So, you’ve just been crowned with the celiac tiara, struggling to navigate this new gluten-free realm, and let’s face it, feeling like crap even though you’re eating gluten-free. Worried about what the future holds? Yeah, we’ve all been there. It’s the primary reason I birthed the Gluten Dude blog in 2011 because, truth be told, …
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So, picture this: I’ve been rocking the celiac life for over 15 years (yes, I’m counting fingers and toes), and the support from family, friends, and this fantastic community has been nothing short of incredible. Grateful doesn’t quite cut it. But then, I received an email that triggered a revelation: in those 14 years, none …
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Here’s the scoop: My good friend returns home after nine years in Hong Kong, so I hopped on a 3:30 train from Asbury Park to Manhattan for dinner and a few drinks. NJ Transit, stuck in a time warp from 1950, provides a scenic route with 87 stops and a two-hour journey. No worries – …
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My younger Dudette, whom I’ll affectionately refer to as Madison for privacy’s sake (that’s also her real name, go figure), wrapped up a 10-month stint working for Under Canvas in Utah. Deciding it wasn’t ideal for her to drive her new Subaru Outback from Utah to Asbury Park, NJ alone, I opted to fly out …
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Living with celiac disease for over 15 years has taught me a lot – mainly that I’m still susceptible to questionable decisions. Whether that’s a reflection on the disease or just my own quirks, I’ll let you be the judge. Now, let me regale you with the tale of my recent escapade. Last weekend, Mrs. …
I’ve penned quite a few musings on beer across the digital pages of my humble online abode. Pop “beer” into the search bar on my site (https://glutendude.com/?s=beer), and you’ll tumble down a rabbit hole of my beer-centric narratives. Some might jest that I suffer from a peculiar affliction—a penchant for writing about quaffing rather than …
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Navigating the restaurant scene with celiac disease is akin to embarking on an expedition filled with both anticipation and a fair dose of trepidation. It’s like the thrill of dining out is halved by the lurking fear of an unwanted gluten encounter. So, what happens when you do get glutened by a restaurant? How do …
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Years ago, my temporary career was deeply rooted in the restaurant scene, where I spent countless hours either mixing drinks behind the bar or serving tables. Throughout that entire period, the concept of food allergies, let alone celiac disease, was virtually unheard of in my experience. The reasons behind this are complex and perhaps best …
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Did you know the Gluten Dude app does not include any fast food restaurants. Ever wonder why? Wonder know more. Search for ‘fast food and celiac disease’ and you’ll find all sorts of articles from mainstream sources about ‘the best gluten free fast food’, etc. And pretty much all of the gluten-free apps and support …
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