“What is this?” I questioned as I was handed a cup of liquid. It was my first year living in Italy and I was with a group of Italian friends one evening in late spring. One of them had just gone into the bar to get a bottle of wine […]
Drinks
How To Drink Coffee On The Go With Food Allergies
I am a coffee drinker. I wasn’t always, but once it happened I realized how much I look forward to it each morning. Drinking coffee with food allergies though adds an extra challenge. With nut allergies in particular, coffee drinking has become increasingly riskier. I realize for someone with a […]
Out to Eat with Food Allergies in Argentina
I glance at the meal that the server brings out, and although it looks and smells incredible, there is a dark, heavy sauce that has me questioning if he actually understands my food allergies. I have already asked him multiple times about the ingredients (after giving him my chef card, […]
Allergy Free Valentine’s Day Dinner
Last night for Valentine’s Day, I went out to dinner at a wonderful upscale Italian restaurant right in the city. My boyfriend called ahead about the reservations, and asked if they would be able to accommodate my allergies. They said they would be able to. Fabulous! When we arrived at the restaurant […]