Why Coeliacs Need Extra Appliances

Having lived with a coeliac for over 5 years, I know full well how important it is to have extra kitchen appliances. My girlfriend was diagnosed with coeliac disease some time ago and one of the first things we did was a buy an extra toaster. A tiny crumb of gluten packed bread can make her sick for days, so its important we minimize the risk of contamination by having two separate areas and two separate toasters. We also have separate sandwich makers, separate knive sets and separate chopping boards. If you have a coeliac staying over and you’re making toast, you’ll need to use the tinfoil and place the bread under a grill so it does not touch any wheat barley or rye from your ordinary bread. Be sure to do your homework on coeliac disease if you have a friend or family member who’s just been diagnosed with it.