So I work in a School and we are having an end of term BBQ. I would usually bring in my own food for something like this. It's really hard for me to trust someone cooking a BBQ with so many opportunities for cross contamination and mistakes.I'm still not quite sure if I'll be up Monday night cooking sausages - LOL But my colleagues encouraged me to ask. There has been … [Read more...]
Why I hate Rachel Johnson’s horrible article
Thank you Michelle for drawing my attention to Rachel Johnson's, quite frankly diabolical article in the Evening Standard. You'll enjoy reading Michelle's well put together and brilliantly written, 'A food fad won't kill you, an allergy will.' But you'll be seething when you read, "Endless dietary requirements are a sign of our decline as a society". Rachel is a well … [Read more...]
Calling all food service companies
If you work in food service you need to be looking at attending this event, Catering for Allergies - Creating a dialogue in the hospitality industry. It's taking place on Wed, 21 Jun 2023, 9:30 - 5pm at the School of Chemical Engineering in Birmingham. Event details Catering for allergies is a complex topic, which often brings up confusion and controversy. Our aim … [Read more...]
‘Food to go’ with serious food allergies
It's always been a problem for people with food allergies all over the world, there is little safe choice for lunch or snacks when you're on the go. And if you are brave enough to try, there are fewer and fewer options available. I'd love to hear your suggestions because I really struggle. I often end up with an apple and packet of crisps. Long live the trusty oat cake! It … [Read more...]
Boiling Point, anaphylaxis film review *****
A friend recommended that I watch this film (thanks Steve) and boy did it hit home. It really shows what a melting pot of potential disasters and mishaps a busy kitchen is. If you run a restaurant or food service business you have to watch this film. I watched in free on Netflix. Trigger warning... anaphylactic reaction If you have anaphylaxis and have ever had an … [Read more...]