These tasty little biscuits have been very illusive. I've been searching for them for nearly a year, having been told they were gluten and dairy free by my allergy specialist. I eventually tracked them down in a health food shop, and both I and my husband tried them. They don't contain dairy in the ingredients but the allergy information does state that they may contain milk … [Read more...]
12 tips – Cooking a meal for someone with allergies
Let's imagine you have finally managed to get the attention of that gorgeous girl who works in accounts. Or the guy you have fancied for years has finally asked you out on a date. "I've got an allergy to nuts." she says. If you don't know much about allergies, what do you do? Serious allergies can be life threatening so should be taken seriously, but not allowed to ruin a night … [Read more...]
Which gravy and stock cubes are allergen free?
Sauces, gravy, stock cubes, they can all make or break a meal if you have allergies. If you have an allergy to dairy, wheat, gluten, celery, tomatoes or MSG then gravy and stock cubes are a minefield. When you're eating out you never quite know what's gone into the stock and gravy on a meal, and a roast dinner without gravy just isn't quite the same. I was prompted to write … [Read more...]
Top 10 Tips for getting over an allergic reaction
This week I'm recovering from a particularly nasty allergy flare up. It was the usual scenario. When I cook at home everything is fine. When I eat out - even if I'm really careful, things can and do go badly wrong. With me I can eat the food fine, no swelling, no anaphylaxis, (unless it had contained nuts or dairy) but there are some little ingredients, which I have not yet … [Read more...]
Grass allergy threatens footballer’s career
This week saw allergies being discussed in the higher eschalons of football punditry. Phrases such as, "He said he was a bit itchy" and "Allergic to grass?" as if having to stop playing for that reason was a bit lame were followed with much laughter. I suppose to people who've never suffered an allergic attack nor seen someone else with one, it does sound quite funny. It also … [Read more...]