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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We went gluten free for awhile (elimination diet) It was also expensive.
Shouldn't this thread be moved to SN? After all, OP is being asked to completely change her family's cooking and diet for a "vacation" and a "possible" contamination issue. I think many of the posters are forgetting what travelling with young children is like. Kids do not always love travelling and tend to cling to the familiar and be fussy. And BTW, my kids just returned from overseas and yes, they brought their own PB&J with them. It saves on high overseas costs and availability. It was not their favorite food, but that what they ate. However, they are not 4 years old.[/quote]

OP doesn't cook.

OP microwaves Kraft Mac N Cheese and Tyson's Chicken Wings for Aden and Grace because they can't eat anything that isn't processed.

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FFS, people - OP here and I haven't gotten defensive yet but here goes.  I am an excellent cook.  I have traveled extensively and lived in Asia.  We eat an incredibly diverse range of foods.  I also have a close relative who is senior faculty at the single best university nutrition department in the country and I take my nutrition and feeding guidance from her.  Children have incredibly sensitive taste buds that deaden over time.  This is why my older one pronounced iceberg lettuce "too spicy" when he was little.  My kids are exposed to all kinds of food and praised for trying new things but I save my battles for things that I think are more important at this age like manners, courtesy, and bedtime.  When we travel abroad I want them to explore and see and experience without being hysterical because they are hungry or were forced to eat something out of their comfort zone.  This has never been an issue until the surprise with the GF week in the woods.

Thanks to all with suggestions on how to middle through [/quote]

Since MIL and SIL are planning the food and meals do as I just suggested and let them stock the house.  Whole foods can ship ?  Give them a list of stuff and let them absorb the extra costs.  Also suggest some recipes your chidren might like.  FYI Beer has gluten.  http://allrecipes.com/recipes/741/healthy-recipes/gluten-free/?page=5

No gross bean brownies or cauliflower pizza.  http://allrecipes.com/recipes/741/healthy-recipes/gluten-free/?page=2[/quote]

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