Waiter, There's A Staple In My Filet
So, my partner and I were entertaining a rather famous friend at the new Brassiere du Palace at Le Fairmont Montreux Palace where we were staying – our first time since it rebranded as a Fairmont from previously having been a Raffles (still part of the Fairmont chain).  Well, this trip proved that there is something about a name.  We are talking about a five star deluxe hotel that ch

The Long Road Home
I am writing this post from 32,000 feet above the North Atlantic…By now you have read about my eastbound trans-Atlantic crossing and are probably wondering what my gluten-free meal consisted of on the return journey.  Well, let’s just say it was FAR less impressive than the outbound portion of the journey (and I mean we are talking night and day).Once again our Continental flight was delayed a

Gluten Free In Die Schweiz
I truly had (as always) a wonderful time in Switzerland and really did not have to worry about gluten.  While always a concern I simple asked the right questions when dining out and was fine the entire trip.  Fortunately, languages are kind of my thing and I am fluent in quite a few so I can effectively communicate my multiple food allergies.  Even if you cannot speak the local tongue

Going Gluten Free Across The Atlantic
I am taking a quick break here in Switzerland to blog about my trans-Atlantic gluten free meal on the outward leg of my journey.  To start, we had a bit of a delay (well, about 2 ½ hours as they had to replace the cockpit windscreen).  Now, my other half is quite the nervous flyer so when we left the lounge to board we were greeting by the gate agent announcing if everyone

Up, Up and Away...
Some of my gluten-free friends on Facebook had asked what I like to put in my gluten-free contingency pack that I take along when traveling.  So, I thought I would give everyone a look inside the pack I will be taking along on my trip to Switzerland in two days.For this trip I requested a gluten-free meal for the crossing and I am actually very eager to see how Continental handles a BusinessFirst gluten-fr