha's Gluten Free Food Spot was set up two years ago and has been a great experience and a huge learning curve. One of the...