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    Kikkoman is actually making a gluten free soy sauce now. It's not bad.
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    It's the upside and the downside - the upside is there's this wonderful new market created by these people for prepared foods and menus that you and I can benefit from. The downside is that chefs, waiters, etc., don't take the risk of cross-contamination seriously and that there are eye-rollers out there who just don't get that I'd LOVE to not have to eat...
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    Hi - Does anyone know if this is gluten free? I know TJ's is not labelling everything these days and I checked their gluten-free list (which is now a 'sample' of items). The ingredient list seemed safe (saw "flour" on label, but it's Navy Bean Flour.) It looks delicious and I'd like to be able to use it, but thought I'd check. thanks
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    Hope I'm spelling 'potatoes' right Had a waiter tell me the other day that while their mashed potatoes don't have any gluten ingredients, the act of mashing them itself creates gluten. My suspicion is that while that may be true, it's not the kind of gluten that causes problems for we Celiacs, but I didn't feel like getting into a discussion. Is...
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    I eat out a lot, but I won't go to a pizzeria that has regular pizza unless I can see clearly that the areas are kept very separate, gloves are changed, etc. There's just too much flour floating around. I usually just have a canned soda when I'm with people in these places, and eat at home.
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    ARCHIVED Mexican?

    Nikki2777 replied to cwnhokie's topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants

    Look up celiac restaurant cards - you can get one in spanish. I think a company called Triumph makes some, but there may be others. I have quite a bit of luck with Mexican, but then again I live in a big city and there's high awareness of Celiac. I do always ask if the chips are corn only, and if they're fried with other things. And if there's any...
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    I didn't get served something I shouldn't but on the last AA flight I took, 90% of the meal was inedible. I fly quite a bit, and this was among the worst airline meals I'd ever had. I have another flight with them coming up (I know, I know, my husband booked it), so we'll see how that goes, but I'm not holding out any hope
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    Great, Kareng - as always, thank you! I guess I didn't realize Gorgonzola was just a form of blue cheese and would be considered safe like blue cheese is. I know what I'm ordering there next time --
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    I'm confused - I thought I'd learned that Gorgonzola was not safe to eat because of how it was aged (on bread?). But a restaurant I frequently go to - one that has very comforting gluten-free practices, and seems very knowledgeable -- has gorgonzola as an option on their gluten free pizza. I've never asked them, but can that be right? I know I initially...
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    It was pretty good, actually - seemed high in sodium and the portion was SMALL (only 180 calories). Thought I'd report back.
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    Thank you, Kareng! I had not yet gotten to calling them. That's a big help. Looking forward to trying it.
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    funny - Just today I noticed some very thin crust, almost crackerlike, pizzas featured in our company cafeteria (not for the likes of me, obviously) and I was thinking I'd like to see if I can make something like that at home. I like a very thin, crisp crust. Looking forward to trying that KA mix out.
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    Hi - I saw these in the frozen section last night. They say Gluten Free on them, but no indication about cross-contamination, etc. I don't generally like frozen meals, but sometimes the convenience is just too hard to pass up when I'm busy. Does anyone eat these and know if they are safe? Does Healthy choice have other Gluten Free options that are...
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    Does anyone know if these are gluten free (not the organic ones). The ingredients look fine, but they weren't on the TJ's list of gluten-free items - though it says the list is only a sampling. And a general question - I haven't been in TJ's since the labelling law change, and it seems like far fewer TJ's items say gluten-free these days. They no longer...
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    Risotteria, Little Beet, and Five Napkin Burger (I don't even bother with the buns, but the fries are in a dedicated fryer)! As for chains, I like Outback and PF Changs (but so much sodium).
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    ARCHIVED Ilili Nyc

    Nikki2777 replied to durrsakja's topic in Gluten-Free Restaurants

    Never heard of it - where is it? (I'm in midtown)
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    I've actually never even thought of it, and I share the house with three gluten eaters. Of course, I can't say that I haven't been cc'd, but not that I'm aware of.
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    Perhaps they can even match her up with a family with Celiac? I'd get in touch with the Celiac Association in each country (I know there's one in france, and they're very helpful), and ask them if they've had a situation like this before.
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    That's really scary - please post at least what city this was in (if not the name of the place), so we can be forewarned. But also, I would call them and tell them you got sick, as well as posting on Find Me gluten-free or any local Celiac Meet Up sites. I did manage to find a place that does gluten-free Crepes (Well, "Gallettes" made with buckwheat...
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    My reactions prior to diagnosis were not consistent. I remember eating a bagel the day before my positive result and having no reaction. When they did the endoscopy on me, the doctor said the damage to my cilli looked like it was in patches. My Celiac was caught relatively early, so my suspicion (and I have no science to back this up) is that the patchiness...
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    So frustrating - I'm trying to cook more, and I have no experience with corn meal. Rushed through the store getting ingredients for a recipe I've been wanting to try and didn't realize I picked up the Bob's cornmeal with the shared facility/equipment warning on the back. I can't use this, right? So, my family will be able to have this delicious looking...
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    I'm sure everyone else will weigh in here - but you cannot do this. It has to be cold turkey or you will never get better and you will continue doing serious damage to your system that can have long term (and huge) implications. You need to be 100% off - it's like being pregnant: You are or you aren't. And I can tell you that I last night I found some...
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    All I can say is, it gets so much easier and you feel so much better that it just becomes second nature. Just two years ago, I could have written a similar post (though admittedly, I am *ahem* a bit older than 28), but I can't imagine ever going back to gluten now. It's just not worth it. And I won't sugar coat it - about once every three months, I...
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    My take is a little different - I would go out with them, eat a little something before you go and have a coffee and bring a Kind bar or two to nosh on while you're at the table. It's important not to give up your social life - you become resentful and isolated. And in corporate jobs, these kind of bonding experiences are important. It's likely because...
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    Hi - Does anyone have any lipstick brand names at Sephora that are Gluten Free? I'd like to go there and see if they can match my favorite color from my pre-gluten-free days. Unfortunately, Red Apple doesn't have anything close - they were my first choice. Thanks
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