Gift certificates are great holiday gifts, and your celiac friends will appreciate your concern for their needs and will enjoy  great food.

  Whole Foods Market provides gift certificates in any amount from $5 to $5000. They are available at all local stores but are not sold on-line. They are not currently redeemable at Wild Oats outlets. (As you may know, Wild Oats and Whole Foods have recently merged.)

  Both of the giant on-line gluten free supermarkets offer gift certificates. The Gluten Free Mall offers $25, $50, and $100 certificates. Click on the picture below to order. The Gluten Free Pantry offers a $25 certificate. There are some limitations on how it can be used, so be sure to read the details before ordering.

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The Outback Steakhouse and P.F. Chang’s China Bistro allow you to give the gift of a celiac-friendly “night on the town” almost anywhere in the United States. (If you are pursuing the Outback Steakhouse link, you will need to click on the tab in the upper left corner of the screen).

 I hope these ideas give you a head start on your Christmas shopping. We’re heading into a very busy season. Happy Holidays!