it’s almost been a year since i found out i might be gluten sensitive, and now it seems i might actually have celiac’s disease.
in the end, living gluten free is not difficult, it’s just disappointing!
“yes, i’d love dessert, but no.. i can’t.. “
“yes i’d love to share the #4 with you because i’m broke too- but no, i can’t”
“yes i’d love a beer- but instead i’ll drink this stupid overpriced cider”
it’s just a part of my life that i manage- and as the years pass, i imagine i’ll have a better attitude about it!
a few places i visit in austin outside of my own kitchen..
-delish
-frank- hot dogs!
-mama fu’s
-snap kitchen
-taco deli
-pluckers
-zen
-chipotle- who hates it?- all is gluten free, except the tortillas- crispy tacos are the best!
-austin pizza sells a gf crust- haven’t tried it yet- from gluten free kneads – they also serve their dough at brick oven.
-ice cream cone? toy joy sells a great sugar cone with their vegan soft serve – yum!
on the internet
-atxglutenfree she posts some good recipes and resources
-alamo celiac although i’m not a member – they post some good info from time to time, and have potlucks. catering to more than just the celiac community just gluten sensitive in general.
-gluten free girl shauna james ahren is a sweet lady with a lovely story- she posts some great recipes
-yelp entries that mention gluten free
-another yelp list
from the store
-best gf bread EVER Udi’s brand- freezer section of central market- really it’s the best.
-best crackers- glutino – no question
-best cake mixes- betty crocker knows how it’s done, but bob’s red mill has a variety of yummy flours to use
-chex cereal- cinnamon, got me through some sad cereal withdrawl…
-mi-del cookies – the chocolate chip taste like chips-ahoy although not the best cookie ever made, but the nostalgia is enough
-deboles pasta- corn is almost always better than rice
i’ve realized it’s really amazing how many restaurants offer gluten free menus and most are knowledgeable to help you figure out what on their menu is gf.
there’s large number of gluten free folks in the atx area… and growing.
