“Here ya go,” said Dez. In my hands I found a green binder filled with pictures and descriptions of poisonous spiders and snakes to watch out for on our weekend excursion into the Australian rainforest. Being the “safety first” type of girl, I started memorizing the names and pictures in […]
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This is How I Decide What to Drink with Food Allergies
“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 […]
If You Are Flying with Food Allergies Avoid These Risks
Here are some of the top risks that I avoid taking for safer travel when flying with food allergies.
These Are Non-Negotiable with Food Allergies
There are parts of my life with food allergies that are non-negotiable. They stemmed from childhood and have continued into adulthood. I realize that not everyone has been walking this journey their entire lives, so I want to share with you the situations and behaviors that to me are too […]
This Is Why I Always Talk About Using A Chef Card with Food Allergies
I talk about using a chef card with food allergies all the time. I know. However, there is a reason. It is literally THE best tool I have ever decided to use.
Traveling to Amsterdam with Food Allergies
I’ve found that traveling to Amsterdam with food allergies continues to improve with each trip as I learn more about the city. The first time I visited Amsterdam was back when I lived in Italy. Since then with work conferences in Europe, I’ve been lucky enough to visit Amsterdam twice within the past six months.