Guest guest Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Dr. G's patients are supposed to follow the diet, which is not gluten-free. My son, for example is casein-, soy-, preservative-, nitrite-, food dyes/colorings-, refined sugar (most sugars)- free. And, he knows if a veggie is hidden in something from a mile away. Are you familiar with www.tacanow.com? They have resources for parents that are gfcf (and often sf). Kristy From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Bill klimas Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 6:09 AM Subject: Diet online List mates, Bear with me this is a little long. I have a life long friend that is in the wholesale food industry with a successful custom commercial kitchen/food-prep operation. He has an ASD five year old nephew that is working through the diet. We have spent many hours discussing the diet and the various difficulties in keeping it in place. Particularly with two professional parents. We are considering putting together an Internet based pre-prepared food service that follows the Diet. After many years of developing kid friendly foods that stay within the strict constraints of the Diet I believe this can be accomplished fairly easily and they can be made affordable. Question, If such a service could be developed using overnight shipping of fresh frozen products, what food categories would this group be interested. His experience is heavy into baked goods and I am sure we can develop many products working with white rice flour and potato flour as a base. I make donuts, breads, cakes and such already so these could be brought up very quickly. Another thought we discussed was a pre packaged school lunch program with rewards and snacks included. Pre package breakfast meals was a third. His long term business plan would include main dishes that incorporated veggies and such that would be made kid friendly to help introduce these items. All receipt ingredients would be run by he powers that be prior to taking this on line. He and I were chefs in the country club circuit 35 years ago and have stayed close friend since. He now works in high volume wholesale so he can keep costs very low and quality very high. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Bill I am looking for some feed back on specifically what parents see would be the most helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 What is the diet? I cannot find info. on allowable/forbidden foods. Is it specific to each child? Thanks, Steph From: knardini@... Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:33:03 -0700 Subject: RE: Diet online Dr. G's patients are supposed to follow the diet, which is not gluten-free. My son, for example is casein-, soy-, preservative-, nitrite-, food dyes/colorings-, refined sugar (most sugars)- free. And, he knows if a veggie is hidden in something from a mile away. Are you familiar with www.tacanow.com? They have resources for parents that are gfcf (and often sf). Kristy From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Bill klimas Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 6:09 AM Subject: Diet online List mates, Bear with me this is a little long. I have a life long friend that is in the wholesale food industry with a successful custom commercial kitchen/food-prep operation. He has an ASD five year old nephew that is working through the diet. We have spent many hours discussing the diet and the various difficulties in keeping it in place. Particularly with two professional parents. We are considering putting together an Internet based pre-prepared food service that follows the Diet. After many years of developing kid friendly foods that stay within the strict constraints of the Diet I believe this can be accomplished fairly easily and they can be made affordable. Question, If such a service could be developed using overnight shipping of fresh frozen products, what food categories would this group be interested. His experience is heavy into baked goods and I am sure we can develop many products working with white rice flour and potato flour as a base. I make donuts, breads, cakes and such already so these could be brought up very quickly. Another thought we discussed was a pre packaged school lunch program with rewards and snacks included. Pre package breakfast meals was a third. His long term business plan would include main dishes that incorporated veggies and such that would be made kid friendly to help introduce these items. All receipt ingredients would be run by he powers that be prior to taking this on line. He and I were chefs in the country club circuit 35 years ago and have stayed close friend since. He now works in high volume wholesale so he can keep costs very low and quality very high. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Bill I am looking for some feed back on specifically what parents see would be the most helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Yes I do know Tocanow. My problem is with all of the on line resources is although they are GF, CF or SF they often are not Tropical free, dye free and they regularly use things like Artichoke flour or spelt flour that are still allergens of another nature. I end up not trusting the products that are available. The concept I have recommended to my friend is to have a checklist of ingredients that a child is avoiding and have the sever sort the receipts for what he has available that covers all of the avoided foods. This list would cover dozens of potential problematic ingredients such as nuts, honey, Cinnamon, pineapple, avocado. ETC. Right now I am just polling this group to see if this is a needed service and if so what food groups are most problematic for them. Bill From: Kristy Nardini <knardini@...> Subject: RE: Diet online Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 11:33 AM Dr. G's patients are supposed to follow the diet, which is not gluten-free. My son, for example is casein-, soy-, preservative- , nitrite-, food dyes/colorings- , refined sugar (most sugars)- free. And, he knows if a veggie is hidden in something from a mile away. Are you familiar with www.tacanow. com? They have resources for parents that are gfcf (and often sf). Kristy From: groups (DOT) com [mailto:groups (DOT) com] On Behalf Of Bill klimas Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 6:09 AM groups (DOT) com Subject: Diet online List mates, Bear with me this is a little long. I have a life long friend that is in the wholesale food industry with a successful custom commercial kitchen/food- prep operation. He has an ASD five year old nephew that is working through the diet. We have spent many hours discussing the diet and the various difficulties in keeping it in place. Particularly with two professional parents. We are considering putting together an Internet based pre-prepared food service that follows the Diet. After many years of developing kid friendly foods that stay within the strict constraints of the Diet I believe this can be accomplished fairly easily and they can be made affordable. Question, If such a service could be developed using overnight shipping of fresh frozen products, what food categories would this group be interested. His experience is heavy into baked goods and I am sure we can develop many products working with white rice flour and potato flour as a base. I make donuts, breads, cakes and such already so these could be brought up very quickly. Another thought we discussed was a pre packaged school lunch program with rewards and snacks included. Pre package breakfast meals was a third. His long term business plan would include main dishes that incorporated veggies and such that would be made kid friendly to help introduce these items. All receipt ingredients would be run by he powers that be prior to taking this on line. He and I were chefs in the country club circuit 35 years ago and have stayed close friend since. He now works in high volume wholesale so he can keep costs very low and quality very high. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Bill I am looking for some feed back on specifically what parents see would be the most helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Hi Bill. My son is on a dairy free, citrus free, low carb, dye-free, tapioca flour-free, wheat-free, nut free, etc, etc, diet. So he eat mostly meat, vegetables, & some fruit. As you would imagine, he's thin. My biggest problem is snacks and him having the perception that he can't have many things other kids can. I would like him to be able to have more of a variety of snacks. Right now, chips is it and occasionally, I let him have a " real " cookie. So I would be look for a variety of snacks and acceptable cookies. Good luck. Lynn From: Kristy Nardini <knardini@roadrunner .com> Subject: RE: Diet online groups (DOT) com Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 11:33 AM Dr. G's patients are supposed to follow the diet, which is not gluten-free. My son, for example is casein-, soy-, preservative- , nitrite-, food dyes/colorings- , refined sugar (most sugars)- free. And, he knows if a veggie is hidden in something from a mile away. Are you familiar with www.tacanow. com? They have resources for parents that are gfcf (and often sf). Kristy From: groups (DOT) com [mailto:] On Behalf Of Bill klimas Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 6:09 AM groups (DOT) com Subject: Diet online List mates, Bear with me this is a little long. I have a life long friend that is in the wholesale food industry with a successful custom commercial kitchen/food- prep operation. He has an ASD five year old nephew that is working through the diet. We have spent many hours discussing the diet and the various difficulties in keeping it in place. Particularly with two professional parents. We are considering putting together an Internet based pre-prepared food service that follows the Diet. After many years of developing kid friendly foods that stay within the strict constraints of the Diet I believe this can be accomplished fairly easily and they can be made affordable. Question, If such a service could be developed using overnight shipping of fresh frozen products, what food categories would this group be interested. His experience is heavy into baked goods and I am sure we can develop many products working with white rice flour and potato flour as a base. I make donuts, breads, cakes and such already so these could be brought up very quickly. Another thought we discussed was a pre packaged school lunch program with rewards and snacks included. Pre package breakfast meals was a third. His long term business plan would include main dishes that incorporated veggies and such that would be made kid friendly to help introduce these items. All receipt ingredients would be run by he powers that be prior to taking this on line. He and I were chefs in the country club circuit 35 years ago and have stayed close friend since. He now works in high volume wholesale so he can keep costs very low and quality very high. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Bill I am looking for some feed back on specifically what parents see would be the most helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 I think it's a great concept. We would not use it because my son is sooooo picky with they way his food looks, feels like, smells and tastes. Kristy From: [mailto: ] On Behalf Of Bill klimas Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 8:54 AM Subject: RE: Diet online Yes I do know Tocanow. My problem is with all of the on line resources is although they are GF, CF or SF they often are not Tropical free, dye free and they regularly use things like Artichoke flour or spelt flour that are still allergens of another nature. I end up not trusting the products that are available. The concept I have recommended to my friend is to have a checklist of ingredients that a child is avoiding and have the sever sort the receipts for what he has available that covers all of the avoided foods. This list would cover dozens of potential problematic ingredients such as nuts, honey, Cinnamon, pineapple, avocado. ETC. Right now I am just polling this group to see if this is a needed service and if so what food groups are most problematic for them. Bill From: Kristy Nardini <knardini@... <mailto:knardini%40roadrunner.com> > Subject: RE: Diet online <mailto:%40> Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 11:33 AM Dr. G's patients are supposed to follow the diet, which is not gluten-free. My son, for example is casein-, soy-, preservative- , nitrite-, food dyes/colorings- , refined sugar (most sugars)- free. And, he knows if a veggie is hidden in something from a mile away. Are you familiar with www.tacanow. com? They have resources for parents that are gfcf (and often sf). Kristy From: groups (DOT) com [mailto:groups (DOT) com] On Behalf Of Bill klimas Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 6:09 AM groups (DOT) com Subject: Diet online List mates, Bear with me this is a little long. I have a life long friend that is in the wholesale food industry with a successful custom commercial kitchen/food- prep operation. He has an ASD five year old nephew that is working through the diet. We have spent many hours discussing the diet and the various difficulties in keeping it in place. Particularly with two professional parents. We are considering putting together an Internet based pre-prepared food service that follows the Diet. After many years of developing kid friendly foods that stay within the strict constraints of the Diet I believe this can be accomplished fairly easily and they can be made affordable. Question, If such a service could be developed using overnight shipping of fresh frozen products, what food categories would this group be interested. His experience is heavy into baked goods and I am sure we can develop many products working with white rice flour and potato flour as a base. I make donuts, breads, cakes and such already so these could be brought up very quickly. Another thought we discussed was a pre packaged school lunch program with rewards and snacks included. Pre package breakfast meals was a third. His long term business plan would include main dishes that incorporated veggies and such that would be made kid friendly to help introduce these items. All receipt ingredients would be run by he powers that be prior to taking this on line. He and I were chefs in the country club circuit 35 years ago and have stayed close friend since. He now works in high volume wholesale so he can keep costs very low and quality very high. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Bill I am looking for some feed back on specifically what parents see would be the most helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 I'd be leary of trying foods for the first time through the mail. If there was a shop/store locally that carried some of the products I'd try it that way. Overnight shipping sounds expensive and money is tight. - in Mobile, AL Diet online List mates, Bear with me this is a little long. I have a life long friend that is in the wholesale food industry with a successful custom commercial kitchen/food-prep operation. He has an ASD five year old nephew that is working through the diet. We have spent many hours discussing the diet and the various difficulties in keeping it in place. Particularly with two professional parents. We are considering putting together an Internet based pre-prepared food service that follows the Diet. After many years of developing kid friendly foods that stay within the strict constraints of the Diet I believe this can be accomplished fairly easily and they can be made affordable. Question, If such a service could be developed using overnight shipping of fresh frozen products, what food categories would this group be interested. His experience is heavy into baked goods and I am sure we can develop many products working with white rice flour and potato flour as a base. I make donuts, breads, cakes and such already so these could be brought up very quickly. Another thought we discussed was a pre packaged school lunch program with rewards and snacks included. Pre package breakfast meals was a third. His long term business plan would include main dishes that incorporated veggies and such that would be made kid friendly to help introduce these items. All receipt ingredients would be run by he powers that be prior to taking this on line. He and I were chefs in the country club circuit 35 years ago and have stayed close friend since. He now works in high volume wholesale so he can keep costs very low and quality very high. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Bill I am looking for some feed back on specifically what parents see would be the most helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 HI Kristy and Bill-My son is also very picky and it's difficult to introduce him to foods unless he chooses to eat them. However, I like the concept you have Bill. I just wonder if it would work for my son? Gayle Diet online List mates, Bear with me this is a little long. I have a life long friend that is in the wholesale food industry with a successful custom commercial kitchen/food- prep operation. He has an ASD five year old nephew that is working through the diet. We have spent many hours discussing the diet and the various difficulties in keeping it in place. Particularly with two professional parents. We are considering putting together an Internet based pre-prepared food service that follows the Diet. After many years of developing kid friendly foods that stay within the strict constraints of the Diet I believe this can be accomplished fairly easily and they can be made affordable. Question, If such a service could be developed using overnight shipping of fresh frozen products, what food categories would this group be interested. His experience is heavy into baked goods and I am sure we can develop many products working with white rice flour and potato flour as a base. I make donuts, breads, cakes and such already so these could be brought up very quickly. Another thought we discussed was a pre packaged school lunch program with rewards and snacks included. Pre package breakfast meals was a third. His long term business plan would include main dishes that incorporated veggies and such that would be made kid friendly to help introduce these items. All receipt ingredients would be run by he powers that be prior to taking this on line. He and I were chefs in the country club circuit 35 years ago and have stayed close friend since. He now works in high volume wholesale so he can keep costs very low and quality very high. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Bill I am looking for some feed back on specifically what parents see would be the most helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 , I agree and that is why I am asking. Thanks for the input. If I started with things like specific Donuts and Cookies, Cup cakes and birthday cakes would it be more appeal ling? Again I am just seeing if there is a need! This is not a for profit concept just an off shoot of trying to make my friends nephew's life easier. I guess the question is can we improve the quality of life for these kids better. Bill From: C. - Wonderwegian <carriecox@...> Subject: Re: Diet online Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 1:23 PM I'd be leary of trying foods for the first time through the mail. If there was a shop/store locally that carried some of the products I'd try it that way. Overnight shipping sounds expensive and money is tight. - in Mobile, AL Diet online List mates, Bear with me this is a little long. I have a life long friend that is in the wholesale food industry with a successful custom commercial kitchen/food- prep operation. He has an ASD five year old nephew that is working through the diet. We have spent many hours discussing the diet and the various difficulties in keeping it in place. Particularly with two professional parents. We are considering putting together an Internet based pre-prepared food service that follows the Diet. After many years of developing kid friendly foods that stay within the strict constraints of the Diet I believe this can be accomplished fairly easily and they can be made affordable. Question, If such a service could be developed using overnight shipping of fresh frozen products, what food categories would this group be interested. His experience is heavy into baked goods and I am sure we can develop many products working with white rice flour and potato flour as a base. I make donuts, breads, cakes and such already so these could be brought up very quickly. Another thought we discussed was a pre packaged school lunch program with rewards and snacks included. Pre package breakfast meals was a third. His long term business plan would include main dishes that incorporated veggies and such that would be made kid friendly to help introduce these items. All receipt ingredients would be run by he powers that be prior to taking this on line. He and I were chefs in the country club circuit 35 years ago and have stayed close friend since. He now works in high volume wholesale so he can keep costs very low and quality very high. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Bill I am looking for some feed back on specifically what parents see would be the most helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 I know this is not directed to me, but sugar-y baked goods are big no's on diet and should be for most spectrum kids. Plus, if I wanted to buy them, I can already find really good gfcf treats locally and online. Kristy Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Re: Diet online Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 1:23 PM I'd be leary of trying foods for the first time through the mail. If there was a shop/store locally that carried some of the products I'd try it that way. Overnight shipping sounds expensive and money is tight. - in Mobile, AL Diet online List mates, Bear with me this is a little long. I have a life long friend that is in the wholesale food industry with a successful custom commercial kitchen/food- prep operation. He has an ASD five year old nephew that is working through the diet. We have spent many hours discussing the diet and the various difficulties in keeping it in place. Particularly with two professional parents. We are considering putting together an Internet based pre-prepared food service that follows the Diet. After many years of developing kid friendly foods that stay within the strict constraints of the Diet I believe this can be accomplished fairly easily and they can be made affordable. Question, If such a service could be developed using overnight shipping of fresh frozen products, what food categories would this group be interested. His experience is heavy into baked goods and I am sure we can develop many products working with white rice flour and potato flour as a base. I make donuts, breads, cakes and such already so these could be brought up very quickly. Another thought we discussed was a pre packaged school lunch program with rewards and snacks included. Pre package breakfast meals was a third. His long term business plan would include main dishes that incorporated veggies and such that would be made kid friendly to help introduce these items. All receipt ingredients would be run by he powers that be prior to taking this on line. He and I were chefs in the country club circuit 35 years ago and have stayed close friend since. He now works in high volume wholesale so he can keep costs very low and quality very high. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Bill I am looking for some feed back on specifically what parents see would be the most helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 If the ingredients were good and the cost was decent; I would definitely do it. I go to a local place now that has GFCF food, they also ship online, but most of the ingredients trade out one allergen for another. I know you can't please everyone and they do have some stuff my son can eat. It's nice to have a break from cooking all the time. Also, treats are nice to have for special occasions. We are not on the diet yet, but just trying to cut out certain ingredients and still have my son feel 'normal' at school is a challenge. I don't really bake, so having things at my fingertips that I can pack for birthday parties and special occasions of any kind, would be great. My son does not mind not having birthday cake,etc. as long as he has something yummy that he can enjoy along side his peers and family. Good luck. It sounds like a good idea and if marketed right; lucrative as well. dawn ________________________________ From: " gvizjazz@... " <gvizjazz@...> Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 10:24:48 AM Subject: Re: Diet online HI Kristy and Bill-My son is also very picky and it's difficult to introduce him to foods unless he chooses to eat them. However, I like the concept you have Bill. I just wonder if it would work for my son? Gayle Diet online List mates, Bear with me this is a little long. I have a life long friend that is in the wholesale food industry with a successful custom commercial kitchen/food- prep operation. He has an ASD five year old nephew that is working through the diet. We have spent many hours discussing the diet and the various difficulties in keeping it in place. Particularly with two professional parents. We are considering putting together an Internet based pre-prepared food service that follows the Diet. After many years of developing kid friendly foods that stay within the strict constraints of the Diet I believe this can be accomplished fairly easily and they can be made affordable. Question, If such a service could be developed using overnight shipping of fresh frozen products, what food categories would this group be interested. His experience is heavy into baked goods and I am sure we can develop many products working with white rice flour and potato flour as a base. I make donuts, breads, cakes and such already so these could be brought up very quickly. Another thought we discussed was a pre packaged school lunch program with rewards and snacks included. Pre package breakfast meals was a third. His long term business plan would include main dishes that incorporated veggies and such that would be made kid friendly to help introduce these items. All receipt ingredients would be run by he powers that be prior to taking this on line. He and I were chefs in the country club circuit 35 years ago and have stayed close friend since. He now works in high volume wholesale so he can keep costs very low and quality very high. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Bill I am looking for some feed back on specifically what parents see would be the most helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Kristy I to have restricted sugar and the idea of the service is to supply the baked goods within the parameters of the diet. Spendid, nondairy veg shortening and such but up to Duncan Donuts grade. These guy can do his but is there a need? I personally make pastries once a month with sugar substitutes, coco, no milk and rice flour. The idea is if you are wheat free or not your kid can eat these pastries.From his side of the equation there will be efforts and expenses but is there a need and for what products? From: C. - Wonderwegian <carriecoxcomcast (DOT) net> Subject: Re: Diet online groups (DOT) com Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 1:23 PM I'd be leary of trying foods for the first time through the mail. If there was a shop/store locally that carried some of the products I'd try it that way. Overnight shipping sounds expensive and money is tight. - in Mobile, AL Diet online List mates, Bear with me this is a little long. I have a life long friend that is in the wholesale food industry with a successful custom commercial kitchen/food- prep operation. He has an ASD five year old nephew that is working through the diet. We have spent many hours discussing the diet and the various difficulties in keeping it in place. Particularly with two professional parents. We are considering putting together an Internet based pre-prepared food service that follows the Diet. After many years of developing kid friendly foods that stay within the strict constraints of the Diet I believe this can be accomplished fairly easily and they can be made affordable. Question, If such a service could be developed using overnight shipping of fresh frozen products, what food categories would this group be interested. His experience is heavy into baked goods and I am sure we can develop many products working with white rice flour and potato flour as a base. I make donuts, breads, cakes and such already so these could be brought up very quickly. Another thought we discussed was a pre packaged school lunch program with rewards and snacks included. Pre package breakfast meals was a third. His long term business plan would include main dishes that incorporated veggies and such that would be made kid friendly to help introduce these items. All receipt ingredients would be run by he powers that be prior to taking this on line. He and I were chefs in the country club circuit 35 years ago and have stayed close friend since. He now works in high volume wholesale so he can keep costs very low and quality very high. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Bill I am looking for some feed back on specifically what parents see would be the most helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 There is not a need for my family, but maybe there is for others. Kristy Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Re: Diet online groups (DOT) com Date: Thursday, June 18, 2009, 1:23 PM I'd be leary of trying foods for the first time through the mail. If there was a shop/store locally that carried some of the products I'd try it that way. Overnight shipping sounds expensive and money is tight. - in Mobile, AL Diet online List mates, Bear with me this is a little long. I have a life long friend that is in the wholesale food industry with a successful custom commercial kitchen/food- prep operation. He has an ASD five year old nephew that is working through the diet. We have spent many hours discussing the diet and the various difficulties in keeping it in place. Particularly with two professional parents. We are considering putting together an Internet based pre-prepared food service that follows the Diet. After many years of developing kid friendly foods that stay within the strict constraints of the Diet I believe this can be accomplished fairly easily and they can be made affordable. Question, If such a service could be developed using overnight shipping of fresh frozen products, what food categories would this group be interested. His experience is heavy into baked goods and I am sure we can develop many products working with white rice flour and potato flour as a base. I make donuts, breads, cakes and such already so these could be brought up very quickly. Another thought we discussed was a pre packaged school lunch program with rewards and snacks included. Pre package breakfast meals was a third. His long term business plan would include main dishes that incorporated veggies and such that would be made kid friendly to help introduce these items. All receipt ingredients would be run by he powers that be prior to taking this on line. He and I were chefs in the country club circuit 35 years ago and have stayed close friend since. He now works in high volume wholesale so he can keep costs very low and quality very high. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Bill I am looking for some feed back on specifically what parents see would be the most helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Bill, This is a great idea. Our biggest challenge is lunchtime protein. His appetite is good, but he won't eat sandwiches, and stuff in his thermos is only luke warm by lunchtime in school. Keep me posted. Alaine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 The cupcakes and such wouldn't do much here. My son can have regular white flour so there isn't a need for mail-order stuff. Now an actual recipe book/collection/online subscription service would be awesome- especially for meals with protien/veggies . My son is all about texture. His protien needs to be crispy- like breaded chicken, fish, etc. The only veggies he'll eat are carrots and corn. I can get him to take ONE bite out of something else after a struggle. - Diet online List mates, Bear with me this is a little long. I have a life long friend that is in the wholesale food industry with a successful custom commercial kitchen/food- prep operation. He has an ASD five year old nephew that is working through the diet. We have spent many hours discussing the diet and the various difficulties in keeping it in place. Particularly with two professional parents. We are considering putting together an Internet based pre-prepared food service that follows the Diet. After many years of developing kid friendly foods that stay within the strict constraints of the Diet I believe this can be accomplished fairly easily and they can be made affordable. Question, If such a service could be developed using overnight shipping of fresh frozen products, what food categories would this group be interested. His experience is heavy into baked goods and I am sure we can develop many products working with white rice flour and potato flour as a base. I make donuts, breads, cakes and such already so these could be brought up very quickly. Another thought we discussed was a pre packaged school lunch program with rewards and snacks included. Pre package breakfast meals was a third. His long term business plan would include main dishes that incorporated veggies and such that would be made kid friendly to help introduce these items. All receipt ingredients would be run by he powers that be prior to taking this on line. He and I were chefs in the country club circuit 35 years ago and have stayed close friend since. He now works in high volume wholesale so he can keep costs very low and quality very high. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Bill I am looking for some feed back on specifically what parents see would be the most helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2009 Report Share Posted June 23, 2009 Bill, must have read my mind... I would LOVE a cookbook or even a recipe website. We have gotten used to ³dealing with² the diet, but it does get a bit stale. I might splurge on something special (such as a mix) once in a great while (the doughnuts sound good... my youngest son has NEVER had a doughnut), but can¹t really afford to consistently put money into shipping... we¹re still trying to figure out how to pay for Immunovir for two boys. There are some cookbooks out there (³Special Diets for Special Kids² comes to mind) but they are not exactly and something more catered to our kids would be great. Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 I would like to use this opportunity to express one opinion. Yes, this is a fantastic idea. But honestly, what about the kids, like my own that can't afford GFCF food, let alone a service like this. We are a military family, just starting out, and simply can't afford to see the doctors or do the things that families with more money can do (i.e. Neurofeedback, diet, MB12 treatments, etc). The military is providing outstanding support for us, and we are educating ourselves to do the best we can with the local and financial resources we have, but I fear so many kids just aren't getting the treatments they need because of the cost. As I said, I think this is a fantastic idea, but please, please as a part of your business model, make have some sort of donation program so you can provide children from less fortunate families the opportunity to receive the benefit of this diet as well. -- In , Dawn Dolan <dawndolan@...> wrote: > > If the ingredients were good and the cost was decent; I would definitely do it. I go to a local place now that has GFCF food, they also ship online, but most of the ingredients trade out one allergen for another. I know you can't please everyone and they do have some stuff my son can eat. It's nice to have a break from cooking all the time. > > Also, treats are nice to have for special occasions. We are not on the diet yet, but just trying to cut out certain ingredients and still have my son feel 'normal' at school is a challenge. I don't really bake, so having things at my fingertips that I can pack for birthday parties and special occasions of any kind, would be great. > > My son does not mind not having birthday cake,etc. as long as he has something yummy that he can enjoy along side his peers and family. > > Good luck. It sounds like a good idea and if marketed right; lucrative as well. > > dawn > > > > > > ________________________________ > From: " gvizjazz@... " <gvizjazz@...> > > Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 10:24:48 AM > Subject: Re: Diet online > > > > > > HI Kristy and Bill-My son is also very picky and it's difficult to introduce him to foods unless he chooses to eat them. However, I like the concept you have Bill. I just wonder if it would work for my son? > Gayle > > Diet online > > List mates, > > Bear with me this is a little long. > > I have a life long friend that is in the wholesale food industry with a > > successful custom commercial kitchen/food- prep operation. He has an ASD > five > > year old nephew that is working through the diet. We have spent many hours > > discussing the diet and the various difficulties in keeping it in place. > > Particularly with two professional parents. > > We are considering putting together an Internet based pre-prepared food > > service that follows the Diet. After many years of developing kid > > friendly foods that stay within the strict constraints of the Diet I > > believe this can be accomplished fairly easily and they can be made > > affordable. > > Question, If such a service could be developed using overnight shipping of > > fresh frozen products, what food categories would this group be interested. > > His experience is heavy into baked goods and I am sure we can develop many > > products working with white rice flour and potato flour as a base. I make > > donuts, breads, cakes and such already so these could be brought up very > > quickly. > > Another thought we discussed was a pre packaged school lunch program with > > rewards and snacks included. > > Pre package breakfast meals was a third. > > His long term business plan would include main dishes that incorporated > > veggies and such that would be made kid friendly to help introduce these > > items. > > All receipt ingredients would be run by he powers that be prior to taking > > this on line. > > He and I were chefs in the country club circuit 35 years ago and have stayed > > close friend since. He now works in high volume wholesale so he can keep > > costs very low and quality very high. > > Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. > > Bill > > I am looking for some feed back on specifically what parents see would be > > the most helpful. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 3, 2009 Report Share Posted July 3, 2009 Bill, I also agree with & Caroline that a " cook book " is a great idea! Argie On Jun 23, 2009, at 3:16 PM, Caroline Glover wrote: > > > Bill, > > must have read my mind... I would LOVE a cookbook or even a > recipe > website. We have gotten used to “dealing with” the diet, but it does > get a > bit stale. I might splurge on something special (such as a mix) once > in a > great while (the doughnuts sound good... my youngest son has NEVER > had a > doughnut), but can’t really afford to consistently put money into > shipping... we’re still trying to figure out how to pay for > Immunovir for > two boys. > > There are some cookbooks out there (“Special Diets for Special Kids” > comes > to mind) but they are not exactly and something more catered to > our > kids would be great. > > Caroline > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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