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Teen Recipe Challenge

December 31, 2018 By Your Allergy Chefs

free from gluten and top 8 food allergens

Did you know that 1 in 13 children, or roughly two in every classroom have food allergies?

About 30 percent of children with food allergies are allergic to more than one food, and every three minutes, a food allergy reaction sends someone to the emergency room….

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Food Allergy Questions Left Unanswered Could Kill

November 10, 2018 By Your Allergy Chefs

Chef discussing menu with guest regarding food allergies

What a privilege it was to present at the FARECon Featuring Teen Summit earlier this month in Washington, D.C. We had an incredible time talking with parents and teens living with food allergies.

During the adult session, “Behind the Scenes, Tips for Safe Dining,” I asked participants to share their biggest frustrations about dining out and any questions they had. We got some great responses which may resonate with you.

Here’s our best advice in answering your questions and frustrations in the following Q&A with Chef Joel, former Manager of Product Development and Special Diets at Walt Disney World……

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Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: cross contact, dining out, food allergies, restaurants, special diets

Redefining the Mother Sauces

April 1, 2018 By Your Allergy Chefs

August Escoffier was the father of modern French cuisine.

For food lovers and chefs alike, knowing the five mother sauces is a basic skill that opens a world of culinary possibilities. Béchamel, Espagnole, Hollandaise, Tomato and Velouté are the five mother sauces that serve as the starting point for a myriad of dishes.

Two weeks ago, we did a presentation at the American Culinary Federation’s Chef Connect in Newport Beach, California. Our session was titled “Redefining the Mother Sauces”.

We had a full house of eager chefs that wanted to learn more about cooking for their guests with food allergies and special diets. Chef after chef talked about the ever-growing requests from their customers for allergy-friendly and plant-based dishes.

We are excited to share over the next several weeks, our take on the mother sauces made allergy-friendly, gluten-free and vegan.

Read more for a chance to win an exciting gift basket. …

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Pesticides and the Dirty Dozen Uncovered

January 7, 2018 By Your Allergy Chefs

Fresh fruits and vegetables sprayed with pesticides may contribute to serious health issues and food allergy.

Today’s kids are growing up with a new normal of pesticide-laden food and increased food allergies.

Pesticides can cause harmful effects over an extended period, usually following continuous exposure at low levels. Low doses don’t always have an immediate impact, but over time, they can cause serious health issues.

In fact, long time pesticide exposure has absolutely been linked to dozens of health problems, including certain cancers, asthma, depression and anxiety, symptoms of ADHD, autism, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and a multitude of other issues.

Did you know that pesticides can possibly weaken food tolerance in some people, causing food allergy?

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7 Questions To Ask That Could Save Your Life When Dining Out

November 27, 2017 By Your Allergy Chefs

A family dining out
While working at Walt Disney World Resort as Manager of Product Development and Special Diets, I encountered many families of children with food allergies and intolerances, and learned from them the challenges they face.

If preparing food at home isn’t challenging enough, dining out is a daunting task. At least at home, you have control over what you purchase and how it’s prepared – but when dining out, you are in the hands of the restaurant staff.
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Is There A Place Where Children Can Be Safe?

October 3, 2017 By Your Allergy Chefs

Logo for Camp Blue Spruce

Imagine a place where boys and girls with life threatening allergies are safe. A place where kids can go through a cafeteria line and safely pick everything they want to eat. Where days and nights are filled with fun indoor and outdoor activities.

A place where children can be independent, confident and carefree.

That place is Camp Blue Spruce. We have the privilege of talking to Louise Tippens, the mom who started Camp Blue Spruce because she didn’t want her child to miss out on summer camp just because of food allergies.

Louise shares her anxieties about raising a child with food allergies in this insightful interview. Many parents have these same worries. See how these anxieties can shift through the different stages of a child’s life. Louise opens up about her struggles and what she did to overcome them.

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Are Restaurants Killing Innocent Patrons?

September 18, 2017 By Your Allergy Chefs

Server taking order in front of chefs preparing a meal by Your Allergy Chefs
Are restaurants to blame for so many reported deaths of patrons with food allergies? This is a question that continues to draw attention in the news today. We did some digging to find the facts and along with our knowledge and experience in the food service industry share our opinion on this subject.

Nearly half of reported fatal food allergy reactions over a 13-year period were caused by food from a restaurant or other food service establishment. (1)

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Blog Coming Soon!

August 24, 2017 By yourallergy2017

Check back soon for the latest updates from Your Allergy Chefs!

In the meantime, learn a little more About Us and our Coaching Services or sign up for updates!
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Joel and Mary Schaefer, founders of Your Allergy Chefs

Do you or someone you love have food allergies, intolerances or special dietary needs? We're here to inspire, inform and support you.

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ABOUT OUR PHILOSOPHY ON FOOD…

Here at Your Allergy Chefs, we respect the dietary choices of all people. To be inclusive, for any recipe containing meat we will share our love for plants with a delicious vegan option. Our focus in developing recipes centers around eliminating gluten and the top 8 food allergens, plus a focus on many other special diets. While we strive to offer recipes free of the top 8, we may occasionally use one of these ingredients but will suggest a safe alternative. We know there is no one diet that fits all. Join us and let us help you find what nourishes your body.

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