tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2468249333232629469.post7576898276460994844..comments2016-05-02T10:49:48.669-07:00Comments on The SCD girl: Allergies and intolerancesAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04467543096755297798noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2468249333232629469.post-66961813404408963762012-05-29T02:31:38.699-07:002012-05-29T02:31:38.699-07:00We don't eat out because it just isn't wor...We don't eat out because it just isn't worth the week of bad stomach and behaviours that come along with it. Most people say a little bit couldn't hurt could it? I get so frustrated with people who are close to us who don't try to understand after years of explaining how damaging it can be. I always feel like people think that I am making up the problems my son has with food or being too paranoid about him possibly getting something on accident.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15748981612949292771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2468249333232629469.post-15108549835469336852012-05-08T18:25:34.392-07:002012-05-08T18:25:34.392-07:00Amen!Amen!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2468249333232629469.post-59799996794070679792012-05-05T23:47:26.736-07:002012-05-05T23:47:26.736-07:00Very well put, I agree completely.Very well put, I agree completely.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2468249333232629469.post-38722121110926448452012-04-23T03:23:08.103-07:002012-04-23T03:23:08.103-07:00True allergies can be a huge big problem...and we ...True allergies can be a huge big problem...and we shy away from making special requests thinking that it would pose inconvenience...so nice tips here.Electronic Medical Recordshttp://www.healthtec-software.com/electronic-medical-records.htmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2468249333232629469.post-29566276583880085882012-04-02T08:47:22.943-07:002012-04-02T08:47:22.943-07:00Thank you for the tips! :)Thank you for the tips! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04467543096755297798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2468249333232629469.post-73226011175801640202012-04-02T08:14:31.443-07:002012-04-02T08:14:31.443-07:00As a former kitchen manager, let me add some advic...As a former kitchen manager, let me add some advice from the restaurant side that you can't see.<br /><br />1. Cooks do not mind special requests. We have no problem with accommodating your dietary needs--as long as you're up front about it. Ask questions ahead of time. It's having to REMAKE your order, because you didn't tell us ahead of time, that makes us grouse behind your back. But we will still do it. Caveat: We will do what your server tells us to do--so make sure they understand your instructions.<br /><br />2. Just because an ingredient isn't listed in the meal, doesn't mean your meal has no contact with that ingredient. For example, if you have a tomato allergy or intolerance, and the meal you're looking at does not say tomato anywhere, it is NOT certain that your meal will not come into contact with tomatoes. Cooks do not change gloves between every meal--in fact, meals are often prepared in stages, with multiple hands involved. If you cannot have any kind of contact with tomatoes, tell your server up front, so they can let the kitchen know--we will clean the grill and stations, and make sure we swap gloves. We cannot completely guarantee your meal will have zero contact with tomatoes, but we'll do our best.<br /><br />3. When you find a server and kitchen staff that can correctly meet your needs, leave a generous tip. Reward them for their service. Then revisit, and ask for that server again. Servers learn repeat customers' needs quickly, and they are glad to take care of you. But, always, double check their understanding of your needs, and reward them well.Zarffynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01830893984322666086noreply@blogger.com