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Well, it probably happened sometime between 1pm and 5pm yesterday. I was glutenized!! For those of you just arriving to the world of gluten free dining, the word "glutenized" (is this a new one for you, Merriam Webster?) means that, somehow, somewhere, despite one's best efforts, one has managed to inadvertently consume gluten. How do we know that we have consumed gluten, that verbotten substance? Because we get those telltale signs -- unfortunate symptoms, often quite individualized -- that shouldn't be happening on a normal, healthy, happy day.
So, we must put on our detective hat (or cigar and plaid cap, as the case may be), and analyze every last morsel of food or drink that made its way past our lips recently.
For me, I was celebrating a special occasion yesterday, and an inexpensive Japanese buffet figured into the deal (lots of soy sauce-slathered items; which, of course, I didn't take -- but you never know). I also consumed movie popcorn with butter. I couldn't resist getting the butter; and, I admit, I didn't quiz the concession stand staff about it. For one thing, I vaguely remember in the past having had similar butter with no ill after-effects. For another, the movie was about to begin!
Oh, yeah, and there was that Häagen-Dazs ice cream bar. Now, remember, I told you that this wasn't a normal day! Movie popcorn, Häagen-Dazs ice cream bars, sushi - it does sound a little decadent!
So, I started with an easy one -- the Häagen-Dazs ice cream bar. I called the 800 number and was pleasantly surprised to get someone on the phone right away, who assured me that the particular ice cream bar I had consumed was indeed, gluten free. Now, tomorrow, I'll work on the movie popcorn! See more detail in future posts!
So, we must put on our detective hat (or cigar and plaid cap, as the case may be), and analyze every last morsel of food or drink that made its way past our lips recently.
For me, I was celebrating a special occasion yesterday, and an inexpensive Japanese buffet figured into the deal (lots of soy sauce-slathered items; which, of course, I didn't take -- but you never know). I also consumed movie popcorn with butter. I couldn't resist getting the butter; and, I admit, I didn't quiz the concession stand staff about it. For one thing, I vaguely remember in the past having had similar butter with no ill after-effects. For another, the movie was about to begin!
Oh, yeah, and there was that Häagen-Dazs ice cream bar. Now, remember, I told you that this wasn't a normal day! Movie popcorn, Häagen-Dazs ice cream bars, sushi - it does sound a little decadent!
So, I started with an easy one -- the Häagen-Dazs ice cream bar. I called the 800 number and was pleasantly surprised to get someone on the phone right away, who assured me that the particular ice cream bar I had consumed was indeed, gluten free. Now, tomorrow, I'll work on the movie popcorn! See more detail in future posts!
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