Gavin ChimaToo Careful Versus Too CarefreeHave you ever gone to a birthday party and looked at the delicious cake, but realized it contained an ingredient in which you were...
Sakura MuraseBaked Red Bean Mochi RecipeTotal time: 5 hours Yield: 10 servings Baked red bean mochi is an Asian dessert and is a tasty option for a snack or dessert on any day...
Abby FlieglerFood Allergy AnxietyGrowing up with a food allergy not only limits what someone is able to eat, but it also causes more stress and anxiety on an individual....
Sophie MeadeA Guide to Moving with Food AllergiesMoving - a time in one’s life when one’s home is upended, stress levels are high, and organization is a distant dream. Moving with food...
Sarah ElgerPreparing for Overnight School Trips with Food AllergiesGoing on an overnight school trip can be an exciting experience and gives you a chance to be independent and explore a new place! If you...
Ispiro HalabiHow To Navigate Friendships while Having AllergiesWhen I was six years old, my life changed forever. I received confirmation that I had a tree nut allergy. Since then, navigating life has...
Jadyn GrandshawFood Allergies in Adult Life: College and Beyond It’s no secret by now, at least to the allergic community, that adults can have food allergies too. However, most of the resources for...
Sarah FlemingVacations with Food AllergiesIt’s a warm, sunny day. You feel the sun's warm glow on your skin and you hear the sounds of the crashing waves around you: it's a...
Emily SheridanMy Guide to Eating Out with Food AllergiesEating out will inevitably prove to be a struggle at some point in our food allergy journeys. Whether it’s experiencing food allergy...
Lindsay LopezCongressional Food Allergy AdvocacyI’ve always been passionate about politics. Since I was little, I’d watch the news and try to figure out who was debating. Even in times...
Noelle NelsonThe Ultimate Allergen Menu Guide: Fast FoodThe ultimate guide for when you want to double-check your favorite fast food spot’s allergen menu! Hi, my name is Noelle N! I’m 16 years...
Gavin ChimaMy Oral Immunotherapy: Experience and TipsAccording to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI), “Oral immunotherapy (OIT) refers to the medically supervised...
Gina LFocus On the PositiveAppreciate the people who are there for you. I cannot express this more. We all have had moments in our lives where we look at the...
Rachel BlumRecovering From Anaphylaxis: The Part No One Talks About Last night I was rushed to the hospital as I was going into anaphylactic shock. I ate ice cream that, although I had eaten before, had a...
Chad SealsThe Challenges of Being a Parent of a Child with Food Allergies There are so many challenges that are associated with food allergies. Let’s face it, food allergies are a pain and annoying for kids to...
Lauren CohenA Guide for Parents with Newly Diagnosed Children: Interview Q & AMy name is Lauren and I have had food allergies my whole life. I can’t imagine what must go through parents’ minds when they find out...
Sophie MeadeAdvocating for Yourself in the ClassroomPicture this - you’re in class when you hear the insidious sound of someone slowly unzipping their lunchbox. Uh oh, a mixture of panic...
Emily SheridanBirthdays and Food AllergiesBirthdays are a time filled with celebrating another year of life with loved ones, presents, and cake. Unfortunately for many of us with...
Melody RapelaSurviving Anaphylaxis: Threat and RecoveryWhen you think of the words allergies and allergic reactions, your mind usually goes to a stuffed-up nose or sneezing. Those are a type...
Soha BudhaniYayla Corbasi: Adding a Taste of the Mediterranean to your KitchenYayla Çorbası is a Turkish yogurt soup, cooked with soothing hermetic herbs. Coming from a family with a rich ethnic background, I’ve always