Traveler’s Blog

This past week end, this Allergic Traveler headed back to Charleston, SC. I try not to go to the same place, as there are so many places to see, but Charleston is special. We went there the first time, about a year ago to meet some friends from Florida. We enjoyed...

As we get older, our life brings us in different directions, some planned, some a surprise. All the best plans can never prepare you for the unexpected. Perhaps egotistically, I always think I am prepared. This allergic traveler always carries her meds, her Epi-pen,...

What is your background (age, race, married etc.)? I am five, I am Caucasian and  I am starting kindergarten in a few weeks! Do you have allergies? I am allergic to dairy, to soy and to eggs. I also have allergies to lentils, chickpeas and other legumes. I am also...

What is your background (age, race, married etc.)? I am a quarter British, half English Canadian and a quarter French Quebecer! I am 37, married to an Egyptian (Cairo) 37-year-old bilingual man. Do you have allergies? Does your spouse? I have a metal allergy. I am...

What is your background (age, race, married etc..)? I am 36; married, of European background. Do you have allergies? Does your spouse? I do not have allergies, my husband is allergic to some alcoholic beverages. Does anyone in your family or his have allergies? Not...

This past weekend, this Allergic Traveler had the fortune of attending a ninetieth birthday party luncheon. It’s not every day you get to attend a ninetieth and I only hope that I will be around to celebrate my ninetieth. The party was held in Durham, NC at Spartacus...

Recently I have become addicted to something sweet with my morning coffee. I am not sure where this is coming from but my recent addictions have been croissants, blueberry bread and/or pumpkin bread. My mother always made pumpkin bread for us as kids and the blueberry...

As part of our Mentoring Monday series, we are interviewing all kinds of people within the allergy community. Our first guess is a chef who just graduated from Johnson & Wales. She has had allergies all her life. I hope you enjoy. I think she has a great attitude....

With this heat, I am not crazy about cooking.  I try to keep it as light as possible. Often times I end up eating dips or salsas. I know it's not healthy but I find it refreshing. Anyway I cannot buy store bought salsa so I make my own. 1 tbs of minced Elephant garlic...

This Allergic Traveler just returned from Montreal. Montreal was home to me for over thirty years. It was nice to get back and spend some time with family and friends. As it was Grand Prix weekend, we also got to see all the cars on Crescent street (see photos...

No matter how much I have traveled, I am still amazed at how little I have seen or at how much there is left unseen. This past Memorial Day weekend, this Allergic Traveler went to Gatlinburg, TN and Pigeon Forge, better known as Dollywood.  Dolly Parton has donated so...

This is my mom's recipe with a twist from moi! Fair warning these muffins are on the healthy side. If you are looking for something to satisfy your sweet tooth, this is not it! I enjoy these with my morning coffee. They are full of fiber and give me plenty of energy....