Now through December 8th, in celebration of the launch of the Mennett Lee Food Allergy Consulting Book List, I am partnering with some of my favorite authors to provide you with free copies of their books.  All of these books had to meet the stringent criteria for inclusion on the book list.   Today, thanks.. read more →

Now through December 8th, in celebration of the launch of the Mennett Lee Food Allergy Consulting Book List, I am partnering with some of my favorite authors to provide you with free copies of their books.  All of these books had to meet the stringent criteria for inclusion on the book list. From the moment.. read more →

Thank you so much to all those that participated in yesterday’s giveaway.  By participating, you are helping to spread the word about these excellent resources!  Today, we are giving away a family favorite, Nutley, the Nut-Free Squirrel.  If you haven’t had a chance to meet this adorable squirrel, now is the perfect time! What is.. read more →

I am very excited to introduce to you the Mennett Lee Food Allergy Consulting Book List.  One of the questions I frequently am asked is, “What books would you recommend?”  As a result, I’ve devoted an entire section of my website to books that have met the stringent criteria of our Book List.   We.. read more →

  Someone recently said to me, “Food is love.  Love is food.” And my response was, “I love food, but I love people more.” I’m of Italian heritage.  If you are Italian, you know this means that food is central to all gatherings.  I have fond memories of visiting my Nana and having her give.. read more →

  I remember when I was in college, a professor of mine gave us all a copy of the poem, “Children Learn What They Live.”  I saved it and read from time to time as a reminder of why I wanted to be a teacher. I still believe in the ideals in the poem.  I.. read more →

It’s 6:00 am. I should be hopping in the shower before work but my head is throbbing and I feel awful. I check my temperature and sure enough, I have fever. This means I’m going to have to call in sick. Ugh! Teachers hate to call in sick. It usually means lessons need to be.. read more →

A couple of weeks ago, I posted a blog about how to respond to a school when they state that an accommodation can’t be made because they cannot guarantee it 100%.   Since that time, I have had many questions about what common sense measures SHOULD be implemented to reduce risk.    I have devoted many blogs.. read more →

We are so excited about our Community Food Allergy Conference this weekend!  We would to thank the speakers that so graciously share their expertise and experience for the benefit of those with food allergies.  This includes:  Dr. Scott Sicherer, Paul Antico, Colette Martin, Lisa Apa and Ally Morgenthal.  We’d also like to thank all those.. read more →

  We are so honored to have you speak at the Community Food Allergy Conference. I have seen you speak at many conferences including your own Allergy Eats conference.  What inspires you to speak out? Having lived the food allergy life for 15 or so years now, and being closer to the whole community over.. read more →