Coffee and Breakfast in south bank

I discovered a new place for coffee this morning and thought it was worth sharing. 

I've been cycling often lately and finding places that do coffee with Zymil (lactose free milk) is always a bonus. 

Sweetopia at southbank was a bit of a bonus this morning. Not only did they do coffee with Zymil but they also have the delicious Brookfarm Porrij (gluten free porridge) http://www.brookfarm.com.au/where-to-buy/online-shop/australia/brookfarm-porrij/p/5140

The best part was that I didn't specify what type of milk I wanted on my porrij so they came to check if I wanted soy or lactose free as I was ordering gluten free. 

Last but not least was the coffee service. No confusion on who's coffee is for who. 

Top Lunches in West End...

It's been a very long time since I've posted but I'm going to try and do it at least a little more often.

I've been working over in west end lately and have found some fabulous places to grab a bite from:

The top pick has to be SW1 Kitchen (which is only a very recent discovery) is fantastic. While everything on the menu isn't gluten free, everything that is is marked and the staff are very helpful and quite aware of food allergies. The other thing that is great about them is they are cheap and the food is simply fantastic. My favourite pick is the Nachos with Steak (which last time I went was $8.50) and very filling.

Next on the list is a great Korean Place Hong Depot. They have great lunch specials which are generally around the $10 mark and again some great delicious food. Everything that is GF on the meun is marked. My favourite lunch there is the Spicy Pork Bulgogi.. But beware... when they say spicy they really mean it... (even if you order mild).. don't say you weren't warned.

Last on the list is Tsuru Sushi. A great selection of sushi (but only some are gluten free but clearly marked and similarly with their dine in menu (although I've only got take away sushi). My go to is the Smoked Salmon.

Riding and Gluten Free

Last year I took to cycling in a big way (for one reason or another). One of the hardest things though was to find food (that I didn't make myself) to take on the rides. For some of the longer rides (a 600km weekend for example) it just wasn't practical to take made food for this long.

Here's what I found and take for a longer ride.

Hydration

Hydralyte Sports - I switched to this from the standard sport drinks because I thought it worked better (it's probably mostly psychological I know) and the satchels for a 600ml bottle are pretty handy to carry around.

Food

Bonk Breakers -  They have a pretty silly name but they are pretty tasty (for energy bars) and all their products are gluten and dairy free. My favourites are the Apple Pie and Peanut Butter and Jam ones. They are a bit more expensive but they are worth it for the taste (and to find something that is gluten free.

HoneyShotz - I don't like the gels, they are super goopy and sticky. I generally get them all over my hands and jersey before I get any to my mouth. One thing I do love is Honey (who doesn't) and HoneyShotz are perfect for taking on a ride... And added bonus, if you happen to split a tyre the honeyshotz case is perfect for sealing the hole and getting you home.