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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Has no one ever heard of labels? Grandma actually threw out peanut butter because the knife once touched wheat bread?

WAY over the top.[/quote]

No.  If it is No.  If it is celiac disease, this is absolutely normal and correct.

OP, my niece has celiac disease.   Yes, cross contamination  with even a few specks of gluten is a serious concern.   But, there are simple ways around it.

I also have a very picky eater.   He would not eat gluten free bread or pasta.   My guess is your children make those foods a big part of their diet.

So here's what you do. The main house kitchen is gluten free -- so they don't want you using the pots and pans, or the colander to strain pasta (BTW -- let your MIL know that she needs to buy a new collander for straining pasta -- there is no way to clean the holes well enough to remove all traces of gluten.   Wooden cutting boards need to be replaced, too. Or use you can cover them with wax pr parchment paper)

I would suggest cooking up some of your kids favorite spaghetti, macaroni etc, and freezing it in individual portion ziplock bags.   When the rest of the family is having gluten free pasta or mac and cheese, you can pour the sauce over your children's portions instead.  You have to keep this out of the reach of your 2 year old nephew though.  Heat the pasta in the microwave on disposable plates and use disposable forks and no one can complain.

Bring a loaf of your children's favorite bread for sandwiches.  Use a spoon to scoop out the peanut butter and place it on a plate, THEN use a knife to spread the PB on the bread.   or just bring one small jar each of PB and J.   Prepare your lunch foods separately from the 2 year olds.

It is ONLY 5 days.   With some pasta and bread they are familiar with your children ought to be able to deal with 5 days of no chicken nuggets, and only gluten free foods otherwise.

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