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Chains: Love ‘Em or Leave ‘Em

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Happy Dining! In this post I’m going to rate restaurant chains. Please feel free to email me with information about other restaurants if you’ve dined with allergies. Thanks! My Favorites the “Love ‘Em Group” click the restaurant names for menu or allergy info.  Five Guys (NOT safe for peanut allergies!!!): (Photo of little hamburger in lettuce wrap) When I tell the cashier at Five Guys that I have food allergies they put protocols in place. I just say, “Nobun due to gluten allergy.” I can eat their fries because they are fried in peanut oil without any other breaded products.  Bravo Italian Kitchen Bravo is excellent for being willing to work with you and your allergies. They have gluten free pasta, can leave dairy off items, and are patient and helpful. Gluten free items are currently marked on the regular menu. (Photo of filet and asparagus. I also had the chopped salad.) Chipotle   Tell the employees you have a food allergy and they will cha...
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Local Fare

From Diane Lamping Love this! I’ve been GF 7 years now so any tips are helpful. The Plain Folk Cafe has been so supportive and actually brought in a gluten free beer “Two Brothers” at my request several years ago. I use to bring my own GF bread for their delicious unique grilled cheeses however they updated their menu and they have GF bread now. Thanks for starting your blog with Tim’s encouragement! Julie Veneman it’s out in the middle of no where however peeps would enjoy it if they like good food and bluegrass music! (Open Thursday-Sunday). Thanks!
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It’s all thanks to Tim

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  Thanks to dating Tim I’ve been eating out again despite my many food allergies and sensitivities. He suggested I share my journey and experiences to help others with food issues eat out enjoyably and safely. My Story in Brief I have been gluten free since December 2008 after food allergy testing. More symptoms led to more allergy testing in 2013. I am allergic to chocolate. I have an interesting story about that. Message me if you want to hear. More symptoms so I knew I hadn’t found the right solution yet.  I tried an elimination diet in 2014. I discovered that dairy and eggs affected me. I began working with a nutritional therapy practitioner (NTP) to help me get to the bottom of all the symptoms I was having. This time we tried food sensitivity testing. The list grew longer. The NTP advised me to stop eating out to avoid food issues. I refused because so much of my social life revolved around food. The heartache of running to the bathroom because of food reactions,...
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