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I'm new to the forum and I wanted to say hello. I'm an American woman living in Holland after having moved here six years ago for my husband. We have a sweet little girl and two dogs.

Our house is gluten-free apart from my husband's cereal, beer, and bread, but I've never had a problem with cross-contamination.

It's definitely getting better here about labels and awareness. I'd love to exchange recipe ideas or restaurants with people from all over. Variety is truly the best spice!

Best wishes,

Janel

Hello Janel,

I've just registered here. I'm a dutch girl, so I can certainly help you out with the labeling in dutch. If you want me to.

I have the same household as you. No gluten except from my husband's beer and bread.

We are new to Holland, just here from the US about 6 months ago. My daughter was recently diagnosed with Celiac (2 months before we left the states) and I am still struggling with labeling, etc. I would love to find some restaurants we can go to -- particularly a Pannekoekan house -- that is gluten-free. It would make my daughter so happy!
I found Zailing in Leiden, and I know Albert's does a pretty good job of labeling their own products. Any other tips would be very helpful!
Thanks!
Jen

Jen, have a look at http://livaad.nl/ and you'll find lots and lots of gluten free products. There's also a section for restaurants that can accommodate a gluten free customer. Welcome to the board, and to Holland.

Hi Lirio! I'm the same Pauliina from the coeliakie forum.

Pauliina

Paulina -
Thanks for the tip on the website. Although much of it is in dutch, it was really helpful. I called a pannekoeken restaurant near us and they said that they make gluten-free pancakes! I think we will try it out this weekend. Also, I have heard a rumor that there is an italien restaurant serving gluten-free pasta and pizza. I couldn't find anything on the website, but if anyone out there knows of it I would love the information.
Thanks, again. The support is wonderful.
ciao
Jen

Surch on the web for Dutch to English translation. I have found out that the Chineese Indonisian restaurants might have less Gluten but MSG is called VEENAM and that nearly killed me. Also if you go to the local health food store I am sure they can help you.
Dag

I just thought of something you know in Holland they do speak English maybe you can add a new topic in English. The nice thing is in most towns there is the Farmers Market ( Markt) on one day of the week and half days on Saturday . There you can get Fresh fruit and vegies. I wonder if your daughter can eat Patat ( Fries) that is the thing most people eat on the street and usually are made from fresh potatoes I do not know on the oil though?
You might want to get her a Card that she and you carry describing of your situation. Let me know how it goes I am planning to go to Holland too. Does she have food allergies?
The other great thing about Holland is that people invite you over rather then going to a restaurant. So there is a lot of home cooking. If you find the right friends then you can explain.