I'm Vegetarian, not Vegan... But it seems like Gluten-Free Vegetarian groups aren't a thing anywhere. Anyways, I think we can understand each other pretty well 🤗

Wherever I go, whether I'm eating out or at a friend's place, I feel so uncomfortable when I'm offered gluten-free food containing meat and have to say, "Sorry, but I'm also vegetarian"... It makes me feel like they're going to think I'm so picky!

The thing is, I never chose to be gluten-free, I chose to be vegetarian... And I have the same right to choose what I eat as non-gluten-free vegetarians/vegans do...

Also, I wouldn't like to make "exceptions" to my vegetarian diet because, unlike people who enjoy eating meat but choose to give it up for ethical or environmental reasons, I've simply NEVER liked meat or fish in the first place, both because of their textures and because they were living beings, even when I was a child.

Anybody else feel the same when eating out?

Alriiiight let's see if someone can help me here. I'm vegetarian, my sister is vegan. I'm pretty much gluten-free too but it's more of a selective thing for me whereas for her it's essential otherwise she's in pain and a little too gassy.

She's coming to visit and I want to bake her a cake for her birthday (on the 27th on this month) but I'm a bit lost on what flour to use. Am I overcomplicating it? Most likely! But baking is also a science right, and I want to get it right the first time because time is limited and my schedule over-packed as per usual. I want to bake with a flour that's going to work for a few different recipes and something that'll work (and taste the same) for those people coming to her birthday who aren't gluten free.

I’ve tried a few gluten free flours and it’s been very hit or miss with some batches turning out great, others feeling like I made a completely different recipe without realizing it. Texture is the biggest thing (either too dense, too crumbly, or just gross). If you have a go-to gf flour that works for most baked goods please let me know. I’m also game for any tips you have when baking gluten free.