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Gluten Free Fish and Chips!

27 Feb

Update 31/08/14: Unfortunately Eggbuckland Fish and Chip Shop is now under new ownership and is no longer serving gluten free.  See Kingfisher Fish and Chip Shop review for an alternative option.

It was with great excitement that I received a press release yesterday from Eggbuckland Fish and Chip shop.  Firstly, thanks to Alice Williams of the Coeliac UK Plymouth group for passing this on.  Being able to go to the ‘chippy’ is one thing I’ve really missed since being diagnosed with coeliac disease.  So I was delighted to hear that this chip shop in Eggbuckland Village will be doing a gluten free night the first Monday of every month from next week.  Great news for gluten free Plymouth!

This also happens to be my old local chip shop that I used to go to whilst growing up in Eggbuckland.  I can’t wait to try it out on Monday.  Also on sale on Monday will be gluten free cakes made by Johanna’s 8 year old son Jake, with all proceeds going to Comic Relief.  You can find Eggbuckland Fish and Chip shop at: 1 Hayes Place, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, PL6 5RL

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Full press release:

Johanna Haimes has now been at the Eggbuckland Fish and Chip shop for 10 years. This family owned local business is currently arranging a new regular monthly night to enable the many people in the Plymouth area that suffer from a Gluten intolerance to have traditional Fish and Chips.

On the first Monday of every month from now on people that require truly gluten free food, will be able to perfectly safely come in and order Fish and chips, sausage and chips, curry sauce or gravy. Although the menu will be slightly limited to start with, we would welcome any requests and we will do our best to ensure it is available for them the following month.

“There are only 139 Fish and Chip Shops in the UK that currently offer this service that are registered with the Coeliac Society UK. We have contacted the Coeliac Society to enable them to approve our service and suitability once everything is in place prior to the first night. Jo has also completed a course set up by the Coeliac Society UK and her certificate is proudly on show in the shop for all to see.

The fryers steam cleaned and new beef dripping used. Also a separate set of cooking utensils will be used on these nights only to avoid any traces of gluten.

Eggbuckland Fish and Chips shop is a small family owned business that is also very keen on sustainable fishing to protect fish stocks and the marine environment. All of the fish available is sourced from environmentally friendly suppliers that have Marine Stewardship Council approval. Jake, Jo’s 8 year old son has also put up some of his school work about the local marine environment on the walls of the shop to help educate customers about the marine wildlife.

The first Coeliac Night will be Monday 4th March Eggbuckland Fish and Chip Shop is at 1 Hayes Place, Eggbuckland, Plymouth, PL6 5RL, directly opposite the Prince Maurice public house and it will be open from 5pm until 10pm. There is plenty of parking available. If you have a large order (over £30) that you wish to pre-order or if you have any other enquiries you can call us on 01752 776506 and ask to speak to Jo.

For more information and quotes see this report from The Herald: http://www.thisisdevon.co.uk/Gluten-free-nights-chip-shop/story-18286059-detail/story.html#axzz2MGxgME7D

 

Kevin, Gluten Free by the Sea

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Gluten Free Plymouth News in Brief 12/02/13

12 Feb

Plymouth Greengrocer Update

It has been great to hear that products from two local gluten free producers recently reviewed on this blog are now being stocked at Plymouth Greengrocer in Plympton.  Sweet and savoury items from Let Them Eat Cake and delicious puddings from Traditional Puddings are now available in store.  I personally think it’s fantastic to see so many local gluten free products available to buy in one place.  This Saturday Plymouth Greengrocer are holding a gluten free open day where there is a gluten free Chinese cooking demonstration, a chance to taste samples of their gluten free foods and also enter a competition to win £30 of gluten free products.  I will be popping along and am really looking forward to the event.

Mark&Julie

Las Iguanas Gain Planning Permission

Some of you may remember that I brought you news that Mexican and South American influenced restaurant chain Las Iguanas were set to open in Royal William yard.  The opening has been held up by red tape, but Las Iguanas have finally been granted planning permission and have now pencilled in an opening date for May 1st “if all goes according to plan”.  You can view their gluten free menu here.  The group have now launched Plymouth focused Facebook and Twitter pages to enable you to keep up with progress.

Le Bistrot Pierre

Another restaurant chain coming to Royal William Yard is Le Bistrot Pierre.  I previously reported news that they were set to open this month, however they have informed me that they are now working towards opening the week commencing 18th March.  More info on their gluten free options here.

Your Suggestions

I’ve had quite a few suggestions of places to eat out in Plymouth recently.  Here are a few recommendations I have received.  I have not tried any of these myself so please take all normal precautions when eating out:

  • Rock Salt Cafe: Gluten free bread available including a “lush” burger in a GF bun – thanks to Sarah Ram
  • The Chancel: Gluten free bread, bruschetta and pasta available – thanks to Sharon Lewis-King
  • Saltram House Cafe: Gluten free cakes, bread and scones served – thanks to June Gamble
  • D&M’s Cafe: Menu colour coded with gluten free choices, including “really tasty” cottage pie – thanks to Amanda London

Kevin, Gluten Free by the Sea

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Lemon Curd Cheesecake

3 Feb

Another guest blog post from my lovely wife Abby.  Moving away from Mexican food and onto dessert, Abby brings you the recipe for her amazing baked lemon curd cheesecake.  Over to Abby:

Hi,

I’ve heard some of you are interested in my lemon curd cheesecake recipe.  I’ve been making it for years, and have now adapted it to be gluten free.  It’s also not too unhealthy, for a cheesecake.  It’s quick, easy and delicious.

Enjoy,

@anaturalstate

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Cheesecake base

  • 125 g gluten free biscuit crumbs – rich tea and digestive both work.  Smash them up in a bowl to get crumbs, or use a stick blitzer
  • 40 g granulated sugar
  • 85 g butter, melted (Flora light works too, melt in a microwave)
  1. Mix biscuit crumbs, sugar and melted butter until well blended.  Press into an 8 or 9 inch pie plate or spring form tin.
  2. Bake at 190 degrees C (375 F) for 7 minutes.

Cheesecake filling

  • 500 g extra-light Philadelphia cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 150 g caster sugar
  • 1.5 tbsp gluten free plain flour (I use Dove’s Farm)
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
  • 125 ml lemon curd, at room temperature
  1. Pre-heat oven temperature to 220C (we have a fan assisted oven).
  2. Beat the Philadelphia until fluffy.  Mix in the flour and add the sugar.  Then add in the salt and vanilla.  Slowly beat in the egg whites.
  3. Pour the filling into the pie plate/spring form tin containing the crust.  Spoon over mounds of lemon curd and swirl through with a knife.
  4. Bake in oven for 20 minutes (turn cheesecake after ten minutes), then reduce the temperature to 80C for 15-20 minutes or until the centre is just wobbly.
  5. Turn off oven and leave the cheesecake to cool inside for an hour.
  6. Remove tin from oven and leave on a wire rack until cool.  Refrigerate overnight (if you can wait that long!).

Abby, Guest Blogger for Gluten Free by the Sea

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