I have been told that wooden utensils (in particular wooden spoons) previously used with gluten can absorb gluten and never fully be clean so silicone spoons for cooking and plastic chopping boards are best.

You just don’t ask that question, to anyone. I also think it very insensitive to ask people when they’re going to have children. It can be so triggering. But some people don’t think before they speak and their words can hurt a lot. If you feel more comfortable explaining to them about your medical conditions then go for it. It might make them both see how damaging their comments can be and maybe make them think twice before saying something similar to someone else. Though you should never feel you have to explain to excuse the way you look. People should just butt out and mind their own business.

I went in on launch day and talked myself out of buying one. Told myself I don’t need it but that I would have one when I have a girls night in a few weeks. That resolve lasted less than a week 🤣🤣

At home my husband eats what I eat except for cereal and bread. The toaster is his, I use the grill. He prepares his lunch for work and sprays everything down, rinses things and then puts straight in dish washer. We share everything that is not wooden providing it is clean. I always use foil in trays as an extra precaution. However I work as a nanny in a house where everyone eats gluten. I take all my own food including little pots of butter if I need it. They are a very clean and tidy family but I still take precautions such as not using the wood chopping board or utensils for my food. My Cuttlery goes straight on a clean plate. The children (2,5,7) are all amazing and always ask whether food contains gluten. I love that they will be so clued up on coeliac disease should they ever come across it again. I can safely eat at my parents and in laws. I visit my cousin once a week and she is super accommodating and learnt quickly how to prepare food safely. However I do feel very nervous eating at anyone else house. People try their best but sometimes it’s the little things that get overlooked that cause big problems. I would generally feel safe taking my own food or cooking with the host so I have some control. I’m not sure the worry ever leaves but you definitely get better at standing up for your needs. I’m about 9/10months in and won’t eat anything I don’t feel safe with even if it seems I causing a scene. Trust me the scene would be far worse if I was taken to a&e with a reaction. It’s a minefield! Always take your own food if you don’t feel 100% safe

Just tried this, delicious!! And some left over for lunch tomorrow, winning!!