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Cakes by Sweet Carolina

Where From? Sweet Carolina
Available at Local South London Markets

I grew up in South London, where the famous West Norwood Feast takes place on the first Sunday of each month. This market, made up of a number of local food, art and clothes vendors really has brought life to the area and is something I always look forward to if I’m close by. Thanks to Sweet Carolina, I can indulge in a selection of delicious gluten free cakes while I’m enjoying the market. Carolina, who was born in Argentina, stays true to her roots by offering a free from Alfajor – a cookie sandwich, filled with Dulce de Leche – as well a number of seasonal gluten free sweet treats each time she appears at Feast. You can also find Carolina and her stall of cakes every Sunday at the ever-expanding Herne Hill Market and at the Horniman Farmer’s Market the first and third Saturday of every month. Go along and take your sweet tooth with you!

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Pizza by Mamma Dough

Where From? Bocconcini Bakery
Available at all Mamma Dough Restaurants

I have been a lover of Mamma Dough – a small South London pizza restaurant chain – for a while now. Their simplistic, fresh ingredients make perfect toppings for their scrumptious bases, none of which will ever make you feel as if you’re eating gluten free. Mamma Dough recently switched suppliers and now uses gluten free bases from north London producer Bocconcini Bakery at all of its three locations. You will pay a £2.50 supplement to eat gluten free, but you will not be disappointed. They are light, flavourful and perfect when well done and extra crispy. Word of warning: call ahead if you are planning a trip to Mamma Dough to reserve your base – these sell out fast! Mamma Dough has three London locations in Brixton, Peckham and Honor Oak Park.

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Instant Porridge Pots by MOMA

Where From? MOMA Foods
Available in Waitrose, Sainsburys, Tesco and Wholefoods

Porridge has always been a winning breakfast option in my eyes. It is filling, healthy and even easier to make with the vast selection of instant sachets and packets available on the market. Alas, when I became gluten free, eating porridge became trickier as despite not containing gluten themselves, regular porridge oats traditionally come rolled in wheat flour. Thanks to MOMA Foods however, I have found a healthy and safe way to eat porridge on the go. As well as being gluten free, there are both dairy free and refined sugar free options as well. The pots come in six different flavours: plain, coconut and chia, apple and cinnamon, golden syrup, cranberry and raisin and my absolute protein-packed favourite: super seed, which is crammed with pumpkin, linseed and chia. Just follow the simple instructions on the side and away you go! You can purchase these wonder pots at most major supermarkets in the UK as well as in Whole Foods, Boots and aboard the Eurostar, Virgin East Coast Trains and Easy Jet flights.

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Lobster Roll by Luke’s Lobster

Where From? Luke’s Lobster
Available in all Locations Across the US

Some of my fondest childhood memories were made in Maine, where summers were long and full of donuts, hot dogs and above all lobster. Maine lobster is thought to be the best in the world, and I truly believe it. While lobster is naturally gluten free and therefore something I never had to miss out on, the famous lunchtime lobster roll sadly is not. Our first stop in Boston this summer was Luke’s Lobster – a family restaurant chain which is gluten free friendly. Not only do they offer a gluten free bun in all of their US locations, but gluten free New England Chowder too! With a clearly marked, allergen-friendly menu, it’s hard to go wrong. I ordered the classic roll which was jam packed with flavourful, fresh lobster meat in a traditional creamy dressing. While quite steep at just under $20 a roll, you won’t regret ordering it. Luke’s Lobster has multiple locations in 10 states including Maine, New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Florida.

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Spinach and Cheese Ravioli by Conte’s Pasta

Where From? Conte’s Pasta
Available at Hannaford Stores and Selected Independent US Grocers

Over the past six years I’ve seen the gluten free pasta market explode. Now in nearly every supermarket I venture into in the US or UK, dry pasta is available in a me-friendly form and 9 times out of 10 it’s pretty decent. Stuffed pasta however still remains hard to come by. I was over the moon to stumble across Conte’s Spinach and Cheese Ravioli in the freezer section of our local Hannaford Supermarket in Maine. Not only did the pasta not fall apart upon boiling, it was generously stuffed with the cheese and vegetable combination which was fresh and perfectly seasoned. I served up this tasty dish with some creamy vodka sauce but the ravioli is tasty enough to eat tossed in cacio e pepe (freshly ground pepper and cheese). You can find this flavour and several others in Conte’s gluten free range in most Hannaford supermarkets across New England, as well as in New York stores including Westerly Health Foods and A Matter of Health. California people – head on down to Bristol Farms for your fix!

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Breakfast Sandwich by Starbucks

Where From? Starbucks
Available in Stores Across the US

Gluten free breakfast on the go can be one of the trickiest meals of the day. For this reason, it’s usually a meal I eat at home, at my desk or at a sit-down restaurant when I’m feeling fancy or on vacation. However, thanks to Starbucks in the US, I can now grab a certified gluten free Smoked Canadian Bacon and Egg Breakfast Sandwich for the road. This flavourful pocket of goodness comes on a gluten free English Muffin and is cooked in its own bag to avoid cross contamination in stores. I have seen all the hype on social media since the launch of this sandwich in March and now I totally get it. While these sandwiches are available in most Starbucks stores across the US, the Seattle coffee company has yet to up its game in the majority of its airport outlets across the US. Here’s hoping one day you can grab one with your iced coffee while running to catch your plane!