TEXT. TALK. TELL. With your help, the outcome could be priceless. About a week ago, I received a frightening text from my friend who is allergic to peanuts. She had eaten cereal at a hotel buffet which contained peanuts, not listed on the place card in front of the food. Feeling nauseous, she asked if…
On March 1st, my youngest son and I had the pleasure of participating in FARE’s Food Allergy Advocacy Day at the Maryland State House which was quite an event! WHY WERE WE AT THE MARYLAND STATE HOUSE YOU ASK? IN SHORT, TO SAVE LIVES! In Maryland, the prevalence of food allergies is approximately…
While writing about this post, the 1970’s song Love is in the Air by John Paul Young came to mind (and hasn’t left). Whether you’re an adult, teen, or parent of a teen with food allergies or celiac disease, the thought of love in the air and dating may make your hair stand on…
Parties, relatives and food, oh dear! Does simply the thought of family gatherings with food allergies and gluten sensitivity make your head spin? Would you like to feel a bit more relaxed, confident and prepared before attending Aunt Bea’s birthday party, your next holiday event or the grand anniversary celebration? Here are…
Once again, the FABlog Con was FABulous! For the past 3 out of 4 years, I have had the pleasure of attending the Food Allergy Bloggers Conference (FABlog Con) currently held in Denver, Colorado. The FABlog con, beautifully orchestrated by Jenny Sprague of Multiple Food Allergy Help and her board members, is not only for…
Believe it or not, Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Is it just me or do you feel like things speed up this time of year? I’m still snacking on leftover Halloween candy and now it’s time to baste the turkey. I must admit, while I have some recipes that are old standbys such…
“Lions and tigers, and bears, oh my!”- Dorothy in Wizard of Oz For the second year in a row, the Baltimore FARE WALK for FOOD ALLERGY was held on the grounds of the Baltimore Zoo! With kid friendly activities, a host of food allergy vendors, professional and school mascots, festive music and over 770 dedicated…
“Can I have some candy AND a glow bracelet?” “I’m going to scare my teacher with this plastic spider.” “Hey mom. This house is cool, they have toys!” These are some of the comments I heard last Halloween from my little, and not so little, trick-or- treaters. The most touching was an…