Vinegar Explained!

I have had may questions regarding Vinegar. I have been told to stay away from or watch certain types. Do you know how may things contain vinegar?

       

I have learned that if food manufactured in the United States, has vinegar listed as an ingredient, where just the word "vinegar" appears between commas (for example, "Ingredients: water, vinegar, tomato paste)" the FDA's Compliance Policy Guide for Vinegar requires that the vinegar must be apple cider vinegar. So, if you see just "vinegar" listed as an ingredient (not "malt vinegar" or any other modification), the vinegar is apple cider vinegar.

     

I found this information at http://www.nowheat.com/grfx/nowheat/primer/iheard.htm

     

Here is another site (Wheat Free Zone) that has some really good information if you're interested. http://www.nowheat.com/grfx/nowheat/index.htm

What Would You Do?

Am I supposed to remind everyone that I have this disease? You know how tiring that gets? You know how tiring it is to hear the same thing about how you cant eat the same foods over and over again? And who gives a Frick about BEER! So, you get invited over to someones house who you've had multiple discussion's with about the disease. Do you A. Bring your own food with you so you know you will have something to eat? or B. Remind them you are Gluten-Free? or C. Go to the house and assume they remembered based on the numerous conversations? Well, I did C! BIG MISTAKE! Plus the next day there was a party and could I eat anything there? NO! Luckily I brought over a Protein Burger from Carl's Jr. and ate that plus made myself some cookies before hand to take to the party for ME to enjoy. I guess people aren't as accommodating as I thought. I really have to give it to my mom! At least I know I'm loved and thought about there!

User Group Experience...

So, I went armed with food I could eat just in case there were sandwiches. Well there were sandwiches, salads, fruit and chips with dips. I asked the girl who was taking care of the food at the stadium if she could ask the chef what was there that was gluten-free. I was able to eat the spinach salad with strawberries and red onion with raspberry vinaigrette dressing and fruit. The Press Box was really nice. There I ate 2 Dodger dogs without the bun (luckily they werent already in the bun) and mixed ketchup, tomatoes, onions and relish together and ate the hot dog's with my special mixture. I have to say... I don't think I want to eat hot dogs again. When you burp its nasty!!!

Out Of Town User Group Dilema

So, tomorrow I go to a User Group in LA with my co-worker Bryan. They are providing Lunch and Dinner. Should I of called in advance to talk about the menu or should I just bring my own food? What if its sandwiches? I am screwed! Anyone read my blog that could give me advice? No? Didnt think so!

Not Such A Bad Day

This afternoon Michael picked up the girls from my Best Friend Bonnies house (Bonnie has a busy week this week) before he left for work and left them at the house with Gillian our awesome babysitter. I dont know if she was told that I wasnt having a great day, but I came home to Gluten-Free Brownies and paintings from the girls. I literally ate 1/3 of the batch. They were so delicious! Thank you Gillian, Allyson and Malia you REALLY made my day!