Food Allergy Episodes
278: Food Allergies and the ADAAA: A Deep Dive into Legal Protections
Join me for an eye-opening conversation with attorney Laurel Francoeur, a fierce advocate for food allergy and disability rights, as we dive into the real-world challenges of creating safe, inclusive environments for those with dietary needs. 💼✨...
275: Disney Food Allergy Case: Legal Viewpoints re: Events Before It …
On this week's episode of Eating at a Meeting, I'm excited to welcome two incredible experts, Disability Rights Attorney Mary Vargas, and Hospitality Attorney Joshua Grimes, for an in-depth discussion on the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts US Inc. and...
274: Ripped from the Headlines: Food News You Can't Ignore for Your N…
After a whirlwind summer of meetings and events, Tracy brings you the latest, most crucial food news every meeting professional needs to know. Titled "Ripped from the Headlines: Food News You Can't Ignore for Your Next Event," dives into recent...
269: Crowd-Pleasing Event Menus a Northstar Meetings Group Webinar
With the growing prevalence of diverse dietary needs and preferences, designing event menus that satisfy everyone can be challenging. Join our seasoned experts as they share strategies to craft inclusive, flavorful meals that accommodate a wide range...
211: Ensuring Equal Access: How ADA Law Applies to Food and Beverage …
Join me for a special episode of the #EatingAtAMeeting podcast! 🎙️ On the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), I am thrilled to have Attorney Laurel Francoeur as my guest. 🎉 She will highlight a crucial topic...
200: Celebrating 200 Episodes: Tracy & Previous EAAM Guests Talk Food…
Join me as I celebrate the 200th episode of my Eating at a Meeting podcast with a special gathering of previous guests. In this milestone event — Holy Moly! 200 episodes — we will engage in a dynamic discussion on the current state of food and...
176: Living with a Meat Allergy
The number of confirmed cases of meat allergy — Alpha Gal Syndrome — has risen from only 12 in 2009 to 34,000 in 2019. Unlike other food allergies, alpha-gal symptoms can occur HOURS after eating meat, making the diagnosis a very tedious and long...
137: Alpha Gal Syndrome - the "Meat Allergy"
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Amanda Warren, Director of School Nutrition in Virginia and a dedicated advocate for food allergy awareness. Together, we dive deep into her journey navigating Alpha-gal Syndrome, the tick-borne condition that has transformed her professional and…
86: Inclusive: The New Exclusive in Food Service
Heather Landex is Food Safety Expert, Inclusivity Consultant & Trainer for Restaurants & Food Service Industry in Denmark
56: What's in Your Sausage? The Importance of Certifying Food free-fr…
From first selling sausage for a local 4th of July Festival in 1990, Loree Mulay Weisman is proud to run the 31-year-old food company that sells all products that are clean, paleo-friendly, gluten-free, and top 8 allergen-free. Though the ingredients are now “on-trend” her recipes are from her fami…
45: Making Healthy Eating Accessible & Delicious
Kathy Hester, a plant-based chef, cooking instructor, and author of 11 cookbooks, joins Tracy to discuss making healthy eating more accessible and delicious at meetings and events. They dive into the nuances of various dietary practices, including vegan, vegetarian, and plant-based diets, and provi…
30: Snacking Safely: Helping Instill Trust in Labeling
As parents of a food allergic child, Dave Bloom as his wife wanted to ensure their daughter was safe in her classroom so they created a list of snacks that were safe for her and shared it with other parents and the school. That original list 14 years...
3: What Equal Access for Food Allergic & Celiac Guests Means
Attorney Mary Vargas talks about civil rights for employees and guests with dietary needs.
1: Food Allergy: A Real World Perspective on What they are and what i…
A conversation with mom, wife and advocate who is helping others live with food allergies