No Waffles or Chocolate, BUT a Splendid Trip “Can you tell me what is in the waffles?” I asked in Brussels at a restaurant where waffles were the ‘specialty.’ The man looked at my list with another waiter, and said, “I know we use margarine.” I looked at my chef […]
Europe Travel Posts
Out to Dinner with Food Allergies in Italy
Last night it was one of my friend’s birthdays. I had never been to the restaurant before. She told me that it was an Osteria, where the food would be regional Italian cuisine. I was also told that there wouldn’t be a menu because it changed daily, depending on what […]
Eating Adventures in Rome with Food Allergies
After being in Paris for a few days, I felt right at home when we traveled back to Rome. Although I am certainly not even conversational in Italian, I can at least get myself through a meal fairly comfortably and understand the gist of basic conversations. During the few days […]
My Paris Eating Adventures with Food Allergies
This past trip to Paris I had a much easier time. When I went with my family a few years ago, my Paris eating adventures with food allergies were troublesome and frustrating. No one wanted to serve me at restaurants. It was a bit of a nightmare! This time I […]
Preparing to Move to Italy with Food Allergies
As I start to get ready to move abroad at the end of August, I realize there are details I must figure out as well as some concerns I have. The first step I have already taken is starting to learn Italian. I am working with an Italian tutor as […]