Campus Guide: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
See Ethan's top allergy-friendly picks around the University of Illinois campus!
Campus Guide: University of Maryland
The University of Maryland's staff is amazing when it comes to food allergies. As a big university, their exposure to-food allergic kids has only increased their awareness of the issue and their ability to accommodate it. They cater so well to my allergies and have a program in which I can talk directly to chefs so they can know what I am allowed to have. At the beginning of every week, I email all of the top chefs on campus saying what meals I want, at which dining hall I want the meals, and at what time I want the meals. The chefs all have a list of my food allergies, and they have been great at accommodating me!
Allergy-Friendly Campus Guide: University of Nebraska Omaha
University of Nebraska at Omaha doesn’t have the most allergy-friendly on campus dining options. One great thing about UNO is that all of the dorms are apartment style and have a FULL kitchen! It was so easy to go grocery shopping and cook for myself. Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Allergy-Friendly Campus Guide: University of Toronto
I recently graduated from the University of Toronto in June 2020. In my first year, I had to live on campus and struggled so much with my allergies. The dining hall that I was assigned to (Morrison Hall at University College in University of Toronto) had very limited dairy-free options. I was basically on my own for food for my entire time at University of Toronto. Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Allergy-Friendly Campus Guide: Vanderbilt University
All of the Vanderbilt dining halls are completely nut-free. There are a few cafès on campus that do have nuts, but they are very aware of allergies. If you have a limited option of foods, Vanderbilt provides a service on their dining app in which you can order almost any food ahead of time and have it ready for you when you arrive in the dining hall. They make the food especially for you to fit your needs. Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Allergy-Friendly Campus Guide: Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University has been so great with food allergies! Every item (entrees, sides, pastries, etc) is labeled with the major allergens and the DUC and the village both have an allergen kitchen where food is prepared safely. You can preorder this allergen free food from back kitchen and the staff is very helpful. No open tree nuts are allowed and prepackaged food with nuts always have a sticker on them. Another super helpful thing is the new Top 8 Friendly stations at every dining hall that serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner that are all free of the top 8 allergens. The food marts at the village and Paws&Go both have so many snacks from verified brands such as Enjoy Life and 88 Acres that any student can purchase. The nutritionist who helps students with food allergies, Rebecca Miller, guided me through how to navigate WashU’s dining system and gave me tips on how to manage my food allergies at college. Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Allergy-Friendly Campus Guide: Washington University
I was in contact with the registered dietitians (Rebecca and Susan) at Washington University before coming to campus, and they were really helpful. On my move-in day, I attended a couple of food allergy sessions, toured the kitchen, and met the executive chef. I learned that the chefs are FARE-trained, and they seem to be really aware of allergies. There is a top-8 free station (will become top-9 free next year). There are separate areas for preparation, and everything is clearly marked. Overall, my dining experience at WashU has been really good, and the dietitians are very interested in my well-being and safety, which I appreciate! Location: St. Louis, Missouri
Recipes: Latkes
Image credit: epicurious Golden, salty, crispy latkes are the center of a Hanukkah celebration. See some of our favorite recipes including options that swap out traditional ingredients of egg and flour for egg-free and gluten-free variations.
Recipes: Pumpkin Pie
Few things say Thanksgiving more than a pumpkin pie. Whether you’re making your own crust or using a store bought one, if there is a recipe and an oven involved, we’re calling it homemade! Make the star of Thanksgiving as easy as pie with our allergy-friendly recipes. See all the allergy-friendly recipes on the Spokin App and if you’re looking to buy your pie crust, take a look at our Top 17 Allergy-Friendly Pie Crusts!
