Gluten Free in United States?
Feb 2, 2011, 3:39 pm
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After your trip, please post which hotels were able to provide something gluten-free for you.
Feb 2, 2011, 4:13 pm
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When you're in Seattle, ask where the nearest Fred Meyer store is. They usually have a large natural foods section and have gluten-free products as well.
QFC is also an option (they're owned by the same company as Fred Meyer, FYI) in Seattle, but I'm not sure on what they have for gluten-free options. I don't go to my local QFC as much because I have 3 Fred Meyer stores within 20 minutes of my house as opposed to the QFC which is about 30 min. from my house.
QFC is also an option (they're owned by the same company as Fred Meyer, FYI) in Seattle, but I'm not sure on what they have for gluten-free options. I don't go to my local QFC as much because I have 3 Fred Meyer stores within 20 minutes of my house as opposed to the QFC which is about 30 min. from my house.
Feb 9, 2011, 10:23 am
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I'm surprised that US doesn't offer gluten free meals. DL does. In domestic, I've seen a cold chicken plate for lunch and (hot) salmon filet with white rice (and some vegetables?) for dinner, both served with salad, a rice cake, and fruit. There's a rumor that the gluten free dinner on longer flights is steak and vegetables.
In some airports, you can buy pieces of fruit and some prepackaged items, some of which should be gluten free if you read the labels, perhaps salads without croutons. If you're concerned about the salad dressing, can you try lemon juice (squeeze the lemon wedge yourself)? If you have lounge access, you should be able to get pieces of fruit, cheese, etc.
In some airports, you can buy pieces of fruit and some prepackaged items, some of which should be gluten free if you read the labels, perhaps salads without croutons. If you're concerned about the salad dressing, can you try lemon juice (squeeze the lemon wedge yourself)? If you have lounge access, you should be able to get pieces of fruit, cheese, etc.
Mar 7, 2011, 6:01 am
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Hi there,
I'm back and still alive!
CLT was the best airport! Chinese Kitchen and next to the take away was an other take away which sells fruits
All hotels didn't serve glutenfree food... But at all it was okay
Thanks to all here and have a nice day,
Cheers Kenneth
I'm back and still alive!
CLT was the best airport! Chinese Kitchen and next to the take away was an other take away which sells fruits
All hotels didn't serve glutenfree food... But at all it was okay
Thanks to all here and have a nice day,
Cheers Kenneth
Mar 7, 2011, 11:36 am
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We'd love to see more details of what GF food you found in your travels - airports, shops, etc. Would you tell us a bit more? (I'm always looking for more sources of gluten-free sustenance when we travel)
Mar 12, 2011, 10:43 am
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We live in the same state, but I don't think we're on the same planet. How many hotels even still have full service restaurants? Let alone know how to prepare a salad without cross-contamination problems? When one eats GF for medical reasons rather than preference, the standards have to much stricter and the acceptable level of risk is far lower.
We are DEFINITELY not on the same planet.
Neither would I, my experience is that the best most airports offer is a candy bar or bag of chips. Sometimes we find fruit cups, and once in a while frozen yogurt.
I think most of the OP's flights will be domestic, and the GF meal is not available for those.
We are DEFINITELY not on the same planet.
Neither would I, my experience is that the best most airports offer is a candy bar or bag of chips. Sometimes we find fruit cups, and once in a while frozen yogurt.
I think most of the OP's flights will be domestic, and the GF meal is not available for those.
The OP is now back and things worked out okay which is good.
Bobette
Mar 12, 2011, 8:08 pm
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I have celiac and was stating my experience with hotel prepared take-out after explaining exactly what I need and want. I have had very good luck with doing that. No matter how you slice it, though, airline Coach food is difficult. I wouldn't even attempt any part of it.
The OP is now back and things worked out okay which is good.
Bobette
The OP is now back and things worked out okay which is good.
Bobette
Mar 12, 2011, 8:57 pm
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Bobette
Mar 13, 2011, 11:33 am
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I came across this the other day: Gluten Free Guide to Italy - looks like they also have New York and other locations.
Mar 13, 2011, 12:52 pm
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I came across this the other day: Gluten Free Guide to Italy - looks like they also have New York and other locations.
Bobette
Jun 13, 2017, 5:11 pm
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I did get one of those on my last trip on United. One FYI - if you need GF (as opposed to just liking what is in that box) speak with the FA during boarding to reserve one. My second United flight they ran of that one very quickly but fortunately I had packed sufficient snacks for the transcon.
