Eating Gluten Free At the Fair

There are plenty of gluten free offers at fairs or festivals!

In today's world there are so many allergies  health issues relating to gluten , so what is one to do when going to a fair or festival?  Here are a few tips.

Yummy Yummy Big Fat Daddy's Bread Boules full of Crab Dip

Sometimes,  Sourdough Bread is a good alternative to Gluten breads!

1. Nix the Specialty Items.

First off, stay away from specialty items if you can't decipher what could possibly be in them. Case in point, these are French Bread Boules full of crab dip  Even though the manufacturer (Pillsbury) says they are Sourdough bread, we aren't exactly sure what Pillsbury's exact process is in making them. Therefore, you should avoid these type specialty foods in case you are sensitive to Gluten.

2. Nix the Fried Foods that are Breaded.

Since you can't be certain exactly what type batter is used on fried foods, and most are commercially prepared (such as Chicken tenders which come pre-breaded) it may be a good idea to nix the fried foods in case you have a Gluten Allergy.

Stick to meats, nix the breads. Big Fat Daddy's Angus Burgers and Nick Ferrante's original recipe Sausage.

3. Stick to Meats but Nix the Buns!

Since food vendors are using commercially produced bread, the labels may not tell you exactly the "gluten" scientific ingredients on them. Therefore, it's a great idea to avoid the bun and ask for the meat on the side instead of on a bun.  This is where you may find that food vendors won't have a plastic fork so walk tall and carry a fork with you!

Poultry is a safe choice if you have gluten allergies.

4. Poultry is Safe!

Eating some grilled turkey or grilled chicken at the fair is a safe idea. Just steer away from battered or deep fried!

Find Out More About Gluten Free Cooking: 

Visit Food & Fire blog which has great recipes. This is the carnivorous ramblings of a gluten-free grill geek!  Might we suggest a great recipe on their blog--> Slashed Chicken Thighs !

Big Fat Daddy's Big-Ass Texas Angus Burgers

We just like saying the word Big-Ass. Hell Yeah we do.  Like our Big Ass Angus burgers. See our love for them in our YouTube videos! Angus beef is a high quality beef originating from Angus-influenced cattle. It is certified by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Grading Service to meet quality standards, which exceed those of USDA Choice graded beef.  That's what our Big-Ass burgers are made of.  They are 8 ounces of Angus prior to grilling, and as you can tell they don't shrivel up that much like fatty-laden cheaper grades do.  Smothered with onions and peppers...enough to make your lips slap your brain. Go on, slather it up with some BBQ Sauce and you have a meal from Heaven........

Sweet Ass Grill Award Big Fat Daddy's

A photo a customer took of our "sweet ass grill." 

We suck at blogging. That's because we're busy working like a blue tick hound in hot pursuit of a rabbit--or something like that. Preparing and serving our bbq at fairs and festivals like mad. The economy is slow so we're working as much as we can!  Sometimes we do things other than our beef rump, bbq brisket or ribs. So here's a shot of a very messy but functional grill serving our bigass angus burgers, hot dogs, sausage and cheesesteak. A customer came up and told us he was giving us "A Sweet Ass Grill Award."  I thought that was funny as hell. We do whatever we can to "Get 'r done."  See you soon - Wayne.

Big Fat Daddy's Texas Big Ass Burger

Classic Big Ass Texas Burger as shown by Big Fat Daddy's

At Big Fat Daddy's, everything is Texas Size aka "BIG".  Big portions so you don't have to worry about eating elsewhere.   Big so it fills you up, but not so big you feel bloated.  Enter our "Big Ass Texas Burger".  This starts with hand cut Ground Round or Angus grilled to perfection on a flat top grill so the fat runs out--what you are left with is the meat of the burger (and not the grease).  A Texas Burger is blended with our secret dry rub seasoning and topped with onions, peppers, (and we suggest bbq sauce.)   There's no such thing as lettuce and tomatoes on this burger.  You can see the love we have for our burgers on our youtube channel!  You are asking why no lettuce and tomatoes?   Truthfully, peppers may provide better health benefits for you!  Here's why:

Health Benefits of Peppers

All peppers are a good source of vitamins A, C, and K.

All peppers are rich in vitamins A, C, and K, but red peppers are simply bursting with them. Antioxidant vitamins A and C help to prevent cell damage, cancer, and diseases related to aging, and they support immune function. They also reduce inflammation like that found in arthritis and asthma. Vitamin K promotes proper blood clotting, strengthens bones, and helps protect cells from oxidative damage.

From the Editors of Publications International, Ltd..  "Peppers, Hot and Sweet"  20 March 2007.  HowStuffWorks.com.  07 January 2011.

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