There are myriad reasons to send your kid to school with allergy-friendly snacks. The most obvious one is that your child might have an allergy themselves. But it's also worth thinking about the other kids at the lunch table. Indeed, the USDA estimates that one in every 13 children suffers from food allergies, which is why some schools have gone completely nut-free.
This Peruvian hot spot in Shaw lists multiple gluten-free selections, including ceviches, Parmesan scallops, and chargrilled skewers of salmon belly and filet mignon. It also includes cross-contamination notations for celiac diners. Note that Causa, the fancier downstairs tasting room, doesn't accommodate gluten allergies. Okay, so you won't get a bagel, but this local deli chain will serve any of its excellent breakfast and lunch sandwiches on cheesy yuca bread, which is chewy, dense, and flavorful in its own right.
I never thought I'd become an expert in traveling with food allergies-but dating someone with them changes the way you plan every trip. My boyfriend, Kenny, has severe nut and fish allergies, and watching him navigate airports, restaurants, and hotel buffets has shown me just how much behind-the-scenes preparation goes into every trip. There's no "winging it" when the wrong bite could send you to the ER.
As someone with over 20 food allergies, traveling can be challenging, but I've learned to manage it by pre-translating my allergens and identifying safe staple dishes.