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An Allergy-Friendly Welcome to the World of Gluten-Free Eating
by Little Northern Bakehouse Peanuts and soy. Pistachios and cashews. Sesame and tree nuts. Food allergies don’t always travel alone. And if a roulette wheel of possible cross-reactivity combinations isn’t

Celebrating Easter and Passover
by Katie Martino Lopez I was honored to be asked to write a guest blog for FAACT featuring holiday desserts for Easter and Passover. I happily accepted and got down to business because I THOUGHT I knew all about

Valentine's Gems To Warm Your Heart
by Caroline Moassessi, FAACT Vice President of Community Relations I love a good, old-fashioned gushy moment about unconditional love printed on a frilly pink card. As I recently cruised the greeting card aisles, I was

What Is Juneteenth and How Can You Celebrate with Food Allergies?
by Kristin M. Osborne, FAACT Vice President of Education What is Juneteenth? Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated holiday commemorating the emancipation of people who had been enslaved in the United States.

Celebrating Easter and Passover
by Katie Martino Lopez If you are a member of the allergy community, then I am sure you are familiar with the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Connection Team (FAACT). They are a phenomenal resource to the food allergy
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Quarantining with Food Allergies
Life with food allergies got even more complicated when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. We have a few tips on staying safe. Shopping: Brands you know and trust may be hard to find in your local store. Check online for

Ask, Read, and Label! Three Ways to Increase Safety this Holiday Season!
by: The Team of Nutless Life “Does this amazing looking dish contain...?” isn’t exactly this year’s top icebreaker question to ask at every holiday function for people with food allergies. However, it is the

Increasing Allergy Safety while Enjoying Allergy-Friendly Sweets this Holiday Season
by Stacey Stratton, FAACT’s Publications Manager The holidays are made for celebrating, and this usually includes lots of food and fun! Here are some of FAACT’s reminders and tips, as you prepare for the holiday

Grandparents Can Create an Inclusive Holiday
by Kathy Thornburg The holidays are a wonderful time of family and fun, but with the most wonderful time of the year also comes the stress of creating a safe experience while traveling and eating at others’ homes

EVERYTHING CHOWDER (Gluten, Dairy, Egg, Soy, Peanut & Tree Nut-Free; Top-8-Free)
by Megan, Owner of AllergyAwesomeness.com It has been in the single digits here in Utah and saying I hate the cold is a complete understatement. The one way I try to stay warm is with lots of hot cocoa, staying