
AllergyBites Blog
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Hi, my name is Kathleen. I’m a Toronto-based writer, a foodie, and most recently, a mom of a food-allergic kid. I seek out & share allergy-friendly eats, treats, spaces & places.
AllergyBites Blog
5y ago
Hello! Long time, no blog. I'm taking a break from my New Year's Resolution to write something I've been thinking about since the coronavirus first made its appearance in North America back in March. While I know so many have suffered in so many different ways due to COVID-19 -- from our overworked health ..read more
AllergyBites Blog
5y ago
Happy New Year! As I was saying farewell to 2019 (belatedly), I started thinking about last year’s allergy-related accomplishments. And I realized I had a lot more 'wins' than I realized. So why write about them? As an allergy parent, I think it's important for us to stop and think about our successes despite ..read more
AllergyBites Blog
5y ago
Dear Fellow Allergy Parent, I wanted to take a moment to introduce you to the mischievous little guy pictured above. This elf on the shelf is like no other. His name is Petey, and he is one of the most empathetic elves you'll ever meet. Petey doesn't have allergies himself, but he truly feels for our ..read more
AllergyBites Blog
5y ago
Zahra Bhanji was a food allergy aunt before she was a food allergy mom. As a food allergy aunt, she always went the extra mile to ensure her nephew was safe and that her sister and brother-in-law trusted her with their child. Now, as a food allergy mom, she has a 'zero tolerance' protocol in ..read more
AllergyBites Blog
5y ago
So many great things happening in the allergy community, so little time. Seriously, these 3 not-to-be-missed events are all happening within the next couple of months. 1. Walk for Andrea (Sep 22) 2. Tough Nutter (Oct 6) 3. Food-Free Trunk or Treat (Oct 19) What I love about events like these is that they help ..read more
AllergyBites Blog
5y ago
Restaurants that appear on AllergyBites may have updated their menu or changed management since a review was posted. Please confirm that they are still allergy-friendly & that menu items don’t contain your allergen(s) before visiting or placing your order. Peri-Peri Meets Friendly-Friendly By Kathleen O'Hagan Time certainly flies. I can't believe this is my first ..read more
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5y ago
Paul Crowley is the father of two boys: a 10-year-old with food allergies and an 8-year-old with none. While he does his best to maintain a relatively normal life for his family, they inevitably had to make changes after the diagnosis -- things like asking a lot of questions before outings, birthday parties and sleepovers. Still ..read more
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5y ago
Travelling with kids is easy, said no parent ever. Add allergies to the mix, and well, you might just need a vacation from your vacation. As much as the hubby and I had a blast during our recent trip to Portugal, it certainly wasn't the relaxing, stress-free trip we used to enjoy pre-kiddo. If you're ..read more
AllergyBites Blog
6y ago
This article was originally published in Media Planet's Fighting Allergies campaign. Find it here. *Please note that events listed are not necessarily allergy free, but allergy aware and/or accommodating. Life as an allergy mom can be pretty lonely. After our precious child is diagnosed with a life-threatening allergy to an everyday food, it can take a while ..read more
AllergyBites Blog
6y ago
Restaurants that appear on AllergyBites may have updated their menu or changed management since a review was posted. Please confirm that they are still allergy-friendly & that menu items don’t contain your allergen(s) before visiting or placing your order. Allergy-Friendly Meals Made from Scratch By Chantal Secours Are you looking for the perfect way to ..read more