As many of you know, I am a summer camp counselor at a local Girl Scout Day camp, and having this summer job has been an amazing experience and opportunity for personal growth over the past two years. Earlier this summer, I was working with a group of Junior Girl Scouts (9-10 year olds) for… Continue reading Cupcakes for Every Camper
Next week, we celebrate America’s 243rd Birthday on the Fourth of July. And along with this holiday comes all kinds of festivities that you guessed it- use foods. So, I have compiled a list of some of my favorite Fourth of July ideas that are allergy-friendly. Part 1: The Menu Everything is more exciting with… Continue reading Patriotic Party Ideas
Today is an incredibly special day for so many reasons. Not only is today Mother’s Day, but it’s also the beginning of Food Allergy Awareness Week, and I think that these two events go hand in hand. As a child who grew up with food allergies, a big part of my “growing up” dealt with… Continue reading To Mom: My First Allergy Advocate
Imagine living in a world where each meal you eat might be your only meal for the next two days. Where you must scavenge for anything to get you by so that you can have some slim chance to be able to beat the cycle of poverty to make life better for you and your… Continue reading Food Allergies and Food Insecurity
Yesterday, March 8th, was International Women’s Day. This day has been in existence since 1911 to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. I absolutely love this day because it provides me with an opportunity to read about a plethora of inspiring women yesterday as I came across their accomplishments on various… Continue reading Women in Food Allergy Research