The Florida Celiac

The Florida Celiac A true Floridian Celiac who loves to travel and share my food! IG:TheFloridaCeliac

Well, I had the surgeries on Wed.Feeling rough but way better than I thought tbh. Now comes sitting around for 2 weeks w...
03/27/2026

Well, I had the surgeries on Wed.Feeling rough but way better than I thought tbh. Now comes sitting around for 2 weeks which I am not good at..happy to report ORMC was great with gluten free.

I've been a little MIA lately here... Basically I've been under the weather. I feel like my Celiac followers will unders...
03/14/2026

I've been a little MIA lately here... Basically I've been under the weather. I feel like my Celiac followers will understand so, I'll share a bit. Essentially I have multiple autoimmune diseases (celiac, graves disease, hashimotos disease, fibromyalgia, reynauds and schlederma). Well, I had my thyroid nuked with RAI in 2012 because medicine wasn't helping. I got a lot better. But last summer my thyroid decided to revive itself...ive been lovingly referring to it as a zombie. After advocating for myself and switching endos I saw a surgeon and we have a plan to surgically remove my thyroid because once again meds are refusing to control it. About Christmas I noticed my throat feeling sick but not feeling sick anywhere else. I was tested for the normal things and went to an ENT, our thought maybe my thyroid growing back was causing an obstruction. Went to ENT in Jan. The scope showed I had a rare disease called subglottic stenosis. Basically my trachea has closed due to scar tissue forming... Why? Maybe autoimmune, maybe the RAI, maybe idiopathic which means no clue why. But basically my airways are narrow and I am out of breath just walking into the store. It sucks. I am exhausted all the time because my body isn't getting enough air. What's crazy to me is my peak airflow currently stays at about 155-175, incredibly low and if you look at Dr Google someone with airflow that low with asthma is a medical emergency but I've been waiting months to have surgery to fix. March 25 I will have both procedures while under anesthesia and stay at the hospital over night. The worst part is I was so excited to be done with the rollercoaster thryoid but now I have a new rollercoaster disease. People with this disease often need surgery yearly or more often. So, I am here but a lot less active. I want to go to Epcot before surgery and enjoy some cheesecake. Hopefully I find energy soon.

Have you tried ? We used to eat at the Lake Nona location before COVID often. Sadly it closed, but there is still their...
03/14/2026

Have you tried ? We used to eat at the Lake Nona location before COVID often. Sadly it closed, but there is still their original location on Mills. We don't get there as often but today we went before going to Leu Gardens plant sale and it was delicious. Gluten free buns and sides! And they always know how to treat it when I tell them I have an allergy (I typically say this instead of celiac). Definitely recommend!

Spent the long weekend in the Niagara Falls area. We had a great time and found plenty of gluten free! I used the FindMe...
01/19/2026

Spent the long weekend in the Niagara Falls area. We had a great time and found plenty of gluten free! I used the FindMeGF app for all of these. 1-Nollas 2-Ice Wine Festival in Niagara on the Lake 3 &4- Brick and Barley (i know crazy with that name!) 5-Flour Mill (also...name!?!), 6- Beef on Weck at the Place 7&8- The Works, burger and poutine 9,10,11- Bloomfield Pub not pictured delicious doughnuts from a place i cant remember !

St Augustine weekend-Columbia 190t saladCantina Louie (Palm Coast dedicated fryer)Grilled Cheese Gallery
12/28/2025

St Augustine weekend-
Columbia 190t salad
Cantina Louie (Palm Coast dedicated fryer)
Grilled Cheese Gallery

My gluten free Christmas!Homemade pecan piePrime ribGluten free homemade dinner rollsGarlic mashed potatoesBroccoli cass...
12/28/2025

My gluten free Christmas!
Homemade pecan pie
Prime rib
Gluten free homemade dinner rolls
Garlic mashed potatoes
Broccoli casserole
Gf mickey waffle breakfast
And homemade chocolate chip pecan cookies!

What was on your menu?

When in London... always, always, go to Honest Burger. All gluten free except bun, which is easily swapped for a yummy G...
12/05/2025

When in London... always, always, go to Honest Burger. All gluten free except bun, which is easily swapped for a yummy GF one.

Hi! I'm Kristina! I've been on this gluten free journey for 13+ years as a Celiac. In addition to Celiac I have multiple...
12/05/2025

Hi! I'm Kristina! I've been on this gluten free journey for 13+ years as a Celiac. In addition to Celiac I have multiple other autoimmune diseases and "issues". I try to not let those take over and lead a life that is full of fun and travel. In my early diagnosis days there wasn't a lot of help to find gluten free. My poor family went through many hangry Kristina travel days.. I am so thankful for apps and gluten free creators and thats why I've started my own account. Any place I travel, in or outside of Florida, I document to give others ideas and sometimes a little hope.... and I also love to bake!

Message me if you ever need gf help.I've helped many who are new to this lifestyle.

12/05/2025

Have ypu discovered routes on Find Me GF app? I hadnt! World changed!

Next stop- Paris! Paris is a bit harder but significantly easier then the last time I was here 8 years ago. We had Chez ...
12/04/2025

Next stop- Paris! Paris is a bit harder but significantly easier then the last time I was here 8 years ago. We had Chez Ann for my first time eating at a dim sum place, Lou Cantou for the French Bistro experience, some crepes and wraps.... and Disneyland some Christmas potatoes and five guys. Hoping to get Copains before we leave tomorrow.

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