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A Gluten Free Guide to Poland
Poland surprised me, but then again, much of Eastern Europe has far surpassed my expectations as a celiac. In the cities and in supermarkets, you're in genuinely good hands: plentiful free-from aisles, strict EU labelling laws, a dedicated certification symbol, and a growing network of certified glu
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Gluten Free in Romania
Romania is a country of two speeds for celiacs: Bucharest has a genuinely improving GF scene with certified bakeries and dedicated menus, while rural areas still run almost entirely on wheat. Supermarkets in bigger towns will keep you fed either way.
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Gluten Free in Mississippi
Mississippi is a mixed bag for celiacs. Chains and Walmart have your back, but local diners and Southern classics are a minefield of shared fryers and flour-dusted everything. Here's what I learned over two months of work trips.
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Is Ugali Gluten Free?
Ugali is Kenya's staple food, eaten by the vast majority of the population at least once a day. It is made from maize flour and water, which makes it naturally gluten free. Here's what a celiac needs to know about eating it safely in Kenya.
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Cusco: A Gluten Free City Guide
Cusco is the most celiac-friendly city in Peru outside Lima, which is not a particularly high bar to clear. That said, the tourist centre has a decent cluster of restaurants that understand the question, mark GF options on their menus, and won't look at you blankly when you mention gluten. The menú
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Chile: A Gluten Free Guide
Chile is not the celiac paradise that Argentina is next door, there's no restaurant allergen law, rural options are slim, and staff awareness is inconsistent at best. That said, the Chilean diet leans naturally gluten free, Santiago has a growing dedicated GF scene, and if you're willing to live on
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