Some trips are fun. Some trips are memorable.And then there are trips like this , the kind that make you fall in love with a city all over again. We drove six hours to Hamburg to visit a fully dedicated gluten-free Christmas & winter market , and I can say this with my whole heart: Hamburg, you stole my heart. (And yes… I’m also coming home a few kilos heavier, absolutely no regrets.) The event took place at Restaurant Quintessenz , and from the moment we arrived, I felt so

There is something undeniably magical about discovering a new gluten-free hotspot, especially one that feels like it was plucked straight from the pages of a European lifestyle magazine and dropped gracefully into my weekend. Recently, I had the absolute pleasure of dining at a newly found gem here in the Netherlands, and darling… it was an experience. Before we dive into the decadence, let’s make one thing crystal clear for my gluten-free girlies and coeliac sweethearts: thi

As someone who lives gluten-free (by need or by choice), traveling can sometimes feel like a culinary scavenger hunt, especially in countries where dedicated GF spots are few and far between. South Africa, as vibrant and flavourful as it is, has definitely been lacking in 100% gluten-free cafés. But fear not: two absolute gems are shining brightly in Johannesburg and Cape Town, and trust me, they are worth every bit of your gluten-free love. Crumble – Fourways, Johannesburg I

I absolutely love the gluten-free community. Honestly, we’re all just trying to live our best lives, and what I find so beautiful is how much we genuinely care for one another. We get the struggle, the endless label-reading, the fear of cross-contamination, and that shared joy of finding a place where we can finally relax and indulge. That’s how I ended up in Rotterdam . After visiting Sue , a charming 100% gluten-free café in Amsterdam, the barista looked at me with absolut

Every now and then, you stumble upon a place that feels like it was made just for you, and for me, that place is Robin’s Bakery in Nijmegen. This charming home bakery and café, owned by the lovely Robin herself , is a 100% dedicated gluten-free haven. Yes, you read that right, everything is safe for Coeliacs! No cross-contamination worries here, just pure indulgence and peace of mind. On the 11th of October 2025 , I had the absolute privilege of attending one of Robin’s fa

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Living with coeliac disease for over a decade has been… let’s just say, a journey . When I was first diagnosed, the idea of dining out...