Dana Ward

I love Gltuen Free, Hassle Free or Carol Fenster's 1000 Best Gluten free Recipes

You get the liver transplant one day, you do good on the diet, and in ten years, you are still around, seeing your kids grow up and I must say that by then, being gluten free will be MUCH easier!

Same for me. I know for sure when my stomach starts to twist.

Yes, they are wonderful! I worked there several years ago and now dine there often! They burn out the woks before cooking your meal to avoid cross contamination, and they put your food on a special plate so that you know it was prepared special for you! Wonderful experience every time!

Yes, I did have others at the table. I can take extreme precautions for myself but I cannot always ask every person around me to make sure that their food is gluten free, as I am not sharing with them. Yes, this was kind of a freak accident, but my point was that regardless of my celiac, if a waitress spills something all over someone, the manager is the...

I have Celiac disease, to answer a question from above.

I agree, I definitely was not mad about the fact that it happened, I mean, what are the odds. However, I felt like management failed to show up. If anyone else had a shirt ruined and had caused a scene, management would have rushed over and comped their entire ticket. All I wanted was for him to not walk by my table and look at me cleaning my clothing...

This weekend, I went to a national chain restaurant that offers a gluten free menu. I ordered, got great service, ate, enjoyed the meal, and then.... as the waitress was cleaning dishes off the table, she dropped a ramekin of soy sauce, which hit the table, and actually splattered into my mouth, as well as in my hair, all over my shirt, my purse, my arms...

This is also my first Christmas as a diagnosed Celiac. Thanksgiving was somewhat of a nightmare for me, so I understand. I have learned that you should never feel pressured to eat something just to avoid explaining. It's not worth it. Take care of yourself first, and have a good trip!

Thank you! I may be coming to you quite a bit! My mother in law just asked about Velveeta and cheez whiz!

I was diagnosed with Celiac disease recently, and I my world has been turned around, to say the least! I have had a barrage of questions from friends and family and sometimes get quite overwhelmed, especially since the holidays are in full swing. I would love some ideas for side dishes for Christmas dinner, as well as good books, other recipes, etc. Thanks...