Dear Annie shares Rome abroad to home reverse culture shock
A reader abroad in Rome fears reverse culture shock when returning to America, worrying about losing fluency, friendships, and European pleasures. Annie advises grateful, positive adjustment and enjoying the experience as a short-term, keepable memory, with potential future visits.
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Annie
Rome
America
Europe
Gluten free labels and hidden wheat sources
Dear Dr. Roach explains celiac disease requires strict gluten avoidance. Look for wheat flour or any wheat product, rye, barley, bulgur, semolina, couscous, einkorn, farina, faro, spelt, malt. Gluten-free labels are safest. many grocers offer gluten-free sections and Celiac Disease Foundation provides resources for safe choices.
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DR. Roach
Couscous
Einkorn
Farina
Faro
Celiac Disease Foundation
In Praise of Peanut Oil and Kitchen Hints
A reader asks about peanut oil for frying turkey and its high smoke point. The column confirms USDA recommends peanut oil for deep frying, gives reuse guidance, cooling and storage steps, and cleanliness tips. Additional letters discuss using a tortilla as a dumpling substitute and preserving cilantro and other herbs with water storage in the fridge.
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Heloise
Jim C
Spokane
Wash
Texas
United States Department of Agriculture
A Home For Us Chapter Teaser Busy for Papa Missing
Five year old Jacob eight year old Seth and ten year old Anna endure hunger and fear while Papa is away. They recall better days with Mama and a calendar ritual as they cope in a dingy city apartment. With Papa absent they face hunger and the choice to steal food while awaiting his return. The tale continues weekly January to March in the newspaper.
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Jacob
Seth
Apa
Anna
Mama
Ama
Kansasiie
Salina
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