This year we were invited to three very different weddings. One involving a walk in the Lake District and a riotous Ceilidh in the evening, one involving camping and outdoor entertainment and one traditional wedding at a hotel venue. What to eat at someone's wedding when you have multiple allergies is always a worry. I have three very different takes on how to manage this … [Read more...]
ITV news, allergen regs and a FreeFrom cafe
The allergen regulations came into play in December 2014, almost six months ago, so food service businesses have had quite some time to get ready for the allergic community. There was plenty of warning before the regulations came into effect but many establishments may still be very unprepared for catering for an allergic diner. ITV ran a story on the 6 o'clock news on the … [Read more...]
Living in fear of your allergies
Nobody should be living in fear, it's not a nice place to be. Believe me, I've been there. I have spent years too frightened to eat out. Scared people will laugh at me or think I'm a freak. Fearful that I will stand out, cause a fuss, be a pain in the allergic backside. But that's all stopping now. Since last year when I decided I was going to demand better and not hide … [Read more...]
Top chefs attack new EU regulations on allergens in food
Well this morning the allergic community has been up in arms at recent coverage of the new EU regulations about food allergens. You can read the whole article here in the Telegraph, "EU chefs attack new EU regulations in allergens in food". In December last year a new law made it necessary for anyone selling food prepared on the premises from small cafes, restaurants and … [Read more...]
Brasserie Blanc with allergies – 9.5/10 for service and safety
My favourite freefrom friendly restaurant so far for 2015 has to be Brasserie Blanc. Last year it was The Alford Arms in Frithsden, who won the FreeFrom Eating out Awards 2014. Check out Alford Arms Wins FreeFrom Eating Out Awards 2014 to find our more about them. My best find so far in 2015 is undoubtedly Brasserie Blanc. Thanks to my friend Karen for telling me about them … [Read more...]