Restaurant Review: Outback Steakhouse.

Last week, I went to Outback Steakhouse for dinner. I know, from previous visits there, that they are more than accommodating when it comes to those of us with Celiac disease. I go in, and requested a gluten free menu. They give me one, and I was seated. When my waitress came over, she was very pleasant. She went above and beyond to make sure I knew that they take dietary restrictions, and Celiac disease, very seriously. She was more than willing to answer any questions I had. The front of the house manager was even on hand, greeting everyone, and even stopped by my table.

The GF menu has numerous choices. It advises you on what to stay away from, in terms of sauces and sides. My only problem with the gluten free menu is that they don't offer the prices of the meals. You have to look at the regular menu for the prices.

Despite the fact that the gluten free menu did not have the prices, my visit at Outback Steakhouse was very pleasant. It's been several days since I have eaten there, and I have not been sick.

I would recommend Outback Steakhouse to all my fellow Celiacs, and those who are gluten intolerant. You will get the highest quality of customer service, and the best steaks in the world. Visit your local Outback Steakhouse, and bring your appetite!

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Celebrities who have Celiac Disease

Getting diagnosed with Celiac Disease can be pretty tough (believe me, I remember how hard it was for me). You may be the first among your family and/or friends that has been diagnosed as Celiac. It can be lonely (even though my grandmother had it, and I was partially raised by her, she had been gone for a few years when I was diagnosed. I had no one). What gave me some comfort was that I was not alone. Some of the celebrities I look up to were also Celiac Disease sufferers. People like Elizabeth Hasselbeck and Emmy Rossum had been living with the disease for years before I was diagnosed. I researched both and learned a lot from them. Also, learning that my first celeb crush has 2 Celiacs in his family really helped me feel less alone. Here is a list of celebs who have diagnosed Celiac Disease: Elizabeth Hasselbeck (public figure) Emmy Rossum (actress) Wil Wheaton's mom and sister Meg Cabot (author) Sarah Joy Brown (actress) Joe C (rapper who frequently performed with

South Park's Gluten-Free Ebola Episode

photo credit: southparkdigital Greetings Celiac Warriors! Recently, South Park did a gluten free episode that got a lot of attention in the gluten free and Celiac communities. For the most part, the reaction has been positive. Many folks, including myself, found it hilarious. You may be wondering what the episode was about. I'm going to give you the cliff notes version: The episode starts off with the kids returning to school after their start up company fails. Then the show cuts to the teachers lounge where the teachers are discussing Mr. Mackey who has gone gluten free. Mr. Mackey comes back and starts blaming all the world's problems on gluten. A co-worker becomes annoyed by all the gluten free talk and starts screaming at Mr. Mackey to shut up. Mackey states that behavior problems are due to gluten consumption. A female teacher expresses interest in going gluten free. Later on, the boys are on the radio promoting an "epic" party. Callers ask the boys i

Connecticut mom making waves with her gluten-free macaroons.

If you are gluten free and from CT (like I am), you will be delighted by this story. A mom in Enfield looked for a way to work and be a stay-at-home mom, and a booming macaroon business was born. Stephanie Thomacos from Enfield, CT is a self-taught baker who operates her macaroon business from home. She initially started baking with her grandfather on a farm, making box cakes. As she experimented with various foods, she became inspired to make macaroons. "I used to buy them from a bakery in New Jersey. They were really expensive and I never thought I could make them, but I just decided one day to try. I loved it and decided to make a thing of it. Other people loved them and nobody else around here does it ( it's true. No one does !). It's an unsaturated market for macaroons so I decided to jump in on it . -Journal Inquirer Thomacos baked up a ton of macaroons and showcased them at a recent Farmers Market in Ellington. She sold out of her macaroons not even halfway

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