I had to ask myself this question a few times recently, “To hike or not to hike with my food allergies?” Hiking is one activity where I feel great trepidation because of my food allergies. In the past year I have gone hiking twice. Although I love the idea of […]
Trusting anyone with your child, whether they have allergies or not can be difficult. For parents who have children with food allergies, this becomes even more terrifying. I asked my mom what her experience was when I was little. She told me for the first few years they used my […]
“People actually order that?” I asked my friend. Since I never order any desserts when I go out to dinner, I forget that many people actually do! I work at an Italian restaurant once a week, and when people are done with their meal, I have to remind myself to […]
My island home is 30 miles off the coast of Massachusetts. I decided to go to Nantucket and visit some friends for the weekend. Before I left there were a few questions that I asked myself: • Are there any pets at the house where I am staying? No. • […]
Dear Allergic Reactors, This post is dedicated to you. There have been numerous times I have saved myself from having an allergic reaction. I get a feeling in my gut, a big red flashing NO sign in my mind, and I know not to eat. This gut feeling is momentous! […]
I met some friends out for dinner last week. It was one of their birthdays. I already had plans to eat with my parents, so I met them afterwards. The girls had ordered sushi to share. I am allergic to fish, so sushi wasn’t an option for me anyway. I […]
