Here are some tips for making your Christmas meal more enjoyable:
1. Contact the person hosting Christmas dinner. If you are the one hosting then you are in the driver’s seat. Find out everything on the menu including appetizers and desserts.
2. If the main dish being served is turkey or ham, find out what brand it is and check the company’s website or contact the manufacturer. Some turkeys have gluten injected into them. This will not be obvious to the person who bought it nor will it be on the label. With hams, a lot of glazes have gluten in them so it is best to be safe.
3. Bring your own dish that is gluten-free.
4. If any dips are put out as an appetiser, make sure to spoon out the dip on your own plate first before anyone dips their cracker in it! A good suggestion is to bring your own gluten-free crackers.
5. There are plenty of options for a wonderful gluten-free dessert and of course, follow LFGF recipe for making a delicios gluten free christmas cake.
6. Wine is gluten-free! Beer is a big no-no now unless you are fortunate to locate one of the gluten-free brands on the market. Riesling is an excellent choices to compliment turkey or ham.
7. Relax and have fun! With enough due diligence on your part you should be all set. Enjoy the holidays!
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