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My First Gluten Free Pick-Up :)

eliogabalo

By eliogabalo
in Coping with Celiac Disease

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eliogabalo Newbie
eliogabalo
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If someone would have told me that going gluten free lifestyle would have meant to forge a new kind of seducer

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mushroom Proficient
mushroom
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You Lothario, you!! :lol: One of the best pick-ups I've ever heard. And here I thought you were going to talk about a truck free of hamburgers and burritos :o

Ahorsesoul Enthusiast
Ahorsesoul
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Best story I've heard in a long time!

mommida Enthusiast
mommida
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Aww Shucks!!! :rolleyes:

I thought you were describing me, but I don't remember having that conversation. ;)

Wolicki Enthusiast
Wolicki
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If someone would have told me that going gluten free lifestyle would have meant to forge a new kind of seducer

gaingus Rookie
gaingus
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I have to admit, that is deffinately a good one. I never thought of using celiac as an ice breaker.

eliogabalo Newbie
eliogabalo
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I don't know if this is a good thing but I kinda launched a new trend. Since that evening all my friends pretend to be celiac when they go approaching a lady. Paradoxically now being celiac is cool :P.

BTW, tomorrow she'll come for dinner. Someone has suggestions for some romantic recipe? gluten-free, of course :D

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mbrookes Community Regular
mbrookes
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The romantic menu will depend on your finances and culinary skill. A grilled steak,potato & salad (all gluten free) is always good, and a very masculine menu.

Lobster, grilled fish anything. A lady LOVES to be cooked for.

I hope y'all both have a good time!

Ahorsesoul Enthusiast
Ahorsesoul
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I agree about the steak,baked potato and salad. Keep it easy.

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mushroom Proficient
mushroom
Posted

I agree about the steak,baked potato and salad. Keep it easy.

Inside Out Chocolate Stawberries

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In case you didn't "get" the recipe (I didn't at first) you are supposed to cut the corner off the bag and pipe the cream cheese/chocolate mixture onto the strawberries (I think??)

Ahorsesoul Enthusiast
Ahorsesoul
Posted

Yep, that's how the plastic bag works. Just snip a tiny end off one of the bottom corners. Then twist the top and squeeze the chocolate onto the strawberries. Easy and most excellent.

digmom1014 Enthusiast
digmom1014
Posted

Wow! What an awesome story! Good luck on your date and everyone is right, keep it simple and woman LOVE to be cooked for, it makes it so much more inimate and special.

sandsurfgirl Collaborator
sandsurfgirl
Posted

That truly is the goofiest, yet best pick up line I've ever heard. Great story!

Good luck with the dinner. The fact that you are cooking at all is a huge plus! My husband is only capable of making macaroni and cheese, and I still married him. If he had made me a steak dinner I would have probably fainted. :lol: I don't even allow him near the grill during a barbecue.

I LOVE the way you write by the way.

Welda Johnson Newbie
Welda Johnson
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Oh my gosh, I want to read more of your writings! You are tremendous. As a retired teacher & a writer for many years, I must say that your story is of the A+ goldseal standard. And to think that you got a date with this girl! Give yourself a pat on the back. She is definitely blessed too, being invited to a dinner that you have prepared yourself. Maybe thinking about your favorite foods would help, if you have no idea about what her food preferences are, because you've probably made your favorite foods many times, and that would cut down on the thinking, and the preparation and cooking time.

Are you having candles, flowers & music, and what are you serving to drink? For women, the setting that we experience as we walk in is so important. Soft lighting also helps, and anything that helps you both relax. All these extras, apart from the delicious meal you will be serving, help to create a magical evening.

I must say, you are, indeed, a special man to be doing this. I'm sure we are all waiting to read about any questions you have, any help or suggestions you need, or anything we can do to help. I will check back again to see if you've posted. Best wishes! Welda

CeliacMom2008 Enthusiast
CeliacMom2008
Posted

Can't wait to hear the rest of your story! I'm going to copy your post and file it away for my son...he's 10 now, but someday he's going to thank you!!! :)

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
Posted

What a charming story :D I can't wait to hear how it all went!

Tigercat17 Enthusiast
Tigercat17
Posted

Wow! You do write beautifully! For a minute I thought I was reading a romantic novel! And what a great pick up line!

Good luck with your dinner! Can't wait to hear the rest of the story! ;)

sandsurfgirl Collaborator
sandsurfgirl
Posted

Okay we need an update! :D

mushroom Proficient
mushroom
Posted

Okay we need an update! :D

That's assuming he's not all talk and no action :rolleyes:

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