Love this restaurant! Second time I have eaten there and love that they have a Gluten Free menu!
Tonight I had Ribs, twice baked potatoe and devel egges.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
Difficulty in eating out with Celiac
I find it harder and harder to eat out with Celiac. Or myabe it just takes more patience.
I have been trying to call ahead like most chef's suggest to do.
The last two places both said "everything we serve here is full of Gluten".
I ask if they serve salads and they say yes. I ask if they serve balsamic vinaigrette with their saled, they say yes. So it's just taking time to educate each location.
Granted, I can tolorate cross contamination more than others. If I was very sensative to cross contamination,I might not be able to eat out as much as I do. Everyone must do what they know they can do.
Today I ate at The Cottage Cafe in Nashville. 163 Belle Forest Circle. www.berenicedenton.com. Located in Bellevue off Old Hickory Blvd. behind TJ Max and next door to the Bellevue Antique Mall.Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:30-2:30,673-2223
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I odered mini burgers (three to a order) with no seasoning or sauce or buns. I also got a fabulous Organic Baby Spinach Salad. All it had on it was onions, tomatoes and Balsamic Vinaigrette. It was a wonderful meal.
The owner asked me to mark on his menu, what he had that was Gluten Free. I suggested for him to purchase a box of Gluten Free Crackers and serve them with his Tuna, Chicken and Pimento Salads. He loved the idea.
Check them out, they welcome the challenge, they are good.
I have been trying to call ahead like most chef's suggest to do.
The last two places both said "everything we serve here is full of Gluten".
I ask if they serve salads and they say yes. I ask if they serve balsamic vinaigrette with their saled, they say yes. So it's just taking time to educate each location.
Granted, I can tolorate cross contamination more than others. If I was very sensative to cross contamination,I might not be able to eat out as much as I do. Everyone must do what they know they can do.
Today I ate at The Cottage Cafe in Nashville. 163 Belle Forest Circle. www.berenicedenton.com. Located in Bellevue off Old Hickory Blvd. behind TJ Max and next door to the Bellevue Antique Mall.Open Tuesday to Saturday from 10:30-2:30,673-2223
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I odered mini burgers (three to a order) with no seasoning or sauce or buns. I also got a fabulous Organic Baby Spinach Salad. All it had on it was onions, tomatoes and Balsamic Vinaigrette. It was a wonderful meal.
The owner asked me to mark on his menu, what he had that was Gluten Free. I suggested for him to purchase a box of Gluten Free Crackers and serve them with his Tuna, Chicken and Pimento Salads. He loved the idea.
Check them out, they welcome the challenge, they are good.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
PF Chang's
I hope everyone is aware, PF Chang's has a gluten free menu. It is incredable.
Today I ate at the Cool Springs PF Chang's.
One thing I like is, the gluten free menu is on the back of the regular menu. Normally you have to ask for the gluten free menu.
Today I had g-free lettuce wraps and Chicken Stir Fry.
They even have a flowerless chocoate cake!
Today I ate at the Cool Springs PF Chang's.
One thing I like is, the gluten free menu is on the back of the regular menu. Normally you have to ask for the gluten free menu.
Today I had g-free lettuce wraps and Chicken Stir Fry.
They even have a flowerless chocoate cake!
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Foods that boost your energy
My daughter found a article in the Tennessean writen by Claudia Pinto.
It talkes about what we eat, affects our energy during the day and weight loss/gain. We have heard so many things about this but for some reason, this made so much sense to me.
Bottom line:
And I quote her: For sustained energy, people should eat a combination of complex carbohydrates, proteins and healthy fats. Dietician Reba Sloan, www.rebasloannutrition.com, said the breakdown should be roughly 60 percent carbs, 20 percent protein and 20 percent fat. The protein and fat slow down the release of sugar in the blood, which prevents a dip in energy and the desire to eat again.
Here is a short list of foods that are good sources of carbs, proteins and fats.
Complex carbohydrates: G-free Oatmeal, whole wheat breads (for Celiac's it would be gluten free)brown rice, sweet potatoes, asparagus, strawberries.
Proteins: Turkey, fish (tilapia or mahimahi, salmon, tuna) beans (black, lentil, pinto) cottage cheese, yogurt, shrimp, mozzarella cheese.
Fats: Nuts (almonds, macadamia, pistachios, pecans, peanuts, cashews) avacado, peanut butter, olives, olive oil
She says Carbohydrates are like high-octane gas for the body. Foods that are high in carbohydrates give people a natural energy boost. If you are not eating enouogh carbohydrates, that makes you mentally sluggish...
She says the protein and fat slows down the release of sugar in the blood. That revents a dip in energy and the desire to eat again.
You can read the entire article in The Tennessean Monday 7/26, 2010.
It talkes about what we eat, affects our energy during the day and weight loss/gain. We have heard so many things about this but for some reason, this made so much sense to me.
Bottom line:
And I quote her: For sustained energy, people should eat a combination of complex carbohydrates, proteins and healthy fats. Dietician Reba Sloan, www.rebasloannutrition.com, said the breakdown should be roughly 60 percent carbs, 20 percent protein and 20 percent fat. The protein and fat slow down the release of sugar in the blood, which prevents a dip in energy and the desire to eat again.
Here is a short list of foods that are good sources of carbs, proteins and fats.
Complex carbohydrates: G-free Oatmeal, whole wheat breads (for Celiac's it would be gluten free)brown rice, sweet potatoes, asparagus, strawberries.
Proteins: Turkey, fish (tilapia or mahimahi, salmon, tuna) beans (black, lentil, pinto) cottage cheese, yogurt, shrimp, mozzarella cheese.
Fats: Nuts (almonds, macadamia, pistachios, pecans, peanuts, cashews) avacado, peanut butter, olives, olive oil
She says Carbohydrates are like high-octane gas for the body. Foods that are high in carbohydrates give people a natural energy boost. If you are not eating enouogh carbohydrates, that makes you mentally sluggish...
She says the protein and fat slows down the release of sugar in the blood. That revents a dip in energy and the desire to eat again.
You can read the entire article in The Tennessean Monday 7/26, 2010.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Sitar Indian Cuisine
Tonight I really stepped out of my confort zone and went to Sitar Indian Cuisine restaurant in Nashville. 116 21st Avenue North.
The owner didn't know what Gluten was but once I showed him my card I carry around and explained to him....he said you can get any entre gluten free. Obviously, stay away from the bread they give each table but all of their dishes use spices and natural foods.
It was delichous! I can't wait to go back.
The owner didn't know what Gluten was but once I showed him my card I carry around and explained to him....he said you can get any entre gluten free. Obviously, stay away from the bread they give each table but all of their dishes use spices and natural foods.
It was delichous! I can't wait to go back.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Eating Out
Last night my son and I ate at Royal Thai in Nashville. 120 19th Ave North.
I asked what I could eat that would be gluten free. The waiter didn't know what that was untill I explained it to him.
After speaking to the chef, I was told the Kao Pad could be made without Soy Sause.
It was deliousious. The waiter said many people come in and ask for no Soy Sauce for this and other dishes. They used a bit of oil, salt and pepper
I highly recommend this dish and restaurant.
www.royalthaionline.com
I asked what I could eat that would be gluten free. The waiter didn't know what that was untill I explained it to him.
After speaking to the chef, I was told the Kao Pad could be made without Soy Sause.
It was deliousious. The waiter said many people come in and ask for no Soy Sauce for this and other dishes. They used a bit of oil, salt and pepper
I highly recommend this dish and restaurant.
www.royalthaionline.com
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Beef Bouillon G-Free
I am thrilled to find a Beef Bouillon Seasoning that is Gluten Free!
My husband and I cook several things with it and had to stop using it till now.
Hormel Foods, Herb Ox Instant Broth & Seasoning Beef Bouillon. I found this in Publix with the regular products.
Sodium Free, gluten Free, No MSG added!
I use it in canned Green Beans (one packet for two cans), Soups and the pressure cooker when I cook potatoes and fresh green beans together(this is one of our favorite side dishes).
Enjoy!
My husband and I cook several things with it and had to stop using it till now.
Hormel Foods, Herb Ox Instant Broth & Seasoning Beef Bouillon. I found this in Publix with the regular products.
Sodium Free, gluten Free, No MSG added!
I use it in canned Green Beans (one packet for two cans), Soups and the pressure cooker when I cook potatoes and fresh green beans together(this is one of our favorite side dishes).
Enjoy!
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