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Still haven’t had time to summarize suggestions for mid-bay eating on the San Francisco peninsula.  

But for those of you who are new to travel, I just wanted to share with you what I take as plan B. (Airports are always a gamble, as are family visits and delayed flights.)

My standby stuff, usually in quart baggies, which I then bundle in a gallon baggies, for easy grabbing.  I like making small packages of snacks, that approximate the 100 calorie ones that are expensive in the supermarket. Plus, that way, I’m only opening small packages. And what I bring also depends on where I’m going and how long I’ll be away. 

Tuna packets WITH a plastic spoon for each…the tuna packet fits nicely in quart size baggies, which then are good for disposal, without the tuna smelling up your bag.
A loaf of Canyon Bakehouse Bread…Trust me. It travels beautifully, and doesn’t need refrigeration or toasting. But get whatever brand you trust.
Small baggies of almonds or another nut, if you’re not nut free. Or make your own granola.
Small baggies of green pea crisps…a lot healthier than potato chips or corn chips, and they don’t crumble.
Dry cereal of choice, in quart baggies. 
Instant oatmeal packets.  If you’re really stuck on a plane, you can always ask for a cup of hot water! 
I may buy a banana at the airport, but other fruit…if you’re allowed to bring in fruit…I wash and home and bring in a baggie. Again, baggie is good for disposing core. 
I usually bring baggies of protein powder, because I work out, but I forgot it this trip. I bought a totally disgusting protein shake at the airport in Phoenix, for lack of anything else gluten-free. Protein bars of choice, if you are into them. 
Pretzels in baggies…BUT be careful of all that salt, especially if you’re flying. They add to swelling feet on a long flight and make you thirsty. 
Sometimes I bag up small amounts of homemade popcorn or Skinny Pop, especially for a long car ride.
I also used to buy ready-to-eat meals, especially if I’m going on a long trip. I find I rarely eat them, and they’re expensive to have to throw out when they expire. But for long car trips, where the motels have microwaves, they’re great in a pinch…but way too salty. If you’re bringing the meals, don’t forget plastic forks! 

Check the laws if you’re traveling overseas. It might not be allowed to bring in fruit or nuts or granola, etc.

Unfortunately, peanut butter is considered liquid, but I buy the small packages and put them in my luggage. You are allowed plastic knives, so I bring them for the hotel, if I’m making peanut butter sandwiches.  I usually avoid bringing anything with peanuts on a plane, out of respect to others. My granddaughter once took a flight, where the staff came on board with a dog that sniffed out all the peanut products, which had to be discarded, before a very sensitive child could board. Why take risks? But if I do have them, I bring the Lance peanut butter sandwiches in small packages. They do tend to crumble, so they aren’t the best option. 

I’m sure you all have your own preferences. As you can tell, I do like to prepare. I probably buy other stuff that I’ve forgotten to add. Celiac doesn’t keep me at home. I just get rattled when a restaurant that says they offer gf actually sucks at it. (And eating in people’s homes….that’s for another day!) I did contact Red Robin and Elephant Bar about my unhappy eating in San Bruno last weekend. They appreciate being told, so they can do quality control. I never call to be mean. Usually, I send praise, which I’m in the process of doing to the restaurants we dined at in Phoenix, which were great. 

At the airport, I try to buy yogurt or plain salad, but it’s tricky. I still say Philadelphia is the most accommodating airport I’ve ever eaten at, but it may depend on the gate we fly out of. 

Happy trails! 

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