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Season 09 Episode 27

Reimagining Traditional Holiday Dishes Gluten-Free Style

Imagine having the freedom to travel anywhere, relishing in the local cuisine, and not worrying about gluten ruining your adventure. That has been my journey and I can't wait to share my gluten-free travel tips and recipes with you! From transforming traditional dishes into gluten-free delights using Kinnick Kinnick’s one-to-one flour mix to whipping up mouth-watering vegan, gluten-free desserts like pumpkin risotto and grain-free apple pie, we are set to bring a delicious twist to your culinary world. Also, you'll learn how to navigate different countries and cultures with ease while sticking to your gluten-free lifestyle.

If you're keen on experimenting with gluten-free main courses, there were some fantastic suggestions such as citrus and herb butter roast turkey and simple roasted turkey from the gluten-free fix. For a twist on tradition, you might consider the bacon and herb roasted turkey breast from Jelly Toast.

Gluten Free Holidays

The festive season is a time of joy and indulgence. For those who live a gluten-free lifestyle, it can often feel like a challenge to fully enjoy the culinary delights that the holiday season has to offer. But, with a little creativity and some helpful guidance, the holiday season can be just as delicious for the gluten-free community.

I haven’t made all of these recipes yet, but every one is from one of many gluten-free sites that I love and trust. From Apple Cider Margaritas, to Cinnamon Orange Cranberry sauce, to Citrus and Herb Buttered Turkey - there’s something for everyone this episode. And, of course, my favorite part is always the dessert, so you’ll find plenty of sweet options for your table this holiday season. 

In this conversation, we also explore some fantastic vegan and gluten-free dessert ideas. Find out how to whip up gluten-free holiday desserts from pumpkin risotto to grain-free apple pie and a delicious gingerbread house. Also, don't miss my tips on navigating different countries and cultures while on a gluten-free travel, understanding labeling laws, and making the most out of your gluten-free adventures. So, tune in and join me on this delicious journey.

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Season 09 Episode 26

Home Baked Gluten Free Bread Recipes for the Holidays

Join me in this enlightening chat with Jennifer Fitzpatrick from the Nomadic Fitzpatrick's as we journey through her transformative experiences since being diagnosed with celiac disease. Get a front-row seat as she narrates her inspiring journey of moving to Boston to embrace a gluten-free lifestyle, along with her audacious sabbatical to backpack around the globe on a gluten-free diet. Get inspired as we dissect Jennifer's experience and how she overcame her dietary restrictions to explore and enjoy life fully.

Our exploration of gluten-free living continues as Jennifer shares her enriching experience in Madrid, where she managed to maintain a safe and healthy lifestyle thanks to the local supermarket chain and the heartwarming hospitality of her host family. Hear about Jennifer's fascinating culinary adventures, language encounters, and more, making for a truly unique overseas experience. 

Traveling Around the World Gluten Free

In 2019, Jen Fitzpatrick and her husband Dylan took unpaid sabbaticals from their work and set out as nomads to backpack across the world for six months - she being a Celiac. Her goal was to travel safely without getting sick. She decided to bring home recipes from around the world, which she put together in her new eBook Gluten Free Travel at Home.

Jen loves to empower others to eat well and travel with Celiac disease. You can find guides, tips and gluten-free recipes on her website. Definitely purchase her two new ebooks: Bread Recipes from Around the World and Gluten Free Travel at Home for amazing, delicious, kitchen-tested gluten-free goodness you can create in your own home.

Let your culinary curiosity be piqued as Jennifer gives us a peek into her two exciting cookbooks - Gluten-Free Travel at Home and Bread Recipes from Around the World Made Gluten-Free. Listen in as we explore her favorite recipes, her experiences with gluten-free baking, and some handy tips for those new to the gluten-free baking scene. 

Listen in to find out holiday gluten-free baking tips, what gluten-free flour mixes are best and how Jen came up with the recipes for her gluten-free cookbooks. Learn why she loved visiting Madrid, how she ate without getting sick when traveling the world and how she became a classical violinist.

Gluten Free Resources

Journey safely with The Guide to Traveling Gluten Free

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Travel Gluten Free Podcast

Season 09 Episode 17

Traveling Gluten Free in Our National Parks

Here’s the 411 on National Parks, activities to do, when to go and how to navigate the park you choose to visit. I'll also take you on a brief tour of the National Park Service website and tell you about the National Park Foundation, why you want to purchase a National Park Pass, why you want to bring gluten free food inside the parks, and how to reserve a camping spot!

National Park Activities

So, what can you do in a national park? What do you want to do? Find out about local geologic features? How about the history of how our country's government formed? Or maybe you want to learn about the ecosystem of the Everglades? Sound overwhelming? Why not start at the National Park website where you can search by activity, find out about ranger-guided hikes, tours, and presentations and also see if the park you are visiting has the Junior Ranger Program for kids.

When you visit the National Park website, you can:

• Search for National Parks by state

• see what parks, monument and national lands are in the state

• find out what activities each individual park has to offer

• Purchase a National Park annual pass (highly recommended!)

Eating Gluten Free in National Parks

Unfortunately, this has proven almost hopeless as the parks only provide mostly fast food. Every once in a while, you can find an upscale lodge with a dining room that can accommodate Celiac disease, but overall, plan on bringing your own food with you to be safe.

Gluten Free Resources

Journey safely with The Guide to Traveling Gluten Free which walks you through planning your next gluten-free travel adventure!

Get the best tool for traveling gluten free with Equal Eats Cards

Get the PracMedic Travel Medicine Bag. I just picked one up from Amazon, and I’m excited to travel with this handy medical bag.

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Season 09 Episode 16

Eating Gluten Free in Downtown Disney and Disney Springs

Disney Springs is a dining, shopping, and entertainment complex located at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, near Orlando. Formerly known as Downtown Disney, it was rebranded as Disney Springs in 2015 after undergoing a significant expansion and renovation. Disney Springs is open to the public and does not require admission. It offers a vibrant and lively atmosphere, making it a popular destination for visitors looking for entertainment, dining, and shopping experiences.

Disney Springs offers a wide array of experiences for visitors of all ages, featuring four distinct neighborhoods: The Landing, Marketplace, West Side, and Town Center. Each area has its own theme and atmosphere, offering a diverse range of dining options, retail stores, and entertainment venues.

Visitors can explore an assortment of shops, including Disney-themed stores, upscale boutiques, and specialty shops. Disney Springs offers entertainment options such as live music, performances, and shows. The complex also features unique experiences like The VOID, an immersive virtual reality attraction, and Splitsville Luxury Lanes, a modern bowling alley with dining options.

Eating Gluten Free in Disney Springs

If you’re gluten-free or you have food allergies, Disney is well-known for serving up safe food! Disney Springs takes food allergies and dietary restrictions seriously and makes efforts to accommodate guests with special dietary needs, providing options for various food allergies, intolerances, and dietary restrictions.

Many restaurants at Disney Springs offer allergy-friendly menus or have options clearly marked for common allergens such as gluten, dairy, nuts, and other allergens. When dining at Disney Springs, remember to communicate your food allergies or dietary restrictions to your server or a Cast Member. They are trained to assist you and can provide guidance on suitable menu items or may be able to modify dishes to accommodate your needs. The staff members, including chefs and food preparation teams, receive training on allergen awareness and handling to minimize the risk of cross-contact.

Make sure to have dining reservations in advance and mention your food allergies or dietary restrictions during the booking process. This allows the restaurant to be better prepared for your arrival and ensures that they can provide appropriate options or make necessary arrangements.

Podcast Resources

Journey safely with The Guide to Traveling Gluten Free which walks you through planning your next gluten-free travel adventure!

Get the best tool for traveling gluten free with Equal Eats Cards

Get the PracMedic Travel Medicine Bag. I just picked one up from Amazon, and I’m excited to travel with this handy medical bag.

Looking for a warm getaway this year? Find your next vacation on Airbnb! Get Your Travel Gluten Free discount with a $40 credit towards your stay!

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Travel Gluten Free Podcast

Season 09 Episode 15

Gluten Free Indian Cuisine

Indian food is one of my favorite ethnic dishes, so I’m so glad that East Indian cuisine is mostly naturally gluten free! Besides naan bread, and some samosas - which are the East Indian version of a burrito - most other dishes do not have gluten. Today, I’ll give you information on popular Indian dishes that typically do not contain gluten that I’ve eaten in the past. As always, check with the chef or cook at the restaurant you’re eating at to make sure your food is safe!

Be Aware of Gluten in Lentils

Because the FDA allows up to 10% of another grain in lentils, I try to avoid lentils as much as possible. However, there are several dishes, including the crisp wafer Papadam, that are made from lentils. The one time I was sick from Indian food was cross-contamination of the lentils in the dish.

Four Types of Indian Cuisine based on Region

North Indian cuisine is known for its robust flavors and extensive use of dairy products, such as ghee (clarified butter), yogurt, and paneer (cottage cheese). Popular dishes include biryani, butter chicken, tandoori chicken, naan bread, and various lentil-based dishes like dal makhani.

South Indian cuisine is primarily vegetarian and is characterized by its generous use of rice, lentils, coconut, and spices like mustard seeds, curry leaves, and red chilies. Popular dishes include dosa (fermented rice and lentil crepes), idli (steamed rice and lentil cakes), sambhar (spicy lentil soup), and rasam (tangy soup).

East Indian cuisine is known for its seafood, sweets, and subtle flavors. Rice and fish are staple ingredients in this cuisine. Popular dishes include macher jhol (fish curry), sandesh (a sweet made from cottage cheese and sugar), and rasgulla (a syrupy dessert made from cheese curds).

West Indian cuisine is known for its spicy and vibrant flavors. It heavily relies on ingredients like garlic, ginger, and chilies. Popular dishes include pav bhaji (a spicy mashed vegetable curry served with bread), vada pav (a spicy potato fritter sandwich), dhokla (steamed fermented chickpea flour snack), and various Gujarati thalis (platters) featuring a wide variety of vegetarian dishes.

Podcast Resources

Journey safely with The Guide to Traveling Gluten Free which walks you through planning your next gluten-free travel adventure!

Get the best tool for traveling gluten free with Equal Eats Cards

Get the PracMedic Travel Medicine Bag. I just picked one up from Amazon, and I’m excited to travel with this handy medical bag.

Looking for a warm getaway this year? Find your next vacation on Airbnb! Get Your Travel Gluten Free discount with a $40 credit towards your stay!

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Travel Gluten Free Podcast

Season 09 Episode 14

Traveling Gluten Free in Puerto Rico

I recently took a vacation in Humacao, Puerto Rico after visiting this beautiful US territory for the first time last year. I stayed at Las Palmas Resort and I enjoyed my stay so much, I’ve already booked another week there for next year! I can’t wait to go back. Listen in to today’s gluten free travel episode where I talk about my experience in Puerto Rico, fun things to do while you’re there, and, of course, amazing gluten free restaurants to eat at when you’re in Puerto Rico.

Traveling to Puerto Rico

You can easily get a plane ticket in and out of the main airport in San Juan. And because Puerto Rico is a US territory, you don’t need a passport, but you will need a Real ID. Also, you don’t need to exchange currency as Puerto Rico is a territory and uses US dollars. It’s an easy trip to get to a tropical island that you don't need a passport to travel to if you’re a US resident!

Beaches in Puerto Rico

One of the best geologic features and most relaxing activity is to visit a local beach. Luquillo Beach is beautiful and there are restaurants and facilities (including showers) nearby. You can rent a beach chair for $25 for the day, and buy a coconut water or coco loco to sit and relax on the beach, read a book, swim, snorkel or people watch.

Where to Stay in Puerto Rico

I stayed at Park Royal Homestead, and I really enjoyed my stay at their resort! I had a two bedroom condo, with a full kitchen, right next to the pool. The resort offers free shuttles anywhere in the resort, including all restaurants and their own private beach

Make sure that you’re following the 3-1-1 TSA rule for liquids if you’re packing liquids in your carry-on. I recently got stuck throwing out shampoo and conditioner because I had too many liquids with my medicine. Now, however, I carry a medical bag so my medicine that’s considered a liquid doesn’t count towards my 3-1-1 (see medical bag link below) . 

Podcast Resources

Journey safely with The Guide to Traveling Gluten Free which walks you through planning your next gluten-free travel adventure!

Get the best tool for traveling gluten free with Equal Eats Cards

Get the PracMedic Travel Medicine Bag. I just picked one up from Amazon, and I’m excited to travel with this handy medical bag.

Looking for a warm getaway this year? Find your next vacation on Airbnb! Get Your Travel Gluten Free discount with a $40 credit towards your stay!

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Season 09 Episode 13

Can You Take Gluten Free Food Outside of the Country?

Ready to travel overseas? Is this your first overseas trip having Celiac disease or as a gluten free traveler? No worries! You can safely navigate food overseas when you know what to do, including using the European Codex, my gluten free traveler. Find out how to pack your bags, get through TSA with food, product ingredients overseas, and how to use Equal Eats cards when traveling.

Eating Out Safely with Equal Eats Cards

With his mission to empower people living with dietary restrictions to enjoy food everywhere by providing an accurate, accessible, and seamless technology solution to help communicate their dietary restrictions effectively, accurately, and conveniently - wherever their life takes them with Equal Eats Cards. Kyle takes great effort to give each individual a customizable option for their card. For example, you can add Celiac, vegan, vegetarian, food allergies, and food intolerances so your wait staff knows all the foods you can’t eat. There are dozens of food allergy and intolerance options and dietary choices you can order on Equal Eats. This comes in very handy when you’re ordering food when you’re in a country in which you don’t understand the language.

Food Shopping Overseas

Even when you ask all the right questions, you can still end up getting food you can’t eat. Make sure to take Equal Eats cards with you to the supermarket and ask the store clerk if you can eat the food that is packaged. 

Packing Your Food in Your Checked or Carry-On Bag

Find out how to pack your food, and make sure you weigh your checked bag to make sure it’s within the weight limit of the airline you are traveling to your destination. Typically, the weight limit for checked bags is 60 pounds and I’ve never come close to that weight on a checked bag, even after adding food.

Make sure that you’re following the 3-1-1 TSA rule for liquids if you’re packing liquids in your carry-on. I recently got stuck throwing out shampoo and conditioner because I had too many liquids with my medicine. Now, however, I carry a medical bag so my medicine that’s considered a liquid doesn’t count towards my 3-1-1 (see medical bag link below) . 

Podcast Resources

Journey safely with The Guide to Traveling Gluten Free which walks you through planning your next gluten-free travel adventure!

Get the best tool for traveling gluten free with Equal Eats Cards

Get the PracMedic Travel Medicine Bag. I just picked one up from Amazon, and I’m excited to travel with this handy medical bag.

Looking for a warm getaway this year? Find your next vacation on Airbnb! Get Your Travel Gluten Free discount with a $40 credit towards your stay!

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Travel Gluten Free Podcast

Season 09 Episode 12

How to Eat Gluten Free at Your Vacation Rental

Are you scared to eat out at restaurants? If you’re new to having Celiac disease, this is a real fear! You don’t want to be anxious on vacation, so what do you do? My friend, you can find an Air b’n’b or VRBO at the location you’re taking your vacation and make your own food. Always call ahead and speak to restaurant managers directly at hotels, don’t rely on the front desk staff to ask if the food is safe at the hotel restaurant. You’ll also want to call ahead and find out what appliances and the size of the fridge and microwave so you understand what you have to cook with when you’re on vacation. Make sure to follow these tips when you’re eating out or making your own food when traveling gluten free.

Find Out About the Kitchen

Since there are no standards for what appliances come in a mini-kitchen, studio, or full kitchen apartment or vacation rental, you’ll want to call ahead and find out what appliances are available to use. Which appliances are safe? You may not want to use the blender, and other appliances which food can get easily cross-contaminated such as the toaster.

Make sure to clean your utensils well, use toaster sleeves, and wash any plates you may need during your stay. Look for crumbs in the cabinets and avoid using anything that has come in contact with leftover food. You can easily purchase paper plates to use while you are on vacation to give yourself an extra level of protection and create a less stressed travel vacation.

These Food Rules for Gluten Free also Apply to Food Allergies

Whether you have food allergies or you’re gluten free for health reasons, you can apply these practices to keep your food safe! Never assume that any product doesn’t have gluten or a food allergen unless you have thoroughly read the label. This can be time consuming, but it’s the only way to ensure that the food you are eating is safe. Gluten can hide in many different places including: scrambled eggs at restaurants, tea, salad dressing and sauces, sausages and other meats, as well as alcohol. 

If you can’t find a local place to buy safe food, you can always order food from Amazon and have it shipped to your vacation rental! Please be safe and read all ingredients and ask the right questions when you’re traveling gluten free or with food allergies!

Podcast Resources

Journey safely with The Guide to Traveling Gluten Free which walks you through planning your next gluten-free travel adventure!

Get the best tool for traveling gluten free with Equal Eats Cards

Get the PracMedic Travel Medicine Bag. I just picked one up from Amazon, and I’m excited to travel with this handy medical bag.

Looking for a warm getaway this year? Find your next vacation on Airbnb! Get Your Travel Gluten Free discount with a $40 credit towards your stay!

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Season 09 Episode 11

Gluten Free Food Tours with Katrina McGhee

Finding Gluten Free Friendly Food Tours While Traveling

Are you scared to take a gluten free food tour? Even with my experience, I avoid food tours because I don’t trust that someone else will ask the right questions for me. Today, I chat with Katrina McGhee, who is gluten intolerant - not Celiac - about how she approaches and asks about food tours. Caution: If you’re Celiac you will want to use your own judgment with food tour safety. Look for a food tour with dedicated gluten free restaurants or a completely gluten free food tour.

Questions to Ask Food Tour Operators

If you find a food tour, look to see if they mention food allergies or accommodating food allergies. If they don’t, you can reach out to the tour operator and ask them directly the following questions:

• Have you had someone with a food allergy on your tour?

• What gluten free offerings do these places have?

• Are all these locations familiar with gluten allergies?

• What is the protocol at these places?

• Do you offer exclusive gluten free food tours?

Be Cautious When Booking a Food Tour

Even when you ask all the right questions, you can still end up getting food you can’t eat. Although my guest did a variety of food tours, I personally wouldn’t book a food tour. Why? Because they are too risky to chance getting sick because I have to depend on the knowledge and experience of someone else to vet food establishments and I’m not personally willing to take that risk.

Katrina is gluten intolerant, not Celiac, and if you're intolerant you have more food options. You don’t have to worry about cross contamination and you don’t get as sick. My advice is if you’re intolerant, you could safely eat on a food tour. If you’re Celiac, I wouldn’t book a food tour unless it was a tour in Italy or another gluten-free friendly place, and the tour locations were exclusively gluten free. For me, it would be too stressful and not fun if I had to watch everyone else enjoying their food after I paid for a food tour ticket on my vacation.

Podcast Resources

Journey safely with The Guide to Traveling Gluten Free which walks you through planning your next gluten-free travel adventure!

Get the best tool for traveling gluten free with Equal Eats Cards

Get the PracMedic Travel Medicine Bag. I just picked one up from Amazon, and I’m excited to travel with this handy medical bag.

Looking for a warm getaway this year? Find your next vacation on Airbnb! Get Your Travel Gluten Free discount with a $40 credit towards your stay!

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Season 09 Episode 10

How to Travel with Disabilities featuring Jen Hardy

What does it mean to travel with disabilities? What is a disability and what do you need to know if you’re traveling with disabilities? My friend and fellow female podcaster Jen Hardy from the Fabulous Over Fifty podcast (formerly the Hardy Moms Podcast) also has multiple disabilities, including an auto-immune disease which leaves her without energy and the ability to walk or stand on her own. Traveling with a walker, Jen is here to give us tips on how to travel when you have to carry medical devices as a result of your disability. She also tells her story with her experience on United Airlines and how they left her in the terminal, alone, after forgetting to order her a wheelchair and not assisting her off the airplane with a walking aide.

What Does it Mean to Travel with a Disability?

A disability is when a person has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, a person who has a history or record of such an impairment, or a person who is perceived by others as having such an impairment. These include auto-immune disease, cancer, anxiety, PTSD, depression, and other impairments. It's very common that if you have one disability, you have another. For me, I have 10 disabilities - some of them physical, some mental such as my PTSD I have from being raised in an abusive household. Although you can’t see most disabilities in physical form, they are there. When others can’t see our disabilities, it makes it hard for them to understand how we have to adjust in our daily life and especially when we travel.

Always Take Your Medication on the Plane with You

Depending on your disability, you may have to use a walker, diabetic medication, cane, brace or support, and most likely you are traveling with medication. Always, always, always take your medication with you on the plane. Take a medical bag because this can be your extra third bag that is excluded from your two you can take on the plane because of medical reasons. While you don’t have to have a doctor’s letter or note, I would highly recommend geting a medical bag for your medications. 

When flying gluten-free, you want to know about this not-well-known piece of information. If you have a disability, and any auto-immune disease is considered a disability, you have the right to carry one extra bag for medical supplies. In addition to the two bags you can carry on, you get one extra. Here’s the link to the TSA article, which explains in detail what you can bring and what they allow on the airplane when you travel with a medical bag. 

Don’t have a medical bag? Get the PracMedic Travel Medicine Bag. I just picked one up from Amazon, and I’m very excited to travel with this handy medical bag. I’ve been able to stuff lots of supplements and all my prescriptions, along with my spray hand sanitizer, into this convenient bag that has a shoulder strap for easy carrying through the airport. 

And if you need a clear, quart-sized travel case for your toiletries because the TSA agent took yours the last time you went through security (like the rude agent who I encountered at the St. Louis airport), then grab this amazing deal from CBGE! Three TSA-approved quart-sized toiletry bags for men or women for under $11.

Podcast Resources

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