Showing posts with label Travel. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Travel. Show all posts
Le Marais Market Montage
Le Marais Market Montage, originally uploaded by A Gluten-Free Guide.
I promise more details of my trip to Paris are soon to come, but it was full of shopping - not for the fashions and handbags that might come immediately to mind, but for cheese, vegetables, sausage, roasted chicken and all other kinds of culinary delights.
Ms. GF Guide's Top Ten Travel Tips
While traveling gluten-free presents a unique set of challenges, in general travel can be exhausting for everyone. Here are a few of the little things that help me keep my trips invigorating rather than draining.
Tip #1 – Pack Light and Efficiently
When possible, keeping your luggage to just a carry-on will give you maximum flexibility and you won’t be overburdened with huge suitcases. When choosing clothes – if you stick to a color theme you can repurpose items in various outfits. Shoes take up a lot of space so pick wisely and consider comfort then style. (Even with a small bag you can fit a surprising amount of stuff. My friend Eliana says my suitcase is like Mary Poppins’ bag – it looks small but I keep magically pulling out more and more.)
Tip #2 – Be Prepared For Security at The Airport
Have everything ready before you get in line – put all of your liquids in the required one-liter plastic Ziploc bag, take off any metal you may be wearing in the form of watch, jewelry, belt etc. Wear shoes that are easy to slip on and off since you will have to put them through the x-ray machine. If you are bringing a laptop, have it ready to put in a separate bin.
Tip #3 – Maintain a Healthy Routine
Once you arrive at your hotel or other accommodations, check to see what facilities are available to you. I always try to get to the gym in the morning before starting my adventures or work. It keeps the trip from becoming so draining. If there isn’t a gym at least I can do yoga in my room with a travel yoga mat. Hotels usually have recommended trails for runners or can tell you where to find the closest gym. Your routine is likely different from mine, but look for ways to keep to it while you are traveling.
Tip #4 – Drink A Lot of Water
It’s easy to get dehydrated while you are traveling. Drink water whenever you have the opportunity. Forgo the dehydrating beverages (caffeine and alcohol) while you are on the plane and instead ask for an extra bottle of water. Buy a big bottle of water for your hotel room (if the hotel does have a gym there is usually a big water cooler - refill your water bottle there even if you don’t plan on working out). If you are traveling by car, load the trunk with a case of water bottles to consume throughout the trip.
Tip #5 – Bring Your Own Entertainment
My ipod, travel ipod speakers and Netflix DVDs (you can mail them back from anywhere) keep me sane when separated from my DVR.
Tip #6 – Make A Plan (then don’t stick to it)
Planning where you are going and what you will do will help you get an idea of what the city you are visiting has to offer. It will help you figure out where things are located and how long it may take you to get from place to place. But when you are actually on the road, or starting to explore, throw out the plan when other opportunities come up. If you become too attached to having things go exactly one way you will miss out on great stuff that you never could have planned in advance.
Tip #7 – Be Prepared
Make a checklist of things you need to bring on your trip and use it as you are packing. Take seven extra days worth of medication or medical supplies; you never know if weather delays or other unforseen events could delay your return home. Print out your itinerary with phone numbers and addresses. Leave one copy in your carry-on, one in your checked bag and one in your purse or briefcase. When traveling internationally, make extra copies of your passport and put it with the itineraries, then leave a copy of your passport, itinerary, and credit card info with at least one person at home so that should you lose any/all of the above you will be better equipped to get your trip back on track. While in general I don't recommend relying on airport food to be gluten-free, you can check which restaurants are in the airports on your itinerary.
Tip #8 – Don’t Put Everything Important in One Bag
If you are checking a bag, put anything truly valuable (jewelry) or important (medication) in your carry-on. Pajamas, intimates, truth brush and tooth paste should also go in your carry-on if possible.
Tip #9 – Some Products Make it Easier To Live “On-The-Go”
Travel sized toiletries – they are smaller AND usually fit the new FAA regulations for carry-on liquids.
A Carry-On Bag On Wheels – I resisted before giving in to this one, but your back and arms will thank you as you weave your way through airports, train stations etc.
Eagle Creek Travel Gear – I laughed when my Dad first gave me these pockets and packing systems, but now I can’t imagine traveling without them. The folders and cubes keep your clothes organized and minimize wrinkling, helping you to stick to tip #1 – pack light
iTrain Workouts – they have everything from elliptical, stairclimbing or treadmill workouts to yoga or dance routines. They load easily on your mp3 player of choice and will help you stick to tip #3 – maintain a healthy routine.
Facial Cleansing Cloths – Instead of packing liquid facial cleanser, each cloth is a disposable washcloth and cleanser in one – you ladies no longer need to bring eye-makeup remover or a big bottle of facial soap
Tip #10 – Find What Works For You
Everyone is different – that’s what makes life so interesting, no? My friend Erica and I totally disagreed about what was "photo worthy" when I went to visit her in Paris. I wanted photos of people not things (I could buy a postcard of the Eiffel Tower right?). It drove her nuts initially, but we both ended up having a great time. You just have to realize that other people might different priorities and then roll with it.
Please share any tips that you find make traveling easier or more enjoyable.
PS - Happy Birthday Doris - I miss you!
Ms. GF Guide's Top 10 Tips for Traveling in Tuscany
As a final summary of my Tour of Tuscany 2007, here are a few tips and resources to make eating gluten-free in Italy as easy as possible. I was pleasantly surprised to discover that the awareness of Celiac disease and the meaning of gluten-free was much more prevalent in Italy than it currently is in the United States. However, that doesn’t mean that you can walk into every pizzeria, gelateria (ice cream shop) or paninoteca (sandwich shop) and find something safe to eat. With a little diligence and preparation though, you will eat more delicious Italian food that is completely gluten-free than I ever dreamed would be possible.
Tip #1 – Do your research
The Italian Celiac Association (AiC) has an extensive nation-wide listing of restaurants, gelaterie, and accommodations that are part of their gluten-free organization. Once you know what areas of the country or particular cities you are going to visit, check their site. Or you could even use the fact that a certain city has a large number of gluten-free restaurants to help plan your trip.
Tip #2 – Make a reservation
I almost missed eating at Buca di San Antonio and La Locanda del Vino Nobile because the original times we tried to get reservations were already booked. Luckily, my friends and I had a flexible enough schedule that we were able to adjust our plans.
Tip #3 – Call ahead and let them know you have Celiac and need to eat gluten-free
When making reservations, I initially assumed that if they were part of the gluten-free restaurant group that I didn’t need to let them know that I had Celiac until I arrived. While they could still make me a delicious and safe meal, extras like fresh-made gluten-free pasta and bread require advanced notice. It will also give restaurants that aren’t part of the Italian gluten-free restaurant group a chance to buy gluten-free pasta or bread from the market.
Tip #4 – Print out a supply of gluten-free restaurant cards
I am a big fan of the laminated, gluten-free restaurant cards you can purchase from Triumph Dining, but I wanted to have a big supply of “disposable” cards for this trip. I printed out 20 of these free cards I found at a CeliacTravel site. This is an incredible resource for more than just Italian gluten-free travel. I was lucky and didn’t need to use the cards during my trip, but I was glad to have them handy just in case.
Tip #5 – Find a Farmacia
If you have the opportunity to go to a large grocery story in Italy, you will find plenty of gluten-free cookies and frozen and boxed pastas and breads. However, in the city center the smaller markets will not usually carry a large selection. Instead, seek out a large Farmacia (Pharmacy). Celiac disease’s status as a medical condition means that the larger pharmacies carry gluten-free pasta and breads as well as some flour mixes and cookies. While I found many of the smaller pharmacies didn’t carry any gluten-free products, the larger ones usually had a pretty large selection. The pharmacy I came across in the city center of Lucca, offered an entire freezer of gluten-free goodies from gluten-free ravioli to gluten-free pastry dough. It is an interesting juxtaposition of goods in an otherwise sterile feeling environment, but it’s an incredible resource.
Tip #6 – You are on your own for breakfast
Most hotels that include breakfast serve an assortment of cereals and pastries. You might be able to get fruit or some meat or cheese at a larger buffet, but don’t count on it. I picked up yogurt, fruit, cheese and prosciutto at a local stand when I arrived in Lucca and kept that in the mini-bar fridge for breakfast.
Tip #7 – Prosciutto and cheese are your friends
Even at a restaurant that proclaims bread as its specialty was the site of an incredible gluten-free feast. During tours of the Carpazo and Salcheto vineyards we had pecorino and prosciutto with our tastings (enough for a small meal). Prosciutto, salumi (mixed Italian charcuterie), cheese and fruit (minus the bread) were a constant source of gluten-free food joy for me.
Tip #8 – Bring some non-perishables in your suitcase
Even with the best laid plans, it is sometimes difficult to find something safe to eat. As long as you have some gluten-free foods in your suitcase and carry-on, you never have to go hungry.
Tip #9 – Don’t count on the airlines for a gluten-free meal
Delta has recently added gluten-free back to its list of special menus, but I would never rely completely on an airline to feed me safely. For my flight back from Italy, I asked for a gluten-free meal but still brought plenty of fruit, meat, cheese and gluten-free crackers to get me through the trip. Thank goodness I did, because after initially serving me a “gluten-free meal” that included the gluten-laden roll and crackers they gave everyone else, I just didn’t feel comfortable eating the rest of the dish. During a trip to Scotland on Continental last year, they gave me the vegetarian meal instead of the gluten-free meal, which unfortunately I started to eat in my sleepy state. I have had three positive experiences with gluten-free meals on Continental and Delta, but you may end up sad, hungry or worse – sick if you rely on them completely.
Tip #10 – Travel with understanding friends
My incredible friends Katie, Eliana and Gareth took part in the gluten-free adventures rather than bemoaning the effort. In the end we frequently ended up with better food and more attention than we otherwise would have.
Bonus Tip – Try something new or unexpected
Gluten-free or not, sometimes the new or unusual things you have a chance to try may surprise you most. I love the fact that you can get pear juice in almost any bar in Italy. As my friends were drinking the typical Irish pub fare during a soccer match, I ordered a glass of pear juice deliciousness. Pate, something I didn’t think would ever be a source of joy for me, ended up being one of my favorite dishes at Poggio Antico. And don’t forget to enjoy all of the amazing sites and non-food related activities!
I hope this helps anyone planning a gluten-free trip to Italy. Please leave a comment if you have any other tips or advice for those of us trying to travel deliciously.
Below is a consolidated list of the restaurants and gelaterie I enjoyed during my gluten-free trip to Italy. Buon appetito!
Lucca
Gli Orti Di Via Elisa
Buca di San Antonio
Florence / Firenze
Cantinetta del Verrazzano
Gelato
Montalcino
Poggio Antico
Montefollonico
La Chiusa
Montepulciano
La Locanda del Vino Nobile
Pienza
La Terrazza del Chiostro
Siena
Antica Trattoria Botteganova
Eating Sushi is a Gluten Free Dream
As soon as I started eating out “gluten free” I discovered the simplicity of going for sushi. I could order a plain platter of sashimi and bring my own gluten free soy sauce. I still ask for my fish to be prepared on a clean surface, double check that no sauces are used on my dish and check the ingredients of the wasabi and ginger. But, there is a certain level of transparency with sushi that you don’t find with other cuisines and cooking techniques.
Sushi quickly became the easy restaurant option; I didn’t need to do as much research upfront and I knew there would be SOMETHING I could eat (even if it was just steamed edamame). When I was first diagnosed I would carry a bottle of soy sauce with me to the sushi restaurant. It’s a little unwieldy to keep a bottle of soy sauce always at the ready in my purse so I needed some advanced notice to get a "quick" sushi lunch or dinner. Last year Kari-Out came to the rescue and launched gluten free soy sauce packets. Now I can carry these handy packets in my purse and always be ready for a last minute meal.
They can be ordered here, along with plenty of other travel sized packets of salad dressing, mustard, or even steak and BBQ sauce all great for gluten free travel.
Sushi quickly became the easy restaurant option; I didn’t need to do as much research upfront and I knew there would be SOMETHING I could eat (even if it was just steamed edamame). When I was first diagnosed I would carry a bottle of soy sauce with me to the sushi restaurant. It’s a little unwieldy to keep a bottle of soy sauce always at the ready in my purse so I needed some advanced notice to get a "quick" sushi lunch or dinner. Last year Kari-Out came to the rescue and launched gluten free soy sauce packets. Now I can carry these handy packets in my purse and always be ready for a last minute meal.
They can be ordered here, along with plenty of other travel sized packets of salad dressing, mustard, or even steak and BBQ sauce all great for gluten free travel.
A new product discovery – Herb Roasted Turkey.
I discovered this herb roasted turkey breast from Applegate Farms at Trader Joe’s one week as I was waiting the incredibly long line that wraps around the store in Manhattan. I’m not a big turkey fan but the herbs piqued my interest. After picking up the package and seeing “GLUTEN FREE” right on the label, I knew it was at least worth a try. (I like to support companies who use a gluten free label even if it is a food or product that is naturally gluten free.) To my delight, the herbs added a beautiful flavor to the turkey without any of the sugars in other honey roasted and smoked turkey breasts.
Every so often in my travels, I stumble upon something that makes it just a little bit easier to travel gluten free. (Of course there is the constant adjustment of rules and regulations from the TSA to deal with as well.) This time it happened as a result of my cleaning out my fridge before I went home over the holidays. I wasn’t going to be able to use a package of the herb roasted turkey before its “use or freeze by” date. Well, I threw it in the freezer and off I went.
Upon my return, when I was packing for my next business trip it hit me. If I take the frozen turkey in the “cold bag” with my other refrigerated items, it would keep everything cool and be defrosted and edible by the time I needed to eat lunch. If I wasn’t ready to eat it at that point, at least it would survive the trip until I had access to a refrigerator. And presto, now I have more protein options when I’m traveling. (Fruits, vegetables, carbohydrates and fats tend to have more items that are conducive to travel without refrigeration. You can read more of my travel tips here and here.)
A lot of my strategies now just seem like second nature and should have been obvious from the beginning. But sometimes it just takes that “AHA!” moment of something small like reading a “freeze by” date for it to actually sink in…
Gluten Free Cooking at 30,000 Feet
In honor of the busiest travel day of the year, I thought it appropriate to share a recent travel experience. I had the pleasure of traveling to London a few weeks ago for a work assignment.
The cuisine found on a plane usually leaves something to be desired even if you can eat the food they are serving. Some carriers offer gluten free meals, however I have had mixed experiences. On one Continental flight I was given the “vegetarian” meal instead of the gluten free one I had ordered. A different flight returning from Europe included a roll using wheat starch which is considered gluten free by the EU but US tests have shown the gluten content to be well above the 20 ppm normally allowed.
My strategy is to order the gluten free meal if it is offered but not to depend on eating anything that is served. There may end up being some fruit or a macaroon; Jennie’s brand was served with two of my gluten free meals.
My strategy is to order the gluten free meal if it is offered but not to depend on eating anything that is served. There may end up being some fruit or a macaroon; Jennie’s brand was served with two of my gluten free meals.
Delta airlines recently eliminated their gluten free meal option so I knew that I was dependent upon what I could carry on the plane for the entire trip. I brought various snacks, fruit, veggies etc. I also brought on a package of shaved turkey breast and a package of Indian seasoned chicken breast.
While the airline industry is not currently known for it's customer service acumen, I hoped to find a flight attendant in a pleasant mood. I asked if I might be able to keep the two packages in the fridge so that I would have something to eat later in the flight without worrying about the meat spoiling. Well I have never experienced such amazing customer service in any capacity. Not only did she put the packages in the fridge, but then as the flight attendants were heating the rest of the passengers’ meals she let me use a large clean bowl to heat up my veggies and the chicken.
I was able to eat my completely gluten free hot meal at the same time everyone else was being served. She then made sure that I had extra fruit and nuts since I couldn’t eat the other sides that they were serving. It was such an extraordinary experience. I haven't tried cooking again at 30,000 feet, but I know that I can if the need arises.
I was able to eat my completely gluten free hot meal at the same time everyone else was being served. She then made sure that I had extra fruit and nuts since I couldn’t eat the other sides that they were serving. It was such an extraordinary experience. I haven't tried cooking again at 30,000 feet, but I know that I can if the need arises.
TARTAN WEEK - Gluten Free Scotland
In one of the more fantastic turns of fate, last year I won a free trip to Scotland. I entered a contest online through Time Out NY magazine and was informed the following week that I had won airfare, lodging for four nights, a rental car and free entrance to every museum throughout Scotland. Can you imagine being able to go into a museum, see the few things you are interested in and then be able to leave without feeling pressure to ‘get your money’s worth’? It was fantastic. Every time my mom (yes I took my mom) and I arrived at the next destination to find x,y or z already paid for we giggled with delight as if we had won all over again.
This was my first extended trip with Celiac that I wouldn’t have access to a kitchen. I had heard that the UK is much more familiar with Celiac Disease and would be more accommodating to my needs. We decided to extend the trip and travel a few extra days throughout Scotland. The scenery and beauty of Scotland is truly something to behold. Though I probably enjoyed my visits to the grocery store as much as anything else we did. It was like a dream world for someone who is unable to eat gluten -- whole sections of regular grocery stores dedicated to an array of gluten free goodies. Plus in the rest of the store I was able to shop without as much effort. Stricter labeling laws mean gluten is not hidden the way it can be in American goods.
I brought protein bars, canned chicken and beef jerky in my suitcase along with a bag of food for the plane. I always come prepared and hope that my back-up supplies can be just that. When we had the chance to stop at a grocery store I would buy a couple days worth of fresh produce and items that could survive without refrigeration. We usually ate lunch on the go so I kept supplies in the car: a can opener, plastic cutlery, canned veggies and Indian food, spiced garbanzo beans, gluten free crackers and pappadums.
Throughout most of the trip we stayed in Bed and Breakfasts. I informed each B&B that I would need gluten free dinners and breakfasts. To my amazement, no further explanation was necessary. I arrived at each location armed with my gluten free dining cards and ready to explain every detail to the chef. Each time I was greeted with a delightful Scottish accent telling me that they were aware of my needs and understood cross-contamination. While eating out is always risky, I found a level of comfort that had eluded me since diagnosis. I was almost brought to tears when we arrived at The Culdearn House at Grantown on Spey and were greated with canapés on little gluten free crackers and bread. As the cheery host brought out our dinner, he served us a moist and light gluten free bread. We were the only guests booked that night; I felt like a queen. We stopped at the store Tesco the next day in search of the bread and found numerous other gluten free delights. (Unfortunately most of those items are not yet available in the U.S.)
As our trip was coming to an end, we stayed in Edinburgh. We ate ate at a delicious vegetarian restaurant with a pre-printed gluten free menu. That never gets old! We took a day trip to Glasgow and found the Willow Tea Rooms. My gluten tolerant mother ordered a pastry. As I sat down I knew that I would be limited to a beverage and asked the waitress if all of their teas were gluten free. She went to check and came back to inform me that the teas were safe and that they also had an egg-white meringue that was gluten free. I could hardly contain my joy. It’s amazing how the things I took for granted before Celiac are now the cause for such glee.
This was my first extended trip with Celiac that I wouldn’t have access to a kitchen. I had heard that the UK is much more familiar with Celiac Disease and would be more accommodating to my needs. We decided to extend the trip and travel a few extra days throughout Scotland. The scenery and beauty of Scotland is truly something to behold. Though I probably enjoyed my visits to the grocery store as much as anything else we did. It was like a dream world for someone who is unable to eat gluten -- whole sections of regular grocery stores dedicated to an array of gluten free goodies. Plus in the rest of the store I was able to shop without as much effort. Stricter labeling laws mean gluten is not hidden the way it can be in American goods.
I brought protein bars, canned chicken and beef jerky in my suitcase along with a bag of food for the plane. I always come prepared and hope that my back-up supplies can be just that. When we had the chance to stop at a grocery store I would buy a couple days worth of fresh produce and items that could survive without refrigeration. We usually ate lunch on the go so I kept supplies in the car: a can opener, plastic cutlery, canned veggies and Indian food, spiced garbanzo beans, gluten free crackers and pappadums.
Throughout most of the trip we stayed in Bed and Breakfasts. I informed each B&B that I would need gluten free dinners and breakfasts. To my amazement, no further explanation was necessary. I arrived at each location armed with my gluten free dining cards and ready to explain every detail to the chef. Each time I was greeted with a delightful Scottish accent telling me that they were aware of my needs and understood cross-contamination. While eating out is always risky, I found a level of comfort that had eluded me since diagnosis. I was almost brought to tears when we arrived at The Culdearn House at Grantown on Spey and were greated with canapés on little gluten free crackers and bread. As the cheery host brought out our dinner, he served us a moist and light gluten free bread. We were the only guests booked that night; I felt like a queen. We stopped at the store Tesco the next day in search of the bread and found numerous other gluten free delights. (Unfortunately most of those items are not yet available in the U.S.)
As our trip was coming to an end, we stayed in Edinburgh. We ate ate at a delicious vegetarian restaurant with a pre-printed gluten free menu. That never gets old! We took a day trip to Glasgow and found the Willow Tea Rooms. My gluten tolerant mother ordered a pastry. As I sat down I knew that I would be limited to a beverage and asked the waitress if all of their teas were gluten free. She went to check and came back to inform me that the teas were safe and that they also had an egg-white meringue that was gluten free. I could hardly contain my joy. It’s amazing how the things I took for granted before Celiac are now the cause for such glee.
Gluten Free Travel Expertise
I travel for work – A LOT. For the last three years I have been traveling almost every week for work. This was challenging three years ago when the only dietary restriction I had was type 1 diabetes. Now that I have been traveling for two years with Celiac I have developed a repertoire of tricks to get me from home to destination and back without starving or contaminating myself.
Carry-on restrictions are constantly changing. That said, since eliminating food service on flights, most airlines allow customers to bring on breakfas/lunch/dinner in addition to the standard carry-on bag allowances. With the recent restriction on liquids juices and yogurts are forbidden, but solid foods are currently A-OK. I find that taking my fresh food in a grocery bag draws fewer questions from TSA and airline personnel. Get a letter from your doctor outlining your food needs just in case.
I put cold items such as hard boiled eggs, meat cold-cuts, hot dogs etc. in one of the hot/cold “TO GO” bags I get at Whole Foods with a frozen bag of edamame as my “ice pack.” Cut veggies, whole fruit, salt and pepper and my plastic fork/spoon/knife packet go in the grocery bag. A few condiment packets fit in my Ziploc bag of liquids.
I take varying amounts of fresh and non-perishable food depending upon the length of my trip and when I will be able to access a grocery store in my destination city. One obvious thing that took me a long time to figure out is that there are grocery stores everywhere. I can get by for a while on what I bring and then get extra food at the grocery store. I put the non-perishables in my suitcase that I carry-on or check.
I call the hotel in advance and request a microwave and/or fridge in my room. If it’s a really short trip I will take the drinks out of the minibar and use that as my fridge, putting the drinks back in the minibar before I leave to ensure I’m not charged for the items. I know that many people on the Delphi forums will order food from Amazon.com, Kinnikinnick or Gluten Free Pantry and have it delivered directly to the hotel so that it’s there for them on their arrival. Think of cooking from your microwave as a fun challenge. After all, didn't Martha Stewart have to make due with a microwave when she was "away" for a few months?
Below is a list of items I have found useful – please let me know if you have any other great tips or ideas. I am always looking for new ways to make travel easier.
Carry-on restrictions are constantly changing. That said, since eliminating food service on flights, most airlines allow customers to bring on breakfas/lunch/dinner in addition to the standard carry-on bag allowances. With the recent restriction on liquids juices and yogurts are forbidden, but solid foods are currently A-OK. I find that taking my fresh food in a grocery bag draws fewer questions from TSA and airline personnel. Get a letter from your doctor outlining your food needs just in case.
I put cold items such as hard boiled eggs, meat cold-cuts, hot dogs etc. in one of the hot/cold “TO GO” bags I get at Whole Foods with a frozen bag of edamame as my “ice pack.” Cut veggies, whole fruit, salt and pepper and my plastic fork/spoon/knife packet go in the grocery bag. A few condiment packets fit in my Ziploc bag of liquids.
I take varying amounts of fresh and non-perishable food depending upon the length of my trip and when I will be able to access a grocery store in my destination city. One obvious thing that took me a long time to figure out is that there are grocery stores everywhere. I can get by for a while on what I bring and then get extra food at the grocery store. I put the non-perishables in my suitcase that I carry-on or check.
I call the hotel in advance and request a microwave and/or fridge in my room. If it’s a really short trip I will take the drinks out of the minibar and use that as my fridge, putting the drinks back in the minibar before I leave to ensure I’m not charged for the items. I know that many people on the Delphi forums will order food from Amazon.com, Kinnikinnick or Gluten Free Pantry and have it delivered directly to the hotel so that it’s there for them on their arrival. Think of cooking from your microwave as a fun challenge. After all, didn't Martha Stewart have to make due with a microwave when she was "away" for a few months?
Below is a list of items I have found useful – please let me know if you have any other great tips or ideas. I am always looking for new ways to make travel easier.
Please double check any ingredient lists as formulations frequently change and different flavors may not be gluten free.
Protein
Hard-Boiled Eggs
String Cheese
Protein
Hard-Boiled Eggs
String Cheese
Tuna/Salmon Packets (beware of any extra flavors)
Fruit/Veggies
Pre-cut broccoli and cauliflower (good raw or heated)
Apples and oranges
Avocadoes (take them before they are ripe and will be ready to eat in a few days)
Sauces/Condiments
Packets of Mustard/Mayo (then make tuna or chicken salad)
Salad Dressing packets
A1 sauce , Tabasco, or BBQ Sauce packets– heat chicken with sauce in microwave
Gluten Free Soy Sauce packets for sushi
Salt and Pepper packets
Non-perishables
Dried fruit and nuts or trail mix
Protein Bars – PureFit Nutrition Bars, Lara Bars, certain Zone and Balance Bar flavors etc.
Freeze Dried Food Packets
Indian Food Packets (if you don’t have a microwave, submerge the packet in hot water at the hotel or eat at room temperature)
Fruit/Veggies
Pre-cut broccoli and cauliflower (good raw or heated)
Apples and oranges
Avocadoes (take them before they are ripe and will be ready to eat in a few days)
Sauces/Condiments
Packets of Mustard/Mayo (then make tuna or chicken salad)
Salad Dressing packets
A1 sauce , Tabasco, or BBQ Sauce packets– heat chicken with sauce in microwave
Gluten Free Soy Sauce packets for sushi
Salt and Pepper packets
Non-perishables
Dried fruit and nuts or trail mix
Protein Bars – PureFit Nutrition Bars, Lara Bars, certain Zone and Balance Bar flavors etc.
Freeze Dried Food Packets
Indian Food Packets (if you don’t have a microwave, submerge the packet in hot water at the hotel or eat at room temperature)
Rice Meals
Buy at the Grocery Store
Larger condiment bottles
Water/juice etc.
Fresh cut fruit
Salad ingredients
Yogurt
Buy at the Grocery Store
Larger condiment bottles
Water/juice etc.
Fresh cut fruit
Salad ingredients
Yogurt
While in general I don't recommend relying on airport food to be gluten-free, you can check which restaurants are in the airports on your itinerary.
Happy travels!
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