Andrea is mom to “two beautiful daughters”—Danielle (2 years) and Talia (5 months). Her eldest is allergic to peanuts, whitefish and trout. Her youngest has no confirmed allergies to date. UPDATE: As of June 1, 2018, Andrea has moved into an official role at CAAIF as Managing Director. Even more exciting, under Andrea's leadership, CAAIF has … Continue reading Profile of an Allergy Parent: Andrea Waserman (CAAIF)
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Review of an Allergy-Friendly Bakery: The Cupcake Shoppe
This allergy-friendly restaurant was reviewed by guest blogger, Liz Frederiksen. Liz is a proud Torontonian and a lifelong food allergy thriver. A copywriter and social media coach by trade, Liz is happiest when hula hooping, hiking, or sharing good food with her family. All opinions are her own. Editor's Note: While the Cupcake Shoppe is … Continue reading Review of an Allergy-Friendly Bakery: The Cupcake Shoppe
Review of an Allergy-Friendly Bakery: Cakes by Robert
This allergy-friendly restaurant was reviewed by guest blogger, Wendy Churton. Wendy is a stay-at-home mom who occasionally works as a freelancer in theatre and opera. These days, she's navigating life with her son’s food allergies and her own postpartum anxiety. She is also a writer for a parenting blog called This Bumpy Adventure. All opinions are … Continue reading Review of an Allergy-Friendly Bakery: Cakes by Robert
Review of an Allergy-Friendly Cafe: The Coffee Bouquets
This allergy-friendly restaurant review was written by AllergyBites founder, Kathleen O'Hagan. Kathleen is a writer, a foodie, and the mom of a toddler with multiple food allergies. She loves seeking out accommodating eating spots and sharing them with the food allergy community. All opinions are her own. When I first stumbled upon The Coffee Bouquets, … Continue reading Review of an Allergy-Friendly Cafe: The Coffee Bouquets
Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Moms of Kids with Food Allergies
Mother’s Day is coming soon! Even though mothers should be treated with caring and consideration every day of the year, it’s also nice to have a special day to treasure and celebrate the moms in our lives. For some, it may be a day to pamper their own mom, but for others it could be a … Continue reading Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for Moms of Kids with Food Allergies
Allergy-Friendly Restaurant Review – Part Uno: Sorelle and Co. in Downtown Toronto (CLOSED)
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. Part Uno (CLOSED) I've decided to break my Sorelle and Co. review up into 2 posts because (a) … Continue reading Allergy-Friendly Restaurant Review – Part Uno: Sorelle and Co. in Downtown Toronto (CLOSED)
Yes, Nut-Free Easter Chocolates for Your Nut-Allergic Kiddo Do Exist
Ever since my son was diagnosed with nut (and egg) allergies, I find myself thinking about all of the wonderful experiences—many of which I associate with my very happy childhood— he'll have to miss out on. Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter. Friends' birthday parties. Ugh. These are occasions I should be looking forward to, not dreading, but now … Continue reading Yes, Nut-Free Easter Chocolates for Your Nut-Allergic Kiddo Do Exist
Allergy-Friendly Restaurant Review: Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria
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. Famoso Pizzeria Does Food Allergies Right By Kathleen O'Hagan Well, I finally made it out to … Continue reading Allergy-Friendly Restaurant Review: Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria
On Food Phobias and Parenting a Food-Allergic Kid
I went to university with a guy who had a life-or-death food allergy. I rarely saw him eat. And he refused to step foot into most eating establishments. He would, however, make an exception when it came to bars. He didn't eat much, but he could drink most of us under the table. Quite a feat when I … Continue reading On Food Phobias and Parenting a Food-Allergic Kid
Death of a Dream, Birth of an Idea
While pregnant, one of my biggest concerns was having a picky eater. I somehow didn't worry about sleep at all (naive first time mama here!). But if sleep didn't cross my mind, I didn't even consider the possibility of a food allergy.
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