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For the first time ever, the Chicago Cubs are hosting a Peanut Free Section in the Batter’s Eye Skybox! This is huge, and a long time coming. Here are the details:
Date: Monday, August 30th 2010 vs. the Pirates

Time: 7:05 pm
Place: The Batter’s Eye Skybox (In center field, go to www.cubs.com for more information)
Price: $50.00 per [...]

OK, most of us who follow food allergy stuff in the news remember that vile, and I mean VILE, column in the LA Times a year ago in which writer Joel Stein blasted parents of kids with food allergies. He wrote “Your kid doesn’t have an allergy to nuts. Your kid has a parent who [...]

I’m sure most of you food allergic parents are  aware of the news story circulating that federal regulators are considering restrictions or even an outright ban of peanut products on U.S. commercial flights. The U.S. Transportation Department announced this week they are taking a second look at arguments presented by food allergy advocates, sufferers, and the food industry. [...]

It was wonderful to learn this week that my book received a starred review from the Library Journal, one of the most respected trade publications for librarians. It’s also one of the oldest, in its 133rd year of publication. Here’s what they had to say about FAM:
*Rudnicki, Kelly. The Food Allergy Mama’s Baking Book: Great [...]

This week I was happy to attend the bimonthly MOCHA meeting (Mothers of Children Having Allergies). I am always amazed at how much I learn every time I go to these meetings. I love learning about the latest research and trends in food allergies, but most importantly I love mingling and talking with other food allergic [...]

Happy New Year! It’s the time of year to start thinking about registration for preschool and kindergarten in 2010-11.Hard to believe I know, but the sooner you get started in this process, the easier it will be. All four of my children have had IEP’s (Individualized Education Plans) and Section 504 Plans so for me this [...]

Here’s the Lunchbreak segment I did today on the WGN Midday News.

Somebody once said to me that writing a book is like giving birth, and while I am not sure about that, I will say it has been a long and wonderful process. And as of tomorrow,  The Food Allergy Mama’s Baking Book will finally be available everywhere. I saw a copy of the book for [...]

Knowledge about food allergies and its dangers is lacking, according to a new study by Children’s Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Based on a survey, 65 percent of respondents answered knowledge based questions accurately. In addition, 46 percent thought there is a cure for food allergies. Dr. Rachel Story, attending physician, Allergy & Immunology at Children’s [...]

I was Ian & Margery’s guest this morning on FM107.1 Minneapolis/St. Paul.
You can listen to the segment here:

Here’s a link to the MP3 file: Interview by Ian & Margery on FM107.1