Let's Eat Out With Celiac / Coeliac & Food Allergies!: A Timeless Reference for Special Diets

by Koeller, Kim

• ISBN13: 9780976484554
• ISBN10: 0976484552
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-06-03
• Publisher: R & R Pub Llc

Summary

The 7 time award-winning book Let's Eat Out with Celiac / Coeliac & Food Allergies! helps you explore 7 international ethnic cuisines and order safe gluten free menu items while dining at American Steak, Chinese, French, Indian, Italian, Mexican and Thai restaurants around the world. The book facilitates safe eating experiences through detailed knowledge about gluten, wheat and common food allergens. With hundreds of menu item choices showcasing ingredients, hidden allergens & preparation techniques, this proven approach focuses on what can be safely eaten when ordering meals in restaurants based upon cuisine-specific choices. You also receive additional eating out and travel guidelines including the proven guest and restaurant approach to safe eating experiences, the learning curve for special diets and the collaborative process. Snack, breakfast and beverage suggestions help you safely travel on-the-road with confidence and ease. Applicable checklists detailing considerations for airlines, hotels, cruise lines and foreign travel are also included for you as well as travel providers.

Author Biography

Kim Koeller and Robert La France are co-authors of the award-winning Let's Eat Out! series and authoritative experts on eating out and traveling with special diets. As internationally recognized speakers, Kim and Robert have presented at celiac / coeliac, food allergy and product industry conferences across Australia, Canada, Europe, New Zealand, United States and other parts of the world. Collectively, they have worked with clients on four continents, traveled over 2.5 million miles, dined-out in 35-plus countries and have conversational skills in 5 languages.Kim personally manages celiac / coeliac disease as well as over a dozen food related allergies and intolerances including dairy, seafood, fish, pork, preservatives and chemicals. As an international business consultant, she has spent the last 25-plus years eating the majority of her meals in restaurants around the world. In 2005, Kim founded AllergyFree Passport« and GlutenFree Passport«, global health consulting firms, to drive change worldwide for gluten and allergen-free lifestyles. Prior to this, she was a partner with Accenture, the world's leading management consulting firm. Focused on global customer relationship management (CRM) and cutting edge technologies, Kim collaborated with cross-industry Fortune 500 clients delivering innovative sales and service project solutions worldwide for over 17 years. She earned her Masters degree in International Management from the Thunderbird School of Global Management and her Bachelors degree in the French Language from Purdue University.As a restaurant industry veteran, Robert has spent over 15 years in the hospitality and food service business across all aspects of operations. His international expertise has ranged from small single restaurants to large publicly traded companies with 100-plus locations. Robert's first-hand experiences have afforded him the opportunity to develop deep insights into guest requirements, concerns of cross-contamination and hidden allergens in food preparation.With a passion for the culinary arts, Robert has been responsible for training hundreds of restaurant personnel, working extensively with Asian, European and North American cuisines. He graduated cum laude from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance.