Let's be honest, it's been a while hasn't it. Since we ate out, since restaurants saw us all, since anything was normal. And over Lockdown I noticed choice for those with allergies reduce dramatically. For that reason I'm quite nervous, but I have put on my big girl pants and eaten out since Lockdown. I wrote a guest blog for Lindi at The Allergy Table about this. Visit The … [Read more...]
My day at a Mock Food Allergen Trial
I attended a real Food Allergen Trial in 2020 after a restaurant served me a meal containing milk, despite me checking over ten times that it was dairy free. I ended up in intensive care and they ended up with a fine of £23,000. I was fortunate enough to attend the court hearing, along with my Trading Standards representative and Hazel Gowland who was an amazing support to have … [Read more...]
I won the Free From Hero Award 2021
Last week I was voted Free From Hero Award for 2021, sponsored by Natasha's Allergy Research Foundation, at the Free From Food Awards. I was completely bowled over. I still am. I've not really been on my social media channels or commented on it since the Awards. I kind of lost my marbles! Then had my niece to stay and just had a very well earned break from work, … [Read more...]
Coeliacs and Vegans have it easy
At the risk of alienating half my audience and many close friends... this is a rant that has been boiling for a while. I'd like to say firstly that I love you all very much... I'm just venting some frustration. All of my vegan and coeliac friends are amazingly accommodating of me and my allergies, probably because they understand what it's like having limited choice and also … [Read more...]
Scared to eat out after lockdown?
You are not alone. I'm really feeling the anxiety building and that's OK. It's a good thing actually because it keeps me vigilant and alert. After too many mistakes when eating out, all caused by poor communication, lack of training, awareness and knowledge of the seriousness of allergies, I'm always a little nervous Having not had to worry about my allergies apart from … [Read more...]