Zahra Bhanji was a food allergy aunt before she was a food allergy mom. As a food allergy aunt, she always went the extra mile to ensure her nephew was safe and that her sister and brother-in-law trusted her with their child. Now, as a food allergy mom, she has a 'zero tolerance' protocol in … Continue reading Profile of an Allergy Parent: Zahra Bhanji (Top 10 Challenge Committee)
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Allergy-Friendly Restaurant Review: Nando’s (Swords)
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. Peri-Peri Meets Friendly-Friendly By Kathleen O'Hagan Time certainly flies. I can't believe this is my first … Continue reading Allergy-Friendly Restaurant Review: Nando’s (Swords)
Travelling with Food Allergies: 14 Lessons Learned During Our Portugal Trip
Travelling with kids is easy, said no parent ever. Add allergies to the mix, and well, you might just need a vacation from your vacation. As much as the hubby and I had a blast during our recent trip to Portugal, it certainly wasn't the relaxing, stress-free trip we used to enjoy pre-kiddo. If you're … Continue reading Travelling with Food Allergies: 14 Lessons Learned During Our Portugal Trip
Allergy-Friendly Restaurant Review: The Retreat Café (Ottawa)
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. Allergy-Friendly Meals Made from Scratch By Chantal Secours Are you looking for the perfect way to … Continue reading Allergy-Friendly Restaurant Review: The Retreat Café (Ottawa)
Dear Ireland, your “May Contain Nuts” warnings are driving me nutty
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
Profile of an Allergy Parent: Jennifer Fortino (Not So Nutty Mom)
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)
AllergyBites goes to Dublin, Ireland!
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!
Profile of an Allergy Parent: Jennifer Trenbeth (Top 10 Challenge)
(Super) Mom Jennifer Trenbeth has 4 children, ranging in age from 12 to 1. But only her eldest daughter, Madison, has been diagnosed with allergies to date. A staunch allergy advocate, Jennifer's education efforts have brought about many positive changes in her community of Owen Sound. Jennifer is also known locally for making customized top … Continue reading Profile of an Allergy Parent: Jennifer Trenbeth (Top 10 Challenge)
Profile of an Allergy Parent: Julie Pliotas-Ferguson (Top 10 Challenge)
Julie has been an allergy mom for close to 4 years now. Neither she or her husband have food allergies, so she was "completely blindsided" when her son was first diagnosed. Plus, she says she had bought into the theory that if you consume top allergens while your baby is in utero that it would help … Continue reading Profile of an Allergy Parent: Julie Pliotas-Ferguson (Top 10 Challenge)
What the Top 10 Challenge Means to Me
As a busy allergy mom who has little to no time for self-care, rarely hangs out with friends anymore, forgets the meaning of "date night," and never ever has a clean house, I'm sure most of the people in my life thought I was crazy when I announced I was working to bring a version … Continue reading What the Top 10 Challenge Means to Me
