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Germany is so easy! Don't forget to look for gluten-free goodies in the DM and Rossman drugstores. I lived in Prague for two years and had no problems at all. If you have any problems or need help finding stuff to eat while you're there feel free to pm me.

Regarding budgetary restrictions, remember in the 1980s when President Reagen classified ketchup as a vegetable, grrrrrrrrrrrrrr

So it would fit into a school lunch program.

It's not an old idea this thing!!

But it's still just as sad.

~Allison

I understand they count french fries as a vegetable now too, in order to make it look like they are feeding the kids lots of vegetables.

Mushroom....sorry to hear of your experience.

The Gluten Free Goddess has some really good gluten-free, vegetarian recipes on her site.

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So, anybody got any advice about what to do post interview if you find yourself somewhat uncertain about whether you would want the job?

The problem is that while there are other job prospects, this one is a) the closest; subject matter I would be really enthused about; c) a great learning experience.

On the other hand, they aren't hiring until August; are not friendly to flex time (I like the option in terms of being able to take classes during the day... we're talking a predictable once a week taking a long late lunch. Not oh, I need to work really random hours.); and both underpay and expect 50+ hour work weeks.

So, what I need to decide is whether to send a thank you note saying thank you but I'm no longer interested or to send one claiming to still be really interested in the position.

Thought? Experiences?

Did they offer you the job yet? If not, send one saying you're interested. Decide when they send you an offer.

Plain and simple..... I wouldn't cook it for my guys

That is only my opinion though. I do use stuff that doesn't specifically say 'gluten free' but has nothing dodgy in the ingredients.

I see it as damage limitation

Thanks Nikki for your very logical response (I know I've mentioned this before but your country is the best for gluten-free. I love it)!

Hello

I just bought some sweet chili stir fry sauce from Sainsbury's, then got home to notice the "not suitable for wheat, gluten, milk (etc.) allergy sufferers due to the methods used in the manufacture of this product."

Now I know this should be a no brainer. It clearly says on the package that the product is not suitable for me, and I should therefore not eat it. I was just wondering though, if this is similar to the US "may contain" label which is incredibly overused (and in fact I eat some things which have that label with absolutely no problems).

Thanks in advance to the gluten-free English folks who can provide me with any insight

I saw this bread on-line recently and am glad you mentioned them. I am traveling to the UK this Fall for a 2 week vacation and hope they have this in the Whole Foods in London! Sounds excellent!

You don't even need t go to whole foods-they have it in the regular grocery stores (sansburys too). London is the absolute best for gluten-free

My school is going on a school trip somewhere out of my country and im nervous about going becuase im twelve and was only diagnosed a week ago. Help??

Where is the trip to and for how long? Can your parents pack you some of your own food to take with you? Are your teachers aware/understanding of your situation? Are you comfortable speaking up for yourself if an adult tries to convince you to eat something you're unsure about? (If you feel well and you think you can do it, I think you should go).

Being in the dance world, being a little overweight and having food allergies is a pretty good recipe for serious food, eating and body image issues. (I speak not about your daughter but from my own personal experience). Like others have said, there seems to be an excuse to reject every suggestion, but I hope you find something that works for you and your daughter.

The smoothies I make have sorbet, rice milk, honey and frozen berries. High in calories and not something I want her to have very often. She is alleric to almonds and has outgrown allergies to dairy and and soy so can only have these things twice a week.

As for taking a container with her, that's not an option. She already has to pack so much stuff with her that her backpack is stuffed and VERY heavy. I'll just have to keep looking for something.

Reuse a plastic water bottle. She can drink her breakfast on the bus and get rid of the bottle when she gets to school. She could maybe make her smoothies (healthy versions) the night before and stick them in the fridge to grab and go in the morning.

I'm American but have been living in Europe for a couple years. I think your family member's claim is very, very plausible.

If you're going to be in Krakow, I'd recommend a vegetarian place called Momo. I've eaten there many times. The staff speak English and are helpful if you explain what you can't eat. Also be on the lookout for Schar products (usually sold in the bio shops) and like others have said markets...and even regular supermarkets will keep you sustained (Drug stores sometimes carry gluten-free products as well).

Your country is certainly ahead of us when it comes to these things. I find the word "allergy" works much better than anything else, followed by a simple description of the things you can't have (bread, flour, wheat etc).

You could completely take her off dairy for several weeks and then reintroduce it slowly. And yeah, allergies can start/ become triggered at any age.

I have a soy allergy that causes weird sensations in my throat....

I haven't been to Cologne but Germany is my absolute favorite place for gluten-free foods. I live in a neighboring country and nearly all of the gluten-free products I but are German. Be on the lookout for DM and Rossman drug stores, where you'll be able to find many gluten-free foods. When I go to Germany, I'm usually able to find gluten-free bread before I even leave the train station.. Schaar products are quite good. I believe gluten-free in German is "glutenfrei". It's very straightforward and easy to figure out.

In Paris, I had good luck at this restaurant

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In Vienna, there is a huge and amazing fruit and veg market, DM drug stores...(it's similar to Germany). Good luck...

instant soup bowls that just require you to add boiling water, such as the trader joes rice noodle soups.

I will be traveling to Slokia in July. Has anyone traveled there and eaten gluten-free? Any tips of what to avoid? I have a Slovakian restaurant card. Thank you!

I'd recommend trying to find a DM drugstore (they are generally all over Central/Eastern Europe). It has a pretty good selection of gluten-free foods (most things are marked with a crossed out wheat symbol). If you're going to be in Bratislava or another city, there will probably be a Marks and Spencer, which will have a foods section where you can pick up some very well-marked products (though you might have to peel off the Slovak ingredient stickers to read the English labels).

Sorry I can't recommend restaurants, but I'm i the Czech Republic, which is obviously very similar in terms of food and language, so let me know if I can help with anything else.

my pet peeve of the day (so glad there is a place to vent about it ):

In writing...... would, could or should OF

ahhhhh

it's should've, which is the contraction of should HAVE not should OF arg....

also, definitely....there is no a in definitely :P

p.s. sorry, I just realized that wasn't anything about "cute words," just random grammatical and spelling related annoyances. lol. oh well close enough

I chop them up into wedges, place on baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until slightly crispy on the outside.

Maybe your best solution would be to make the entire house gluten-free just while the mothers are over. That couldn't possibly be so tough on your husband, considering most things can be made gluten-free, he could still eat gluten-free outside of the house, and it would give you great peace of mind. You being happier and more at ease in your own house couldn't possibly be a punishment for anyone I'm not an expecting mother but that's definitely what I would do. Hope you find something that works for you

1 cup peanut butter

1 cup sugar

1 egg

mix together. form into cookies and bake. makes 6 cookies. double or triple for more.

I remember hearing that you can seal stuff in plastic bags and then leave them out in the sun...

It's possible that it's bothering you simply because you're eating too much of it. Try rotating it with other grains like rice, buckwheat, millet, amaranth etc.

Bread is bread. Pasta is pasta. There is no difference between Mexican and US wheat. They both contain gluten.

I've actually heard there can be a difference (not that I'm advocating eating any sort of wheat or gluten). I don't have direct sources to quote but maybe others here do.