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FARE x AllergySmartz: Taking a Stand Against Bullying
Honored and humbled to guest blog on Taking a Stand Against Food Allergy Bullying for the National Food Allergy Organization, FARE!
Arul Nigam
Oct 12, 20201 min read


Masquerade Car Parade - Quarantine-O-Ween #2
A great way to deal with food allergies during Halloween is by encouraging activities that don't involve food at all! While candy is of...
Arul Nigam
Oct 8, 20202 min read


Chocolate Dormice - Quarantine-O-Ween #1
In keeping with the general theme of 2020, Halloween this year will challenge everyone. Students, parents, and teachers will all have to...
Arul Nigam
Oct 1, 20202 min read


Spyce Kitchen - Summer in Boston #3
Spyce Kitchen in Boston is a restaurant of the future. Developed by a group of MIT graduates, it seems to be straight out of the science....

Shirali Nigam
Sep 24, 20201 min read


Blackbird Doughnuts - Summer in Boston #2
Enjoy a no-nut doughnut at Blackbird Doughnuts! Sink your teeth into these soft, spongy donuts, glazed with Insta-worthy designs! Filled....

Shirali Nigam
Sep 17, 20201 min read


The Flour Bakery - Summer in Boston #1
The inviting waft of freshly baked goodies is always inviting, but the Flour Bakery has even more to offer! Whether you're searching for....

Shirali Nigam
Sep 10, 20201 min read


FoodAllergyLowdown is Getting a Makeover!
We are in the process of a complete overhaul of foodallergylowdown.com, and have migrated the site to a new platform. Please bear with us...
Arul Nigam
Aug 27, 20201 min read


Made Good
With nuts and dairy often serving as the staple ingredients of protein-rich granola bars, there is a consistent challenge those with...
Arul Nigam
Aug 20, 20201 min read


Love to take a Bao?
The soft, steamy flavors of Tom’s BaoBao at Harvard Square awakened in me a new appreciation for the diverse cuisines of China...

Shirali Nigam
Feb 28, 20201 min read


ITC Maurya New Delhi, India – Amazing Allergy Dietary Accommodations
The ITC Maurya New Delhi boldly embodies the traditional exuberance of the great Mauryan Empire. Our stay here was an exemplar of comfort...
Arul Nigam
Feb 24, 20202 min read


REPOST – Our 2015 Allergy-Friendly Thanksgiving Products Guide
Checkout our 2015 Thanksgiving guide full of Tree Nut and Peanut Allergy-Safe food options to make your cooking process easier...
Arul Nigam
Nov 15, 20192 min read


SunbutterÂ
An alternative to peanut butter is finally here! Meet Sunbutter, a companion for your sandwich, made from roasted U.S. grown sunflower...
Arul Nigam
Nov 7, 20191 min read


SnackWell’s Peanut-Free Snacks!
Looking for peanut-free snacks? Try SnackWell’s Creme Sandwiches!
The scrumptious desserts are available in vanilla and chocolate flavors..
Arul Nigam
Nov 4, 20191 min read


Halloween Intel #7: Nut-Free Cookies, Cupcakes, Sweets Galore at Walmart
While cupcakes seem very mainstream to adults, in elementary school there is somewhat of an “enduring love affair with cupcakes...
Arul Nigam
Oct 28, 20191 min read


Halloween Intel #6: Pillsbury Nut-Free Halloween Sugar Cookies
Happy almost Halloween! With Halloween just around the corner we’re all scrambling to get ready for our Halloween parties and the Trick.....
Arul Nigam
Oct 25, 20191 min read


Halloween Intel #5: Nut-Free & Gluten-Free Mini Cheese Balls
How about another salty treat to break up the candy marathon this Halloween? UTZ Halloween Mini Cheese Balls are made in a Peanut-Free and..
Arul Nigam
Oct 24, 20191 min read


Halloween Intel #4: Nut-Free Pretzels
What’s better than pretzels? How about bat & pumpkin shaped ones especially for Halloween? These Peanut and Tree Nut-Free pretzels...
Arul Nigam
Oct 23, 20191 min read


Halloween Intel #3: Nut-Free, Milk-Free, Wheat-Free Candy Corn
Yet another delicious and allergy-friendly candy corn find! Coastal Bay Confections has got your back this Halloween with a-maize-ing...
Arul Nigam
Oct 22, 20191 min read


Halloween Intel #2: Nut-Free Cookie Decorating Kits
Ready to get spooky this Halloween season? Looking for the perfect activity to do with your friends and family? How about a cooking...
Arul Nigam
Oct 21, 20191 min read


Halloween Intel #1: Nut-Free, Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Dye-Free Candy Corn!
Candy Corn… the Kernel of Truth! Not all candy is created equal – capitalizing on nostalgia, and enticing us with its yellow, orange...
Arul Nigam
Oct 14, 20191 min read
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