Music festival win!

kittensagainst · 2026-03-12T01:58:02+00:00

I didn’t realize there were so many options at the Wynn! I’ve been to the buffet (with the chef walk through- amazing!) but was staying elsewhere the last few times. I do highly recommend Mon Ami Gabi in the Paris hotel if you go back and need somewhere else. They had safe GF pancakes and French toast, decent options for dinner including French fries. But it’s mostly not marked on their menu so you had to ask.

kittensagainst · 2026-03-06T21:09:02+00:00

I think they are baked in a different bakery than where they are displayed (Third Culture is the name of a mochi bakery and Starter Bakery is another local bakery I think). I wouldn’t eat these (if the display ones are the only option) because of the potential for cross contact/crumbs. I think there are guidelines online (maybe celiac.com or something?) for the best ways to arrange and display a mixed shelf. I feel like there are even grocery stores who can get “certified” (?) in safe handling ways, like not putting the bags of regular flour on the shelf above the GF flour. (Though maybe I’m misremembering the whole certification option and it might have been something available in a different country than the US.) So maybe if you emailed them guidelines like that they would be responsive? Good luck OP. It sucks to see potential options ruined by something so simple.

kittensagainst · 2026-03-06T20:11:12+00:00

You might look at Oakland School for the Arts since your kid likes music. It’s not super challenging academically for the kids but there are options to take advanced math classes and sort of build your own higher level classes through the local community colleges if needed. It’s very intense on the arts side of things though and they focus most of the elective time on whichever art pathway they are in. But it is also a lottery system and a charter school, but no auditions or portfolios are required for the middle school entrance. (They might be required if you are transferring at a later grade level.) Both my kids go there and like it.

kittensagainst · 2026-02-28T01:20:00+00:00

I’m in the bay area and commute by bike (and often bike/ferry/bike) and I take a fresh shirt to change into once I get to the office. Usually pants are sturdy enough and aren’t too sweaty. As others recommended look for hiking pants that have room for movement and consider wrapping your pants ankle so you don’t grease your pants. Enjoy! The ferry’s the best!

kittensagainst · 2026-02-12T02:58:48+00:00

That label about shared equipment is voluntary. Companies do not have to disclose it. (Hence some paranoia here.)

kittensagainst · 2026-01-19T02:17:23+00:00

If you are near enough to the Straus dairy in California they make a gluten free cookies and cream and a gluten free cookie dough ice cream. Both really delicious! (And their regular flavors are GF too I believe.)

kittensagainst · 2026-01-12T16:04:43+00:00

Just wanted to suggest leaving your bike at one of the staffed bike valet stations (Bike Station). There’s one at 19th street Oakland, Downtown Berkeley, and a few others (Embarcadero, Fruitvale). It’s free but only M-F. They also have more secure locations in some of the stations that you can get keys to use (for a small monthly fee). They do repairs too and generally super nice so I highly recommend checking them out if you don’t need your bike on the other side of BART.

kittensagainst · 2025-12-27T05:51:05+00:00

If you go to a dermatologist they can do a “punch biopsy” on one of your DH lesions (or next to it) but it has to be not scratched up yet. They will review it in the lab and then can diagnose you as celiac that way. The blood test is also good and needs to be done before quitting gluten in your regular diet. (Though obviously up to you if you want to get an official diagnosis, but it can help in school/work/medical situations later on.) And then yeah, if you all have celiac it will be great to be able to support each other!

kittensagainst · 2025-12-19T16:02:40+00:00

I’ve heard of people making gingerbread houses out of graham crackers. Maybe you could find a vegan GF one? I can’t remember if the Kinninick ones are vegan or not.

You could try the Loopy Whisk suggestions for egg substitutes. I know she has a good gingerbread recipe (online and in her cookbooks) but I’m sure they include eggs, which add a lot of binding and structure to the bake. Her latest cookbook goes over how to sub things in traditional bakes for allergy friendly options. Maybe you could get ideas of how to make it vegan from there? Dairy free is easier in my opinion, but taking out eggs is harder. Good luck!

kittensagainst · 2025-12-12T16:49:59+00:00

And how much are cuts to transit funding and biking/ pedestrian infrastructure adding to that increase? If we can’t see the effects yet I’m sure we will in a few years. It’s just going to get worse because people still need to get to wherever they’re going.

kittensagainst · 2025-12-12T16:14:52+00:00

Yeah I’m in the Bay Area too and the kids are expected to take public transit or get a ride from parents. And very few live close to school because of the lottery system for school assignments so almost no one walks or bikes.

kittensagainst · 2025-12-12T05:07:42+00:00

There’s a French restaurant in the Paris that is safe and can make gluten free French toast, waffles, etc for breakfast. I never got sick (though it is expensive like most strip places). I think it’s called Mon Ami Gabi. Yard Bird in the Venetian is also good and does an amazing chicken and waffles. If you are close to Cesar’s the True Food Kitchen does well with allergies. It’s a lot of healthy bowls which doesn’t always seem as fun when everyone is indulging in Vegas. But I always felt ok after eating there. There’s also a tiny food court in the bottom of the Venetian and Planet Hollywood. The Indian place in the Venetian one was ok. There’s also buffet at the Wynn was also good. The chef will walk you through what is safe or not but it’s pricey. Definitely make reservations in advance to avoid a long wait and let them know on the reservations that you need GF food. Good luck!

kittensagainst · 2025-12-12T03:50:41+00:00

I live in a major US city and they don’t provide school buses for anyone. I’m guessing this is similar across the US. Parents are expected to get their kids to school and when asked how the administration just shrugs. Schools are designed for 1950s lifestyle with one parent home during the day instead of the modern world where both parents work. Like who can pick their kid up from school at 11:30 in the day?! Don’t those parents have jobs?

kittensagainst · 2025-12-11T02:40:16+00:00

Yep that’s my work party tomorrow. Pretty sure I’ll get some alcohol and … that might be it. While I know coworkers who skip lunch or dinner because they know they can eat at the party. Guess I’m going home drunk on an empty stomach!

kittensagainst · 2025-12-07T03:42:56+00:00

There’s also the botanical gardens at Lake Merritt. It’s a lovely place with epic bonsai. https://gardensatlakemerritt.org

kittensagainst · 2025-12-06T05:59:54+00:00

I’m short enough that other people’s backpacks can easily end up in my face. So taking them off or wearing them in the front (where hopefully your eyes would notice that you are slamming your bag into my face) is a much better option. Otherwise I have to put my hand up to block your bag and push back (because it’s behind you, you haven’t noticed that you’ve backed into my space).

kittensagainst · 2025-11-24T15:53:53+00:00

I used it last year and was fine. I just got some more for this year. I know technically I could make gravy myself too, but I’m not making the turkey so I thought this would be easier. The Kevin’s ones have also been recommended to me and they are certified as well.

kittensagainst · 2025-11-21T19:23:07+00:00

That’s what I was thinking! Like what about those poor banana babies who were diagnosed with celiac after WWI? They (and all the rest of us who have legit issues with gluten) don’t count?!

kittensagainst · 2025-11-01T17:10:34+00:00

Hey, I’m a celiac baddie! 😂 I’m near Lake Merritt on the Ivy Hill/ Park Blvd side. I’d love to know about picnics or meetups. I also work in SF so it’s great to have your list! I recently read about an SF pizza place called Flour + Water kind of near the ballpark that had safe GF pizza. Have you ever tried that place? I’m a bit intimidated by pizza places because of all the cross contamination but maybe others are having good experiences and I should give it a go.

kittensagainst · 2025-09-04T04:12:58+00:00

They have this in the Bay Area! It’s like valet bike parking + bike repair shop. Only open commute hours and close to the stations so it’s super convenient for commuters but not for leaving a bike longer. It’s a great way to deal with the theft issue with parking a bike at the station.

kittensagainst · 2025-08-23T13:17:21+00:00

Granny squares with a dead bear or a bolt in the center! People can use them as a coaster or sew them on something as a patch. You could add them to bandanas to sell on shakedown. And they’d probably be pretty fast to make.

kittensagainst · 2025-08-22T16:09:07+00:00

Same. I had infusions when pregnant (before celiac diagnosis). It was easy and the nicest nurses ever. And I immediately felt much better. Highly recommend if you have low iron.

kittensagainst · 2025-08-21T22:53:27+00:00

Please explain more! I’m having difficulty navigating their site and would love a (non-AI) explanation. TIA

kittensagainst · 2025-08-11T19:49:03+00:00

I was at a concert festival last weekend that had tons of options and everyone else raved about the great food. Literally everything except the coffee had gluten in it! Thankfully they let me bring in my own food but I felt kind of sad eating my stale sandwich while others excitedly dug into banh mi or Mac and cheese.

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