Yo Samdy Sam

Sam is an autistic advocate, renewable energy and EV enthusiast, mother to a toddler, living in the Netherlands but originally British. She makes YouTube videos as Yo Samdy Sam. Tip Jar ---> https://ko-fi.com/yosamdysam

Yo Samdy Sam has written 24 posts for The Happy Coeliac

First steps on a gluten-free diet

Posted by Yo Samdy Sam ⋅ May 5, 2011 ⋅ Leave a comment

Since I was diagnosed, I’ve browsed round a lot of gluten-free/coeliac forums on the web, and it seems like a lot of people find the transition to a strict gluten-free diet really difficult. I don’t blame them. It is hard. However, for me the transition has been relatively easy, at least apart from when eating … Continue reading →

Grandma’s coconut muffins

Posted by Yo Samdy Sam ⋅ May 4, 2011 ⋅ Leave a comment

Today’s recipe comes from the darkest depths of my childhood – I have fond memories baking and eating these, both with my grandma and with my mum. In fact – gross fact of the day – when I was younger I loved these so much that I used to chew the wrapper after I had … Continue reading →

Fish and chips

Posted by Yo Samdy Sam ⋅ May 3, 2011 ⋅ 1 Comment

Believe me when I say: CORNMEAL IS YOUR FRIEND If you haven’t already, you should head down the world foods aisle (I bought this pack from Tesco) and pick up a nice big bag of finely ground cornmeal (maize) for a couple of quid. It’ll be so worth it, I promise. Now I ain’t talkin … Continue reading →

New beginnings

Posted by Yo Samdy Sam ⋅ May 3, 2011 ⋅ 2 Comments

Anyone who has suffered for years with their gut will know what it’s like. The familiar “pregnant” belly. The stomach churning. Feeling sick. Aches and pains. Being a less than fragrant bed companion and blaming it on the cat. “Friends” who just don’t understand. And sometimes simply not knowing what food will set you off. … Continue reading →