Yes, I did just mention the “H” word. It seems only fitting since we are in the second week of October and you know the stores will have their holiday decorations up shortly if they don’t already. As a matter of fact, I was in Bed, Bath & Beyond last week to visit the wall of coffee, and noticed a small Christmas display in the back. It wasn’t a full-on holiday, dripping with Christmas, Frosty the Snowman, etc, but a small sign that it is coming.
If this is your first year navigating the holidays gluten-free, you are probably feeling a little apprehensive. Even those of us who have navigated the holidays gluten-free before feeling this way. There are so many factors and variables involved, that it is certainly an event or season that must be planned out, but not necessarily worried about or avoided.
Below you will find some links to articles with some wonderful information about navigating the holidays gluten-free whether you are at home or traveling.
- Last-Minute Holiday Tips
- Thanksgiving Timesaving Tips
- Thanksgiving Survival Tips Part 1
- Thanksgiving Survival Tips Part 2
- Twitter Party Recap of Holiday Tips
One of the reasons that I am writing this post now is to ask our readers what kind of information you would like to see over the next month or so about the holidays. Are there specific recipes you want or need help adapting? Are lists of gluten-free holiday foods, brands, and/or establishments something that would help make things a little easier for you? Please take this time to share what we can do to help you in the comments section below.
My bread GF dressing was very work intensive and expensive last year – my first as a celiac. It was not very good using my usual vegetables,herbs and butter. I was considering a corn bread dressing this year. I”d like some help with the perfect recipe.
I’d love to see lists of products, particularly turkeys and canned foods like cranberry sauces, that are TRULY gluten free. I always worry about cross contamination because I am extremely sensitive.