There is a fine line we walk when it comes to being both friendly and confident with food allergies. We need people to listen and be respectful, but we want people to hear our needs and understand what we are saying. We also don’t want to come across in a […]
As I get older it seems my friends or other adults who know about my allergies get more nervous about them than I do! “Can I eat this peanut butter at the same table?” I often get asked. “Yes, it’s fine. Don’t worry,” I say. I am so used to […]
I truly understand the allergy exhaustion for Allergic Reactors. My greatest challenge when going out to eat is not wanting to make a big deal about my allergies. I often choose entrees that I am familiar with at the restaurant and ask the server to double check that nothing has […]
Yesterday morning I went out to breakfast. The “Breakfast Place” was just that, a small diner style breakfast restaurant. My friend and I walked in, sat down, and browsed the menu. The pancakes were the only dish advertised on the menu that contained nuts. One of my favorite breakfast foods […]
