I believe that restaurants have the best of intentions when they say they can accommodate. This is why it can be confusing for patrons who are told one thing then shown another. There are warning signs or red flags that you should be aware of when dining at a restaurant to greater determine your safety.
Traveling with food allergies can feel overwhelming but hopefully some of these common questions and answers will help you feel more comfortable.
Traveling to Italy with food allergies is often less daunting than people expect. I’ve helped hundreds of families and individuals travel there safely over the years. As many of you know, Italy is my European home after living there for years and it holds a special place in my traveling […]
It is official. I have been writing Miss Allergic Reactor for ten years! In honor of turning ten years old, I am going to do “Top Ten Lists” for my blog posts with themes throughout the year, along with other ways to celebrate being in double digits (that was always […]
Having dangerous food allergies myself, and wanting to provide everyone with a different perspective, I’m going to disagree with my wife. No worries. She’s great! I was once an FA kid born in the 1950s and growing up in the 1960s. It’s amazing that I survived. Virtually no one outside […]
Lately, I’ve found myself nostalgic…nostalgic for a simpler time in the food allergy world. For thirty-three years I’ve been a “warrior mom”, committed to keeping my children out of harm’s way, balancing experiences with safety. And while the task has always required a vigilant process, I am so very grateful […]