Guest guest Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 Yes, my friend will buy a whole package of 6 gluten free muffins for when I come over and they think I should eat several, too. I have hypoglycemia and normally do not even eat muffins. I have to remember it is the thought that counts and at least they tried. I got a huge gift basket for my birthday in Dec of gluten free mixes and snacks that I don't know what I will do with, too. I don't bake since I am the only one to eat it and my husband is diabetic and I am hypoglycemic. Again, they went out of their way to find a gluten free gift basket company so I really appreciate the thought. With the muffins, they even gave me the leftovers to take home. At least when I get home, I can do whatever I want with them. ita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 The website for the gluten free baskets is: www.pickypalategifts.com They cater to all kinds of allergies and special diets. I am the chairman of our local support group so I plan to take the mixes to the meeting and give them to members. Their baking is probably better than mine. ita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 The website for the gluten free baskets is: www.pickypalategifts.com They cater to all kinds of allergies and special diets. I am the chairman of our local support group so I plan to take the mixes to the meeting and give them to members. Their baking is probably better than mine. ita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 I have had the same problem because I am truly grateful to anyone thoughtful enough to go out of their way to cook something special for me. Usually the offering is something sweet and home baked, which I see as a great deal of effort as I myself couldn't bake a mud pie, or purchased, which is really expensive. But, I have to really watch my blood sugars and gluten free goodies are usually devastating if I eat too much (darn rice flour). I just started eating one small piece of whatever is offered and then explain that I had a huge breakfast, lunch, dinner, whatever and could I please have some to take with me for later because they are so good. I had to do this at Thanksgiving when my mil made a whole pie just for me. Lori in ATL > > Hi. > > Some of my friends will go out of their way to cook something that I > can eat, and I feel obligated to eat more of whatever it is that they > cooked than I normally would. In one case, after I ate a cookie, the > hostess said that she didn't think it worked so well, and it seemed > like if I said that of course it was good but didn't eat a second > piece, it would seem insincere. Of course, I have a problem with > moderation with sugar, so I ate like four cookies that I didn't even > like. > > Has anyone else had this problem? What do you do? > > Janet > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 I have had the same problem because I am truly grateful to anyone thoughtful enough to go out of their way to cook something special for me. Usually the offering is something sweet and home baked, which I see as a great deal of effort as I myself couldn't bake a mud pie, or purchased, which is really expensive. But, I have to really watch my blood sugars and gluten free goodies are usually devastating if I eat too much (darn rice flour). I just started eating one small piece of whatever is offered and then explain that I had a huge breakfast, lunch, dinner, whatever and could I please have some to take with me for later because they are so good. I had to do this at Thanksgiving when my mil made a whole pie just for me. Lori in ATL > > Hi. > > Some of my friends will go out of their way to cook something that I > can eat, and I feel obligated to eat more of whatever it is that they > cooked than I normally would. In one case, after I ate a cookie, the > hostess said that she didn't think it worked so well, and it seemed > like if I said that of course it was good but didn't eat a second > piece, it would seem insincere. Of course, I have a problem with > moderation with sugar, so I ate like four cookies that I didn't even > like. > > Has anyone else had this problem? What do you do? > > Janet > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 ita, What a nice surprise to get a GF basket from a friend. Do you have any Celiac support meetings near you? You could bake the treats to share. What company sent the basket? Just curious, dawne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 This is not exactly the same thing, but I noticed that Amazon is selling a Large Gluten Free Cookie Gift Basket. (search by that name). They are also carrying A LOT of gluten free mixes, including gluten free pantry, giving me hope that this will become a regular and convenient feature of amazon... I'd love to use their free shipping, though it is probably not to that point yet. (probably another company actually shipping). Anyway, interesting to see things get more mainstream! I was pleased to see the GF mixes at Supertarget in Colorado... I almost bought the sugar cookies but they were a little pricey. > > ita, > What a nice surprise to get a GF basket from a friend. Do you have any Celiac support meetings near you? You could bake the treats to share. > > What company sent the basket? Just curious, > dawne > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 This is not exactly the same thing, but I noticed that Amazon is selling a Large Gluten Free Cookie Gift Basket. (search by that name). They are also carrying A LOT of gluten free mixes, including gluten free pantry, giving me hope that this will become a regular and convenient feature of amazon... I'd love to use their free shipping, though it is probably not to that point yet. (probably another company actually shipping). Anyway, interesting to see things get more mainstream! I was pleased to see the GF mixes at Supertarget in Colorado... I almost bought the sugar cookies but they were a little pricey. > > ita, > What a nice surprise to get a GF basket from a friend. Do you have any Celiac support meetings near you? You could bake the treats to share. > > What company sent the basket? Just curious, > dawne > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 This is not exactly the same thing, but I noticed that Amazon is selling a Large Gluten Free Cookie Gift Basket. (search by that name). They are also carrying A LOT of gluten free mixes, including gluten free pantry, giving me hope that this will become a regular and convenient feature of amazon... I'd love to use their free shipping, though it is probably not to that point yet. (probably another company actually shipping). Anyway, interesting to see things get more mainstream! I was pleased to see the GF mixes at Supertarget in Colorado... I almost bought the sugar cookies but they were a little pricey. > > ita, > What a nice surprise to get a GF basket from a friend. Do you have any Celiac support meetings near you? You could bake the treats to share. > > What company sent the basket? Just curious, > dawne > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 I too have had this problem, but you can't be anything but grateful. It's hard to not be gracious when people go out of their way. I have also experienced quite the opposite (family members especially) who have not taken any concern as to what I can have. I am at someone else's house for a holiday and there is nothing but cheese there for me to eat...and I mean nothing. I was very upset because it was my aunt and she knows very well what I can/can't have. But, more often that not I have people not want to eat " my food " . Like they think it's diseased or something. I don't know, but I have actually had people say, I don't want to eat your gluten free food or your celiac food. So, most often I have tons of leftovers to take home because others won't eat it. I too had a whole pie to take with me at Thanksgiving. My mom was great to make it and put it out for everyone, but no one would touch it. ???? Rhiannon > > > > Hi. > > > > Some of my friends will go out of their way to cook something that I > > can eat, and I feel obligated to eat more of whatever it is that they > > cooked than I normally would. In one case, after I ate a cookie, the > > hostess said that she didn't think it worked so well, and it seemed > > like if I said that of course it was good but didn't eat a second > > piece, it would seem insincere. Of course, I have a problem with > > moderation with sugar, so I ate like four cookies that I didn't even > > like. > > > > Has anyone else had this problem? What do you do? > > > > Janet > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 I too have had this problem, but you can't be anything but grateful. It's hard to not be gracious when people go out of their way. I have also experienced quite the opposite (family members especially) who have not taken any concern as to what I can have. I am at someone else's house for a holiday and there is nothing but cheese there for me to eat...and I mean nothing. I was very upset because it was my aunt and she knows very well what I can/can't have. But, more often that not I have people not want to eat " my food " . Like they think it's diseased or something. I don't know, but I have actually had people say, I don't want to eat your gluten free food or your celiac food. So, most often I have tons of leftovers to take home because others won't eat it. I too had a whole pie to take with me at Thanksgiving. My mom was great to make it and put it out for everyone, but no one would touch it. ???? Rhiannon > > > > Hi. > > > > Some of my friends will go out of their way to cook something that I > > can eat, and I feel obligated to eat more of whatever it is that they > > cooked than I normally would. In one case, after I ate a cookie, the > > hostess said that she didn't think it worked so well, and it seemed > > like if I said that of course it was good but didn't eat a second > > piece, it would seem insincere. Of course, I have a problem with > > moderation with sugar, so I ate like four cookies that I didn't even > > like. > > > > Has anyone else had this problem? What do you do? > > > > Janet > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 www.healthygoodiesgifts.com is another one. --Trudy San , CA "People who believe in absurdities will eventually commit atrocities." ~Voltaire -------------- Original message -------------- From: jaonebel@... The website for the gluten free baskets is: www.pickypalategifts.com They cater to all kinds of allergies and special diets.I am the chairman of our local support group so I plan to take the mixes to the meeting and give them to members. Their baking is probably better than mine.ita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 www.healthygoodiesgifts.com is another one. --Trudy San , CA "People who believe in absurdities will eventually commit atrocities." ~Voltaire -------------- Original message -------------- From: jaonebel@... The website for the gluten free baskets is: www.pickypalategifts.com They cater to all kinds of allergies and special diets.I am the chairman of our local support group so I plan to take the mixes to the meeting and give them to members. Their baking is probably better than mine.ita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 5, 2006 Report Share Posted January 5, 2006 www.healthygoodiesgifts.com is another one. --Trudy San , CA "People who believe in absurdities will eventually commit atrocities." ~Voltaire -------------- Original message -------------- From: jaonebel@... The website for the gluten free baskets is: www.pickypalategifts.com They cater to all kinds of allergies and special diets.I am the chairman of our local support group so I plan to take the mixes to the meeting and give them to members. Their baking is probably better than mine.ita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 > I too have had this problem, but you can't be anything but > grateful. It's hard to not be gracious when people go out of their > way. I have also experienced quite the opposite (family members > especially) who have not taken any concern as to what I can have. I > am at someone else's house for a holiday and there is nothing but > cheese there for me to eat...and I mean nothing. I was very upset > because it was my aunt and she knows very well what I can/can't > have. But, more often that not I have people not want to eat " my > food " . Like they think it's diseased or something. I don't know, > but I have actually had people say, I don't want to eat your gluten > free food or your celiac food. So, most often I have tons of > leftovers to take home because others won't eat it. I too had a > whole pie to take with me at Thanksgiving. My mom was great to make > it and put it out for everyone, but no one would touch it. ???? > > Rhiannon Just wanted to say that I know what you mean. I think it is great if someone goes out of their way to make sure there is safe food for me and the kids. My side of the family will ask and go out of their way to have GF food available for us, but my husband's side doesn't. My favorite is being invited to a dinner party and then being told, " Oh and we're having xyz which your family can't probably eat... sorry. " So whenever we get invited to dinner at this home, I have to bring dinner for 4 out of 6 of my family members. Nothing like getting invited to cook your own food at home and then transport it so you can eat it at someone else's house! And, on the GF food being avoided, his family won't even look at the GF stuff I bring. I put it out on the table with the rest of the goodies, and my kids know which stuff they can eat, and then I hear, " Oh and THESE are GF... " And the tone is not one of like, 'don't eat these cuz we need to save them for the GF people,' it's a 'stay away from these cuz they're different...' kinda tone. On a good note, my women's Bible study group is having a get together tomorrow morning and they are centering their foods around GF(me) and chicken free(another gal) foods so everyone in the group can eat everything. Isn't that great! Just wanted to say that I can totally sympathize. Priscilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 > I too have had this problem, but you can't be anything but > grateful. It's hard to not be gracious when people go out of their > way. I have also experienced quite the opposite (family members > especially) who have not taken any concern as to what I can have. I > am at someone else's house for a holiday and there is nothing but > cheese there for me to eat...and I mean nothing. I was very upset > because it was my aunt and she knows very well what I can/can't > have. But, more often that not I have people not want to eat " my > food " . Like they think it's diseased or something. I don't know, > but I have actually had people say, I don't want to eat your gluten > free food or your celiac food. So, most often I have tons of > leftovers to take home because others won't eat it. I too had a > whole pie to take with me at Thanksgiving. My mom was great to make > it and put it out for everyone, but no one would touch it. ???? > > Rhiannon Just wanted to say that I know what you mean. I think it is great if someone goes out of their way to make sure there is safe food for me and the kids. My side of the family will ask and go out of their way to have GF food available for us, but my husband's side doesn't. My favorite is being invited to a dinner party and then being told, " Oh and we're having xyz which your family can't probably eat... sorry. " So whenever we get invited to dinner at this home, I have to bring dinner for 4 out of 6 of my family members. Nothing like getting invited to cook your own food at home and then transport it so you can eat it at someone else's house! And, on the GF food being avoided, his family won't even look at the GF stuff I bring. I put it out on the table with the rest of the goodies, and my kids know which stuff they can eat, and then I hear, " Oh and THESE are GF... " And the tone is not one of like, 'don't eat these cuz we need to save them for the GF people,' it's a 'stay away from these cuz they're different...' kinda tone. On a good note, my women's Bible study group is having a get together tomorrow morning and they are centering their foods around GF(me) and chicken free(another gal) foods so everyone in the group can eat everything. Isn't that great! Just wanted to say that I can totally sympathize. Priscilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 10, 2006 Report Share Posted January 10, 2006 > I too have had this problem, but you can't be anything but > grateful. It's hard to not be gracious when people go out of their > way. I have also experienced quite the opposite (family members > especially) who have not taken any concern as to what I can have. I > am at someone else's house for a holiday and there is nothing but > cheese there for me to eat...and I mean nothing. I was very upset > because it was my aunt and she knows very well what I can/can't > have. But, more often that not I have people not want to eat " my > food " . Like they think it's diseased or something. I don't know, > but I have actually had people say, I don't want to eat your gluten > free food or your celiac food. So, most often I have tons of > leftovers to take home because others won't eat it. I too had a > whole pie to take with me at Thanksgiving. My mom was great to make > it and put it out for everyone, but no one would touch it. ???? > > Rhiannon Just wanted to say that I know what you mean. I think it is great if someone goes out of their way to make sure there is safe food for me and the kids. My side of the family will ask and go out of their way to have GF food available for us, but my husband's side doesn't. My favorite is being invited to a dinner party and then being told, " Oh and we're having xyz which your family can't probably eat... sorry. " So whenever we get invited to dinner at this home, I have to bring dinner for 4 out of 6 of my family members. Nothing like getting invited to cook your own food at home and then transport it so you can eat it at someone else's house! And, on the GF food being avoided, his family won't even look at the GF stuff I bring. I put it out on the table with the rest of the goodies, and my kids know which stuff they can eat, and then I hear, " Oh and THESE are GF... " And the tone is not one of like, 'don't eat these cuz we need to save them for the GF people,' it's a 'stay away from these cuz they're different...' kinda tone. On a good note, my women's Bible study group is having a get together tomorrow morning and they are centering their foods around GF(me) and chicken free(another gal) foods so everyone in the group can eat everything. Isn't that great! Just wanted to say that I can totally sympathize. Priscilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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