Planning Anniversary Trip

[jennyj]

My DH and I are planning to go to Branson Missouri for our anniversary, (anniversary is in July, but going in Aug). I am trying to plan ahead so I can eat without getting the big D. I love seafood so I called Landry's Seafood and talked to a remarkable young man named Ethan. He assured me that they will do whatever they can for me. I just have to ask for him or if he is not there give them one of my special diet cards. He said to let him know in advance and he will do anything. He said that he wanted my dining experience to be as pleasant as I could be and he appreciate me letting them try. WOW

[sparkles]

My husband and I went on a fishing trip to Canada. The people at the lodge were great....there are a lot of them out there.... They went out of their way to accomodate my diet. UNFORTUNATELY, I wasn't thinking about the shore lunches....they didn't bread my fish...cooked it on foil so as to not contaminate the fish BUT I did have the fried potatoes which were cooked in the old cast iron skillets. for two days after lunch I would just lay in the bottom of the boat with horrible stomach pains. The third day into the trip, I realized that cast iron skillets only get wiped out thus I was being contaminated by the potatoes that were fried in a "clean, wiped out skillet." The staff at the lodge felt terrible...especially since they could have just cooked the potaotes on foil. Live and learn. Overall, I have found that people will try their best to accomodate the diet but unfortunately cross contamination does take place. We just have to be careful and advocate for our health. Good for you for checking!!! Have fun on your trip!