When you are first diagnosed with coeliac disease, the supermarket can become a daunting place.  Smaller supermarkets might not have a gluten free section at all, leaving you to desperately hunt through different foods, checking each label in hope that you’ll eventually strike lucky and find something gluten free!  

Larger supermarkets will of course have a wider selection of gluten free find and the convenience of being able to shop online.  However, my biggest frustration is doing an online shop for some of my favourite gluten free products, only for gluten-containing products being delivered as substitute!

In steps the perfect solution – SoulBia.  Delivering throughout the UK, Northern Ireland and Ireland, SoulBia is a little online treasure that caters for all diets, but specialises in gorgeous soul food that is specifically for people with dietary requirements, such as gluten free, dairy free and vegan.  The website is so easy to shop, because you can choose your diet category.  I chose “gluten free” and spent the rest of the evening exploring the HUGE range of gluten free products.  So many brands that I have never even heard of, amongst lots of other smaller brands that I know and love, such as, The Foods of Athenry. 

You are not too late!

Every single year, I promise myself that this is the year I will shop in advance, with the presents smugly wrapped and under the tree weeks before Christmas. When in fact, I have chosen to write a blog post about Christmas gifts instead of actually buying them! If you are a procrastinator, you are in good company and you will find speedy delivery options with each of these gorgeous pressie ideas! Phew!

Happy shopping people!

Picture the scene.  With over 25 years of experience on the golf course, my husband approaches the tee.  Below him the wild waves are crashing against the Scottish cliffs and the wind is howling, but nothing puts him off.  His ball takes flight and he nails the shot.  His competitor is up next.  My camera in my left hand, my golf club in the right.  I am ready to take my shot.  One click of the camera and I’ve got it – the beautiful coast of Portpatrick is captured perfectly.  Andy reminds me that we are here to play golf, to put the camera down and it is my turn to play against him.  The challenge?  Andy is a PGA professional golfer.