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PHARMACIES IN ITALY• On your next trip to Italy (or much of Europe), look for the large green plus signs above store fronts. These indicate pharmacies and are another place to find potentially safe packaged food choices. ⁣ ⁣ Grocery stores actually have many more options than they used to in Italy for food allergies and gluten free especially. However, another place to find options for food allergies, celiac, and other dietary needs is at the pharmacy. ⁣ ⁣ Even after talking to the pharmacist, there was nothing that was nut free. We did find milk free, egg free, sugar free, and tons and tons of gluten free packaged foods. ⁣ ⁣ So, next time your feeling stuck with finding safe choices abroad, consider stopping in a pharmacy to see what they have. ⁣ ⁣ Have you ever found safe food at the pharmacy? Where were you and what allergies? Share in the comments! ⁣ ⁣ #italy #traveltips #travelwithfoodallergies #travels #foodallergytravel⁣ #allergytravel #allergytravels #celiac #glutenfree #travelblogger #allergyblogger #foodallergytraveler #foodallergy #foodallergies #foodallergyfriendly #allergyadult #foodallergylife #traveltips101 #ttot #eatingoutwithallergies #livingwithallergies

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PHARMACIES IN ITALY• On your next trip to Italy (or much of Europe), look for the large green plus signs above store fronts. These indicate pharmacies and are another place to find potentially safe packaged food choices. ⁣ ⁣ Grocery stores actually have many more options than they used to in Italy for food allergies and gluten free especially. However, another place to find options for food allergies, celiac, and other dietary needs is at the pharmacy. ⁣ ⁣ Even after talking to the pharmacist, there was nothing that was nut free. We did find milk free, egg free, sugar free, and tons and tons of gluten free packaged foods. ⁣ ⁣ So, next time your feeling stuck with finding safe choices abroad, consider stopping in a pharmacy to see what they have. ⁣ ⁣ Have you ever found safe food at the pharmacy? Where were you and what allergies? Share in the comments! ⁣ ⁣ #italy #traveltips #travelwithfoodallergies #travels #foodallergytravel⁣ #allergytravel #allergytravels #celiac #glutenfree #travelblogger #allergyblogger #foodallergytraveler #foodallergy #foodallergies #foodallergyfriendly #allergyadult #foodallergylife #traveltips101 #ttot #eatingoutwithallergies #livingwithallergies

4 months ago

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EATING IN ITALY WITH FOOD ALLERGIES• After a week of dining out in Italy, these are some of the food highlights. Overall, I ate very well! I will be writing a blog post with updates from this trip, but for now, know that very little has changed since the last time I was here in 2019. ⁣ ⁣ For background, I lived in Italy for three years and traveled back often (pre-Covid). Italy is where I am most comfortable eating and living with food allergies. Culturally, food is significant and they want you to enjoy it and be happy. It is la dolce vita after all! Rarely do I have a difficult time dining out or finding something safe. It does happen and it did on this trip, however there are many more restaurants that can work with my food allergies. Generally, food is made fresh with very few and simple ingredients and isn’t processed like it is here in the U.S. ⁣ ⁣ *Quick tips: aim to dine off the beaten tourist path and also be aware that sometimes food is fried in peanut oil. Never assume ingredients and always, always ask! ⁣ ⁣ Have you been to Italy this summer or have plans to travel there soon? Share in the comments and let us know how you found it and which allergens you’re avoiding. ⁣ ⁣ #italy #traveltips #travelwithfoodallergies #travels #foodallergytravel⁣ #allergytravel #allergytravels #travelblogger #allergyblogger #foodallergytraveler #foodallergy #foodallergies #foodallergyfriendly #allergyadult #foodallergylife #traveltips101 #eatingoutwithallergies

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EATING IN ITALY WITH FOOD ALLERGIES• After a week of dining out in Italy, these are some of the food highlights. Overall, I ate very well! I will be writing a blog post with updates from this trip, but for now, know that very little has changed since the last time I was here in 2019. ⁣ ⁣ For background, I lived in Italy for three years and traveled back often (pre-Covid). Italy is where I am most comfortable eating and living with food allergies. Culturally, food is significant and they want you to enjoy it and be happy. It is la dolce vita after all! Rarely do I have a difficult time dining out or finding something safe. It does happen and it did on this trip, however there are many more restaurants that can work with my food allergies. Generally, food is made fresh with very few and simple ingredients and isn’t processed like it is here in the U.S. ⁣ ⁣ *Quick tips: aim to dine off the beaten tourist path and also be aware that sometimes food is fried in peanut oil. Never assume ingredients and always, always ask! ⁣ ⁣ Have you been to Italy this summer or have plans to travel there soon? Share in the comments and let us know how you found it and which allergens you’re avoiding. ⁣ ⁣ #italy #traveltips #travelwithfoodallergies #travels #foodallergytravel⁣ #allergytravel #allergytravels #travelblogger #allergyblogger #foodallergytraveler #foodallergy #foodallergies #foodallergyfriendly #allergyadult #foodallergylife #traveltips101 #eatingoutwithallergies

4 months ago

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2/16

When dining out, I find that it is challenging to find a variety in the types of restaurants I dine at with my food allergies. This weekend we went to one of my favorites for variety. Although I’m always skeptical of restaurants with unfamiliar cuisines, I decided to be adventurous a few years ago after speaking to the manager there. @bingbingdimsum has ever since been somewhere that I have felt confident with and a restaurant. There are plenty of my food allergens on the menu, however there are also plenty of safe options. For me, with such a variety of allergens, I am never going to find a restaurant that is completely free of them and I am comfortable with that. ⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ What happened that first time that made me feel comfortable and willing to try something outside my comfort zone?⁣⁣⁣ 1. I was with someone who “got it”, knew where my epinephrine was and what would need to be done in an emergency⁣⁣⁣ 2. When I walked in to the restaurant and explained and showed my chef card, the manager put my mind at ease by talking about the menu, ingredients, and showing that he “gets it” and knows about cross contact and the severity of food allergies. I had a good feeling about him and his understanding immediately.⁣⁣⁣ 3. We sat down with a menu of safe choices and I felt excited! I don’t get nervous dining out, but this was a big leap for me and yet I felt completely comfortable staying and trying the food. ⁣⁣⁣ 4. I took my time with each dish, asked any questions I had about ingredients and the manager was the one who brought most of the food over and checked in throughout the meal. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Since that first experience, I have been back a number of times and always feel comfortable. ⁣⁣⁣ If you want to feel safe dining out and learn my strategies to stay as safe as possible, make sure to visit the link in my bio! ⁣ ⁣ Have you had a similar restaurant experience? Tell me about it!

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When dining out, I find that it is challenging to find a variety in the types of restaurants I dine at with my food allergies. This weekend we went to one of my favorites for variety. Although I’m always skeptical of restaurants with unfamiliar cuisines, I decided to be adventurous a few years ago after speaking to the manager there. @bingbingdimsum has ever since been somewhere that I have felt confident with and a restaurant. There are plenty of my food allergens on the menu, however there are also plenty of safe options. For me, with such a variety of allergens, I am never going to find a restaurant that is completely free of them and I am comfortable with that. ⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ What happened that first time that made me feel comfortable and willing to try something outside my comfort zone?⁣⁣⁣ 1. I was with someone who “got it”, knew where my epinephrine was and what would need to be done in an emergency⁣⁣⁣ 2. When I walked in to the restaurant and explained and showed my chef card, the manager put my mind at ease by talking about the menu, ingredients, and showing that he “gets it” and knows about cross contact and the severity of food allergies. I had a good feeling about him and his understanding immediately.⁣⁣⁣ 3. We sat down with a menu of safe choices and I felt excited! I don’t get nervous dining out, but this was a big leap for me and yet I felt completely comfortable staying and trying the food. ⁣⁣⁣ 4. I took my time with each dish, asked any questions I had about ingredients and the manager was the one who brought most of the food over and checked in throughout the meal. ⁣⁣⁣ ⁣⁣⁣ Since that first experience, I have been back a number of times and always feel comfortable. ⁣⁣⁣ If you want to feel safe dining out and learn my strategies to stay as safe as possible, make sure to visit the link in my bio! ⁣ ⁣ Have you had a similar restaurant experience? Tell me about it!

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3/16

ICE CREAM IN PITTSBURGH• Finding safe ice cream with food allergies is a challenge. I walked into two other ice cream shops in the same area before finding this one. Ice cream is one of the more risky foods because of cross contact, so I always observe the scene, ask questions and decide my comfort before ordering. This shop had a food allergy protocol in place. They knew to use clean gloves, a clean scooper, and they opened a separate ice cream container just for food allergies. I felt safe ordering my favorite flavor - mint chocolate chip. Do you have an ice cream spot that handles your allergies in a way that makes you feel safe? Share below! ⁣ ⁣ #foodallergy #foodallergies #foodallergykid #foodallergyfamily #foodallergylife #foodallergymom #foodallergyfriendly #foodallergyawareness #allergyadult #peanutallergy #peanutallergymom #treenutallergy #allergytravels #allergyblogger #travelingwithfoodallergies #foodallergytravel #icecream #summer

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ICE CREAM IN PITTSBURGH• Finding safe ice cream with food allergies is a challenge. I walked into two other ice cream shops in the same area before finding this one. Ice cream is one of the more risky foods because of cross contact, so I always observe the scene, ask questions and decide my comfort before ordering. This shop had a food allergy protocol in place. They knew to use clean gloves, a clean scooper, and they opened a separate ice cream container just for food allergies. I felt safe ordering my favorite flavor - mint chocolate chip. Do you have an ice cream spot that handles your allergies in a way that makes you feel safe? Share below! ⁣ ⁣ #foodallergy #foodallergies #foodallergykid #foodallergyfamily #foodallergylife #foodallergymom #foodallergyfriendly #foodallergyawareness #allergyadult #peanutallergy #peanutallergymom #treenutallergy #allergytravels #allergyblogger #travelingwithfoodallergies #foodallergytravel #icecream #summer

6 months ago

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4/16

DINNER IN PITTSBURGH• We stumbled upon this lovely outdoor patio and decided to give it a try for dinner. I went inside and asked for the manager to see if they would be able to work with my food allergies safely and showed them my chef card. I ended up comfortably eating with the reassurance from the manager and server. I always prefer to give restaurants a heads up when I know I am dining there, but when I don’t know ahead, I truly appreciate when they are still able to accommodate me. Overall a nice dining experience!⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #foodallergy #foodallergies #foodallergykid #foodallergyfamily #foodallergylife #foodallergymom #foodallergyfriendly #foodallergyawareness #allergyadult #peanutallergy #peanutallergymom #treenutallergy #allergytravels #allergyblogger #travelingwithfoodallergies #foodallergytravel #tbt

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DINNER IN PITTSBURGH• We stumbled upon this lovely outdoor patio and decided to give it a try for dinner. I went inside and asked for the manager to see if they would be able to work with my food allergies safely and showed them my chef card. I ended up comfortably eating with the reassurance from the manager and server. I always prefer to give restaurants a heads up when I know I am dining there, but when I don’t know ahead, I truly appreciate when they are still able to accommodate me. Overall a nice dining experience!⁣ ⁣ ⁣ #foodallergy #foodallergies #foodallergykid #foodallergyfamily #foodallergylife #foodallergymom #foodallergyfriendly #foodallergyawareness #allergyadult #peanutallergy #peanutallergymom #treenutallergy #allergytravels #allergyblogger #travelingwithfoodallergies #foodallergytravel #tbt

6 months ago

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5/16

COFFEE & FOOD ALLERGIES• My coffee journey began in Italy. I never tried coffee in the U.S. before moving. With so many different flavors added, I always felt the risk was high. However, in Italy I didn’t have to worry and that changed everything for me. When I moved back to the U.S. after years abroad, I knew my love of starting the day with espresso like @illy_coffee would continue and I could easily make it at home. ⁣ ⁣ When coffee gets complicated though is at cafes and when traveling. One of my most popular blog posts on my site is about coffee and I can understand why. It’s complicated to navigate with food allergies. Visit the link in my stories to read my blog post about coffee and what I do to stay safe or search ‘coffee’ at MissAllergicReactor.com. ⁣ ⁣ #coffee #espresso #foodallergy #foodallergies #foodallergykid #foodallergyfamily #foodallergylife #foodallergymom #foodallergyfriendly #foodallergyawareness #allergyadult #peanutallergy #peanutallergymom #treenutallergy #allergytravels #allergyblogger #travelingwithfoodallergies #foodallergytravel

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COFFEE & FOOD ALLERGIES• My coffee journey began in Italy. I never tried coffee in the U.S. before moving. With so many different flavors added, I always felt the risk was high. However, in Italy I didn’t have to worry and that changed everything for me. When I moved back to the U.S. after years abroad, I knew my love of starting the day with espresso like @illy_coffee would continue and I could easily make it at home. ⁣ ⁣ When coffee gets complicated though is at cafes and when traveling. One of my most popular blog posts on my site is about coffee and I can understand why. It’s complicated to navigate with food allergies. Visit the link in my stories to read my blog post about coffee and what I do to stay safe or search ‘coffee’ at MissAllergicReactor.com. ⁣ ⁣ #coffee #espresso #foodallergy #foodallergies #foodallergykid #foodallergyfamily #foodallergylife #foodallergymom #foodallergyfriendly #foodallergyawareness #allergyadult #peanutallergy #peanutallergymom #treenutallergy #allergytravels #allergyblogger #travelingwithfoodallergies #foodallergytravel

6 months ago

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6/16

DINING OUT WITH FOOD ALLERGIES - APPETIZERS IN PITTSBURGH⁣ ⁣ A last minute decision to check out Pittsburgh over the holiday weekend turned out to be a great way to spend a few days. ⁣ ⁣ On our first evening as we wandered the city, we came across this cute outdoor patio spot to have a drink and some appetizers. ⁣ ⁣ Whenever I know I am going to a restaurant, I always call ahead. In this case, we had no plans and just showed up and asked. They were great and I was able to order a few dishes. The server did mention that if they had known ahead, they could have prepared safe bread for me. That’s always nice to know! ⁣ ⁣ Have you been to Pittsburgh? More coming soon! ⁣ ⁣ #foodallergy #foodallergies #foodallergykid #foodallergyfamily #foodallergylife #foodallergymom #foodallergyfriendly #foodallergyawareness #allergyadult #peanutallergy #peanutallergymom #treenutallergy #allergytravels #allergyblogger #travelingwithfoodallergies #foodallergytravel

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DINING OUT WITH FOOD ALLERGIES - APPETIZERS IN PITTSBURGH⁣ ⁣ A last minute decision to check out Pittsburgh over the holiday weekend turned out to be a great way to spend a few days. ⁣ ⁣ On our first evening as we wandered the city, we came across this cute outdoor patio spot to have a drink and some appetizers. ⁣ ⁣ Whenever I know I am going to a restaurant, I always call ahead. In this case, we had no plans and just showed up and asked. They were great and I was able to order a few dishes. The server did mention that if they had known ahead, they could have prepared safe bread for me. That’s always nice to know! ⁣ ⁣ Have you been to Pittsburgh? More coming soon! ⁣ ⁣ #foodallergy #foodallergies #foodallergykid #foodallergyfamily #foodallergylife #foodallergymom #foodallergyfriendly #foodallergyawareness #allergyadult #peanutallergy #peanutallergymom #treenutallergy #allergytravels #allergyblogger #travelingwithfoodallergies #foodallergytravel

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7/16

IT’S OKAY TO BE A REPEAT CUSTOMER ⁣ ⁣ A few years ago I spontaneously decided to travel to a Greek island that wasn’t well-known to Americans. I didn’t have the easiest time finding restaurants, however I did find one that I felt safe ordering from a few days in a row. ⁣ ⁣ I never feel bad about returning to the same restaurants when I travel and you shouldn’t either. Food allergy customers are the most loyal customers around. Once we find somewhere that will accommodate us and we feel we can trust, we want to return and we will. I love trying new restaurants as much as possible, but sometimes it can be exhausting when I just want to relax (especially when I’m traveling solo). If you are trying to relax on a vacation, let yourself return to the restaurants that work well to accommodate your needs. ⁣ ⁣ Have you returned to the same restaurants before? Did it help with the fatigue of explaining your food allergies on repeat? ⁣ ⁣ #foodallergy #foodallergies #foodallergykid #foodallergyfamily #foodallergylife #foodallergymom #foodallergyfriendly #foodallergyawareness #allergyadult #peanutallergy #peanutallergymom #treenutallergy #allergytravels #allergyblogger #travelingwithfoodallergies #foodallergytravel

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IT’S OKAY TO BE A REPEAT CUSTOMER ⁣ ⁣ A few years ago I spontaneously decided to travel to a Greek island that wasn’t well-known to Americans. I didn’t have the easiest time finding restaurants, however I did find one that I felt safe ordering from a few days in a row. ⁣ ⁣ I never feel bad about returning to the same restaurants when I travel and you shouldn’t either. Food allergy customers are the most loyal customers around. Once we find somewhere that will accommodate us and we feel we can trust, we want to return and we will. I love trying new restaurants as much as possible, but sometimes it can be exhausting when I just want to relax (especially when I’m traveling solo). If you are trying to relax on a vacation, let yourself return to the restaurants that work well to accommodate your needs. ⁣ ⁣ Have you returned to the same restaurants before? Did it help with the fatigue of explaining your food allergies on repeat? ⁣ ⁣ #foodallergy #foodallergies #foodallergykid #foodallergyfamily #foodallergylife #foodallergymom #foodallergyfriendly #foodallergyawareness #allergyadult #peanutallergy #peanutallergymom #treenutallergy #allergytravels #allergyblogger #travelingwithfoodallergies #foodallergytravel

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8/16

The Donut Pub 🍩 has been on my list to try for years and I finally made it there on my recent trip to NYC. They don’t use any peanuts or tree nuts, so I enjoyed trying all of the different flavors! ⁣ ⁣ Have you been? Any other NYC favorites (besides @alamodeicecreamshoppe 😋)? Let me know! ⁣ ⁣ @thedonutpub #foodallergy #foodallergies #foodallergykid #foodallergyfamily #foodallergylife #foodallergymom #foodallergyfriendly #foodallergyawareness #allergyadult #peanutallergy #peanutallergymom #tuesdaytreat #treenutallergy #allergytravels #allergyblogger

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The Donut Pub 🍩 has been on my list to try for years and I finally made it there on my recent trip to NYC. They don’t use any peanuts or tree nuts, so I enjoyed trying all of the different flavors! ⁣ ⁣ Have you been? Any other NYC favorites (besides @alamodeicecreamshoppe 😋)? Let me know! ⁣ ⁣ @thedonutpub #foodallergy #foodallergies #foodallergykid #foodallergyfamily #foodallergylife #foodallergymom #foodallergyfriendly #foodallergyawareness #allergyadult #peanutallergy #peanutallergymom #tuesdaytreat #treenutallergy #allergytravels #allergyblogger

6 months ago

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9/16

DINING OUT IN BOSTON WITH FOOD ALLERGIES ⁣ ⁣ Boston is my hometown. I’m proud to say that is has improved tremendously in the last decade with food allergy awareness. Growing up, I was frequently turned away from restaurants because of my food allergies, but that is almost never the case anymore. This doesn’t mean that every restaurant can safely accommodate food allergies, but overall, many can and will. ⁣ ⁣ The past two weeks I was in Boston and did a significant amount of dining out. I did not record all of my meals (because sometimes I just want to enjoy and not think about my phone or social media, etc.) but I did record these ones to share. Each of these restaurants worked with my food allergies and was able to safely accommodate. Thanks @1928_beacon_hill @terraboston @tridentbooks @piattini_wine_cafe⁣ @benandjerrysboston ⁣ It’s probably time I update a blog post with all of my Boston favorites! Do you have a favorite restaurant in Boston? Let me know! ⁣ ⁣ #FoodAllergyAwarenessWeek #FoodAllergyAwareness #allergyawareness #allergylife #foodallergyfamily #foodallergylife #foodallergy #foodallergies #foodallergykid #foodallergymom #foodallergyfriendly #allergyadult #peanutallergy #Bostonrestaurants #peanutallergymom #treenutallergy #EmpowerFAkids #allergytravels #travelblogger #allergyblogger #travelwithfoodallergies #travels #travelingwithfoodallergies #foodallergytravel⁣

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DINING OUT IN BOSTON WITH FOOD ALLERGIES ⁣ ⁣ Boston is my hometown. I’m proud to say that is has improved tremendously in the last decade with food allergy awareness. Growing up, I was frequently turned away from restaurants because of my food allergies, but that is almost never the case anymore. This doesn’t mean that every restaurant can safely accommodate food allergies, but overall, many can and will. ⁣ ⁣ The past two weeks I was in Boston and did a significant amount of dining out. I did not record all of my meals (because sometimes I just want to enjoy and not think about my phone or social media, etc.) but I did record these ones to share. Each of these restaurants worked with my food allergies and was able to safely accommodate. Thanks @1928_beacon_hill @terraboston @tridentbooks @piattini_wine_cafe⁣ @benandjerrysboston ⁣ It’s probably time I update a blog post with all of my Boston favorites! Do you have a favorite restaurant in Boston? Let me know! ⁣ ⁣ #FoodAllergyAwarenessWeek #FoodAllergyAwareness #allergyawareness #allergylife #foodallergyfamily #foodallergylife #foodallergy #foodallergies #foodallergykid #foodallergymom #foodallergyfriendly #allergyadult #peanutallergy #Bostonrestaurants #peanutallergymom #treenutallergy #EmpowerFAkids #allergytravels #travelblogger #allergyblogger #travelwithfoodallergies #travels #travelingwithfoodallergies #foodallergytravel⁣

7 months ago

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10/16

YOU CAN STILL BE AN ADVENTUROUS TRAVELER WITH FOOD ALLERGIES⁣ ⁣ Having multiple severe food allergies my entire life, I was always a bit more cautious than my friends. Anyone else? 🙋‍♀️ As I have grown into adulthood and continued to build my confidence, I have been able to feel a greater sense of freedom and courage to have as many non-food related adventures as possible. There is still a whole world of adventures to be had that don’t involve food. This is just some of the fun I had in Belize (and as a solo female allergy traveler). ⁣ ⁣ When have you felt most adventurous? ⁣ ⁣ P.S. In 2016, I started a Facebook group for empowering food allergy kids during Food Allergy Awareness Week (this week - Happy FAAW!). Use the hashtag #EmpowerFAkids to tag your adventures and show the younger food allergy kids and their families all of the safe adventures they can have, too! ⁣ ⁣ #FoodAllergyAwarenessWeek #FoodAllergyAwareness #allergyawareness #allergylife #foodallergyfamily #foodallergylife #foodallergy #foodallergies #foodallergykid #foodallergymom #foodallergyfriendly #allergyadult #peanutallergy #peanutallergymom #treenutallergy #EmpowerFAkids #allergytravels #travelblogger #allergyblogger #travelwithfoodallergies #travels #travelingwithfoodallergies #foodallergytravel⁣

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YOU CAN STILL BE AN ADVENTUROUS TRAVELER WITH FOOD ALLERGIES⁣ ⁣ Having multiple severe food allergies my entire life, I was always a bit more cautious than my friends. Anyone else? 🙋‍♀️ As I have grown into adulthood and continued to build my confidence, I have been able to feel a greater sense of freedom and courage to have as many non-food related adventures as possible. There is still a whole world of adventures to be had that don’t involve food. This is just some of the fun I had in Belize (and as a solo female allergy traveler). ⁣ ⁣ When have you felt most adventurous? ⁣ ⁣ P.S. In 2016, I started a Facebook group for empowering food allergy kids during Food Allergy Awareness Week (this week - Happy FAAW!). Use the hashtag #EmpowerFAkids to tag your adventures and show the younger food allergy kids and their families all of the safe adventures they can have, too! ⁣ ⁣ #FoodAllergyAwarenessWeek #FoodAllergyAwareness #allergyawareness #allergylife #foodallergyfamily #foodallergylife #foodallergy #foodallergies #foodallergykid #foodallergymom #foodallergyfriendly #allergyadult #peanutallergy #peanutallergymom #treenutallergy #EmpowerFAkids #allergytravels #travelblogger #allergyblogger #travelwithfoodallergies #travels #travelingwithfoodallergies #foodallergytravel⁣

7 months ago

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11/16

MEXICAN CUISINE WITH FOOD ALLERGIES • It was the perfect evening for dining outside, so that is exactly what we did. We decided to try a Mexican restaurant that we were curious about. ⁣ ⁣ Growing up, I remember eating Mexican cuisine only a few times. Many restaurants used peanut oil and we found it challenging to find ones that didn’t. Peanut butter is also used in sauces, like Mole, so that was something else to avoid. If we ever ate Mexican, we found fajitas to be the safest choice. ⁣ ⁣ As an adult, I have found more Mexican restaurants that do not use peanut oil anymore. When I spoke to the chef at Xochitl where we were dining in Philly’s Headhouse Square, he also mentioned that they had switched oils because of food allergies. I think this has become more common. ⁣ ⁣ Have you been able to find safe Mexican cuisine with your food allergies? ⁣ ⁣ #foodallergy #foodallergies #foodallergykid #foodallergyfamily #foodallergylife #foodallergymom #foodallergyfriendly #foodallergyawareness #anaphylaxis #allergyadult #peanutallergy #peanutallergymom #treenutallergy #restaurants #chefs #allergytravels #allergyblogger #travelwithfoodallergies #travelingwithfoodallergies #foodallergytravel⁣ #philadelphia ⁣

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MEXICAN CUISINE WITH FOOD ALLERGIES • It was the perfect evening for dining outside, so that is exactly what we did. We decided to try a Mexican restaurant that we were curious about. ⁣ ⁣ Growing up, I remember eating Mexican cuisine only a few times. Many restaurants used peanut oil and we found it challenging to find ones that didn’t. Peanut butter is also used in sauces, like Mole, so that was something else to avoid. If we ever ate Mexican, we found fajitas to be the safest choice. ⁣ ⁣ As an adult, I have found more Mexican restaurants that do not use peanut oil anymore. When I spoke to the chef at Xochitl where we were dining in Philly’s Headhouse Square, he also mentioned that they had switched oils because of food allergies. I think this has become more common. ⁣ ⁣ Have you been able to find safe Mexican cuisine with your food allergies? ⁣ ⁣ #foodallergy #foodallergies #foodallergykid #foodallergyfamily #foodallergylife #foodallergymom #foodallergyfriendly #foodallergyawareness #anaphylaxis #allergyadult #peanutallergy #peanutallergymom #treenutallergy #restaurants #chefs #allergytravels #allergyblogger #travelwithfoodallergies #travelingwithfoodallergies #foodallergytravel⁣ #philadelphia ⁣

7 months ago

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12/16

2021 HIGHLIGHT RECAP: Part 2 • In October, my Swiss boyfriend and I drove from Philadelphia north to Maine. We did a loop through much of the Northeast during beautiful foliage season - my favorite! New England has charming Bed & Breakfasts that we stayed in along our trip. I contacted all of them ahead about my food allergies without a problem. A blog post with all of the details will be posted soon. Have you done a New England road trip in the fall? Share your highlights in the comments! #tbt #recap #recapvideo #recap2021 #travel #foodallergyawareness #foodallergytravel #travelingwithfoodallergies #travelisback #travel2021 #travelinspo #girlswhotravel #allergytravel #foodallergy #foodallergyfamily #foodallergyadult #allergytravels #foodallergykid #foodallergyteen #allergyblogger #foodallergyblogger #foodallergymom #allergyadult #fall #newengland

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2021 HIGHLIGHT RECAP: Part 2 • In October, my Swiss boyfriend and I drove from Philadelphia north to Maine. We did a loop through much of the Northeast during beautiful foliage season - my favorite! New England has charming Bed & Breakfasts that we stayed in along our trip. I contacted all of them ahead about my food allergies without a problem. A blog post with all of the details will be posted soon. Have you done a New England road trip in the fall? Share your highlights in the comments! #tbt #recap #recapvideo #recap2021 #travel #foodallergyawareness #foodallergytravel #travelingwithfoodallergies #travelisback #travel2021 #travelinspo #girlswhotravel #allergytravel #foodallergy #foodallergyfamily #foodallergyadult #allergytravels #foodallergykid #foodallergyteen #allergyblogger #foodallergyblogger #foodallergymom #allergyadult #fall #newengland

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2021 HIGHLIGHT RECAP: Part 1 • In April I spent the most incredible week in Belize. As a traveler and wanderer at heart, this trip rejuvenated my soul and was the reminder of joy that I needed after so many months alone in my tiny apartment teaching 4th graders remotely. I stayed at these beautiful resorts: @hamanasi_resort @turtleinn and @kaanabelize and had no issues safely eating with my food allergies. I saw sea turtles, nurse sharks and howler monkeys. I had exciting adventures, from snorkeling, to zip-lining to jumping into waterfalls. I can’t wait to go back and I highly recommend Belize for a future holiday! 🙌⁣ ⁣ #recap #recapvideo #recap2021 #travel #foodallergyawareness #Belizetravel #foodallergytravel #travelingwithfoodallergies #travelisback #travel2021 #travelinspo #girlswhotravel #allergytravel #foodallergy #foodallergyfamily #foodallergyadult #allergytravels #foodallergykid #foodallergyteen #allergyblogger #foodallergyblogger #foodallergymom #allergyadult

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2021 HIGHLIGHT RECAP: Part 1 • In April I spent the most incredible week in Belize. As a traveler and wanderer at heart, this trip rejuvenated my soul and was the reminder of joy that I needed after so many months alone in my tiny apartment teaching 4th graders remotely. I stayed at these beautiful resorts: @hamanasi_resort @turtleinn and @kaanabelize and had no issues safely eating with my food allergies. I saw sea turtles, nurse sharks and howler monkeys. I had exciting adventures, from snorkeling, to zip-lining to jumping into waterfalls. I can’t wait to go back and I highly recommend Belize for a future holiday! 🙌⁣ ⁣ #recap #recapvideo #recap2021 #travel #foodallergyawareness #Belizetravel #foodallergytravel #travelingwithfoodallergies #travelisback #travel2021 #travelinspo #girlswhotravel #allergytravel #foodallergy #foodallergyfamily #foodallergyadult #allergytravels #foodallergykid #foodallergyteen #allergyblogger #foodallergyblogger #foodallergymom #allergyadult

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ORDERING THE SAFEST CHOICE ON THE MENU • The safest option may seem like the boring option, but with food allergies, it is the best option. Something that I discuss in my course is choosing the safest meal on the menu. Especially when dining somewhere new to you or somewhere away from home, choosing what seems like the safest choice makes the most sense. ⁣ ⁣ This means a dish that is: ⁣ - Typically safe for your allergens⁣ - Made with fewer ingredients ⁣ ⁣ When you order, still explain your food allergies and ask about the ingredients in the dish and cross contact. Never assume it is the safest, but choose what you think should be to ask about. For example, this salad may not have been my safest option if they had nuts in the same area where they were preparing my salad, however that was not the case and was my safest choice at a cafe in Vienna over the holidays.⁣ ⁣ What are your safest “go to” dishes when dining out? Share below! ⁣ ⁣ #foodallergy #foodallergies #foodallergykid #foodallergyfamily #foodallergylife #foodallergymom #foodallergyfriendly #foodallergyawareness #anaphylaxis #allergyadult #peanutallergy #peanutallergymom #treenutallergy #EmpowerFAkids #educator #restaurants #chefs #allergytravels #travelblogger #allergyblogger #travelwithfoodallergies #travels #travelingwithfoodallergies #foodallergytravel⁣ #diningout

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ORDERING THE SAFEST CHOICE ON THE MENU • The safest option may seem like the boring option, but with food allergies, it is the best option. Something that I discuss in my course is choosing the safest meal on the menu. Especially when dining somewhere new to you or somewhere away from home, choosing what seems like the safest choice makes the most sense. ⁣ ⁣ This means a dish that is: ⁣ - Typically safe for your allergens⁣ - Made with fewer ingredients ⁣ ⁣ When you order, still explain your food allergies and ask about the ingredients in the dish and cross contact. Never assume it is the safest, but choose what you think should be to ask about. For example, this salad may not have been my safest option if they had nuts in the same area where they were preparing my salad, however that was not the case and was my safest choice at a cafe in Vienna over the holidays.⁣ ⁣ What are your safest “go to” dishes when dining out? Share below! ⁣ ⁣ #foodallergy #foodallergies #foodallergykid #foodallergyfamily #foodallergylife #foodallergymom #foodallergyfriendly #foodallergyawareness #anaphylaxis #allergyadult #peanutallergy #peanutallergymom #treenutallergy #EmpowerFAkids #educator #restaurants #chefs #allergytravels #travelblogger #allergyblogger #travelwithfoodallergies #travels #travelingwithfoodallergies #foodallergytravel⁣ #diningout

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HAPPY NEW YEAR • What a difference a year can make! I could never have imagined starting 2022 in Europe with an amazing boyfriend and new friends. This time last year, I was celebrating the new year alone in my apartment because of the pandemic. I could only hope for better and I’m feeling very thankful this year has been different! Wishing everyone a happy new year of health and many moments of joy and adventure! #foodallergy #foodallergies #newyear2022 #foodallergykid #foodallergyfamily #foodallergylife #foodallergymom #foodallergyfriendly #foodallergyawareness #allergyadult #allergytravels #travelblogger #allergyblogger #travelwithfoodallergies #travels #travelingwithfoodallergies #foodallergytravel⁣ #foodallergytraveler

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HAPPY NEW YEAR • What a difference a year can make! I could never have imagined starting 2022 in Europe with an amazing boyfriend and new friends. This time last year, I was celebrating the new year alone in my apartment because of the pandemic. I could only hope for better and I’m feeling very thankful this year has been different! Wishing everyone a happy new year of health and many moments of joy and adventure! #foodallergy #foodallergies #newyear2022 #foodallergykid #foodallergyfamily #foodallergylife #foodallergymom #foodallergyfriendly #foodallergyawareness #allergyadult #allergytravels #travelblogger #allergyblogger #travelwithfoodallergies #travels #travelingwithfoodallergies #foodallergytravel⁣ #foodallergytraveler

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