<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Since moving from Los Angeles to London a few months ago, I must comment on the amazing difference between gluten free "living" in this country, and commend The Coeliac Society in the U.K. for the excellent job they do. They publish a little green book (updated throughout the year) which lists gluten free manufactured foods by type, manufacturer and store (including a seperate list of prepared take-away foods from Marks & Spencers) which makes shopping simple. Additionally, they have a 24 hour hotline which is constantly updated with any product changes that come to light. Keeping in mind how small a country this is as compared to the USA, the variety of gluten free products is substantially larger....from biscuits (cookies) to crackers to pasta, breads and cakes, etc., etc. The most remarkable difference is the bread available here which is unlike any GF bread available in the USA as it is made with (listed as the first ingredient) Wheat Starch, which complies with the CODEX ALIMENTARIUS standards for gluten free foods. Put simply, the protein (gliadin, therefore gluten containing part of the wheat) is seperated from the starch...and then the starch is used in bread which totally changes the consistency of the final product...and therefore gives it a remarkably better taste and texture. Why this can't be done in the USA, I haven't a clue...certainly the technology must be there. Product labelling is also superior...for instance Heinz clearly labels their Gluten Free prepared products "suitable for a gluten free diet." I must say that prior to our move here I was concerned about the availablity of products and bought cases of pasta, and GF flours and had them shipped over. But now I find that anywhere I go in London there are many health food stores (two alone on the High Street in my village) that have quite a nice (although rather pricey...based on the dollar to pound exchange rate!) selection. Another wonderful thing is that my daughter can obtain all her gluten free products free by prescription through the National Health Service (gluten free products are free to children under 16, young people under 19 in full-time education, and men and women 60 and over)...but this is more of a political issue relating to socialized medicine. Even to those people who don't fit in to the above mentioned categories, greatly discounted pre-paid precription cards are available on a yearly basis. Besides the fact that this is such a beautiful and civilized place to live...it is also a wonderful place if you have a dietary restriction (especially easy for Vegetarians, I've noticed, as every single product is labelled as to it's suitability for a Vegetarian diet). And, in closing, forget about coming here...going to a pub and not being able to drink the beer ....the "live" cider is amazing! Jane Oswaks - London, England