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When I travel by air and will be staying in hotels, I always bring a checked duffel bag of food just in case. More often than not, I find myself relying on that bag for the majority of the trip. And as long as I eat my way through it, there's no return checked bag fee!
I usually bring:
- Serving-sized rice milks
- Cereal
- Thai Kitchen rice noodle bowls (just add coffee pot water)
- Schar bread
- Jam
- Almond butter or Sunbutter
- Bag of pepperoni (in case there's a fridge)
- Two containers of Laughing Cow cheese (same)
- Cookies and other snacks
- Protein powder can (though that seems to get checked a lot by TSA)
- Lots of protein bars
- Seal-packed beans, vegetables, and fruit
I am getting sick of those options, though, and with a six-day trip coming up in August, I imagine I'm really going to want some more variety.
Any suggestions? What do you pack when you know you're not going to be anywhere near restaurants and might not have a fridge or microwave?
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Hello, all! It's been ages since I've been on this board.
I'm going to be attending a conference at the Birmingham Convention Complex in August/September and am staying at the Sheraton that's next to it. I'm told that a) there's absolutely nothing in that area other than the complex and
it's a somewhat sketchy place where you don't want to go walking anyway. Super!
Can anyone give me some suggestions? Any hope for gluten-free delivery options, or maybe corner stores where I could at least buy some essentials to make my own meals at the hotel?
The conference is charging $24+ per meal, which is insane, so I'm hoping maybe some of you locals have suggestions. If not, I guess I'm bringing a duffel bag of non-perishables.
Thanks!
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there is a restaurant nearby called Butternuts on rt. 9 in Hadley, MA. There are many gluten free offerings. I'm sure if you called and talked to the owner she would try to accommodate you.
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Hi there! It's good to know that there's another restaurant in the area, but my meeting is at Food 101. Thanks for the suggestion, though.
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Can anyone suggest lower cost items there than the steaks, which seems to be the only suggestion anyone I've talked to has? I'm a low-income student on a strict budget and will be going there for a conference in a couple weeks. Should I be packing extra food to bring with me?
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I'm going to be having a business dinner at Food 101 in South Hadley, Massachusetts (across from Mount Holyoke College) in about two weeks, and unfortunately they don't have a menu up on-line to give me any ideas in advance. I am hoping to find something that's also dairy-free and doesn't contain peppers, pork, or seafood. When I called, the person who answered seemed extremely busy and not very helpful. :/ Any suggestions?
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For what it's worth, I've been using AmLactin at least once a day and it's amazing how well it's working. The redness hasn't gone away completely, but my arms are almost completely smooth now. I'm ecstatic.
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Mine has lessened, but it still flares up in really cold and really warm weather. I've tried exfoliating a lot, but now I see that's one of the worst things you can do with it. Maybe that's why it hasn't gone away. I'm hoping one of the creams or lotions they make for it might help.
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I know there have been some discussions about this in the past, but they seem kinda old (unless I'm overlooking something), so here's a new thread!
I started getting itchy red bumps on my outer arms around the same time I started having celiac symptoms, and I didn't really make a connection between the two until I read this in the most recent Family Circle:
Q+A: My teen has little red bumps on the sides of his arms. What are they?It's most likely keratosis pilaris, a skin condition that tends to flair up in the winter. "It's an inherited condition that can peak in the late teen years," says Alan Fleischer, M.D., professor and chair of dermatology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. There's no cure, but moisturizers like Open Original Shared Link that contain alpha-hydroxy acid are most helpful in reducing the bumps. The lotion works as an exfoliant to remove dead skin and renew the surface so skin looks and feels smoother. If it doesn't clear up in a few months, see a dermatologist.
I've been so self-conscious of this for a long time, so I was happy to find out this is common and that there are lotions for it! Some Googling just now tells me this is really common among people with celiac.
So...do any of you have it? Would you suggest AMLactin or any of the other lotions/creams? I'd really like to be able to start wearing sleeveless shirts again without feeling so insecure.
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Haven't heard of that brand, but I think the only brand that Whole Foods carries is Food of Life. I've tried them and they taste okay, but you can't bend them even a little without them breaking right apart, so they're not very good for wraps. I like the price, though ($2.49 for six). I'd love to know if others can suggest good ready-made ones!
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I called the company that makes Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ Sauce. The woman looked up the formulas of the Original and the Hickory and Brown Sugar flavors, and neither one of them contains paprika. She said the "spices" used are black pepper, garlic and red pepper.
It's also the best tasting in my opinion
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Wow, thank you for going out of your way and doing that! Unfortunately, red pepper is still a capsicum -- paprika is actually made from dried red pepper, so they're pretty much the same thing, just in different forms -- but it's awesome that you were willing to help out like that.
I haven't seen "red pepper" listed as an ingredient for any sauces, just paprika, so I should've clarified that.
Also, as far as ShopRite goes, the ones around here (Connecticut) have always been considered pretty decent. They're all independently operated, so I suppose some owners are more attentive than others. The ShopRite in my town is considered to be much nicer than Stop & Shop, Shaw's, or most of the others.
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An e-mail from customer service confirms that all varieties of their barbecue sauce are safe.
Of course, it turns out one of the ambiguous "spices" is paprika, meaning I can't have it...does anyone know of any gluten-free barbecue sauces without paprika? I've found several that are made without paprika but which are not gluten-free, so that doesn't help much. Failing that, any suggestions for making my own?
Stupid capsicum allergy, always getting in my way! :/
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I did try the Bob's Red Mill oats since they were on sale at my local Ocean State Job Lot, but they made me horribly ill. I strongly, strongly suspect I have avenin reactions and am going to be checked for it later this month. The discussion on the LiveJournal celiac community seemed to confirm that a lot of people have reactions. So, go very carefully with them at first.
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I went inside and ordered it on a bed of lettuce in leu of buns. I watched them make it and there was some confusion about the bed of lettuce. They didn't seem familiar with the concept.
I had the same problem with my local Wendy's. It took literally 10 minutes to place the order, and they continually messed it up to the point that other customers were yelling at them for being "so stupid" as to not understand what was being asked. I won't return. It's a shame, because their fryer actually is dedicated, and I'd rather have their fries than those from McDonald's. Oh well!
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I looked at that stuff you sprinkle on food, (is it called FIBER SURE or something???? I can't remember what the brand name was), but it said GLUTEN FREE on the label, and then the ingredients were WHEAT DEXTRIN. Okay...that confused me so I found their website for some explanation, and somewhere in their FAQS they explained they'd recently changed to wheat dextrin from whatever they'd been using before, and that it was gluten free because it was less than 20 ppm gluten, but that if you have any intolerance to gluten you should avoid the product. So, I couldn't tell if that was CYA or for real, and decided to just steer clear.
You must be looking at something else, because FiberSure is absolutely 100% gluten-free. Its only ingredient, listed or otherwise, is inulin, which is nothing more than vegetable fiber. The inulin used by FiberSure comes from chicory root. You can see Open Original Shared Link for more information.
I have been using FiberSure now for about a month and have had tremendous success with it. I strongly recommend it for others to use. My GI says it's the only kind he suggests for people with celiac because it works so well, so I have total faith that it's gluten-free.
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The mention of Stouffer's reminds me that Lean Cuisine Glazed Chicken is, or at least used to be, gluten-free.
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Glutino's frozen foods line is pretty good, but unfortunately, I've only been able to find it in Whole Foods.
Most of Open Original Shared Link's soups are gluten-free, but some do contain barley.
A lot of Birds Eye vegetable mixes are gluten-free, even some of the ones with sauces.
Although they weren't formerly mainstream, Amy's is found just about everywhere these days and has a lot of gluten-free options.
Sorry I can't be more helpful. :/ There just aren't a lot of frozen, mainstream options out there...
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I haven't found any gluten-free stuffing mixes, but then, my own homemade gluten-free stuffing is so good that I haven't looked for any recently. Does anyone have specific brand names?
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Capsicums = peppers, like bell peppers, chili peppers, jalape
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I can't speak to the cruise lines themselves, but as someone who's half-Bahamian, I'd warn you to be careful with eating the local cuisine when you're in port. Celiac isn't really an issue in the Bahamas, so virtually no one there is familiar with it and your needs.
Conch is the Bahamian staple, but be sure to eat only plain conch, as is fresh and untreated. Cracked conch, conch fritters, and some types of conch chowder and conch stew contain flour.
Bahamian peas and rice, which is made with salt pork and tomato paste, should be fine for you. Fried plantain is another option, as long as no flour has been added, which it rarely is.
Here is a list of alcohols which are safe -- in moderation, of course.
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Hello from Manchester.
Long list coming ahead!
I've had no problems with the Outback Steakhouse in Manchester, but be warned that there are few options for vegetarians. Their staff seems to really know what to do and they're patient about listening. You just need to make sure you go a little before the dinner rush in order to get the proper attention.
Also in Manchester is the Bugaboo Creek House, which does have a separate gluten-free menu, but I haven't been as impressed there -- not with cross-contamination or anything, but the general selection (I'm so picky!). You might have a better experience.
You can find Texas Roadhouse in Manchester, West Haven, and Hartford, but do not even consider setting foot in that place if you have a peanut allergy. Part of their shtick is serving everyone big bowls of peanuts for appetizers and letting them throw the shells on the floor. My parents go there periodically and know better than to come home without having seriously scrubbed their hands first...
There's a Carrabba's in West Hartford that I've heard good things about, but there's nothing on Open Original Shared Link that appeals to me, so I haven't personally tried it.
Right in Middletown, you have Open Original Shared Link. They are very good about listening and trying to make something accommodating. Between the celiac and my various allergies, I had trouble picking out anything suitable, but you might have an easier time. They're used to cooking for special diets, so it's one of the places you need to worry about the least. I would suggest their vegetable fried rice as an easy place to start.
I've heard there's a place in Rocky Hill called Elizabeth's that's supposed to be okay -- they're listed in some gluten-free guides -- but I have no experience.
I've had baked goods -- yes, baked goods! -- from Open Original Shared Link in Old Saybrook and been totally fine. They actually do gluten-free pizza, which I'm planning on heading down there to try in the near future.
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My screenname gives me away.
I'm from Manchester. We do have a local support group, but they apparently only meet once a year, which really doesn't do it for me. I'm looking for something more active within 30 minutes or so of Manchester. If no one can make suggestions, any interest in starting something up?
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If you're going to be doing it on your own, I would definitely suggest going the correspondence route, whether it be on-line or via postal mail. You don't need any instruction for that and can teach yourself using the textbooks provided.
Best wishes!
If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. I'm in college now, but I remember all of this pretty well.
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I've been doing really well with Open Original Shared Link. It's nothing but inulin (vegetable fiber) derived from chicory, so it's completely gluten-free. It's also pretty affordable -- a large container, which lasts me at least a month, is under $15. There are also coupons in my newspaper pretty frequently, which helps; I got $2 off my last purchase.
I use two heaping teaspoons a day -- one in a glass of water in the morning, and another mixed into my dinner at night. It's completely tasteless, colorless, and odorless, so you can do a lot with it.
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I am quite convinced that once you reach a certain circle of Hell, Ener-G bread is what Satan himself feeds you. It takes a very advanced level of skill to create a foodstuff so entirely offensive as that. And yet they keep selling it! This, I will never understand...
I love Glutino, but their frozen macaroni and cheese is really gross. By the time the serving has finished heating, the cheese has completely dissolved into nothing but an oily, yellow-tinted film over the noodles. Their other frozen dinners are pretty good, but that one is unforgivable.
While others swear by them, I have to say that Food for Life's brown rice breads are really dreadful, at least to my tastes. They're /so/ dense that they make my jaw hurt just to chew them. Plus, the loaves are so tiny that a full sandwich seems more like half of one. Gluten-Free Pantry's sandwich bread mix is so much better, not to mention cheaper, at least in my area.
And, if I may include a fourth, Enjoy Life's Cocoa Loco bars look like, feel like, smell like, and I suspect even taste like what I clean out of the litter box.
Now, to give some love to a few commonly knocked items...
I really like Nu-World Amaranth-Berry Hot Cereal. Yes, it's a little plain on its own, but if you mix in some cinnamon, it's fantastic. Really! It's a big comfort food for me.
A lot of people don't like the texture and consistency, but I could eat Glutino's Apple & Cinnamon cereal for every meal.
Some friends have complained about the overpowering ginger of Trader Joe's gluten-free ginger snaps, but that's exactly why I like them! If you don't like ginger, don't eat ginger snaps?
What's Your Standard "food Bag" When Travelling?
in Traveling with Celiac Disease
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To be honest, I get whatever's on sale at Whole Foods.
They have a pretty wide selection, and their store brand (365) usually has decent-enough choices on both fronts. I'll take a peek in the pantry tomorrow and see if I can be more specific.