Originally Posted By princesstamcat Hi- Or having to explain it all- my oldest is 14 and he would rather STARVE, than draw attention to himself! There is just nothing like being on the eyeroll drawn out MOM glare end of things! We are commute camping at the beach, (came home for clean clothes and showers) The first night my youngest son and I ate from KOA store- potatoe chips, salami, cashews, apple juice, and roasted marshmallows. He was delighted. I was feeling a little to guilty- GFCF options can be limited if you don't plan ahead!
Originally Posted By mrspotts My daughter is also very self-conscious about her health issues- she's discreet to a fault when she checks her blood sugar and doses insulin using her pump- but boy, she doesn't mind that sometimes her food is specially prepared and even more delicious than the rest of the family's! Much of the food she's had when we are travelling has fallen under that description. (How off-topic is this???? Let's change the title to "The social impact of special dietary needs.....) We are a golfing family, and are so very blessed to belong to a golf club with a great restaurant. The chef there has made it his personal mission to learn how to cook gluten free for Anna- half the time I come home with some new recipe he's dreamed up! I used to scoff at people with food issues (thought they were just too high-maintenance for words!) but my great humbling came soon enough. It's amazing how loved you can feel when a complete stranger does an exemplary job cooking good food for your child. The kindness of strangers.....
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Breakfast, Pasteries, croissants, muffin tops, there is a bit of a change each day but not much. Rice Krispies, Raisen Bran, Fruit Loops and maybe one other in the plastic box/bowl things. Bagels, cream cheese/butter/jam Fruit plate with strawberries, melon slices, pineapple and watermelon, apples and oranges OJ, Cranberry juice and I think pineapple or lemonade in dispensers. Coffee, big selection of tea packets and hot chocolate packets. In refrig. apple juice boxes (calcium fortified) milk, coke, diet coke and sprite in cans, dasani bottled water Mid day large cookies, chocolate chip, sugar, oatmeal, white choc. macadamia Small bags of chips Fish crackers (cheddar) and pretzel snack mix. smuckers PBJ sandwich things Apples oranges Same drinks in refrig. 5-7 vegetables, asparagus, carrots, broccoli, jicama, tomatoes etc with ranch dip tortilla chips and fresh salsa (tasty chips!) nice assortment of cheeses with some fruit basket of crackers and bread slices hot appetizer, one night teriyaki chicken skewers, another night quesidillas with chicken, another night sliders with cheese, another night taquitos and so on. Each serving was pretty good sized for an appetizer. Dessert tray of mini pumpkin pies, pecan pie, eclairs, macaroons. Beer (I think bud) and Cabernet, I think Merlot, Chardonnay and White Zin. A guest had a food allergy to something in the quesidillas and they brought her a special serving. They also made a notation on the computer. 7-8 We have never gone in at that time They do not have trays in the lounge but will give you a box or bag if you ask. We usually bring the tray that is under the coffee maker with us if we are taking food back to the room. Monday, Tues, and Wednesday the lounge wasn't busy at all. It picked up a bit on TH but not bad. Friday night and Sat am were BUSY! Hope this helps!
