Celiac Disease and eating gluten-free on St. John
Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 11:47 am
I was diagnosed with Celiac Disease two months ago and this June will be the first time that I'll have to stick to a gluten-free diet on St. John.
I know there are at least a couple others here on the forum with the same diet restriction so I thought I'd start a topic to pull anyone else out of the woodwork that might know about eating gluten-free on STJ.
About a month ago I emailed Cafe Roma, Morgan's Mango, the Lime Inn, and Rhumblines about gluten-free options, but the only one I heard back from was Cafe Roma.
The woman who emailed me was very nice and helpful...this is what she said regarding GF options at Cafe Roma:
Some menu items are served well without pasta. The Sierra, Venitian, some specials. Our appetizer list or little plates pair well and serve your needs. I personally eat very little pasta or gluten. We have a lamb appetizer, seafood appetizer, mussels, all pair well with salads or spinach. With some creative thought our menu works.
I just emailed her back asking about things like salad dressings and marinades that can contain gluten.
Perhaps my biggest concern is having foods that will work well for packing in a cooler and taking to the beach. I pack my lunch for work every day, but I can heat it up in a microwave so there are a lot more options. I think I'll get a little sick of cold GF meals 10 days in a row. I have yet to find a GF bread that is worth eating, so until I do sandwiches are out for the beach.
So please share your thoughts and advice on dealing with a gluten-free diet on STJ
I know there are at least a couple others here on the forum with the same diet restriction so I thought I'd start a topic to pull anyone else out of the woodwork that might know about eating gluten-free on STJ.
About a month ago I emailed Cafe Roma, Morgan's Mango, the Lime Inn, and Rhumblines about gluten-free options, but the only one I heard back from was Cafe Roma.
The woman who emailed me was very nice and helpful...this is what she said regarding GF options at Cafe Roma:
Some menu items are served well without pasta. The Sierra, Venitian, some specials. Our appetizer list or little plates pair well and serve your needs. I personally eat very little pasta or gluten. We have a lamb appetizer, seafood appetizer, mussels, all pair well with salads or spinach. With some creative thought our menu works.
I just emailed her back asking about things like salad dressings and marinades that can contain gluten.
Perhaps my biggest concern is having foods that will work well for packing in a cooler and taking to the beach. I pack my lunch for work every day, but I can heat it up in a microwave so there are a lot more options. I think I'll get a little sick of cold GF meals 10 days in a row. I have yet to find a GF bread that is worth eating, so until I do sandwiches are out for the beach.
So please share your thoughts and advice on dealing with a gluten-free diet on STJ
