Everyone is different!

I have discovered that I am not typical gluten and lactose intolerant. For example: I can have spelt flour (which has gluten) but no corn. Even though I have lactose issues, I can have feta, farmers, mozzarella and goat cheeses, goat milk products, soy and almond milk products, and butter (but can't have margarine).

Also, the only alcohol that doesn't affect me is red wine, but I can't have red wine vinegar, I can only have apple cider vinegar. I can't have peanuts, but can enjoy almonds, walnuts, pecans and macadamia.

All of the recipes in my blog can be adjusted to fit your individual needs and tolerances. For example, if you can't have goat milk products, you can substitute soy milk products - which I have a story to share. I don't have much coffee these days cause if I do it every day, it effects me. I do love the Starbucks Cinnamon Dolche Latte though. We were at a Starbucks the other day and I thought to ask if they could make it with soy milk, and they did - I almost cried it was so good!

Anyway, back to what I was saying, everyone is different, and we all need to be proactive to eliminate those items that have negative effects. Remember to read all food labels and don't be afraid to go to a restaurant and ask for what you want. Most establishments are very accommodating.

On a slightly different note, Mary from LAgrapevine (she's on both Facebook and Twitter), told me about Triumph Dining Cards. They can use everywhere. Theyare specifically for gluten free diets and the cards come in 10 languages explaining what can be eaten and what can't. You can visit their website at http://www.triumphdining.com/