Eating Out

Eating out with celiac disease can be an adventure in fear and trepidation. And many restaurants don’t make it any easier. Is this section, I cover who does it right, who does it wrong and everything in between.

What is Gluten-Free at Starbucks?

July 26, 2016 | 65 Comments

I like Starbucks. I like the vibe. I like the service. And yeah…I like the coffee. I didn’t always. Thought it was too strong. But back then, I didn’t exactly drink coffee. Warning: Coffee-snob sentence coming up! I’d have coffee with a flavored creamer […]

I Will NOT Say Thank You (a letter to a waitress who mocked my disease)

June 15, 2016 | 38 Comments

Dude note: Sometimes emails sent to me need no introduction. Just read, absorb and share. Thank you. ———————— To the waitress(es) who mocked me for ordering gluten free: This is not a thank you letter. You know the kind. The social media posts that […]

What to do if You’ve Been Glutened at a Restaurant

June 8, 2016 | 37 Comments

Now as most of you celiacs know, going to a restaurant can be an adventure in fear and anxiety. Really takes about half the fun out of eating out. Now let’s assume you get glutened from a restaurant. What do you do? What are […]

Calling All Gluten-Free Summer Camps

April 6, 2016 | 31 Comments

Dude note: If you have not seen the classic movie Meatballs, 1) shame on you and 2) some of the references in the post will make absolutely no sense to you. Summer is around the corner and that means parents are scrambling, looking for […]

How Do You Deal With Office Parties?

December 2, 2015 | 41 Comments

Dude note: The holidays are all about giving. So I thought I’d take the 14 days after Thanksgiving and answer 14 emails I’ve received from my fellow celiacs asking for guidance. And I’d like this to be a communal effort. My advice, shocking as […]

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If You Could Test Your Food for Gluten in 2 Minutes, Would You?

November 3, 2015 | 46 Comments

So celiac kicked my ass last week (hence the unusual delay between blog posts). It’s the hardest I’ve been hit in some time. Crazy exhaustion, a few nights of insomnia, in a mental haze (not to be confused with a purple haze), and of […]

The Arrogance and Ignorance of Panera Bread

October 21, 2015 | 61 Comments

Tom Gumpel is the head baker for Panera Bread. Panera Bread has decided to jump into the gluten-free TREND. Tom Gumpel is not happy about this. This does not bode well for the celiac community. Arrogance and ignorance are not our friend (are they […]

Dear Gluten Dude: My College Won’t Keep Me Safe

September 23, 2015 | 23 Comments

First things first today. Happy Birthday Bruce!!! 66 and going strong. My dad had one foot in the grave at 66 and yet Bruce is still playing 3 hour concerts. It goes to show that taking care of your body and doing something you […]

How NOT to Treat a Celiac at a Restaurant

September 9, 2015 | 59 Comments

What a bizarre and uncomfortable night out I had last Friday. Let me rephrase that. I had a great time with the people I was with, but as far as the celiac stuff is concerned? Total Twilight Zone. Before the night started, Mrs. Dude […]

Should a Restaurant be Making Gluten-Free Jokes?

August 19, 2015 | 165 Comments

I think most of us have seen, or at least heard of, signs like the two above. They seem to be all the rage these days. “Gluten-free haircuts.” “Gluten-free oil change.” “The Ford Fiesta: 45mpg and Gluten-Free.” The celiac community seems to fall into […]

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