May 2, 2016 | Autoimmune Disease, Celiac Disease, Dining Out, Food, Food Allergies, Food Intolerances, Food Sensitivity
A Menu Redacted When I first started talking to others about food allergies and Celiac Disease, I began by trying to describe what food allergies are. As in, “Here are the medical definitions, and here’s what to look out for, and by the way, here’s how to keep me and others around Read more…
Apr 11, 2016 | Autoimmune Disease, Celiac Disease, Cook at Home, Food, Food Allergies, Food Intolerances, Food Sensitivity, How To, Recipes
Ever since I ate a gluten free pizza in a restaurant ( since rebranded, “gluten friendly”) and landed in the hospital, I have understandably been reticent to eat another gluten free pizza outside of the one I mix, roll, top, and bake at home under my watchful eye. Even with medical insurance Read more…
Apr 7, 2016 | Autoimmune Disease, Celiac Disease, Food, Food Allergies, Food Intolerances, How To, Meal Planning, Nutrition, Travel and Eating
I packed my bags carefully. Very carefully. Two standard sized bags weighing in each at 46 pounds and 26 pounds; one carry-on backpack with my laptop, essentials, medication, and epi pen. Every item was carefully checked and double checked. We loaded them into the car, and my husband bade me farewell and Read more…