Restaurants that appear on AllergyBites may have updated their menu or changed management since a review was posted. Please confirm that they are still allergy-friendly & that menu items don’t contain your allergen(s) before visiting or placing your order. Ottavio is Over-the-Top Exceptional By Lisa Ienzi “We are aware and very knowledgeable on the effects … Continue reading Allergy-Friendly Restaurant Review: Ottavio (Gatineau)
One of the big reasons my husband and I decided we were ready to head off to Ireland for a year -- despite multiple food allergies!! -- was the labelling here. Having an allergy outside of the top 10 (now top 14) is not easy, but we found that challenge a little more do-able due … Continue reading Dear Ireland, your “May Contain Nuts” warnings are driving me nutty
Since Food Allergy Awareness Month also happens to be Mental Health Awareness Month, I decided to compile a list of allergy-friendly resources for anyone who's finding this stage of the allergy journey particularly tough. When it comes to food allergies, I can attest to the fact that there are definitely ups and downs. You go … Continue reading May is for Food Allergy Awareness & Mental Health Awareness
Jennifer Fortino is a high school English teacher and the mom of two little ones. While her four-year-old-daughter has an anaphylactic allergy to tree nuts, her two-year-old son has no known allergies to date. It took her awhile to accept the emotional hardship and everyday challenges that accompanied her daughter's diagnosis -- she has witnessed … Continue reading Profile of an Allergy Parent: Jennifer Fortino (Not So Nutty Mom)
Planning a trip to New York? Have food allergies? Then read on... When you have a kid with food allergies, planning a trip can be stressful enough, but the thought of travelling with someone outside of your 'allergy bubble' is downright anxiety-provoking. Travelling with another allergy mama, however, is the best. You never have to … Continue reading Foodie Trip to NYC: 9 Allergy-Friendly Restaurant Reviews
By Amanda Orlando If you’re reading this, then you probably know what it’s like for your family to receive a food allergy diagnosis. Whether it’s assigned to your precious little baby, an older child, or even yourself as an adult, it’s a tough pill to swallow. Food allergy can be overwhelming and a big adjustment … Continue reading Food Allergies: How to Eat Without Limitation
PhD student & food allergy researcher, Lisa Hung, was first diagnosed with food allergies when she reacted to rice cereal at only 6 months of age. In her 24 years, Lisa has been hospitalized for anaphylaxis upwards of 20 times -- mostly due to her milk allergy. While life has been challenging to say the … Continue reading Profile of a Food-Allergic Kid: Lisa Hung (Top 10 Challenge)
The first time we brought our little guy to Ireland he was only 5 months old. At that time, the (Irish) hubby and I had dreams of going back to Ireland every year so that our son could bond with his overseas family. We also talked about spending a year there before the kiddo started … Continue reading AllergyBites goes to Dublin, Ireland!
Restaurants that appear on AllergyBites may have updated their menu or changed management since a review was posted. Please confirm that they are still allergy-friendly & that menu items don’t contain your allergen(s) before visiting or placing your order. Milestones Goes the Extra Mile By Lisa Ienzi Under our roof, we have six food allergies … Continue reading Allergy-Friendly Restaurant Review: Milestones (Ottawa)
When I first heard a "free from" expo was coming to town -- Mississauga, close enough! -- I was absolutely thrilled. I'd previously heard of "free from" type expos happening in far-off US cities, and I just kind of accepted the fact that we weren't as lucky here in Canada due to a much smaller … Continue reading My Thoughts on Toronto’s First-Ever Free-From + Allergy-Friendly Expo
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