Taking food into the EU

[sedge]

Not much use if you can't eat wheat unfortunately.

So what the hell has that got to do with eating eg a selection of charcuterie, egg(s) and/or yoghurt? - all normally available throughout the world let alone just Northern Europe.

No nationality of Europe is forced to eat anything with gluten - coeliac disease is worldwide, same as diabetes though it's carbs, but there again many with diabetes are also coeliac.

Bacon is served with optional maple syrup at breakfast in the USA though!

 

[Sapper520]

Aldi in Spain sell Mature Cheddar and Vintage Cheddar.

Photo of the Mature Cheddar. The vintage one has a blue cow!View attachment 451861

I can confirm Lye Cross Farm is in Somerset. It’s on the A38 at Redhill, just south of Bristol Airport...........it’s not in Cheddar, but close enough........and very close to one of my favourite place names....Nempnett Thrubwell.

 

[Davecrawf]

Why worry about it, take what you normally take. The chances of the van being searched are minimal and if it does happen and they confiscate it you have only lost a few quids worth of food.

Before we were fully in the EU we used to have the same restrictions often had stuff in our caravan fridge, we were never asked about food only alcohol.

That would be my plan. Just learn from experience.

 

[Rob Turner]

I wonder if it’s going to affect Morrison’s sales in Gibraltar as myself and I’m sure a lot of others nip across when we are in the area. Shame as usually after a few weeks I’m ready for a pork pie Oh well empanadas it is then.

My Dad used to make one of the best Pork Pies in the country, only what I’ve been told.
I am yet to find one as good though

 

[Charente16]

'Nempnett Thrubwell' - remember it well, always reminds me of 'Adge Cutler and the Wurzels'. I attended his last concert at a YFC evening the night before his accident

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[Sapper520]

'Nempnett Thrubwell' - remember it well, always reminds me of 'Adge Cutler and the Wurzels'. I attended his last concert at a YFC evening the night before his accident

Take a look at the Bristol Bears singing Blackbird.........players from around the world singing a Wurzel’s song. It’s become The Bears Anthem.

 

[Linda and Steph]

So what the hell has that got to do with eating eg a selection of charcuterie, egg(s) and/or yoghurt? - all normally available throughout the world let alone just Northern Europe.

No nationality of Europe is forced to eat anything with gluten - coeliac disease is worldwide, same as diabetes though it's carbs, but there again many with diabetes are also coeliac.

Bacon is served with optional maple syrup at breakfast in the USA though!

Woah, no need to start your reply like that. Every continental breakfast I’ve seen has relied heavily on pastries and breads, that’s all I was trying to say in my comment.

 

[Oscar]

Lots of gluten free in the supermarket. And continental includes eggs , cold meats

So what the hell has that got to do with eating eg a selection of charcuterie, egg(s) and/or yoghurt? - all normally available throughout the world let alone just Northern Europe.

No nationality of Europe is forced to eat anything with gluten - coeliac disease is worldwide, same as diabetes though it's carbs, but there again many with diabetes are also coeliac.

Bacon is served with optional maple syrup at breakfast in the USA though!

To be honest, it's often easier to get Vegan or Vegetarian than gluten free. Not saying that you can't get gluten free, but it depends where you are & what is available & how deep your pockets are! . Getting fresh gluten free bread is not easy. We tend to carry a good supply of GF staples as we're often away for a long time. One of best countries to be switched on with gluten free is Italy. It's amazing and surprising how many foods contain gluten that you wouldn't expect to.

 

[spitfire]

To be honest, it's often easier to get Vegan or Vegetarian than gluten free. Not saying that you can't get gluten free, but it depends where you are & what is available & how deep your pockets are! . Getting fresh gluten free bread is not easy. We tend to carry a good supply of GF staples as we're often away for a long time. One of best countries to be switched on with gluten free is Italy. It's amazing and surprising how many foods contain gluten that you wouldn't expect to.

Here used to be bad but is really good now .

 

[tonyidle]

Yorkshire tea makes a grate cup of tea with any water that's why i used to take Yorkshire tea every where i went weather it be the jungles of the world or the deserts of sum far flung sxxit hole even Siberia made with melted snow even boiled fizzy water the nearest they have to spring water
keep taking your Yorkshire tea Jim
bill

The only reason anyone could like Yorkshire Tea is that they've never tried Ringtons........

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[Oscar]

Here used to be bad but is really good now .

In built-up areas with the main supermarkets yes, there is a decent choice, but no so much if you're in the smaller villages. We're not complaining, it's just how it is. You have to plan ahead when shopping for gluten free items in the UK. You still have to pay 3 or 4 times the cost of non gluten free items, day in, day out. On the plus side, gluten free beer is very good value in Spain in supermarkets!

 

[gus-lopez]

What with covid being around are they going to take food of the lorry drivers, can't see them pulling into a lidl to do some shopping.
Peter.

yep they do. Amazingly at one in France I use they painted yellow lines in the road to nowhere outside Lidl's to stop them parking while they shopped??

To be honest, it's often easier to get Vegan or Vegetarian than gluten free. Not saying that you can't get gluten free, but it depends where you are & what is available & how deep your pockets are!

Mercadona here has always had a huge range of gluten free products in the 19 years we've been here. same price as well.
Owner had children with allergies so instructed his food technologists & byers that there had to be equivalents across the product range.

You still have to pay 3 or 4 times the cost of non gluten free items, day in, day out.

I've never noticed price differences here?
In smaller village shops & supermarkets anything meat based from " El Pozo" will be gluten free .

 

[Oscar]

Yes we agree we find Spain the easiest to facilitate a gluten free diet, which is one of the reasons we tend to gravitate towards Spain. But, whichever country we shop in, its easier & cheaper to buy staple foods which are gluten containing. Unfortunately it's not a choice, and, as we've said previously, we're not complaining, it is what it is

 

[Wildbill]

The only reason anyone could like Yorkshire Tea is that they've never tried Ringtons........

I dont like Ringtons my brother get's it delivered they drink earl gray as well
bill

 

[2657]

Well they aren’t going to stop me taking bacon.
A secret fridge might have to be constructed.

I use bacon curing salt and cure my own, bit of a faff and can't do back bacon but make nice bacon chops and joints and streaky bacon.

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[jumartoo]

To be honest, it's often easier to get Vegan or Vegetarian than gluten free. Not saying that you can't get gluten free, but it depends where you are & what is available & how deep your pockets are! . Getting fresh gluten free bread is not easy. We tend to carry a good supply of GF staples as we're often away for a long time. One of best countries to be switched on with gluten free is Italy. It's amazing and surprising how many foods contain gluten that you wouldn't expect to.

Mercadona supermarkets in Spain have a very good selection of gluten free products because the owner has a child with gluten intolerance.

Edit.

Just seen gus-lopez 's post.

SNAP!

 

[L' Hobo]

The point being it doesn't need to be in the fridge until it's opened, so you just pack it flat amongst the towels.

Can that statement REALLY be true, I know that the brine etc will give it a, possible, extended shelf life but if you statement is true, why is it kept in the fridge section of the supermarket and have a 'use-by' date??

 

[Oscar]

Mercadona supermarkets in Spain have a very good selection of gluten free products because the owner has a child with gluten intolerance.

Edit.

Just seen gus-lopez 's post.

SNAP!

Agree! We always do a big shop at Mercadona's, it's our "go to" shop wherever possible. Thank you Mercadona

 

[tonyidle]

I dont like Ringtons my brother get's it delivered they drink earl gray as well
bill

Earl Grey .

 

[sedge]

Danepak bacon, properly cured, professionally vacuum packed at their factory will keep for at least months. Until you pierce the vacuum of course.

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[minesapint]

I think that`ll be the only way to go unless you want to go as far as smuggling groceries in your lockers.
Thankfully France has an excellent selection of supermarkets

And many superb Restaurants as well as good supermarkets. No need to take food.

 

[jongood]

For those that miss British food including Fray Bentos pies there is always www.overseas.es who stock Iceland and waitrose products in Spain

The Eroski next to the runway at Gib is another good one for Waitrose foods, handy after a Moroccan trip.

Although I miss Indian food more than british food

edit, our favourite shop anywhere is Mercadona

 

[Northernraider]

We FLT motorhomers buy our food in the country we are in ...although it would be nice if mercadona had branches throughout europe

Italy was the only country i struggled to find nice food in really ....im not that keen on pasta and they seem obsessed with it.

But generally food in eu is way more healthier than the uk

 

[Northernraider]

Last time we were there , they actually sold food in France, strange I know.

Its still a bit crap having to throw out perfectly good food before crossing the channel

Thats my only gripe......but maybe there will be containers for folk to gift it to a homeless shelter at dover

 

[jongood]

Its still a bit crap having to throw out perfectly good food before crossing the channel

Thats my only gripe......but maybe there will be containers for folk to gift it to a homeless shelter at dover

I think people will soon realise that the chances of getting caught are pretty slim and go back to what they were always doing.

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[BuilderBob]

'I use bacon curing salt and cure my own, bit of a faff and can't do back bacon but make nice bacon chops and joints and streaky bacon.'

I make my own too, I use the Vacum bags / machine from Lidls, put the pork loin (back) or belly (streaky) in, add some ordinary table salt, I don't use curing salt or any other chemicals, then seal the bag without removing all the air and pop into the fridge for a couple of days, I test it by how it feels. The skin can be removed before curing if you like.
I bought some liquid smoke recently and will give that a try for 'smoked' bacon.
I then slice it into rashers and use the vacum bags again, this time removing the air, putting in six rashers per bag.
Quick, easy, no mess.

 

[Minxy]

WELL !! Apart from a few emergency bits, tins of this and that, WHY ,,bother .The beauty of touring is to find and enjoy other countries foods and culture ,,is it not ?? All part of an adventure .Stop near that country village when you see the 'old Girl/bloke' wandering along with their carrier bag stuffed with 'local' produce and avail yourself of it all. Visit the market square and have a Coffee and Pastry etc .It's ALL part of life's rich experience !!

Surely you're not advocating mugging a pensioner!

To be honest, it's often easier to get Vegan or Vegetarian than gluten free. Not saying that you can't get gluten free, but it depends where you are & what is available & how deep your pockets are! . Getting fresh gluten free bread is not easy. We tend to carry a good supply of GF staples as we're often away for a long time. One of best countries to be switched on with gluten free is Italy. It's amazing and surprising how many foods contain gluten that you wouldn't expect to.

There are exceptions for food required for medical reasons I believe ... I know I read it somewhere so best to check that out as you may be able to take stuff with you anyway.

 

[Minxy]

The point being it doesn't need to be in the fridge until it's opened, so you just pack it flat amongst the towels.

Danepak bacon, properly cured, professionally vacuum packed at their factory will keep for at least months. Until you pierce the vacuum of course.

Which 'version' of their bacon does this? I have never come across any that doesn't have to be stored in the fridge.

 

[LesW]

My wife is a vegetarian, and I have to say that the food she cooks is delicious, and I have no issues eating it.

 

[bellabee]

Which 'version' of their bacon does this? I have never come across any that doesn't have to be stored in the fridge

That bacon which is full of water, drips on you when you take it out of the pack, and boils or steams when you put it in the frying pan.

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