Guys, I get tired.
And when I'm really tired, I do stupid things like forgetting to take the lunch I'd prepared to work with me.
When you're eating a free-from diet finding lunch on the go can be incredibly difficult. Don't get me wrong, it's a lot easier than it once was, the fact that this way of eating is seen as "trendy" right now means that there is "hopefully" something edible in most places; but as someone with a lot of restrictions, it gets frustrating very fast.
This is where I'm actually incredibly lucky. I work on the southbank, and, if I have enough time, borough market is just a short walk away.
My first stop was the Indian food stall near Southwark cathedral. Offering just two dishes a day, this stall is both fully vegetarian and gluten free, and, if you forgo the yoghurt, can be easily made completely vegan. I've tried ordering here before and fair warning, it's so good that the line often winds around the back of the stall and down the road. I ordered a masala dosa because I can't not order a dosa. I mean, have you tried them? They're amazing.
Dosas are large pancakes made from lentils and stuffed with a spiced potato mixture and they are divine. They are the perfect free from food and really drive home the notion that free from eating does not mean compromising on taste or flavour. These were served alongside a chickpea and pomegranate salad that complimented it beautifully. Honestly I can't tell you how good this meal was, you must try it.
From there I stopped off at The Freefrom Bakehouse stall (because of course). These guys have a cake to suit almost every diet and I bought an oat and sultana cookie for myself and a blueberry muffin for my gluten and sugar free friend. These guys are perfect for when your cravings are getting the better of you and you need something to stop yourself from diving into that all too tempting chocolate stash. (http://www.sugargrain.com/)
Lastly I finished off with a watermelon juice. Because nothing is more refreshing than watermelon on a hot day.
This is why I love the market, there are so many different things to try, and even when your diet is as restricted as mine, there will always be something there for you. Some days I run down and see how many different fruits I can by for a fiver. With a market like borough, you can be in complete control of what goes onto your plate, and in a Freefrom universe, that level of choice can be both valuable and freeing.
And when I'm really tired, I do stupid things like forgetting to take the lunch I'd prepared to work with me.
When you're eating a free-from diet finding lunch on the go can be incredibly difficult. Don't get me wrong, it's a lot easier than it once was, the fact that this way of eating is seen as "trendy" right now means that there is "hopefully" something edible in most places; but as someone with a lot of restrictions, it gets frustrating very fast.
This is where I'm actually incredibly lucky. I work on the southbank, and, if I have enough time, borough market is just a short walk away.
My first stop was the Indian food stall near Southwark cathedral. Offering just two dishes a day, this stall is both fully vegetarian and gluten free, and, if you forgo the yoghurt, can be easily made completely vegan. I've tried ordering here before and fair warning, it's so good that the line often winds around the back of the stall and down the road. I ordered a masala dosa because I can't not order a dosa. I mean, have you tried them? They're amazing.
Dosas are large pancakes made from lentils and stuffed with a spiced potato mixture and they are divine. They are the perfect free from food and really drive home the notion that free from eating does not mean compromising on taste or flavour. These were served alongside a chickpea and pomegranate salad that complimented it beautifully. Honestly I can't tell you how good this meal was, you must try it.
From there I stopped off at The Freefrom Bakehouse stall (because of course). These guys have a cake to suit almost every diet and I bought an oat and sultana cookie for myself and a blueberry muffin for my gluten and sugar free friend. These guys are perfect for when your cravings are getting the better of you and you need something to stop yourself from diving into that all too tempting chocolate stash. (http://www.sugargrain.com/)
Lastly I finished off with a watermelon juice. Because nothing is more refreshing than watermelon on a hot day.
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