lavenderhoney

Thanks, everyone.

I have all clad cookware, so I'm ok there. I do have a cast iron skillet, so I'll tuck that away. I have some of those saran disposable cutting boards, so that will work. My charcoal is natural lump. (cooking is my hobby ) I have an anaphlaxic food allergy to oranges, so I'm used to reading labels and separating things. I wouldn't have thought about the dish cloth though or the mayo. I did just buy new jars of jam.

I am going to keep things pretty simple this weekend. SIL's favorite dessert is cheesecake, and she oked a gluten free cheesecake because dairy doesn't bother her. I always have ice cream.

I don't use a lot of processed foods, but I do use a few products.

Thanks for your help, everyone.

(I have interstitial cystitis, and there were many things I couldn't eat. It was frustrating not to be able to eat what everyone else was eating--especially when they would go out for pizza )

My SIL is visiting me this week. I want to be able to cook a few meals and not make her feel like she's putting me out because her diet is different. I had a college roommate with Celiac, so I know some about it. I've just not cooked for anyone with celiac. I've helped her get gluten free food products that weren't available in her area, so I'm a bit familiar with what's available for substitutes. I'm just afraid of not realizing that gluten is hidden in something that I use. I've checked my chicken broth (Trader Joes' Organic) and it says barley at the end of the ingredients. I'll find another brand. I know I need to check my sauces--like the soy sauce I'd like to use for a marinade, but I'm not sure of everything I'm looking for. I don't think SIL is allergic to corn or soy. I've not been told of that. I have rice flour, but I'm willing to pick up anything to make a good visit for her.

I was going to grill/smoke a pork shoulder using white distilled vinegar and spices. (I have an apple allergy so I don't use apple cider vinegar) I make my own bbq sauce because of my allergies. My SIL loves pancakes, so I was going to try to make some out of the rice flour I got at Trader Joes. She also loves biscuits and white gravy, but I don't know that I can recreate those.

I've searched the boards this morning, so I've seen some of the lists. I also made two lists for her: one of restaurants that might be ok, and the other of products that contained gluten. I really appreciate everyone's help.

My sister in law has been diagnosed with celiac after years of stomach problems. She is coming to visit this week, and I've been perusing the boards this morning getting information for her visit so I can cook for her and go out to eat with her.

I'm a bit familiar with Celiac because a college roommate had it. I've just never cooked for anyone with celiac. I do have health issues and allergies of my own, so I've been doing my research. My SIL doesn't cook as much as I do, and I just didn't want to make her sick by accident.

I just wanted to post and introduce myself. I've got a few food related questions that I was going to post on the food board. I've been on health related sites before, and you all seem like a very friendly, helpful group. Thanks for your help.