Mellow mushroom-Foley,AL

I love pizza! Pizza is something that I miss dearly.  Pizza just is not the same without cheese. The mellow mushroom is a fun family pizza chain that I feel safe to eat at.  There regular crust is vegan and they offer Daiya cheese. Just ask with no parmesean cheese or garlic butter.  They also have a gluten free crust for those with a gluten allergy. I am not sure if the gluten free crust is dairy free or vegan as well.  I asked for a clean cutter and she said they do that anyways! So glad we have a safe place to eat pizza! Oh, and it's delicious too. Foley is worth the drive from Gulf Shores, orange beach,  and ft. Morgan. Mellow mushroom is a little bit expensive but its worth feeling safe, and I always have leftovers.

disney world

I went to Disney again! I love that place! who doesn't? I honestly did not run into any problems this trip at all! some of my advice
1. have reservations and let them know you have any type of allergy you have. it will take a little time
   a. the chef is required to come take your order.

2. if going to a quick service expect a delay. try to go during an off time.
    a. the manager is required to come out and take your order. they are then required to make your order and bring it to you. how amazing is that?

3. there is now allergy friendly snacks all over the park!!! ask at a food kiosk ask them for the allergy/ ingredients book. they show all the food they are serving

4. just enjoy your time! this is a place you don't have to worry about getting sick! one vacation worry free!!!

Pork steak with gravy

I've never made pork steak and to my recollection eaten it. I coupons the French fried onions and the pork gravy. The gravy is dairy free!!! So exciting. So had to find something to cook with it:) the vintage Corning ware cornflower blue pan makes it all taste so much better. 

I make the green beans fresh this time. I take a bit of salt, pepper, and a bit of sugar. With the green beans take the ends off and break them in half as long as they aren't the stringed kind, wash them and put them in a pan. Let them simmer till there soft, it's really that easy! There's no reason that allergy friendly meals have to be hard. 

City BBQ

My Rating:★★★★☆
     What a quaint little restaurant! This restaurant is more of a 'counter' service type of restaurant. It is a mix between fast food and a sit down restaurant. I went in and asked the lady if they had a allergy menu or a menu with ingredients. She went into the back and was able to find a menu with the common allergies and all the menu items with and without different allergies.
      There were quite a few different choices for dairy free dining! I ended up splitting a half chicken with my sister and went with the fresh fruit. The chicken was really good! I did not use any of the sauces available because I was a bit afraid of using any because of cross contamination, but I probably would have been fine but I did not want to take the chance.Also, I did not eat the bread that was given I do not believe it was dairy free. There were other items, like beans, (I believe) that were OK to eat, cucumber and onions would have been diary free as well. I will be visiting this place again due to the menu with allergies listed and the food was really delicious.

Allergic to Dairy, Who Me?

     Really I said? I could not even entertain the thought of living life without cheese! Lets jump back a bit....
     I am 25 single female just starting my dairy free journey. I have been sick pretty much since high school. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia a few years back. I was always sick to my stomach, and about a year ago started having horrible panic attacks. Whenever I ate Velveeta cheese my face would turn bright red and I would feel horrible! My life was out of control. I began staying home and sleeping most of the time. I found A nutrition club here in Indianapolis. The ladies at the club were so kind. One day I began talking to one of them for about an hour and she had thought maybe that I was allergic to dairy.
      I was in complete shock even thinking about not eating cheese anymore! It took about 2-3 weeks to go through a dairy detox for me. It was horrible!! If you are going through a dairy detox keep going. I am still learning all the ins and outs of dairy free living but I am loving life! I am feeling amazing have lost weight and haven't had a panic attack since!
      My family and I eat out a lot so I am learning different restaurants that have allergy menus and willing to help and would like to let others know!