glutenfree amman

harma · Post by **harma** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 12:10 pm

today went out for diner with some friends and what do you think, the restaurant knew what gluten were and...on the money that even had gluten free pasta. I was in a WOW state. Of course did not order the pasta most time its on corn base and can't eat that either, but really I see progress here.

Also today (yes on the same day), I saw a bakery/sweet shop having advert on the window selling gluten free bread and sweets, checked out today, only bread no sweats. I didn't buy it, but I also progress, at least some places here now have heard of the word gluten and now how to spell it :-))

Post by **tex** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 12:21 pm

Good for them.

Tex

Martha · Post by **Martha** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 3:34 pm

It would be funny to see a misspelled sign that said "Glutton-free foods available".

(Sorry--I love words!)

Martha

MBombardier · Post by **MBombardier** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 7:03 pm

Martha...

sarkin · Post by **sarkin** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 8:26 pm

Harma, this is a great YES to your decision - even if the spelling is wrong on occasion...

There is an article in the Atlantic this month, called something like 'Gluttony without Gluten' (really, is that the goal???). A friend has cut it out for me, and I'm sure it's all about deep-frying GF donuts, or something, but appreciate the thought

L,
S

Gloria · Post by **Gloria** » Fri Sep 23, 2011 10:15 pm

It's great to see more and more establishments offering GF foods. I'm so glad you've found them in Amman.

A local store by me has posted signs all over it's GF isle: Glutten Free. Oh, well. They're trying.

I haven't said anything to them yet.

Gloria

Polly · Post by **Polly** » Sat Sep 24, 2011 6:47 am

Good news, Harma! Glad to hear that you are over your GI bug and sore ankle. And that you got your card back.

When I went clothes-shopping recently, for the first time I saw labels reading "made in Jordan"! Usually clothes seem to be made in Sri Lanka or Bahrain these days.

Please keep us posted on your adventures - I (and many others) look forward to hearing about them.

Love,

Polly

P.S. That quote you use at the bottom of your posts is so profound! I aspire to it but haven't had much luck. Have you?

Martha · Post by **Martha** » Sat Sep 24, 2011 11:15 am

Oh, Sara, I read that article in Atlantic. It says that in Italy, gluten-free foods are sold in pharmacies, and the government gives a monthly stipend to everyone who is prescribed a gluten-free diet. Way to go, Italy!

sarkin · Post by **sarkin** » Sat Sep 24, 2011 11:25 am

I thought that was amazing, too, Martha! (I wonder whether they use the 20ppm rule?)

Go Italy - since they diagnose early and GF food is readily available and affordable, I bet they have far lower incidence of people moving on to multiple food intolerances, not to mention autoimmune disorders...

MaggieRedwings · Post by **MaggieRedwings** » Tue Sep 27, 2011 5:52 am

Great news Harma. One more plus for your decision.

Love, Maggie

Post by **tex** » Tue Sep 27, 2011 8:59 am

Sara wrote:I wonder whether they use the 20ppm rule?

Yes they do. All of Europe follows the recommendations of the Codex Alimentarius Committee for food standards. Their standard for gluten-free labeling for many years was 200 ppm, but they grudgingly changed that to 20 ppm, a few years ago, after Dr. Fasano's research showed that many people react at the 50 ppm level, so obviously 200 ppm is way too high.

Interestingly, even though his research shows that a few people react even to 20 ppm, he is one of the people campaigning against lowering the standard in this country to 10 ppm or less. That's an interesting issue, so I think I'll start another topic to discuss it.

Love,
Tex

Gabes-Apg · Post by **Gabes-Apg** » Tue Sep 27, 2011 3:11 pm

Harma

what fantastic news and I am sure it was the sign or the message to reassure you that things are 'meant to be'

Once establishments realise there is a demand for good quality Gluten Free items, avialability will expand.

have you started your english classes again?

Sharaine · Post by **Sharaine** » Tue Sep 27, 2011 4:00 pm

So happy for you, Harma! How wonderful that gluten-free awareness has even spread to Jordan. I wish more products were both gluten-free and dairy-free. That's been my challenge here in the States. There is a company called Udi's that is based here in the Denver, Colorado area. They make great GF stuff. The problem is, the sweet rolls and cakes, etc., often have dairy so I can't partake in them. Still, it's good that others who are only watching out for gluten have foods to enjoy!

Keep your stories coming. I like learning about other countries.

Sharaine

coryhub · Post by **coryhub** » Wed Sep 28, 2011 1:52 pm

Does anyone else feel like the gluten-free products are expensive and hard on the pocketbook if you are on a budget?
I'm making my own bread now and have found a few products that seem reasonable but most of the gluten-free products like frozen dinners or baked stuff costs much more than "non" gluten-free fare.
I went to see a movie over the weekend, where you eat and watch the movie and I was happy to see they offered a Gluten-free pizza option but then the wait person said, it would be an extra $5.00 for the gluten-free crust. Grrrr!
I saw someone on this web-site write that they were doing well except for the "intentional" mistakes. I love that expression because at the movie I made an "intentional mistake" and had a basket of the chili cheese fries. It was worth the sit on the toilet later. If it weren't for intentional mistakes.........

MaggieRedwings · Post by **MaggieRedwings** » Thu Sep 29, 2011 5:15 am

Good Morning Cory,

Well baking your own bread is one step in the right direction. When I first went GF over 10 years ago, I bought everything GF in sight. I have since altered my buying habits on GF. I buy very little GF and when I do it is just a snack or 2. As time goes on you will find that you are buying less and less GF products. You will find the right track with regular food items to make a meal. It is expensive and being on a budget too I find it just out of my realm.

Love, Maggie