Guest guest Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 When we go to Mc's, I just order a Cheeseburger Happy Meal, without the bun. They take the burger out of "storage" (they are stored in a warming drawer sans buns) and put it in a salad container (although once I got it in a Chicken Nuggets box...which was funny...) with lettuce and all the "stuff". We go to McD's all the time with no problems. If we go in, I can see them making his burger and they do a great job! From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of lisslands2@...Sent: Friday, January 13, 2006 9:25 AMTo: SillyYaks Subject: Eating out fast food? I'm hoping you all can help clear something up for me. I can't figure out how it is safe to eat at any fast food place, even if there are gf menu items. We are supposed to be so careful and concerned about cross-contamination in our home. I was my hands about a zillion times a day while preparing food for various family members, keep all gf and regular foods and utensils, etc, separate, make sure the counters are clean, etc. etc. So how can you be sure those teenagers at Mcs are making your food on a clean surface with clean hands, etc? I just don't get it. I am not asking this to be a smart-aleck or anything, I really want to know how it works. Do I say certain things to the counter help? Please help me with this. I'd love to be able to take my dc to McD's or Taco Bell every once in a while, but I don't dare.Thanks,Laurie in NJ__________________________________________________________________Switch to Netscape Internet Service.As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/registerNetscape. Just the Net You Need.New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet ExplorerSearch from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups.Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 When we go to Mc's, I just order a Cheeseburger Happy Meal, without the bun. They take the burger out of "storage" (they are stored in a warming drawer sans buns) and put it in a salad container (although once I got it in a Chicken Nuggets box...which was funny...) with lettuce and all the "stuff". We go to McD's all the time with no problems. If we go in, I can see them making his burger and they do a great job! From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of lisslands2@...Sent: Friday, January 13, 2006 9:25 AMTo: SillyYaks Subject: Eating out fast food? I'm hoping you all can help clear something up for me. I can't figure out how it is safe to eat at any fast food place, even if there are gf menu items. We are supposed to be so careful and concerned about cross-contamination in our home. I was my hands about a zillion times a day while preparing food for various family members, keep all gf and regular foods and utensils, etc, separate, make sure the counters are clean, etc. etc. So how can you be sure those teenagers at Mcs are making your food on a clean surface with clean hands, etc? I just don't get it. I am not asking this to be a smart-aleck or anything, I really want to know how it works. Do I say certain things to the counter help? Please help me with this. I'd love to be able to take my dc to McD's or Taco Bell every once in a while, but I don't dare.Thanks,Laurie in NJ__________________________________________________________________Switch to Netscape Internet Service.As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/registerNetscape. Just the Net You Need.New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet ExplorerSearch from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups.Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 When we go to Mc's, I just order a Cheeseburger Happy Meal, without the bun. They take the burger out of "storage" (they are stored in a warming drawer sans buns) and put it in a salad container (although once I got it in a Chicken Nuggets box...which was funny...) with lettuce and all the "stuff". We go to McD's all the time with no problems. If we go in, I can see them making his burger and they do a great job! From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of lisslands2@...Sent: Friday, January 13, 2006 9:25 AMTo: SillyYaks Subject: Eating out fast food? I'm hoping you all can help clear something up for me. I can't figure out how it is safe to eat at any fast food place, even if there are gf menu items. We are supposed to be so careful and concerned about cross-contamination in our home. I was my hands about a zillion times a day while preparing food for various family members, keep all gf and regular foods and utensils, etc, separate, make sure the counters are clean, etc. etc. So how can you be sure those teenagers at Mcs are making your food on a clean surface with clean hands, etc? I just don't get it. I am not asking this to be a smart-aleck or anything, I really want to know how it works. Do I say certain things to the counter help? Please help me with this. I'd love to be able to take my dc to McD's or Taco Bell every once in a while, but I don't dare.Thanks,Laurie in NJ__________________________________________________________________Switch to Netscape Internet Service.As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/registerNetscape. Just the Net You Need.New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet ExplorerSearch from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups.Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 McD's has to be safer than KFC. At KFC they're dredging the chicken there and so flour is flying all about. At McD's, the buns are already pre-fab'd. There's no flour flying about. As long as they don't put the burger on a bun and then say " OOOPS " and peel same burger off the bun to give to you, you should be OK. I can't comment on Taco Bell. Too small a fraction of my family likes that place, so we haven't gone there in the days since GF. Personally, I'm partial to 's. A chili and a baked potato is right up my alley. But I'm the GF, not my kids. If my kids become GF, I'm not sure what we'll do. They're not big chili eaters. :-) You can ask them to don clean gloves. That's not an outrageous request. At the little breakfast nook we go to sometimes, the cooks will don clean gloves for me before they even crack my eggs. > > I'm hoping you all can help clear something up for me. I can't figure out how it is safe to eat at any fast food place, even if there are gf menu items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 McD's has to be safer than KFC. At KFC they're dredging the chicken there and so flour is flying all about. At McD's, the buns are already pre-fab'd. There's no flour flying about. As long as they don't put the burger on a bun and then say " OOOPS " and peel same burger off the bun to give to you, you should be OK. I can't comment on Taco Bell. Too small a fraction of my family likes that place, so we haven't gone there in the days since GF. Personally, I'm partial to 's. A chili and a baked potato is right up my alley. But I'm the GF, not my kids. If my kids become GF, I'm not sure what we'll do. They're not big chili eaters. :-) You can ask them to don clean gloves. That's not an outrageous request. At the little breakfast nook we go to sometimes, the cooks will don clean gloves for me before they even crack my eggs. > > I'm hoping you all can help clear something up for me. I can't figure out how it is safe to eat at any fast food place, even if there are gf menu items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 McD's has to be safer than KFC. At KFC they're dredging the chicken there and so flour is flying all about. At McD's, the buns are already pre-fab'd. There's no flour flying about. As long as they don't put the burger on a bun and then say " OOOPS " and peel same burger off the bun to give to you, you should be OK. I can't comment on Taco Bell. Too small a fraction of my family likes that place, so we haven't gone there in the days since GF. Personally, I'm partial to 's. A chili and a baked potato is right up my alley. But I'm the GF, not my kids. If my kids become GF, I'm not sure what we'll do. They're not big chili eaters. :-) You can ask them to don clean gloves. That's not an outrageous request. At the little breakfast nook we go to sometimes, the cooks will don clean gloves for me before they even crack my eggs. > > I'm hoping you all can help clear something up for me. I can't figure out how it is safe to eat at any fast food place, even if there are gf menu items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 It helps to really get to know whatever restaurants (fast food or not) you choose. I seem to be a creature of habit and go to the same ones all the time, especially if they are helpful and understanding. About the only fast food I do anymore is 's. The chili, baked potatoes, fruit salad, and fries (if they use a dedicated fryer) appear to be relatively safe choices because there is very little contact with other products. In the beginning, I ate A LOT of 's chili. Good thing it was winter and I like it. I also like Subway for really good salads. But you have to make sure that they change gloves and use a clean knife if they cut anything for you. I keep a close eye on my food if at all possible to make sure they don't do something that is obviously dangerous. That's one of the reasons I like Waffle House for breakfast, I can make sure that they really leave the toast off and don't just remove it before the plate comes out. That and they have dedicated grill space for everything. I have sent my share of plates back, though. Ultimately, anytime you eat out you can never be 100% sure. You've relinquished some control. Lori in ATL > > I'm hoping you all can help clear something up for me. I can't figure out how it is safe to eat at any fast food place, even if there are gf menu items. We are supposed to be so careful and concerned about cross-contamination in our home. I was my hands about a zillion times a day while preparing food for various family members, keep all gf and regular foods and utensils, etc, separate, make sure the counters are clean, etc. etc. So how can you be sure those teenagers at Mcs are making your food on a clean surface with clean hands, etc? I just don't get it. I am not asking this to be a smart-aleck or anything, I really want to know how it works. Do I say certain things to the counter help? Please help me with this. I'd love to be able to take my dc to McD's or Taco Bell every once in a while, but I don't dare. > > Thanks, > Laurie in NJ > > __________________________________________________________________ > Switch to Netscape Internet Service. > As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register > > Netscape. Just the Net You Need. > > New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer > Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. > Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 > It helps to really get to know whatever restaurants (fast food or > not) you choose. I seem to be a creature of habit and go to the same > ones all the time, especially if they are helpful and understanding. > > About the only fast food I do anymore is 's. The chili, baked > potatoes, fruit salad, and fries (if they use a dedicated fryer) > appear to be relatively safe choices because there is very little > contact with other products. In the beginning, I ate A LOT of > 's chili. Good thing it was winter and I like it. My husband orders chili, with cheese on the side. I order a potato, still in the wrapper. I take my own butter and sour cream (allergic to soy). I take his cheese and chili seasoning (mostly corn syrup, so he won't touch it) and put it all on my potato. Quite tasty. Some 's do NOT put the potatoes in foil. I avoid those, but more because of my soy allergy. ygg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 > It helps to really get to know whatever restaurants (fast food or > not) you choose. I seem to be a creature of habit and go to the same > ones all the time, especially if they are helpful and understanding. > > About the only fast food I do anymore is 's. The chili, baked > potatoes, fruit salad, and fries (if they use a dedicated fryer) > appear to be relatively safe choices because there is very little > contact with other products. In the beginning, I ate A LOT of > 's chili. Good thing it was winter and I like it. My husband orders chili, with cheese on the side. I order a potato, still in the wrapper. I take my own butter and sour cream (allergic to soy). I take his cheese and chili seasoning (mostly corn syrup, so he won't touch it) and put it all on my potato. Quite tasty. Some 's do NOT put the potatoes in foil. I avoid those, but more because of my soy allergy. ygg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 > It helps to really get to know whatever restaurants (fast food or > not) you choose. I seem to be a creature of habit and go to the same > ones all the time, especially if they are helpful and understanding. > > About the only fast food I do anymore is 's. The chili, baked > potatoes, fruit salad, and fries (if they use a dedicated fryer) > appear to be relatively safe choices because there is very little > contact with other products. In the beginning, I ate A LOT of > 's chili. Good thing it was winter and I like it. My husband orders chili, with cheese on the side. I order a potato, still in the wrapper. I take my own butter and sour cream (allergic to soy). I take his cheese and chili seasoning (mostly corn syrup, so he won't touch it) and put it all on my potato. Quite tasty. Some 's do NOT put the potatoes in foil. I avoid those, but more because of my soy allergy. ygg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 You can also ask for a bag of corn chips for the chili instead of the crackers they usually give. On Fri, 13 Jan 2006 14:11:27 -0500, eye of newt wrote > > > > It helps to really get to know whatever restaurants (fast food or > > not) you choose. I seem to be a creature of habit and go to the same > > ones all the time, especially if they are helpful and understanding. > > > > About the only fast food I do anymore is 's. The chili, baked > > potatoes, fruit salad, and fries (if they use a dedicated fryer) > > appear to be relatively safe choices because there is very little > > contact with other products. In the beginning, I ate A LOT of > > 's chili. Good thing it was winter and I like it. > > My husband orders chili, with cheese on the side. I order a potato, > still in the wrapper. I take my own butter and sour cream > (allergic to soy). I take his cheese and chili seasoning (mostly > corn syrup, so he won't touch it) and put it all on my potato. > Quite tasty. > > Some 's do NOT put the potatoes in foil. I avoid those, but > more because of my soy allergy. > > ygg > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 You can also ask for a bag of corn chips for the chili instead of the crackers they usually give. On Fri, 13 Jan 2006 14:11:27 -0500, eye of newt wrote > > > > It helps to really get to know whatever restaurants (fast food or > > not) you choose. I seem to be a creature of habit and go to the same > > ones all the time, especially if they are helpful and understanding. > > > > About the only fast food I do anymore is 's. The chili, baked > > potatoes, fruit salad, and fries (if they use a dedicated fryer) > > appear to be relatively safe choices because there is very little > > contact with other products. In the beginning, I ate A LOT of > > 's chili. Good thing it was winter and I like it. > > My husband orders chili, with cheese on the side. I order a potato, > still in the wrapper. I take my own butter and sour cream > (allergic to soy). I take his cheese and chili seasoning (mostly > corn syrup, so he won't touch it) and put it all on my potato. > Quite tasty. > > Some 's do NOT put the potatoes in foil. I avoid those, but > more because of my soy allergy. > > ygg > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 You can also ask for a bag of corn chips for the chili instead of the crackers they usually give. On Fri, 13 Jan 2006 14:11:27 -0500, eye of newt wrote > > > > It helps to really get to know whatever restaurants (fast food or > > not) you choose. I seem to be a creature of habit and go to the same > > ones all the time, especially if they are helpful and understanding. > > > > About the only fast food I do anymore is 's. The chili, baked > > potatoes, fruit salad, and fries (if they use a dedicated fryer) > > appear to be relatively safe choices because there is very little > > contact with other products. In the beginning, I ate A LOT of > > 's chili. Good thing it was winter and I like it. > > My husband orders chili, with cheese on the side. I order a potato, > still in the wrapper. I take my own butter and sour cream > (allergic to soy). I take his cheese and chili seasoning (mostly > corn syrup, so he won't touch it) and put it all on my potato. > Quite tasty. > > Some 's do NOT put the potatoes in foil. I avoid those, but > more because of my soy allergy. > > ygg > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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