I was recently asked to test out the new website for an exciting new product, coming from our favourite Canadian Kyle Dine, he has created Equal Eats dietary allergen cards. Kyle has allergies himself so he gets it and understands the challenges we all face in the day to day. If you haven't come across Kyle yet in the allergy world, check out his website, particularly if you … [Read more...]
Learning to fight for what I need
Really proud of this article that I wrote for the fantastic Happiful magazine. "Learning to fight for what I need." is my story, from intensive care, panic attacks and serious anxiety about living with the threat of anaphylaxis and potentially losing my life, to finding the mental health help and therapy that I needed. I hope you can read the article here from the … [Read more...]
The ‘Trip Advisor’ for people with allergies
Ever wanted to find somewhere safe to eat and had to spend ages searching the internet, contacting restaurants and searching for an allergen menu? If you have allergies or coeliac disease, this new website, Allergy Companions is a must follow. "Allergy Companions is the Trip Advisor of the allergy world."Ruth at whatallergy.com It has hundreds of reviews of restaurants, … [Read more...]
Locanda Locatelli meal out with allergies 9.5-10/10
I had the amazing good fortune to be invited to Locanda Locatelli by my friend Lilija, who has created the most amazing website for people with allergies, a bit like Trip Advisor for allergic people. Check out Allergy Companions if you haven't already, it's amazing and now has my 5 Star review for Locanda Locatelli on it. The reason I've always wanted to go here is because … [Read more...]
Natasha’s Law will help save lives
"From October 2021, Natasha's Law will require food businesses to provide full ingredient lists and allergen labelling on foods pre-packaged for direct sale on the premises. The legislation is being introduced to protect allergy sufferers and give them confidence in the food they buy." I have been waiting for this day and I'm so proud of what the Ednan-Laperous family have … [Read more...]