I know it is a condiment, but it is integral

What is egg salad, tuna salad or a relish plate without pickles.
Well, the search for how or where Gluten lurks is still ongoing.

More research to find the gluten free products that are sold locally.
Tuna salad just isn't as fun to dip a cracker in without that little zing.
More searching.

Will there be a health challenge to me in China?

With Celiac disease I worry just a little about moving to a new place and learning the wait staff and restaurateurs level of interest in taking care of my food allergy. Now, I have a second thing to worry about.
I should hope you will all keep your fingers crossed for me.

dessert

I have to say, that my favorite stress day reliever is a banana some mini marshmallows, and the bittersweet melted chocolate, heated and devoured or savored. it is a great gluten free dessert and cheap.

Fraud Alert

I do subscribe to a few magazines. I get them free for payment of filling out online surveys....Thus, when I got a letter/note, slip of paper saying, Notice of Renewal/New Order, your subscription is automatic with receipt of your payment should you choose to respond to this offer. please call customer service with any additional inquiries. see back of offer for additional details.

The subscription.. # YEARS at
$66.00
NOT A DEAL!

not the normal tactic of a magazine to renew. So I did a little searching, and you know... I was right...
SCAM!
here is a link to another person posting similar experience.

see? from the link, they received the renew notice from the magazine later that week.... so yeah...
Just thought I would give you all a heads up.
http://www.thecareandfeedingofman.com/money/fake-magazine-renewal-subscription-notice-from-national-magazine-services/
also from the site....National Magazine Services, Inc.
PO Box 98
Elmsford, NY 10523
1-888-687-7622

---as well as --

Magazine Distribution Services, Inc.
1350 E Flamingo Rd.,
Suite 138 #749
Las Vegas, NV 89119

Suite 138 #749 ?