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First Safe and Sound Dinner Huge Success
50 people gathered at the first Safe and Sound Dinner for people with food allergies in Chicago. The tables were set, the meal was safe and the guests were delighted! Thanks to the support of the Cooking and Hospitality Institute of Chicago, Chef Alisa Gaylon, Chef John Fuente and their team of student volunteers the dinner was a huge success.
Chicken Vesuvio
Bruschetta
It was rainy and dreary outside, but Chef Sunshine from Your Safe Kitchen lit up the room with her tales of traveling the world to find alternatives to wheat flour and her wonderful vegan, allergen-free treats including sugar cookies and chocolate mini cup cakes.
Dr. Martha Howard, medical director of the Wellness Associates of Chicago addressed the unique challenges facing people with food allergies and how to get the proper mix of nutrients in their diet. She recommended taking Vitamin B-12, Vitamin C and Omega-3 fatty acids.
Chef Alisa Gaylon discussed staying safe when dining out and recommended practical tips like downloading a restaurant safety sheet to give to the chef, like the one you can find on lisacooksallergenfree.com and Chef John Fuente he discussed special dietary requests. He noted 10 years ago, vegans and vegetarians were not taken seriously and now restaurants routinely cater to special dietary requests and encouraged the attendees to insist on alternatives to standard menu fare.
The gift bags were packed with treats from:
  • Whole Foods Market – Halsted Store
  • Bob’s Red Mill
  • Peanut Free Planet
  • Cherrybrook Kitchen
  • Ian’s
  • The Thrive Allergy Expo
  • Ener-G Food, Inc.
  • Gluten Free Store U.S.A

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