http://www.udisglutensfree.com/2011/01/18/guerrilla-tactics-for-the-office-food-wars/ Gluten Free Foods & Recipes Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:19:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://www.udisglutensfree.com/2011/01/18/guerrilla-tactics-for-the-office-food-wars/comment-page-1/#comment-445 Margaret Mon, 14 Feb 2011 15:34:52 +0000 http://www.udisglutensfree.com/2011/01/18/guerrilla-tactics-for-the-office-food-wars/#comment-445 I am actually one of those awful bakers who bring in the tempting treats. I can't and won't eat them because I know how I will feel if I do. I bake for good causes and fortunately for me they are sold quickly. I am actually one of those awful bakers who bring in the tempting treats. I can’t and won’t eat them because I know how I will feel if I do. I bake for good causes and fortunately for me they are sold quickly.

]]> http://www.udisglutensfree.com/2011/01/18/guerrilla-tactics-for-the-office-food-wars/comment-page-1/#comment-444 Silent Cal Wed, 19 Jan 2011 03:13:32 +0000 http://www.udisglutensfree.com/2011/01/18/guerrilla-tactics-for-the-office-food-wars/#comment-444 The saddest part of this is that while I can have all these workarounds in place, I still feel cheated on a different level. My company also does things like this to reward us--but I can't participate with happy abandon like my co-workers because I'm too busy picking over the offerings for safe food. Often, there's NOTHING if the theme is desserts. Now, some will chime in with the happy-crappy mantra of how good I'm being and isn't being healthy more important...yada yada yada. At that moment--NO. The point is REWARD for work...not "good for me for not eating anything with gluten in it." It's the principal of the thing...I can't have the physical reward that I earned--plain and simple. And I can't share my companions' food at restaurants [a sign of trust and affection]. Having to eat GF at special times separates us from our "tribe" at every turn. That's the one thing I just can't adjust to. The saddest part of this is that while I can have all these workarounds in place, I still feel cheated on a different level. My company also does things like this to reward us–but I can’t participate with happy abandon like my co-workers because I’m too busy picking over the offerings for safe food. Often, there’s NOTHING if the theme is desserts. Now, some will chime in with the happy-crappy mantra of how good I’m being and isn’t being healthy more important…yada yada yada. At that moment–NO. The point is REWARD for work…not "good for me for not eating anything with gluten in it." It’s the principal of the thing…I can’t have the physical reward that I earned–plain and simple. And I can’t share my companions’ food at restaurants [a sign of trust and affection]. Having to eat GF at special times separates us from our "tribe" at every turn. That’s the one thing I just can’t adjust to.

]]> http://www.udisglutensfree.com/2011/01/18/guerrilla-tactics-for-the-office-food-wars/comment-page-1/#comment-443 Dianne G Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:55:57 +0000 http://www.udisglutensfree.com/2011/01/18/guerrilla-tactics-for-the-office-food-wars/#comment-443 Just sticking to meats, veggies and veggie dip, etc. is not always safe. Many meats are injected or seasoned with blends containing modified food starch or other gluten-containing substances. Dressings and dips often contain gluten, and catering/buffet trays NEVER have the ingredients listed or available so that we can check. Unfortunately there have been many occasions where food that seemed "safe" was not, and I suffered. So beware of cross-contamination and hidden gluten, and definitely keep a stash of safe alternatives! Just sticking to meats, veggies and veggie dip, etc. is not always safe. Many meats are injected or seasoned with blends containing modified food starch or other gluten-containing substances. Dressings and dips often contain gluten, and catering/buffet trays NEVER have the ingredients listed or available so that we can check. Unfortunately there have been many occasions where food that seemed "safe" was not, and I suffered. So beware of cross-contamination and hidden gluten, and definitely keep a stash of safe alternatives!

]]> http://www.udisglutensfree.com/2011/01/18/guerrilla-tactics-for-the-office-food-wars/comment-page-1/#comment-442 Grit Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:04:30 +0000 http://www.udisglutensfree.com/2011/01/18/guerrilla-tactics-for-the-office-food-wars/#comment-442 i do not work in an office,but i do work in a hair salon. now u wouldnt think hair & cake/cookies go together but they do !! will power ??? what ,where. i do try to have some udies with me ,(especially) on sat. when everyone comes around the coffee pot to see whats there,im ready if i need it.its kinda fun to watch! after all food, of any kind is a very social occasion! thanks undies for giving that back to me. Grit. i do not work in an office,but i do work in a hair salon. now u wouldnt think hair & cake/cookies go together but they do !! will power ??? what ,where. i do try to have some udies with me ,(especially) on sat. when everyone comes around the coffee pot to see whats there,im ready if i need it.its kinda fun to watch! after all food, of any kind is a very social occasion! thanks undies for giving that back to me. Grit.

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