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Comment on MSG Report: Chili’s & Tony Roma’s by Valentina

Valentina — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:40:41 +0000

Longhorn Steakhouse definintely uses MSG in something – I am so swollen today I am almost not recognizable. Yesterday for lunch I had a little bit of their Onion Rings, Firecracker Chicken Wraps and Rainbow Trout with vegetables. Never again!

Comment on Why Creative People Are Eccentric (Scientific American) by Cary C. Mendoza

Cary C. Mendoza — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:36:49 +0000

New research in individuals with schizotypal personalities-people characterized by odd behavior and language but who are not psychotic or schizophrenic-offers the first neurological evidence that these individuals are more creative than normal or fully schizophrenic people, and rely more heavily on the right sides of their brains than the general population to access their creativity.

Comment on MSG Report: Chili’s & Tony Roma’s by Pictishgirl

Pictishgirl — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:02:39 +0000

I just received the following official reply to my email asking what was safe on the Chili’s menu for an MSG intolerant person:

Thank you for your recent inquiry regarding Chili’s menu items. To address your concerns, Chili’s does not add or purchase products that contain monosodium glutamate. However, many of our food items contain naturally-occurring glutamate, such as autolyzed yeast extract, hydrolyzed vegetable proteins, sodium caseinate and gelatin, that can potentially cause ‘monosodium glutamate-like’ reactions in some individuals.

Out of an abundance of caution and concern for your health, we cannot recommend any menu entrée that would eliminate the potential of your consuming one of the aforementioned additives.
Sincerely,
XXX XXXXXXX
Guest Relations
Reference Number: 661700

Comment on MSG Report: Wanna getta pizza? by Emily A.

Emily A. — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:23:46 +0000

I ate Papa Johns and got a really bad headache. I am pretty sure I am MSG intolerant, so the fact that restaurants like Papa Johns and Panda Express don’t make that information available pisses me off. I applaud Pizza Hut. I use their allergen/sensitivity chart regularly, and it allows me to order fast food that doesn’t ruin my day and give me a splitting headache. I wish more companies would follow their example.

Comment on MSG Report: Chili’s & Tony Roma’s by Georgia

Georgia — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:55:01 +0000

I am with you on that one. Everytime I foods with MSG, I throw up about 30 minutes after eating. I can also set my watch by it……. I had an issue today in fact with their new Chicken Enchilada Soup…. URGH

Comment on MSG Report: Chili’s & Tony Roma’s by ButMadNNW

ButMadNNW — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 06:34:14 +0000

*sigh* I yearn for the day when restaurants realize they don’t need “flavor enhancers”. If you use fresh, quality ingredients, the flavor is already there!

Comment on MSG Report: Chili’s & Tony Roma’s by whittaker

whittaker — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 06:24:52 +0000

hey guys, and gals…a new version of MSG. is also known as HVP-hydrolyzed vegetable protein. it does the some of the same things as MSG.
here’s a reply of an email i sent to red-lobster, (Darden Resturants, owns, Red lobster, Olive garden, LongHorn stakehouse, The capital Grill, Bahama Breeze & seasons 52 restaurants).

October 14, 2010
Dear Mr. Whittaker,
Thank you for your interest in Red Lobster; it is always a pleasure to hear from our guests.
We cannot guarantee the absence of MSG in our menu items. Our products may contain hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) as part of the spice blends. Hydrolyzed vegetable protein is used as a flavor enhancer and individuals who are sensitive to MSG may also react to HVP.

Again, thank you for taking the time to contact us.
Sincerely,

Wanda
Senior Guest Relations Representative

Comment on I Miss My Grandma by ButMadNNW

ButMadNNW — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 07:19:54 +0000

Yeah, Society seems to have moved more and more towards “disposable” everything. Even as we gain greater awareness of the effect our actions have on the environment (and, by extension, our own wellbeing). Odd, that.

Comment on I Miss My Grandma by Maxine Hall

Maxine Hall — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 06:41:37 +0000

Mom likes your post too! I played with those same stair rails when I was growing up in that house. Klondikes are still a favorite even though I do not keep them in the freezer due to my weight thing and Dad’s cravings. Those toys you talk about were also played with by me and my siblings as we grew up. We did a lot with those things. I wonder who has them now. I have some of the blocks, but others must have gone to someone else. Funny how toys from the past are more durable and last through many generations. Simple things that last forever while others are just a flash in the pan. Love you, daughter.

Comment on I Miss My Grandma by ButMadNNW

ButMadNNW — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:20:22 +0000

Thanks, Dad! (On Mom’s account. Heh.)