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Podcast Episode 15: The Alan App’s Katherine Schug

Welcome to Episode 15 of the Allergy mom podcast, an interview with the Alan App‘s founder and CEO Katherine Schug. About Katherine Schug: In eighth grade, Katherine told her teachers that she wanted to create a food allergy app. They all thought she was joking, of course. Many years later, […]

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Podcast Episode 14: Zestfull’s Kortney Kwong Hing

Welcome to Episode 14 of the Allergy mom podcast, an interview with online food allergy magazine – Zestfull‘s cofounder Kortney Kwong Hing. About Kortney: Kortney has only known life with food allergies. She manages multiple food allergies, asthma, eczema and OAS. Kortney is the co-founder of Zestfull, an online magazine […]

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Podcast Episode 13: Heather Brooker of Motherhood in Hollywood

Edit Welcome to Episode 13 of the Allergy mom podcast, an interview with Heather Brooker: Actress, Emmy Award-winning journalist, and host of the popular podcast, Motherhood in Hollywood. About Heather: Heather Brooker has appeared in over 40 films and TV shows like “Grey’s Anatomy,” “The Office,” “Fresh Off The Boat,” […]

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Podcast Episode 12: May-Contain with Daniel Kelly

Welcome to Episode 12 of the Allergy mom podcast, an interview with Daniel Kelly of May-Contain. I came across Daniel’s instagram and loved the images he shared from his May Contain Allergy Magazine – a project that he designed that took the epi-pen out of the medical context to make […]

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Are Food Allergies in Children Preventable?

Research shows that 80% of food allergies in children could have been prevented … what does this mean and how can we use this information to help your child? Prevention is possible. Clinical studies show that up to 80% of peanut, egg, and milk allergies can be prevented. The three […]

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Podcast Episode 3: Amanda Orlando – Everyday Allergen Free

The Allergy Mom interviews Amanda Orlando, creator of the blog EverydayAllergenFree, and the author of two amazing cookbooks – Everyone’s Welcome and Allergen-Free Desserts.   You may have seen  or heard about Amanda and her cookbooks on the Global National Morning Show, CBC Radio, or the Globe & Mail. In […]

Episode 2: Kate's Worst Reaction
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Podcast Episode 2: Kate’s Worst Reaction

The Allergy Mom shares the story of her daughter Kate’s most serious allergic reaction to food – an anaphylactic reaction to tree nuts. Do you worry that you or a loved one may have a food allergy? Would you know what to do in case of an anaphylactic allergic reaction? […]

Baking, Breakfast, Desserts, Recipes, Snacks

Banana Chocolate Chunk Muffins

Perfect for a road trip… ski weekend, cottage, etc.! I love to make a batch of fresh muffins to bring along for the road! I prefer chocolate chunks to chips because well more chocolate!!! 😋🍫🍌 ***This recipe includes gluten and eggs but can easily be made gluten-free, egg-free and vegan […]

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Restaurant Review: Hype Food Co. – Toronto, Ontario, Canada

They say the restaurant business is a tough one…  I wanted to share our experience at Hype Food Co. in Toronto to help support this family-owned, business.  It is so rare to find a place I feel comfortable allowing Kate to eat at with her food allergies so when I […]

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NY Times Article on Food Allergy Bullying

In Bullies’ Hands Nuts or Milk May be a Weapon By CATHERINE SAINT LOUIS Any difference can set schoolchildren apart from their peers and potentially make them a target for bullying. But a severe food allergy is a unique vulnerability: It takes only one lunch or cupcake birthday party for […]

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Allergy Skin Testing & Food Challenge

Dear Friends, Today I’m very emotional.  I am baking two cakes.  One with an egg in it.  One with a cup of milk in it.  It is so bizarre that this meaningless act to most people is so heavily fraught with emotion for me!  Imagine being asked to bake a […]