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What Kind Of Food

SharonF

By SharonF
in Gluten-Free Restaurants

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SharonF Contributor
SharonF
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I'm going to a wedding in a couple of weeks. I've seen people mention that they bring their own food; what kind of things do you bring when you won't have access to a microwave or refrigerator?

Sorry for the clueless question, but we have a nice little break room at work so I can pack my gluten-free lunches and then heat them up.

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kabowman Explorer
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When I go out for a dinner, I usually eat ahead of time and then take a snack to eat with the meal. Veggies, chips, snack bar, and I usually eat salad at the event too...depending on the event/location you decide how/what you want to take. To my boss's house for dinner, I wouldn't take a bag of chips, however, an family event that was not too dressy, anything goes. I have even made a small sandwhich to eat (you can cut it up on a plate so it doesn't look too tacky).

For the most part though, many, not all, know about my food issues and I am not affraid that I will offend someone. If they are offended that I won't eat their food to keep from getting sick then they aren't the type of people I need to hang out with...

SharonF Contributor
SharonF
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I'm not worried about offending anyone; I'm worried about being out all day with nothing to eat! :)

kabowman Explorer
kabowman
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Put a cooler in your car and keep a bag of snacks. If you can't get to the car between events, then carry a larger purse/bag to keep with you.

I have the same issues - I take tons of food with me everywhere we go, just in case we are out longer than expected. You should see me prepare for a couple of hours on the lake! you would think we were going for the weekend!!!

tarnalberry Community Regular
tarnalberry
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Fresh fruit/veggies that can stand a few hours not being in the fridge.

Rice cakes/baked goods/dried fruit for some carbs.

Food bar (like a Larabar) or nuts for fat/protein.

sparkle2085 Newbie
sparkle2085
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Have you considered other options besides 'brown bagging it' to the wedding? You didn't mention who it was that is getting married... but I know when my older cousin got married last summer, she gave my mom and I the number of the woman in charge of the reception, and my mom and I arranged for a dinner that we could both safely eat--- and neither of us had a reaction. You may feel more comfortable bringing your own food, but I just thought I'd throw that out there.

Mabel, CT

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