missefficient

david_carnell Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Missefficient - has it occurred to you that it > just isn't practicle or economical for restaurants > and cafes to stock all of these things? > > GF Bread > Dairy free spread > Nut free everything > > It would cost them too much, would take up space, > be time consuming to use and actually is only of > benefit to a tiny number of people. > > While I sympathise with your plight to some > extent, shouting at everyone and demanding snacks > that are suited to your specific dietary needs > just isn't the way forward. My point exactly! Ready standing businesses and franchises have no time/money/dedication to be able to cater for the minority. And for the record, I do not shout or demand :)

Also, to minder. I am a fan of Costa Coffee, but have spent less time there recently due to said chocolate chip brownies and cherry bakewells being the only food option for me. Oh, and a fruit salad. I'm not sure on the fruit and coffee combination but will give it a go next time I visit. Such a shame everything on offer is so highly processed and full of sugar. It wouldn't hurt to have some gf bread and dairy free spread on hand. And something that doesn't contain nut traces!

So aquarius moon - you would be overjoyed to find a supplier of dairy-free quiche (unless you hate quiche, that is)? :) It seems I have found a missing person. My post has been productive after all!

In that case, you could benefit from a gluten-free diet Huguenot. Low FODMAP has worked wonders for me. It is also said to reduce anxiety. You may sleep a little better!

Thank you for your "pithy reposte" Huguenot, and for some helpful statistics. Can I ask if any if you suffer with COELIAC disease, IBS or any other food related condition that affects your life day to day? If such an establishment is likely to be frowned upon, I would like to know if it would be by fellow sufferers, or those who are lucky enough to have a full bill of health and can eat whatever takes their fancy. The numbers may well be against me in that case, and this is all that I was trying to find out.

I do very much appreciate your suggestion Alan Medic - I know it was long-winded. RosieH, I am very interested to know more and will be researching this in depth. I have found many free-from goods in Sainsburys, for example. But they are breads, cakes, cereals, dried pasta, highly preserved sauces or convenience food like nuggets and pizzas. I suffer with a medical condition and have started following a low FODMAP diet which cuts out an awful lot of things, gluten being one of them. My son, who is on the autistic spectrum, is on a very strict gluten and casein free diet. We have both benefitted greatly from our drastic changes in diet, but still find it unbelievably hard eating out due to cafe and restaraunt staff being uneducated in the importance of avoiding cross-contamination. We have seen ladels of pizza sauce being used between both gluten and gluten-free pizza bases. Buttered knives being used for both dairy and non-dairy spreads. Even using the same toaster for GF and non-gf bread can have an effect of the consumer. Celiac disease is a serious condition, and being "glutened" can have serious consequences. People with allergies and intolerances have to go to extreme lengths in order to ensure that what they are eating is safe for their consumption. I hate dining out as I have to call ahead, or even more embarrassingly, request a breakdown of the menu when we arrive. Even then, the food is analysed and dissected to double and triple check that no flour has been used to dust the potato's or butter smeared on the corn. Can I ask if vegetarians feel the same way about their vegetarian mince being sauted in the same pan that moments ago contained beef mince? I'm not vegetarian but I'm pretty sure it would flip my stomach if I were. I am not inviting a debate, I am just very eager to learn peoples views on something that has become so much a way of our lives here in my home.

I'm not sure which thread you mean - I will keep looking later. And I do so wish it was that easy - I wish I could pop a business up next week! I keep dipping my toe in the water, gaining knowledge, perfecting recipes and so on - but I want to jump in knowing I'm going to fill a gap, not add to the mass.

No! I'm sorry - I am merely seeing what's out there, what's not, and whether I may be able to persue a dream of mine without it going belly up! My diet has changed as has my sons, and suddenly we are in a whole new world of food and there's not much out there. I love baking and cooking, they are passions of mine - I would love to be able to put them to much better use.

I am interested to find out if you are happy with the amount of gluten-free foods available in our supermarkets and local cafes. Can you answer any of the following questions to help me potentially fill a gaping gap in the market? I would also appreciate a bit of background as to why you choose to eat free-from foods. This covers food intolerances in general, not just gluten. I would also love to hear from vegetarians and vegans. Many thanks in advance! - Do you find enough variety at your local supermarkets when it comes to free-from foods? - Is it easy for you to dine out locally without having to call in advance to make sure it won't be a wasted journey? - If you have a busy lifestyle, do you find it easy to rustle up free-from meals? Would you benefit from a local business who could supply homemade main meals like lasange or family sized desserts that you could heat at your convenience? - If you avoid gluten, would you feel reassured knowing that all produce had been made in a kitchen that has never seen (or ever will see) gluten through its door? - If you have a lactose intolerance or are vegetarian (or have another dietary requirement), would you feel comfortable knowing that your food had been made on the same premises as foods containing the offending item, but that every care possible had been taken to ensure that cross contamination was not an issue? - With regards to coffee, cake and other light foods like sandwiches and pastries, would you be keen to enjoy them in situ as well as to take away? - Also, if you do NOT have any dietary requirements, would you be put off eating from such an establishment? Anything else you would like to add will be gratefully received. Thanks again!