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5 Food Allergy Resolutions to Ring in the New Year
Here we are on New Year’s Day again, feeling full, exhausted, and thinking about all of the changes we need to make with the start of the year. I have to say, however, that I am not the biggest fan of New Years’ resolutions. I feel that people tend to make outlandish resolutions, and set […]
Have a Merry, Allergy-Safe Christmas
Christmas time is officially here! And even though it is the most wonderful time of year, my stress level during the holidays goes through the roof. Along with traffic, masses of people in the stores, and the rush to get everything done, I have to worry about making or finding allergy-safe food. This Christmas we […]
4 Tips for Dealing with Food Allergies in the Workplace
The break room, lunch-time, potlucks, office parties. Food is a part of the workplace, which is usually something not many people think of – unless you have food allergies. Whether it is volunteering, a part-time job, or a full-time job, food allergies are an added issue to the workplace, so it is important to take as […]
The Cottage
When you have any dietary restrictions, it can be very difficult to find places to eat when you are out and about. Restaurants can be difficult to work with, ingredients can be added, menus can be changed, and that can lead to quite the headache in trying to find somewhere to sit down and have […]
Bella Trattoria
When my husband and I go out for dinner, we tend to eat at the same chain restaurants over and over again. But when we find a special restaurant to eat at that has great customer service and works with us, it’s like finding a hidden gem! The restaurant, Bella Trattoria at the Mission Inn […]
Roasted Lime Cauliflower
While my first two recipe posts were sweets, I thought I would post a recipe for a quick (and healthy) snack or side! This recipe works great for people with allergies (no nuts, dairy, eggs, gluten, etc.), but is delicious enough for anyone to try. Sunday nights are spent cooking enormous amounts of chicken and […]
Avoiding a Scary Halloween
While I am not the biggest Halloween enthusiast, I have a couple of family traditions that are mandatory. Even though I am married and no longer living in my parents house, I still find a way to rope my husband, parents, and younger brothers into carving pumpkins and watching “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” […]
My Story
I write this first blog post a little hesitant, but moreover hopeful that my knowledge in growing up with severe food allergies can help anyone out there with food allergies of their own, or a loved one with food allergies. I was born with a severe peanut allergy, into a family that had no idea […]
5 Tips to Fight Food Allergy Bullies
I so clearly remember standing on the playground with a little boy standing a foot away from me, waving his peanut snack in front of my face. “Caitlin, look! I can kill you with this!” As a small, shy elementary school girl, I would not stand up for myself when I was bullied for my […]