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If you google his name... there are at least 10 sites where other celiacs have posted and responded to his outrageous behavior. I don't see any chef jobs in this guy's future!
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#688063 Controversial Facebook Post By Chef
Posted by
on 30 March 2011 - 07:47 AM
#687657 Controversial Facebook Post By Chef
Posted by
on 29 March 2011 - 05:35 AM
I sent him a nice message telling him I'd keep watching because a lawsuit will be coming if he's telling people he's serving them gluten free pasta and intentionally serving gluten-filled pasta! What a world class jerk.
#685160 Glutened At Chili's?
Posted by
on 20 March 2011 - 08:55 AM
My last two experiences at Chili's were bad... I asked for the gluten-free menu both times... explained my whole deal... and then had to call the manager over to show him a tortilla stip in my salad. The manager said that the two salad mixes were probably next to each other. The last time, the salad I ordered also wasn't supposed to contain tortilla strips and it was FILLED w/ them... they chose the completely wrong salad mix! I told my husband (who loves Chilis) that I'd give it one more try before I wrote a scathing letter to the company, but we've not been back since. I'm not inclined to go now... after hearing your experience!!
#676070 What Do You Do?
Posted by
on 17 February 2011 - 05:41 AM
I was laid off 2 years ago from a really good job examining/investigating medical insurance claims and have been picking up freelance work doing QA for a transcription company. There are FEW jobs where I live (in the boonies of north central Arkansas) and I hesitate to commit to a full time (really low paying) job because my LOVE is the time I spend tutoring kids in reading (a fantastic program)and adults in ESL at the next town's Literacy Council. I can't (WON'T) give up the 2 days a week I spend there so I keep looking for work that can accommodate my volunteer work!
#670041 Will My Friends And Family Believe Me...
Posted by
on 23 January 2011 - 12:09 PM
I don't know why it matters that the "test" proves you have celiac? If eating gluten free makes you feel better, then what's the problem? I guess it wouldn't matter if it was never an issue... meaning you can simply bring your own food to anywhere away from home and don't eat out a lot or do your own research if you do. I've never had a problem w/ people not believing me or saying anything about it at all cause I've never made any of it an issue. It's not that different from a peanut allergy or even a food dislike. If you get a negative blood test, you simply CHOOSE to eat gluten free cause it's good for YOU. It doesn't matter if people believe you or not... as long as you take care of yourself and do what you need to.
#664991 Problems With Support Groups
Posted by
on 03 January 2011 - 07:02 AM
I remember going to an "informational" support session (it cost $25) at my local hospital after I was formally diagnosed. The stupid woman not only did not have celiac disease... she kept calling it "celiacs" and spent more time talking about her "fung shue" (sp?) business and how rearranging our furniture would help us!!
She handed out a food list that anyone could have found on the internet and served the most awful gluten-free brownies I've ever had!
The poor woman next to me was so desperate for answers to her daughter's issues, I wrote down this website for her and told her HERE was where she'd find answers to any of her questions.
I left 1/2 way thru the ridiculous session, asked for, and received a refund of my $25! The woman at the educational dept. of the hospital said many had demanded their $$ back!
She handed out a food list that anyone could have found on the internet and served the most awful gluten-free brownies I've ever had!
The poor woman next to me was so desperate for answers to her daughter's issues, I wrote down this website for her and told her HERE was where she'd find answers to any of her questions.
I left 1/2 way thru the ridiculous session, asked for, and received a refund of my $25! The woman at the educational dept. of the hospital said many had demanded their $$ back!
#662626 Hello? Are You Even Listening?
Posted by
on 23 December 2010 - 07:17 AM
I think gluten cooks, w/ the best intentions, want to cook for us so we feel included ... and become a little intimidated when they realize what's involved. It's easier for us as we're used to it, but it can be daunting when you have to think of minute details... about CC.
#659405 Hello
Posted by
on 09 December 2010 - 10:21 AM
Welcome!! One of the best things about this forum is that there is someone who knows the answer to ANY question... and is more often than not, more knowledgable than lots of doctors!! The recipe section is awesome too!
#657755 Ok Im Totally Done W/ My Family
Posted by
on 02 December 2010 - 05:22 AM
Thats frustrating. And people wonder why diabetes and heart disease are an epidemic in this country. Everyone wants to eat and take quick fixes but refuse to change their lifestyles
If i had an actual celiac diagnosis maybe my family would be more supportive. guess its my fault..maybe i shoulda just told them i had it so they would be more supportive and get off my case
Even without a formal diagnosis... if eating a gluten-free diet makes you feel better... it should be a done deal!! What if you wanted to eat a vegan diet? Or the SCD? I guess it only becomes a problem if/when you expect anyone else to cater to you or to "do as you do." Keep to your gluten-free diet, bring your own food, let them do what they do and just enjoy their company!
#657749 Ok Im Totally Done W/ My Family
Posted by
on 02 December 2010 - 05:01 AM
I guess we DO all become a little OCD w/ our gluten free issues... we sort of have to be, don't we? Maybe you should leave off telling family members about their health issues, especially since they don't seem to appreciate your interest and efforts. Just live your own healthy gluten-free lifestyle and let them do their own thing! I have an extremely overweight friend w/ all the health issues that can bring... diabetes, high cholesterol and triglycerides... and I can only serve healthy and nutritious meals when she visits and can't keep harping on what she KNOWS... that smaller portions of healthy food would solve her problems if she'd commit to doing it for like a YEAR rather than a month and then saying diets don't work!!
#657437 Why Won't They Take Me Seriously?!
Posted by
on 30 November 2010 - 06:32 PM
It's all simple for me... if I don't cook it, I don't eat it... period! Well... I'd trust people HERE to cook for me, but I can't trust anyone else. It's not a slight or a dig at anyone. I just know that my house is gluten-free and if you're not cooking gluten-free, the chance of cross contamination is simply too great. I'd thank them profusely for their interest and wanting to help, but I'd take my own food... period.
#650870 Good Gluten Free Bread Mix?
Posted by
on 03 November 2010 - 04:52 AM
I'm a huge fan of Pamela's wheat free bread mix. I buy it in bulk/by the case from that company w/ the name of the long river in So. America (sometimes sites won't let you say the name)and when I combine it w/ my order of Tinyada pasta... shipping is FREE.
It makes delicious bread and I often make rolls rather than a loaf. I've also done the bagel "variation" and that was delicious too.
Before Pam's, I used Manna from Anna bread mix and that was good too, but there were too many ingredients to add to the mix. Pam's only requires oil, eggs, and water.
It makes delicious bread and I often make rolls rather than a loaf. I've also done the bagel "variation" and that was delicious too.
Before Pam's, I used Manna from Anna bread mix and that was good too, but there were too many ingredients to add to the mix. Pam's only requires oil, eggs, and water.
#648878 Survey For People With Celiac Disease
Posted by
on 25 October 2010 - 04:29 AM
1.) Female
2.) 57
3.) August 5, 2002
4.) Since I was diagnosed, all 3 of my daughters have developed celiac disease over these 8 years. Not a single other family member has it, altho I believe they would benefit from a gluten-free diet.
5.) Very sensitive to CC and anything gluteny.
6.) Very much so... we simply don't eat out.
7.) Definitely! Awareness of celiac... as opposed to the focus on eating gluten free as a trendy diet... would go a long way to help us real celiacs!
8.) I feel I really just had to learn to cook differently. Altho, I don't bake nearly as much as I used to. Now... giving up dairy?? WAY harder than giving up gluten!
9.) More readily available food options.
2.) 57
3.) August 5, 2002
4.) Since I was diagnosed, all 3 of my daughters have developed celiac disease over these 8 years. Not a single other family member has it, altho I believe they would benefit from a gluten-free diet.
5.) Very sensitive to CC and anything gluteny.
6.) Very much so... we simply don't eat out.
7.) Definitely! Awareness of celiac... as opposed to the focus on eating gluten free as a trendy diet... would go a long way to help us real celiacs!
8.) I feel I really just had to learn to cook differently. Altho, I don't bake nearly as much as I used to. Now... giving up dairy?? WAY harder than giving up gluten!
9.) More readily available food options.
#648246 I Have Celiac, But No Sickness When I Cheat... Help!
Posted by
on 22 October 2010 - 04:59 AM
When I had been gluten free for a whole year... I scarfed down a big hunk of the beautiful crusty loaf of bread I'd made for others... and had NO repercussions. I had this wonderful idea that I might be able to "cheat" maybe once a month and actually made plans for certain gluten foods I missed.
I never followed thru on those cheats tho, cause an accidental glutening made me so sick... I've never intentially cheated since!!
No sickness when cheating doesn't mean damage isn't being done!
I never followed thru on those cheats tho, cause an accidental glutening made me so sick... I've never intentially cheated since!!
No sickness when cheating doesn't mean damage isn't being done!
#646004 Can This Be Happening?
Posted by
on 13 October 2010 - 09:23 AM
What a keeper!!
I'm constantly amazed at the kindness/concern of friends/neighbors. We have an incredibly "gruff" neighbor who now reads labels when he's buying ingredients for something he wants to cook so he'll be able to tell me if I can eat it or not. It really touches me!
I'm constantly amazed at the kindness/concern of friends/neighbors. We have an incredibly "gruff" neighbor who now reads labels when he's buying ingredients for something he wants to cook so he'll be able to tell me if I can eat it or not. It really touches me!
