Last Minute Day-trip

[Nantzie]

My MIL called me tonight and asked me if my husband had told me we were supposed to go to a harvest fair thing an hour away tomorrow morning. Uhh.... Nope. That was the first I had heard of it.

A few months ago I would have just said we couldn't go with such short notice. I've got two gluten-free kids, plus myself to cook for. Basically we're looking at 12 hours notice.

But now, no problem. Irritation, yes. Eye-rolling that my husband didn't tell me, sure. But problem? Nope.

Delimex taquitos for the kids, fruit cups and carrots on the side. I put a bread mix in the bread machine so I can make myself some sandwiches, and cooked some bacon. (Mmmm... BLT's...) Chips and gluten-free cookies for snacks. Lemonade for their drinks. All set.

Life is good.

Nancy

[Kaycee]

Yes Nancy life is good.

I still try to take something with me that I can eat if I go away for a day or so, whether it is crackers or fruit, it doesn't matter. But I at least will give the food on offer a go or a look over, and if that does not suit, I can still have my crackers! And if the offerings are okay, I can leave my crackers, knowing they will be fine for another day.

Now having kids in tow, who are coeliac would be a totally different thing, and harder to manage, and it is good to see that you have that sorted out.

It has taken me time to get here, but I think after a few months I am getting quite good at feeding myself.

Catherine

[daffadilly]

Good for you sounds like you are in the swing of things. That sounds like a great lunch, and snacks.

I have been meaning to post about these great tupperware type containers that I have, they are water tight, so they can float in a cooler of water (or sink) & they will not get water in them, the name is Biokips. they are in several sizes, an oblong shape and the lid has overhangs on the 4 sides that snap down. I really like them for packing food to go, especially for a cooler. I am not sure where I bought them, probably walmart, Target, or the Container Store.

It is just me, & I have no problems or inconveniences being gluten-free, but I know it is harder with kids!!!!

[kbtoyssni]

I'm glad you were able to make such a fantastic sounding lunch on short notice. Have fun at the harvest fair!

[Guhlia]

Woo-hoo!!! What an encouraging story!

[jerseyangel]

Love it, Nancy! Yep--life is good

Hope you all have a great time today!

[Nantzie]

Yep, it turned out great. We bought apples, fudge, rode ponies and had ice cream. It all worked out great and none of us got glutened.

Nancy