
Invisibly Allergic
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My name is Zoë, I'm the food allergic individual behind the blog & website Invisibly Allergic. Invisibly Allergic is a resource for everyone, food allergic or not. This blog was started as a place to connect with others across this food allergy spectrum or caring for someone on the food allergy spectrum. My aim is to spread food allergy awareness, peanut allergy awareness, and food..
Invisibly Allergic
4d ago
Black History Month is a time to celebrate the contributions of Black leaders across all fields—including health, advocacy, and policy. The intersection of race and health disparities is especially critical in areas like food allergies, asthma, and chronic conditions such as Type 1 diabetes. In honor of Black History Month and the passing of Dominique Brown, I’m spotlighting five impactful Black figures—Charles Booker, Maxwell Frost, Emily Brown, and Carla Davis—who have inspired me and deserve to be celebrated as part of honoring Black excellence ..read more
Invisibly Allergic
5M ago
This is an allergy-friendly version of a Cuisinart recipe. We have a really inexpensive Cuisinart ice cream maker, and their recipes always turn out great and are easy to adapt! We'll often make their Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, and add toppings on it, or into it while it's got 5 minutes left until it's finished mixing. Enjoy ..read more
Invisibly Allergic
6M ago
I’ve been seeing more content raising awareness around the disparities in food allergy care, and how they are deeply intertwined with broader societal issues of racism, classism, and healthcare inequity. I’m SO happy to see others focusing on this and spreading awareness, as that’s the first step to creating positive change. If you care about ..read more
Invisibly Allergic
6M ago
I recently had the most recharging and splendid experience in Louisville visiting the West End branch of the local Dare to Care Food Bank in Kentucky. I got a private tour from the impressive and knowledgeable Executive Chef “T” (Teresa White), who handles various programs at the food bank promoting healthy eating and education. Did you know this food bank is peanut-free, tree nut-free, fish-free and shellfish-free? They are all about accommodating their audiences dietary restrictions- read to learn more about how they're paving the future of food banks ..read more
Invisibly Allergic
10M ago
KY Derby Mint Julep
Servings: 2
Prep Time: 5 mins
Time: 5 mins
Difficulty: Easy
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This is an adaptable allergy-friendly mint julep cocktail recipe, which can easily be made into a mocktail sans the bourbon and be just as enjoyable! This is a cane sugar-free recipe as well, using coconut sugar. I live in Louisville, KY and am proud to share this recipe!
Ingredients4-5 sprigs fresh mint
1-2 tsp coconut sugar
1-2 tbsp water
1 can of Ginger Ale, I prefer to use Olipop’s Ginger Ale or Lemon Ginger soda
2 cups crushed ice
Optional: 2oz of Kentucky Bourbon per glass, Old Forester or Woodford R ..read more
Invisibly Allergic
10M ago
Gluten-Free Teff Shortbread Cookies
Servings: 12 cookies
Prep Time: 24 hours
Time: 10 min
Difficulty: Easy
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This is an adaptable allergy-friendly gluten-free shortbread cookie using teff flour. I can have almond flour, so I use almonds and often pistachios for an adapted version, but other alternative flours can be used such as flaxseed flour, oat flour, or other nut/seed flours. This is a cane sugar-free recipe as well, using coconut sugar and maple syrup.
Ingredients 1 cup butter; softened
1/2 cup coconut sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 egg or flax egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups almo ..read more
Invisibly Allergic
10M ago
Decadent Chocolate Chia Pudding
Servings: 6-8
Prep Time: 5 mins
Time: 2 hours
Difficulty: Easy
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This is an allergy-friendly version of Alton Brown’s Chocolate Chia Pudding. I trust basically everything Alton does, his recipes always turn out phenomenal! You have to use Dutch-processed cocoa powder so that it blends with the liquids. If you can’t have chocolate, which is definitely the #1 preference specifically for this recipe due to the processing, you can use Chatfield’s Carob Powder as an alternative but may need to blend it additionally. For Dutch-processed cocoa powder, I fo ..read more
Invisibly Allergic
11M ago
Food allergies are an immune disease, not a choice, and not a lifestyle. In addition to my life-threatening food allergy, I’ve developed autoimmune arthritis, specifically psoriatic arthritis, and also chronic gastritis, which may or may not be related to the arthritis. And with those diagnoses, I’ve developed food intolerances. I say this not to complain, but I want to voice how I sometimes feel incredibly alone and reclusive in my experience while managing pain, swelling, mobility issues, and other symptoms that come along with my other immune issues. Breaking the isolation pattern for me o ..read more
Invisibly Allergic
1y ago
Gluten-Free Teff Shortbread Cookies
Servings: 12 cookies
Prep Time: 24 hours
Time: 10 min
Difficulty: Easy
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This is an adaptable allergy-friendly gluten-free shortbread cookie using teff flour. I can have almond flour, so I use almonds and often pistachios for an adapted version, but other alternative flours can be used such as flaxseed flour, oat flour, or other nut/seed flours. This is a cane sugar-free recipe as well, using coconut sugar and maple syrup.
Ingredients 1 cup butter; softened
1/2 cup coconut sugar
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 egg or flax egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups almo ..read more
Invisibly Allergic
1y ago
Welcome to this extensive 3-city food allergy guide covering Louisville, KY, Lexington, KY, and Cincinnati, OH! As an adult with a life-threatening peanut allergy, here I share my personal experiences and insights and where I typically trust eating out, in hopes this will help anyone in the area or traveling to the area with dietary restrictions and/or food allergies.
Living in Louisville, KY, I have discovered a number of trusted spots where I can safely dine out despite my anaphylactic peanut allergy and multiple food intolerances. Additionally, my frequent visits to Cincinnati, OH for socia ..read more