Invited Yet Not Included
Summer is coming to an end now and people are already starting to think about the Holidays.
With the Holiday time comes lots of family get-togethers, food, and parties.
Many times each and every one of the holiday events that you are invited to will have food as the main attraction.
Being on a gluten free diet can be most difficult around this time between November and just into the New Year.
With each invitation comes another hostess (or host) to talk with about your diet restrictions.
This extra effort on your part may make you feel not really included in all of the festivities, so here's three ways to ensure your enjoyment! Talk with the Hostess Ahead of Time Even when the event is hosted by one of your closest friends who is aware of your gluten free diet, you must take the steps to make sure you will either have a safe gluten free meal or enough notice to bring your own preplanned plate.
The reason you must talk with every one (even your friends) is because the hostess is busy preparing for numerous guests and may over look your diet restrictions.
Taking the time to prepare ahead of time will save any strain or headaches on the night of the event.
Talk with the Caterer If you are attending a corporate holiday, awards party or banquet, it may be more beneficial to talk with the caterer instead of the party planner.
Most caterers have experience working with many diet restrictions and will be able to work with you to develop a full dinner.
Eat Before the Event For some occasions, it may be best to simply eat dinner before the event (even if you've pre-arranged something with the hostess).
If you feel uncomfortable at all about your food being prepared in a gluten free environment, then follow your instincts.
It is better to go to the event and taste the food (if it is safe) then to go to the event and be hungry all night! Although we do have some time before Holiday festivities begin, take this time to educate some of your friends and family on your diet restrictions and how you are affected from accidentally consuming gluten.
With the Holiday time comes lots of family get-togethers, food, and parties.
Many times each and every one of the holiday events that you are invited to will have food as the main attraction.
Being on a gluten free diet can be most difficult around this time between November and just into the New Year.
With each invitation comes another hostess (or host) to talk with about your diet restrictions.
This extra effort on your part may make you feel not really included in all of the festivities, so here's three ways to ensure your enjoyment! Talk with the Hostess Ahead of Time Even when the event is hosted by one of your closest friends who is aware of your gluten free diet, you must take the steps to make sure you will either have a safe gluten free meal or enough notice to bring your own preplanned plate.
The reason you must talk with every one (even your friends) is because the hostess is busy preparing for numerous guests and may over look your diet restrictions.
Taking the time to prepare ahead of time will save any strain or headaches on the night of the event.
Talk with the Caterer If you are attending a corporate holiday, awards party or banquet, it may be more beneficial to talk with the caterer instead of the party planner.
Most caterers have experience working with many diet restrictions and will be able to work with you to develop a full dinner.
Eat Before the Event For some occasions, it may be best to simply eat dinner before the event (even if you've pre-arranged something with the hostess).
If you feel uncomfortable at all about your food being prepared in a gluten free environment, then follow your instincts.
It is better to go to the event and taste the food (if it is safe) then to go to the event and be hungry all night! Although we do have some time before Holiday festivities begin, take this time to educate some of your friends and family on your diet restrictions and how you are affected from accidentally consuming gluten.
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