Special Diets
Kosher: We will be glad to
provide non-pork alternatives to anything that has pork in it (probably just
the sausages at the picnic) if you let us know – but genuine Kosher food is
very hard to find in Valley City. If you need it, please let Ann know by June 10 so she can find it in
Bismarck. You are also welcome to bring your own (BYO) anything you wish! Dishes
should be no problem if you don’t mind using picnic dishes for everything.
Vegetarian: The chili has meat
in it, but also contains beans in chili gravy, and I will be glad to heat up a
bowl of the beans for you. For the other meals, you can probably pick and
choose – and be sure to bring a filling vegetable dish to the picnic! Anything
really unusual, like a soy-protein meat substitute, is BYO.
Celiac/Gluten-free: I was on
this diet for a while myself, until my doctor decided it wasn’t the problem, so
you have my sympathy! There may be gluten in the canned ingredients of the
chili. For the other meals, you can probably pick and choose. Please let us
know ahead so we will have gluten-free foods to choose from. Anything really
unusual, like gluten-free muffins, is BYO.
Low-carb: Aren’t “low-carb”
and “Mensan” oxymorons? J Seriously,
you can buy two portions at the Friday dinner, or we might be able to pair you
with a vegetarian. If you want extra meat at the picnic, please let us know ahead
of time. Low-carb versions are BYO.
If there are any other special
dietary needs, please let us know ASAP!!! We don’t want anyone to miss the RG
because of diet!