<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Here is the promised summary on the responses I received to my question on whether the Clan Thompson guides are useful. 7 members said that the guides were at least somewhat useful, although 4 of these folks said that they are working on putting together their own spreadsheet-type document in order to get all of their favorite products and information in one format. One of these members kindly attached her document so I could see for myself (thank you!) As I look at their individual responses, it is about evenly divided between people who use their palm-type computers and ones who print out the database and take it with them. (I do not have a palm computer.) 4 people found the guide(s) to be either not comprehensive enough, or that it contained products not found in their area. They also said that once one learns which products are reliably GF, the guides are not very helpful. One said she needed help with restaurants, which the guides do not encompass. 1 person suggested that I learn to read labels and also to write to my state Senator about the upcoming vote on the Food Allergen Bill. Of course I know that lists are quickly out of date, and I do call from the grocery store before buying a product I haven't personally verified. The main reason I was interested in the guides is that I have a young child who is always interested in new food items being added to his diet. The guides may have products that I overlook in the grocery store, but which would add variety to his diet, especially school lunches and snacks. I am also looking for portability, since it is difficult to carry large binders into the store. It would be nice to have something always with me. And with my middle-aged brain, I cannot count on remembering whether or not a specific product is GF or not - I need memory aids! I am glad for those of you who can keep this information stored in your heads! After filing away dozens of account numbers, phone numbers, passwords, I find that some information just won't stick! I think I will try at least one of the pocket guides, although one of the people who found it too regional is from Texas. If nothing else, I will be supporting a celiac business! Thanks for your responses. (I got the most responses from people who were most interested in the summary!) Juliane in Houston *Support summarization of posts, reply to the SENDER not the CELIAC List*