February 18, 2010
Last night at dinner I had g-free pasta coated in olive oil and garlic. Success? I think so. I needed to talk to the management company's manager (wow, that's a mouthful), so she understood exactly what I was missing- and voila! pasta the next day! I still have to struggle to get what I want, you know at home I could just make whatever I wanted with gfree flour, but it seems I'm finally getting what I need. My classmate would argue I don't need g-free pasta, but I beg to differ. It tastes pretty yummy to me, just like some breads, waffles and bagels are super yummy. In short, it makes life a lot easier when you get to eat the feel-good comfort food of your childhood (think mac and cheese for example).
Posted by Allison Tilt.
January 29, 2010
The Freshman 15 is a myth to me- instead of gaining weight I've lost it as I struggle to get enough yummy food out of my school's food service. The school is fairly accommodating, but while my friends get to load their plates with pizza, burgers and pastas, I have to settle for salads and rice combos. Don't get me wrong, eating well comes much easier with a restricted diet, but sometimes I just NEED the greasy pizza or yummy pasta. And the school just can't figure it out yet. It's super h... Continue reading...
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January 14, 2010
So, now that I'm officially intolerant of three major food groups/allergens (gluten/wheat, eggs and dairy) food is becoming more of a challenge every day. Especially eating out. Now I've found some great restaurants that cater fairly well to all these restrictions, but soy sauce remains a huge issue. Wheat is the #2 ingredient in most brands. And I for one LOVE sushi and soy sauce on everything. So I bring my own!! Wheat-free tamari is available at most supermarkets, and tends to contain... Continue reading...
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December 30, 2009
So here I am getting information on many cosmetic products, insuring that people who have Celiac disease don't react, but have completely neglected one major skincare product-deodorant!! Silly, right? But obviously an important one, saying that our underarms are extremely sensitive. I'm working on it so no worries, but be sure to check ALL of your beauty products- including ones you wouldn't really think of. Chapstick/lipstick is also super important as we tend to lick it off. On another n... Continue reading...
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December 11, 2009
I'm just going to continue the theme of food I've started. Being a college student, our restaurants include those amazing and slightly-above-fast-food joints that give you great meals for a good price. Those include pizza, pasta, sandwich and ethnic food places- so obviously not gluten free, right? WRONG!! Turns out great places like Panera Bread, Noodles and Company, Tokyo Joe's and even IHOP have g-free options. I was at Noodles last night (who'd have thought judged by the title of this ... Continue reading...
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November 30, 2009
Who knew?? I was at this great Irish Pub for dinner this weekend, and had french fries. Harmless right? NO! Although they did not appear to be breaded, I was definitely not feeling my best a couple hours after the meal. My advice? ASK. No matter how annoying it gets to check that everything is gluten-free, just one slip can leave you in bed for a day or two. Remember that some experts also suggest staying away from food that's been contaminated-so in my case, the fries could easily have b... Continue reading...
Posted by Allison Tilt.
November 22, 2009
I've tried for years to get a decent GF bread. It's usually crumbly or tasteless. But I finally found bread that nearly mimics normal wheat bread. Udi's, a bakery based out of Denver, has created a GF line that rivals any other. It's still pretty small, and maybe not outside of the state of Colorado, but it's delicious. They have both whole-wheat and white bread loafs, as well as yummy muffins. I've found them at King Soopers grocery stores as well as local farmer's markets. King Soope... Continue reading...
Posted by Allison Tilt.
November 1, 2009
Ok, so in the process of creating this website, I've been dealing with a LOT of companies. Most of them have been pretty helpful, responding with full lists of ingredients or at least directing me to the right source. Yet at the same time there are companies that haven't been overly helpful. Instead of providing product lists, they tell me their company physician (not Celiac expert) does not think any wheat in a beauty product can cause a problem. Ugh. We all know thats not the case- tha... Continue reading...
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August 12, 2009
Here's a place to share your thoughts and experiences with other gf gals. Happy blogging :) Continue reading...
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