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Holly04

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Holly04 Rookie
Holly04
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B) Hey,

I was diagnosed w/ Celiac and I've been all pumped to go to one of my BEST friend's B-day party. I told her about my allergy to gluten and that it was in alot of stuff. She went through a checklist with me to see what she what she was having for snacks (Ect.) As it turned out, I couldn't have most of the things on her list..Including the cake!! :( And as you know..you can't go a party without munchies! What should I do about it? :o

Thanks,

Holly :D

gluten-free since 5-7-04.. :unsure:

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gf4life
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Take some things that you can pick up at your grocery store.

What kinds of food are they serving. We could probably help you put together enough food of similar gluten-free alternatives that you would not feel out of place. Also when is the party, so we know how long you have to prepare for it?

Here are some examples of things you can get almost anywhere:

Doritos & Lay's chips (read the labels, some flavors have wheat in the flavor coating)

Veggie's cut up

Dip: Ortega bean dip, cheddar cheese spread, & spicy cheese dip. I am pretty sure the Ruffles Ranch dip is gluten-free, but you should check the ingredients.

Salad dressing can also be used as a dip and there are many gluten-free kinds of dressings:

Newman's Own (most or maybe all flavors?)

Marie's Ranch, Italian Vinagrette, Italian Garlic

Wishbone has a lot of flavors that are gluten-free:

(Fat-free)Caesar, Deluxe French, Honey Dijon, Italian, Ranch, Sweet-n-Spicy French, Thousand Island, Red Wine Vinagrette

(Lite) Ranch, Thousand Island, Italian, French

(Regular) Creamy Italian, Red Wine Vinagrette, Olive Oil Vinagrette, Olive Oil Italian,Caesar, Robusto Italian, Classic House Italian, Sweet-n-spicy French, Deluxe French, Thousand Island, Oriental, Ranch

Fruit is a good snack, and can also be used as a dessert with some ice cream.

Many hot dogs and lunch meats are gluten-free and can be made into "rolls" using ice burg lettuce leaves. I use Louis Rich Turkey franks and Carl Buddig Oven Roasted Turkey deli sliced meat. Ballpark hot dogs, Hillshire sausages and Nathan's hotdogs are also gluten-free. Many Oscar Meyer meats are also gluten-free. Read all the labels, they will be listed with wheat, barley or rye if it is not gluten-free.

Block cheese is gluten free (except bleu cheese).

Well this should get you started. If you want to take a cake (or cupcake) for dessert and you have some time and access to gluten-free flours, brownies and cakes are pretty easy to make. And most Pillsbury ready-made frostings are gluten-free.

God bless,

Mariann

Holly04 Rookie
Holly04
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Wow!

Thanks alot!! This will really help me. The party is May 15th but maybe my mom will take me out to Whole Foods some nights this week. Thanks again! :)

Holly :D

gf4life Enthusiast
gf4life
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If you go to Whole Foods you can get a cake mix or a brownie mix. The are much easier to work with than trying a dessert from scratch if you aren't used to baking. Also you can get some rice cracker snacks and cookies that are gluten-free. Popcorn is always a good gluten-free snack food, too.

I hope you have a great time at the party!

God bless,

Mariann

tarnalberry Community Regular
tarnalberry
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Totally bring some of your own food. That's what I've done for every party type thing I've gone to since going gluten-free. No biggie. I'm there for the people, after all! ;-)

Holly04 Rookie
Holly04
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Thank You So Much!!:D

My mom took me out to Whole foods and we got a bunch of stuff! Well, thanks again!!!

Holly :)

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melly Rookie
melly
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B) Hey,

  I was diagnosed w/ Celiac and I've been all pumped to go to one of my BEST friend's B-day party.  I told her about my allergy to gluten and that it was in alot of stuff.  She went through a checklist with me to see what she what she was having for snacks (Ect.)  As it turned out, I couldn't have most of the things on her list..Including the cake!! :(  And as you know..you can't go a party without munchies! What should I do about it? :o

  Thanks,

    Holly :D

  gluten-free since 5-7-04.. :unsure:

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hi my name is melly I also went to m bffs b day recently I knew about it before I had celiac disease I was telling her about it and then I found out that I could not have cake I was fine because I thought that I could still have the ice cream and drinks when I was at the party I found out that I could not have the icecream because they made it icecream sandwich style and I coulnt have some of the drinks so I had milk luckily my friend was nice enough to buy gluten free cookies but I did not like that kind and now the doctor says I should avoid milk and ice cream now what am I going to do

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you can get soy milk or rice dream ice cream. They are oth good since I can't have milk myself. MY brother has been milk free and soy free all his life. I do not reconmend the goat's milk. It smells like stinky feet and though my brother liked it I do not trust his judgement since he'll eat anything. I agree that some of the store bought gluten-free cookies are kinda gross. I bake my own and they taste 100% better. My favorite are the Oreo and the Peanut Butter.

PrincessLEah Rookie
PrincessLEah
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if you are going without cheese as well there are goat's milk cheese and also cheese made out of rice. hope that helps!

melly Rookie
melly
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you can get soy milk or rice dream ice cream. They are oth good since I can't have milk myself. MY brother has been milk free and soy free all his life. I do not reconmend the goat's milk. It smells like stinky feet and though my brother liked it I do not trust his judgement since he'll eat anything. I agree that some of the store bought gluten-free cookies are kinda gross. I bake my own and they taste 100% better. My favorite are the Oreo and the Peanut Butter.

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lol thanx alot

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PrincessLEah Rookie
PrincessLEah
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no problem. glad to help

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Mancubus Newbie
Mancubus
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Just wanted to say that nathans aren't gluten free. The package says Gluten right on it :( . Those were great also

nikky Contributor
nikky
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I feel your pain - i was diagnosed about 2 weeks before christmas and my 15th birthday, you should take some snacks of your own, maybe your mom could make you a cupcake or something to eat while the others hve the birthday cake? I know its not the same but at least its cake, good luck

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Lollipop Newbie
Lollipop
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you can get soy milk or rice dream ice cream. They are oth good since I can't have milk myself. MY brother has been milk free and soy free all his life. I do not reconmend the goat's milk. It smells like stinky feet and though my brother liked it I do not trust his judgement since he'll eat anything. I agree that some of the store bought gluten-free cookies are kinda gross. I bake my own and they taste 100% better. My favorite are the Oreo and the Peanut Butter.

careful with the dairy free ice cream, i think some of it has barley malt in it. also, i was told that goat milk is still considered dairy so I cant have it. The enjoy life brand foods have really good stuff. They're free of basically all major allergens!

becca

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IxMissxMysticxPizza Apprentice
IxMissxMysticxPizza
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i think you'll jsut have to accept that cake at parties is a luxury you're going have to live without. perhaps to make you feel better you can bring a candy bar or your own gluten free cake you made at home so you dont feel so left out. maybe you could ask her to serve some gluten free icecream at the party.

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