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    If you are in the mood for pizza, Jo-Jo's on the main drag in Mechanicsburg, PA has gluten free pizza. It's made on very thin, crispy dough that is on a metal tray. So far, I feel fine on it, and it tasted pretty good. Definitely a very thin crust though. But I'd eat there again. It was nice to let my husband have a sub, and I got to enjoy food that fit the...
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    sandsurfgirl - you are right to grieve that. Don't be ashamed. That's a normal part of the experience, and you are losing something that you valued very much. There's no shame in that. When you are ready, you are going to find new experiences. On that same beach - where the pub is - are other stores, other things going on that you might not have noticed...
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    I don't have a personal experience with this product. However, while I was away at school, the woman next to me at lunch ended up having celiac's disease too. However, she was eating items I suspected had gluten, so I steered away. She takes "country life gluten-zyme" and says it prevents any CC issues, and allows her to eat small amounts of gluten. I'm NOT...
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    Don't be hard on yourself - we've all done it. I sit here still miserable from two weeks ago, and some ill-chosen beans (who knew?!) the other night. But I wouldn't make it worse by compounding yet more gluten into your system. I don't know if you've had the opportunity yet to feel better - really better - but that is so worth it. And Chik-fil-a isn...
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    Find a good article to show her, make the suggestion, and don't talk about yourself and your gluten issues. I'm sure she'll appreciate anything that might help.
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    Cold turkey. It's easier. Otherwise, it's like backing into cold water. Every step is painful, and your system will continue to be screwed up until you are finally off. And just wait until you are! This is a wonderful world of healthy, whole foods! As someone who has done an awesome job already making him/herself healthier by shedding pounds, you will...
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    If you choose to start baking with a mix of flours, my favorite so far for cookies, brownies, and breads is Tom Sawyer blend, cut 1:1 with sorghum flour (Bob's red mill). I add a tiny pinch of gum (TS blend already has it in, but sorghum does not) and it tastes like regular flour. I've had a very good experience with it, and highly recommend it. Good luck...
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    I agree with happygirl. Wilkes University in Wilkes-Barre, PA is very conscious of gluten because of several student who have it (including me). I had to attend a required residency for my grad degree there a few weeks ago. They tried really, really hard. One meal got me, but the rest were fine, and individually made just for me. I can't recommend them highly...
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    There is always risk of law suit in any situation, especially when someone has a health issue. I don't recommend it, though. Quite honestly, look how hard it is for those of us with this issue to moderate what we eat in our own homes. So I'm not sue happy...but restaurants are scared of losing business or worse yet being sued. Most restaurants are not big...
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    Um. WINGS! Is there any other superbowl food? I think not! And some gluten free beer if I can find it. Okay, maybe some nachos thrown in. Think they'll notice if I use rice cheese instead of cheddar?
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    I'm with Yolo - try to focus your socializing around the arts (it's what I do, because of the food issues!). The more mysterious you are, the more intriguing...many a girl will attribute your food concerns to your sensitive artistic nature. I'm seriously not kidding. Don't lose heart. If my husband can put up with all my issues, you will find the...
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    I gotta concur. If you aren't getting enough nutrients, or enough calories, that is probably why you are sick. I get VERY sick when I don't eat enough, and doctors speculate I'm hypoglycemic. Try upping your protein, and next time you get nauseous, try some fruit juice or something with a little sugar in it to get your blood sugar up. There are also a...
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    I really like Solaray vitamins, and I know they are gluten free. So that is probably a pretty good suggestion. I take shelf-stable acidophilus at my local health store who also sells online. I think the price is right, the product really WORKS, and it's gluten, soy, corn, salt, yeast, and preservative free. You can find it Open Original Shared Link.
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    Don't be so hard on yourself. You are human, and this is a tough thing to deal with. It's a hard lesson. I just had dinner out last night at a GIG approved restaurant in my area that really caters to those of us that are gluten free. It was amazing, and I feel fine. They are out there. And when you are meeting a friend for lunch, research it before hand...
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    I love Pamela's too, and I also do it in my bread maker. Do you make it on the gluten free setting? Or the regular cycle? For storage, I do what someone else on here suggested. I get a large freezer bag and aluminum foil. Slice the bread with either a regular bread knife or an electric knife, wrap each piece individually in foil, and store in the freezer...
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    Holy cow, gang! Piazza Sorrento in Hershey, PA is amazing! We just got back. My experience: We walked in, and the hostess greeted us. They sat us within 5 minutes (we had reservations - definitely recommend for weekends), and I asked the gentleman that sat us if I should order off the paper gluten-free menu I'd picked up in the vestibule. He immediately...
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    Hi Bluebonnet - and I feel you. I've been doing this for almost three months, and got royally glutened last week. Ugh. I'm still feeling the effects. I think you are going to risk cross-contamination with anything at Panera. It's a bread place, for goodness sake. I avoid it, outside of their tea and free internet. I use McCormick Oregano all the...
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    I respectfully disagree with Wolicki. If a child needs five minutes to prepare food, I think that is reasonable. No one wants a cold meal every day. However, since the teacher doesn't have a problem with it the other three days, for two days she could have meals that do not need prep, so as not to make a big stink when they are trying to work with you. Just...
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    Just to report on my experience. I am an adult attending on-campus residencies to complete my graduate degree. I spoke directly with my advisor and the head of the cafeteria. The cafeteria was willing to do whatever they could to accommodate my needs. I told them what I could and couldn't have, the staff was made aware, and life went on. I was cc'd at least...
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    I would duke this out. That is outrageous. And it's the health teacher?! Talk about irony! As if the health teacher can't let the special speaker know what it is about. I would fight this tooth and nail. We aren't talking 15 minutes - but five minutes, and to prepare lunch so she won't be sick. I don't even have this issue (no celiac children) and I'm behind...
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    Don't feel bad at all - we've all been there! I spent the last week at a residency for grad school, at a school that worked very hard to have things available to me that were gluten free...but that meant a lot of rice, meat, and vegetables. It got tiresome day after day, and people kept making comments about how hard it must be. I felt like smacking them...
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    I kept saying I wasn't that sensitive, as I felt pretty good when I went gluten free. I figured, hey, there must be cross contamination in my household (I'm the only one gluten free) and I feel fine! Then I spent the week away at my grad school residency. The cafeteria was kind enough to provide many gluten free choices for me, but the reality is, they don...
  23. ciavyn
    *Best Bread = Pamela's bread mix *Best Bagels = Don't eat *Best Pasta = Tinkyinada *Best Pizza = Don't eat *Best Rolls = Kinnikinnick - very yummy *Best Crackers = Glutino Crackers *Best Cereal = My favorites so far are Chex (honey) & Fruity Pebbles *Best Waffles = Don't eat *Best Donuts = Kinnikinnick vanilla glazed. Yum! ...
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    It hasn't been that long for me...and since I can still have most of my favorite foods (I'm a really simple eater), I can't say there is too much. I hate feeling sick, so things that make me sick no longer have the same appeal. I think the only things I'll miss as time goes on are golden oreos (really, just the oreo middle!) and fried rice. Once I figure...
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    Just to throw this up for those who want some doughnuts...I just tried the Kinnikinnick Vanilla iced doughnuts. They are super yummy, and remind me what doughnuts SHOULD taste like, instead of the puffy grocery store version. Yummy!
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