roommates...

[Guest guest]

Next year I will be living in a brand new house(so I don't have to

worry about any previous gluten being in the kitchen ) with two

fabulous roommates. One is my best friend and the other has become a

very close friend so they obviously know about my " food situation. "

One of their brother's is allergic to wheat so she knows even more

about it and even bought me a GF cookbook for my recent B-Day(which I

had a GF B-Day cake for the first time :/). I can't make them go on a

GF diet and have a completely GF kitchen but I plan on it being as

completely GF as possible. I will have my own toaster for sure. I

will have seperate pots, pans and cooking utensils as well.

Are seperate plates and utensils (like for everyday use) necessary or

does a thorough dishwashing cleaning do the job of getting rid of the

gluten?

Also, does anyone have any ideas on how to explain, keep and " enforce "

rules necessary for a GF diet to my roommates and to guests as well?

Should I just put up funny signs in the kitchen?

Thanks!

Michalka, GF Aggie

P.S. While I have it on my mind, just thought I'd ask for ideas on

quick lunches. I got an internship for the summer and I'm not sure

how long of a lunch I will have. I know sandwhiches can get soggy so

I'm guessing I'll probably take salads. But anything you've tried let

me know.

[Guest guest]

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> Are seperate plates and utensils (like for everyday use) necessary or

> does a thorough dishwashing cleaning do the job of getting rid of the

> gluten?

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I live in a mixed GF/GG household. I'm the only GF and the other

five are Gluten Gluttons. I trust the dishwasher to do a good

enough job. I've never noticed any gluten goblins after the dishes

are washed in the dishwasher. I use the same pots/pans, too. I

have stainless steel pots/pans and for the most part I just put

them through the dishwasher, too.

The cast-iron pans are the only ones I'm " iffy " about.

Go with stainless steel pots/pans, and some good dishes that

can withstand dishwashing gracefully. You should be fine.

Best wishes for a happy roommate situation!

Esther in RI

(Who doesn't recommend having 2 roommates and five cats if

you're allergic to cats. Been there. Done that. Too much asthma.)