[Idyllchat] Question about Diet restrictions

[Susan G. Coombe]

Hi Linda,
I also have celiac, diagnosed two years ago (right after an Untour in  
S. Tuscany where I ate everything - bread, pasta, pizza, desserts -  
and wondered why I felt so horrible!).  My husband and I went to  
Paris a few months ago and I had no trouble finding food I could  
eat.  Germany might be more difficult, but if you go to:

http://www.celiactravel.com/gluten-free-cards/15-german.html

you will find cards you can print out and take with you.  I had  
something similar in French.  On the reverse side I had the much  
simpler "does this contain wheat, barley or rye?" also in French.  I  
slipped the cards into self-laminating card holders from Office Depot  
or some place like that.  I took about 10 with me in case they  
weren't returned from the kitchen, but didn't need them.
Depending on where I was, I would show them the card - good  
restaurants got the full translation and little markets or bistros  
got the simple side.

I ordered GF meals from the airline, also, and actually received  
them!  Had lots of Boomi Bars and Bora Bora bars with me, and 3 boxes  
of Blue Diamond nut crackers in my suitcase, for French cheese.  Took  
one package of pasta for cooking at the apt. but never got around to  
using it.
I decided Paris with out baguettes was better than no Paris at all!

I don't know about gluten free beer in Germany; I think there's one  
made in Belgium.  I have a cousin in the Netherlands who is celiac  
and I could ask him for recommendations.  I was happy to stick with  
wine in France, and am happy with New Grist and Red Bridge in the US.

Let me know if I can answer any other questions!
Susan Coombe
Denver









On Oct 8, 2007, at 9:52 PM, Linda Clausen wrote:

> I am not able to eat gluten--which is in wheat, barley and rye.  
> Does anyone else in the Chat room have a similar health concern and  
> able to give me tips on traveling in Germany and being able to stay  
> gluten-free? I realize that I won't be eating most of the German  
> food since it is heavily based on flour. Any dishes out there that  
> I might be able to eat?
> Thanks in advance!
> Linda
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