I love this time of year and not just because it's January and my birthday, it's also the FreeFrom Food Awards judging week where I get to discover so many new #FreeFrom products and meet lots of lovely people from very varied backgrounds, jobs, tastes etc. This year I was judging Superfoods and Supplements, Store Cupboard, Pizza and pastas and desserts... I actually … [Read more...]
1.5 million visitors to What Allergy in 2015!
Thank you all! What an awesome year! Happy New Year to you all, 2015 was a pretty busy year and this blog just continues to grow. Last year over 1.5 million people visited this blog. That's awesome! People from 219 counties have visited this blog. That's eye opening! The busiest day was last month with over 7,000 visitors all excited about a new FreeFrom shop and cafe … [Read more...]
FODMAPS for the frightened FreeFromer
Now I've read about FODMAPS. They're complicated. Huge lists of fruit and vegetables that could be causing all your IBS symptoms. I have to admit, FODMAPS has me running for the hills because I am already avoiding some pretty major food groups and really annoying things like celery and tomato to boot. So last week's visit to the Allergy Clinic at Churchill Hospital in Oxford … [Read more...]
Pine Christmas tree allergy
Dear Mrs Pipe, Your poor husband is seriously allergic to pine needles. Is your love of Christmas really more important than your husband? My brother sent me this little article from the Metro last night and I couldn't help feeling very sorry for Mr Pipe who is allergic to pine needles and so has to suffer allergic rashes and rhinitis until the Christmas tree comes down in … [Read more...]
Wheat, dairy and soya free fish and chips in Aylesbury
Back in October Mr What Allergy and I ventured out to our local fish and chipper in Aylesbury, The Cod Father. Love the name and love, love, love the wheat, dairy and soya free fish and chips. Due to having both a wheat and dairy allergy it's not usually possible to get fish and chips due to the wheat flour and milk in the batter mix though as you will discover later in this … [Read more...]