Allergic student Hannah Lank on what she learned working as a barista.
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Watching My Little Chef Learn to Bake Without Allergens
My days are now measured in teaspoons not meetings. Here’s why Noodle and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Bride’s Close Call: Wedding Caterer Oversells Nut-Free Promises
Our big day almost landed me in the ER, thanks to the caterer who oversold his nut-free promises.
Allergy Family’s Frosty Birthday Party Idea Proves a Big Hit
Mom’s allergy-friendly approach to ice cream for her daughter’s 7th birthday party.
Stayin’ Alive in The ’70s: Before Allergy Labels, There Was Mom
To protect me from nut reactions, before allergy labels and anaphylaxis awareness, there was simply my mom.
Finding the Silver Lining of a Food Allergy Diagnosis
With both sons affected by diseases of the immune system, this allergy mom dove headfirst into finding promising research.
Accidental Allergy Exposure: Fear to First Injection and Life Lessons
Our teenage daughters were visiting the Distillery District in Toronto, with family friends, and had plans to stay overnight. Back… Read more »
Cashew-Containing Kale Chip Teaches EMT He’s Not Invincible
An EMT with a severe allergy to nuts discovers the hard way that he’s not as invincible to anaphylaxis as he thought.
Hunger for Change Inspired Gluten-Free, Allergy-Friendly Food Bank
Despairing at a lack of options, Emily Brown took things into her own hands.
Dating with Food Allergies: When a Kiss is Not Just a Kiss
Mary Fran Wiley relates the first time a smooch alarm went off for her. From the incident she learned that a romantic evening can still be about the couple, not just food restrictions.