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  1. Menic
    Last year my family made stuffing (or actually dressing, since it didn't get stuffed into the bird) with both regular bread and bread made from Open Original Shared Link. Because Pamela's bread is a bit denser, everyone agreed that the gluten free version was actually better than the original. This was using the regular family recipe for stuffing.
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    I saw an advertisement for Open Original Shared Link in a magazine. I checked their website and they have a rather large gluten-free menu for an Italian place. Has anyone tried them out? They look to have about 30 or so restaurants across the U.S. I'm specifically looking at the one in Deer Park, IL. I'll probably try them out soon and let people know...
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    I find it very hard to fall asleep and constantly wake up. I've been off of gluten for over a year, so I'm not sure if it's some other food or if I'm just a light sleeper.
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    I'd worry about 1) the ingredients and 2) the reheating method. A lot of places will toss them in the deep frier for 30 seconds to get them hot and then plate them. You might be able to get around that by asking that they not reheat yours in the frier. And be careful if they made them in house or not as they may have been CCed the first time they were...
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    ARCHIVED Pho

    Menic replied to Juliebove's topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants

    I made the 365 crockpot recipe over the weekend, very good! I added some mushrooms for a little more stubstance. Wife add straw mushrooms and baby bok choi to hers.
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    I've tried it once or twice and didn't have any issues. I think they test it to less than 20ppm. If I had to rank what I've had: Bards Estrella Redbridge New Grist Bards I quite like, and I used to always drink darker beers. Redbridge is drinkable, but it's about on par with a generic light beer. I would get wine or cider over New Grist.
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    Guinness
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    Depending on where you are in Chicago, or in which suburbs, you could just have a pizza delivered to the event. I really like Marcello's gluten-free thin crust. People will be staring at your food while they eat rubber wedding chicken. Locations: Lincoln Park Location 645 North Avenue Chicago, IL 60610 Phone: 312.654.2550 Logan Square Location...
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    While on vacation at a family favorite spot (Atlantic Beach) in North Carolina, we went to a local seafood restaurant called Captain Charlie's. One of the reasons we went was because when we were there two years ago, we overheard the staff take care of a customer who was allergic to shrimp. When we went, I informed the waitress that I had a wheat allergy...
  10. Menic
    I find peppermint tea helps with cramping.
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    Bump. I plan on taking a bunch of supplies, but I was hoping to find a good restaurant or two since the area is so touristy.
  12. Menic
    Risotto - Pretty easy to make, and it is so dimentional in terms of flavors. You can add just about anything for flavor. One of my favorites is portobello and parmesan cheese. I've also tried a red wine and peas, and asparagus. It can take a little work to make, but it's well worth it.
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    Besides the usual gluten-free substitutes for bread and pasta, I really enjoy Whole Food's frozen Indian dinners in the freezer section. Their Tiki-Masala is one of the best that I've had, and I've tried a bunch of other brands. I know my local store also has a large gluten-free seafood section, so look for that if you want battered fish, shrimp, or crab...
  14. Menic
    I've lost about 30 lbs. (which I had to lose) over the course of a year. I think this is mostly attributable in my case to no beer and no fast food anymore. Cooking non-processed foods and making my own healthy meals has mostly been the culprate of my loss.
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    I absolutely recommend reading The Gluten-Free Bible: The Thoroughly Indispensable Guide to Negotiating Life Without Wheat by Jax Peters Lowell. It's a little out of date but it's got a lot of good information and personal experiences. I read it cover to cover after getting diagnosed and it made me feel better. Also, when in doubt, post here!
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    I didn't really think about it, but I use the office group's Keurig coffee maker quite a lot. This morning I started having stomach issues around 10-11 AM, after my normal cup of coffee. Could the machine be getting me with cross contamination? I know most K-cups are gluten-free but not all of them, and I guess I don't know who in the office is drinking...
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    I'm heading to Atlantic beach, NC for vacation in a couple months and was looking for any restaurant / grocery recommendations. It's a fairly touristy spot so I imagine there are some good options around. Anyone have any good experiences?
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    I've tried Udi's bagels for pizza and their regular crusts. I actually prefer Schar's pizza crust the best of all the one's I've tried.
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    ARCHIVED Tipping

    Menic posted a topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants

    Lately, when I've been going to nicer restaurants with gluten-free menus, I have been trying to tip a little beyond normal, especially if the service was good. I would expect any restaurant that actually has a gluten-free menu to be on the ball, but when I tip, I generally feel like I'm helping out the next gluten-free person that comes in. I want the service...
  20. Menic
    The chocolate flavored Chex cereal is pretty insane.
  21. Menic
    It was most likely the Teriyaki sauce. It's usually made with soy sauce which is in turn (usually) made with wheat. I would not trust it blindly at any restaurant. The same sadly goes for BBQ sauces which may have soy sauce as an ingredient.
  22. Menic
    Finding the hotdogs is pretty easy. It's getting good buns that's the hard part. (IMHO)
  23. Menic
    I believe I saw a Mike's "Lite" hard lemonade at the store. I didn't see any malts listed as the ingredients and believe it is gluten free. It's also only like 2% alchohol so I opted for good ol' Redbridge instead.
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    Indian restaurants are doable, but be wary. The main dishes and rice should be safe, barring any ingrediants that stick out. Avoid the nan and anything deep fried. Although pakora (fritters) can be made with chickpea flour, they probably wind up in the same frier as the samosas and anything else. Follow all the usual restaurant caveates. I'm not sure...
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    I'd be suspect of the hardware (pots, utensils, strainers). Regular pasta can leave a film behind when boiled that can hide in all sorts of nooks and crannies. I have a couple pots notorious for being hard to clean where the handle is attached to the pot on the inside.
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