Comments on: The Food of Dominica http://www.katyakosiv.com/2008/09/01/the-food-of-dominica/ Yes, please. Sat, 30 May 2009 16:50:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Katya http://www.katyakosiv.com/2008/09/01/the-food-of-dominica/#comment-58 Katya Sat, 30 May 2009 16:50:12 +0000 http://www.starfid.com/katya/?p=25#comment-58 Dorothy- First off, I want to apologize for taking so long to respond. I let my blog go by the wayside because I was taking a slew of medical school exams. You're probably back from your vacation and realized the lack of gluten free items available here. However, I make do without a lot of gluten free items on the island. For dinner, I prepare rice, corn meal, potatoes, etc as a side dish to my main meal. I agree about the weight restriction which makes it harder to travel gluten free. I always assume that I won't be able to pick up gluten free items when I travel and so I pack a gluten free pasta and some gluten free crackers. Usually, this doesn't take up too much room and helps me in a pinch. I hope your trip was a success minus the advice. Dominica is a beautiful island with lots of tasty things to take the place of wheat, rye and barley. Did you try cassava, dashin (sp?) and plantains? Or the myriad of fruits? Maybe some fish? I rarely make it to the markets early enough to get some. Or the fresh chicken, best chicken stock I've ever prepared. I have witnesses. Thanks for reading my entry and for the well wishes on the GF diet. Its definitely a pain at times, but I try and eat great food everyday. I am so grateful when I eat a melon and embrace how tasty it is or when I prepare a delicious GF meal, that non GF dieters love! I would love to hear about your trip! Dorothy-

First off, I want to apologize for taking so long to respond. I let my blog go by the wayside because I was taking a slew of medical school exams. You’re probably back from your vacation and realized the lack of gluten free items available here.

However, I make do without a lot of gluten free items on the island. For dinner, I prepare rice, corn meal, potatoes, etc as a side dish to my main meal. I agree about the weight restriction which makes it harder to travel gluten free. I always assume that I won’t be able to pick up gluten free items when I travel and so I pack a gluten free pasta and some gluten free crackers. Usually, this doesn’t take up too much room and helps me in a pinch.

I hope your trip was a success minus the advice. Dominica is a beautiful island with lots of tasty things to take the place of wheat, rye and barley. Did you try cassava, dashin (sp?) and plantains? Or the myriad of fruits? Maybe some fish? I rarely make it to the markets early enough to get some. Or the fresh chicken, best chicken stock I’ve ever prepared. I have witnesses.

Thanks for reading my entry and for the well wishes on the GF diet. Its definitely a pain at times, but I try and eat great food everyday. I am so grateful when I eat a melon and embrace how tasty it is or when I prepare a delicious GF meal, that non GF dieters love!

I would love to hear about your trip!

]]> By: Dorothy http://www.katyakosiv.com/2008/09/01/the-food-of-dominica/#comment-57 Dorothy Fri, 03 Apr 2009 20:43:10 +0000 http://www.starfid.com/katya/?p=25#comment-57 Hello Katya, I will be on vacation in Dominica for 3 weeks next year, and hope to stay in a place with a kitchen. I want to take full advantage of the fresh produce that is locally available, but 3 weeks isn't really enough time to justify stocking up on a huge variety of recipe items. To supplement the fresh stuff....Do you know of anywhere at all in Dominica where I would be able to purchase gluten-free pasta or bread? I usually bring some basic supplies with me when I travel, but it's a challenge due to weight and luggage restrictions on airlines. I am glad that you are adjusting to the gluten-free diet. It can be a major inconvenience sometimes, but a look at all the wonderful fresh food in your pictures is a good reminder of all the really good things that we CAN eat..... Dorothy, Canada Hello Katya,

I will be on vacation in Dominica for 3 weeks next year, and hope to stay in a place with a kitchen. I want to take full advantage of the fresh produce that is locally available, but 3 weeks isn’t really enough time to justify stocking up on a huge variety of recipe items.

To supplement the fresh stuff….Do you know of anywhere at all in Dominica where I would be able to purchase gluten-free pasta or bread? I usually bring some basic supplies with me when I travel, but it’s a challenge due to weight and luggage restrictions on airlines.

I am glad that you are adjusting to the gluten-free diet. It can be a major inconvenience sometimes, but a look at all the wonderful fresh food in your pictures is a good reminder of all the really good things that we CAN eat….. Dorothy, Canada

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