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Eating at a Meeting — 365 episodes

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1

Fishing for Heritage: How Two Sisters Keep Tradition Alive

2

How an Austin Woman Farman is Reshaping the Hospitality Food Supply

3

Local Ingredients Matter: Journey of Food from Farm to Event Buffet

4

How a FarmHER Feeds Music City: Bloomsbury Farm's Impact on Nashville Conferences & Catering

5

Why Sustainable Event Menu Design Starts Outside the Kitchen

6

Taste of Place: How to Use Event F&B to Celebrate Local Culture

7

Black History Month 2026: Designing Events That Honor Culture & Community

8

357: Why Non-Alcoholic Wine Matters For Inclusive Event Experiences

9

How Inclusive Bar Design Improves Guest Experience and Event Revenue

10

355: When Event Catering Becomes Community Care: Food that Connects & Gives Back

11

354: Event F&B: Designing Menus That Respect People & Ingredients

12

353: Turning Surplus Prepared Food From Events Into Safe, Shared Meals

13

352: How Event Food Can Feed Communities: The Javits Center Model

14

351: Anaphylaxis And Events: Why Allergy Safety Can't Be An Afterthought

15

350: How Mobile Food Rescue Teams Are Saving Communities From Hunger

16

349: Allergy Safety at Events: Why "I Don't Think So" Isn't an Acceptable Answer

17

348: The Transparency Movement: Why Menus are Becoming the Frontier Guest Safety

18

347: Nifty Method Marketing + Events

19

346: Behavioral Science Meets the Buffet: How to Nudge Event Menus Toward Sustainable Choices

20

345: Eat, Meet, Celebrate: What #EventProfs Can Learn from Scotland's Food Culture

21

344: How New Zealand Is Redefining Event Menus Through Culture and Sustainability

22

343: Rethinking Event Menus: From Buffets to Culinary Experiences that Celebrate Culture

23

342: How the Basement Chefs are Revolutionizing How We Experience F&B at Events

24

341: Event Tech Meets Dining: How Maritz is Building Safer, Smarter Food Experiences

25

340: Why Event Planners Should Look to Toronto for Food and Beverage Inspiration

26

339: Creating Space to Opt Out: Why True Belonging Goes Beyond What's on the Plate

27

338: Feed Your Peace: Using Food to Cultivate Mindfulness and Reduce Stress

28

337: Food and Climate Change: Why Dining Decisions Matter More Than Ever

29

336: Allergies, Sensitivities & Choice: Why Hidden Consumers Matter in Event F&B

30

335: Good, Clean, Fair Food for All: Creating Community at the Table

31

334: Food Safety at a Crossroads: What Event Planners Need to Know

32

333: Why Foodservice Is the Missing Link for Inclusive Food & Beverage Brands

33

332: Food Donation Connection

34

331: Planning Safe Travel for Guests w/ Food Allergies: What's in the New Guide

35

330: Why Food Policy Matters for Event Planners and our Food Service Partners

36

329: The Leftover Problem: Why Perfectly Good Food Ends Up in the Bin

37

328: US Food Regulations Pertaining to Food Allergies - An Update

38

327: How Culinary Training Builds Confidence, Community, & Careers for Refugees

39

326: Event Profs Share F&B Ordering Tips for Better Guest Experiences & Budgets

40

325: Gluten-free or Not? Why Transparency in Event Catering Matters

41

324: When Venues Can Learn from a Gluten-free Bakery in a Shared Space

42

323: Voices of Change in Food Journalism: 5 Women Leading the Charge

43

322: Making Dining Safer by Law: Illinois Steps Up for Gluten-Free Guests

44

Celiac Safety at Events: Legal and Culinary Standards for Gluten-Free Catering

45

320: Getting Gluten-Free Right: Why It's a Responsibility for Events, Not a Preference

46

319: Recipe First

47

318: How do you Build Community through Food

48

317: Why Food Allergy Safety Must Include Mental Health Awareness

49

316: Two Moms, Countless Events: Lessons on Food Safety & Hospitality

50

315: Planning Safe Events with Food Allergies in Mind: A CMP's Perspective

51

314: Celebrating Celiac Awareness Month: Real Talk on Safe & Inclusive Gluten-Free Dining

52

313: Building Better Bars at Events: How to Elevate the Attendee Experience

53

312: Voices That Matter: Addie & Robyn Lao on Food Allergy Advocacy and the ADDE Act

54

311: Serving Tea with Intention: A Fresh Take on Event Beverage Planning

55

310: 5 Ways to Manage Event Food & Bev to Reduce Waste & Budget Effectively

56

309: Safe, Sober, & Inclusive: How Zero-Proof Bev Are Changing the F&B Industry

57

308: Stirring the Pot for Good: How One Social Enterprise is Uplifting Refugees

58

307: From Food Apartheid to Food Empowerment: A Story of Change

59

306: Bridging the Gap: Foster Care, Food Security, and Social Impact

60

305: Secret Food Stories: Chef Asantewaa's Vision for Sustainable Dining

61

304: Building a Food Business That Brings People Together—One Cheese Board at a Time

62

303: Food Safety & Allergen Awareness in Restaurants with Denise Baron Herrera

63

302: More Than Comfort Food: The Rich History and Future of Soul Cuisine

64

301: Why Black Culinary History Matters in Events: Food as a Cultural Experience

65

300: The Biggest Lessons from 300 Episodes on Food Safety, inclusion & Sustainability

66

299: Taylor Swift's Mocktail Success: Event Planners, Are You Taking Notes?

67

298: Sodexo Live! San Diego Convention Center

68

297: Norovirus 101: What Event Planners Need to Know About Food Safety

69

296: Carrying Intentionality into 2025_ Food Safety_ Inclusivity_ and Hard Conversations

70

295: Trends Report: Vegan Food and Non-Alcoholic Drinks Take Center Stage

71

294: Beyond the Bar — A Recap to End the Year and Kick off 2025

72

293: How Food Defines Us: A Dialogue with Author Psyche A. Williams-Forson

73

292: Ensuring Everyone Can Attend - The Key to Inclusive Event Planning

74

291: The Food Allergy Generation Goes to Work_ Legal Challenges & Opportunities

75

290: Raising the Bar: Why We Need Clear Alcohol Labels Now

76

289: How the Food Donation Improvement Act Impacts Events, Hotels, and Venues

77

288: What Would Make You Feel Safe Eating at a Meeting With a Food Allergy?

78

287: Is Your Event Breakfast Doing More Harm Than Good?

79

286: Behind the Plate: Why Ingredient Stories Matter for Event Menus

80

285: Beyond the Bar

81

284: EventProfs at IMEX Share Essential Tips on Managing Event F&B

82

283: Event Profs in Elevators — Moving Conversations for Better F&B at Events

83

282: Why Values Matter in Food & Beverage: A Revolutionary Approach

84

281: How to Enhance Events with Sustainable & Inclusive Travel Practices

85

280: Fueling Wellness: Culinary Innovation for a Healthier Lifestyle and Events

86

279: From Marsh to Plate: Äna Shellem's Philosophy on Fresh, Local Harvests

87

278: Food Allergies and the ADAAA: A Deep Dive into Legal Protections

88

277: The Power of Pie: Connecting and Collaborating Through Culinary Delights

89

276: Empowering Consumers with Safe Food Choices: The Path to Purity and Transparency

90

275: Disney Food Allergy Case: Legal Viewpoints re: Events Before It Reaches Court

91

274: Ripped from the Headlines: Food News You Can't Ignore for Your Next Event

92

273: Empowering Communities: The Transformative Role of Food Justice in The People's Kitchen

93

272: Exclusive Insights: Lessons on Event Food Waste, Labeling, and Communication

94

271: Turning Taste into Trust_ How to Make Your Healthcare Booth Stand Out

95

270: Event Menus: How to Provide Freedom and Independence in Food Choices

96

269: Crowd-Pleasing Event Menus a Northstar Meetings Group Webinar

97

268: What does it Take? A Deep Dive into Inclusive Food & Beverage Experiences

98

267: We Reconnect to Talk about Event F&B after PCMA EduCon

99

266: From Parks to Plates: An Inside Look at Aramark Destinations' Sustainable Dining Initiatives

100

265: Beekeeping and Biodiversity: Chef William Pfeiffer's Sustainable Vision at IBM

101

264: The Critical Need for Clarity in Serving Gluten-Free Guests

102

263: A Visionary Approach to Food Allergy Advocacy: An Interview with Sung Poblete

103

262: From Planning to Plate: Ensuring Allergy-Safe and Delicious Meals

104

261: Stay Protected: Legal Necessities for Allergy Safety in Food Service

105

260: Clear Labels, Safer Sips: Advocating for Transparency in Alcohol

106

259: Gluten-Free Living in Michigan: Local Insights from MI Gluten Free Gal

107

258: Improving Accessibility and Accommodation: A Critical Look at the Food Service Industry

108

257: Transforming Event Dining: How Natirar Sets the Sustainability Standard

109

256: Earth Day Insights: Lindsay Arell on Sustainability in Event Planning and Management

110

255: Two Chefs Dish on Event Food & Beverage Trends: Personalization and Sustainability

111

254: Brewing a Better World: Sustainability Insights from EcoFriendlyBeer.com

112

253: Eating Green, Meeting Greener: How F&B Drove Sustainability at IMEX Frankfurt

113

252: Uncover the Rich Traditions of Jewish Cuisine w/ Culinarian Susan Barocas

114

251: Sustainable Cruises: Tackling Food Waste with IoT and AI Innovations

115

250: Cinthia Pedroza Unplated: A Conversation on Food, Leadership, and Legacy

116

249: Celebrating 4 Years of Eating at a Meeting

117

248: Raising the Bar: Join Us for a Spirited Chat with the Cocktail Bandits!

118

247: Women's HERStory Month — Looking Back and Toward the Future

119

246: Uncover Halal Traditions with Yvonne Maffei: A Must-See Before Ramadan

120

245: A Sweet Conversation With Celebrity Chef and Trendsetting Cake Designer Ron Ben-Israel

121

244: Tying the Knot with Tolerance: A Food Allergy-Friendly Wedding Journey

122

243: Beyond Barriers: Unleashing the Power of Inclusive Events

123

242: Joshua House from the JDK Group

124

241: A Trip to the South with Chef Boris Seymore

125

240: Our Common Ground: Laura Schwartz's Vision for Event and Catering Pros

126

239: Embrace Your Heart: Eliz Greene Says Small Changes Make a Big Difference

127

238: Explore the Promising Growth Opportunities in the Non-Alcoholic Bev Market

128

237: Compelling Reasons to Serve Elevated Non Alcoholic Drinks at Your Events

129

236: Go Green — Join the Veganuary Movement & Embrace Plant-Based Eating

130

235: Prepare Your Palates for the Future: 2024 F&B Trends

131

234: Sweet Cause, Sweeter Treats: Les Dames NC Holiday Cookie Sale Special

132

233: Boost Attendee Satisfaction with Vegan and Non-Alcoholic Menu Upgrades

133

232: Ensuring Privacy: What You to Know About Health Data Privacy Laws & Events

134

231: Unlocking Success: A Look Back on Lessons Learned at PCMA Canada East CIC

135

230: Unveiling Insights from FICP Annual Conference with Chef Mikey Termini

136

229: Savoring Savings: How to Navigate Rising Event F&B costs

137

228: F&B Menus as National Diabetes Awareness Kicks Off

138

227: Access & Equity: Best Practices of Catering for People with Disabilities

139

226: Deliciously Inclusive: How Event Planners Cater to All Dietary Needs

140

225: Event Planners & Convention Service Managers: Aligning for Greater Success

141

224: Events Industry's Responsibility on World Food Day: Protecting Our Water

142

223: Fueling Success at Work: How to Optimize Employee Dietary Needs

143

222: Craft Beverage Dispensers: How they Help Drive Efficiency & Sustainability

144

221: From Celiac Diagnosis to Gourmet Excellence: Chef Sarah Thompson

145

220: Powerful Story of Belinda Vaca: A Mother's Fight for Food Allergy Awareness

146

219: Safe and Satisfying: A Deep Dive into Food Safety & Allergen Management

147

218: How to Use F&B at Events to Build Stronger Community

148

217: Food Safety Awareness Month: An Event Planner's Perspective

149

216: The Case for (Better Meat)_ Why Well-Raised Meat Is Good for You and Good for the Planet

150

215: A Glimpse into Regenerative Agriculture: Insights Shared by a 4th Generation Farmer

151

214: Vegan is Business

152

213: Putting Health, Safety, and Wellness First: The Future of Meetings

153

212: Celebrating National Wellness Month: How to Recharge as an #EventProf

154

211: Ensuring Equal Access: How ADA Law Applies to Food and Beverage at Events

155

210: IACC's Latest Trends Report Reveals the Future of Meetings: Are You Ready?

156

209: Freedom & Independence

157

208: Prolifically Problematic

158

207: What I've Seen & Learned Onsite at Events

159

206: Understanding the Impact, Opportunities, and Limitations of 2022 US Food Code

160

205: Expert Food Allergist Shares Insights on Food Allergies and Prevention

161

204: Innkeeper Surprises and Delights Guests with 100% Gluten-Free Menu

162

203: Slaying Misconceptions one Meal at a Time to Reduce Waste & Provide Happiness

163

202: Catering to Special Dietary Needs

164

201: Making Allergy-Friendly Easy

165

200: Celebrating 200 Episodes: Tracy & Previous EAAM Guests Talk Food & Beverage

166

199: Understanding Who's at the Table

167

198: Hunger Pangs: Managing Food & Beverage Today

168

197: Catering 30,000 Feet in the Air

169

196: Sustainability - Not Just a Buzz Word

170

195: Reimagine Food Service to Create a New Value Proposition for Guests

171

194: Supporting Marginalized People in the Craft Fermentation Industry

172

193: Finding Innovative and Impactful Solutions to Redefine What it Means to Give Back

173

192: Using Her Vegan Restaurant to Educate and Empower Others

174

191: Shattering Stigmas Around Not Drinking

175

190: Reclaiming Black Food as Medicine to Ensure Health is the New Wealth

176

189: Females And Business: Giving Women the Tools to Navigate the F&B Industry so They can Succee

177

188: Using her Diagnosis to Help Others Eat Out Safely

178

187: Getting to Feed People is a Privilege and Joy

179

186: Ash Wednesday, Lent ++

180

185: Heart Health

181

184: How to be the Rescue

182

183: The Lag in Hotel Food and Beverage Recovery

183

182: Food & Beverage Trends for 2023

184

181: Less Is Yes: Surprising and Delighting Guests with Non-Alcoholic Beverages

185

180: Contracting F&B in 2023: How EventProfs can be Protected and Prepared

186

179: Food & Beverage Costs

187

178: An End of Year Conversation about Food

188

177: Mindful Mixology

189

176: Living with a Meat Allergy

190

175: Celebrating the Season of Faith, Food & Freedom

191

174: How to Expand Your Food Choices When Living With Diabetes

192

173: Addressing Food Waste in Hospitality and Food Service

193

172: Lobbying for Systemic Change in Food Service

194

171: Food Rescue: How & Why its Necessary

195

170: An Acre Farm on Top of a Convention Center

196

169: Climate Change, Sustainability & Events

197

168: Live from IMEX - Day 3

198

167: Increasing ROI by Increasing Wellness

199

166: Live from IMEX - Day 1

200

165: A Conversation with Visit Scotland & Scottish Event Campus on Sustainable Events

201

164: Young Professionals Managing Food Allergy

202

163: The Importance of Indigenous Food Traditions

203

162: The White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health

204

161: Food Safety: A Caterer's Perspective

205

160: Catering...What the $@?^%

206

159: The Importance of Shared Meals at Events

207

158: Finding Herself on the Personal Side of the Dietary Needs Registration Question

208

157: Saving Lives, Implementing Change, & Creating a New Standard for Allergy Care

209

156: Event Safety: How it Relates to Food & Beverage

210

155: Food Trends, Emerging Brands & Disruptive Innovation

211

154: Chatting About Food and Beverage with Eating at a Meeting Members

212

153: The Latest in Hotel Food & Beverage Trends

213

152: Farm to Fire — Farm to Table Catering Using Open Fire Cooking

214

151: Managing Food & Beverage at MPI's World Education Congress

215

150: What is Safe Sustainable and Inclusive Food and Beverage?

216

149: Embedding Sustainability into the Event Planning Process

217

148: The Voice of Bees & Pollinators in Detroit

218

147: Learn to Use The 5 Dimensions of Wellbeing

219

146: Luxury — It's About How You Make People Feel

220

145: We Farm Because It's Who We Are

221

144: Empowering Movements for the Greater Good

222

143: A Delicious Experience with Lip Smacking Foodie Tours

223

142: Texas Food & Beverage as Eaten by Chet Garner The Day Tripper

224

141: Making the Invisible Visible

225

140: Equal Eats & College Dining

226

139: Psycho-Social Impact of Food Allergies

227

138: Teaching Confidence in Providing Safe Food Choices

228

137: Alpha Gal Syndrome - the "Meat Allergy"

229

136: What Allergy? An Action Plan For Living with Life-Threatening Allergies

230

135: Bridging the Gap - From Food Allergy Diagnosis to Real Life

231

134: May is Food Allergy & Celiac Disease Awareness Month

232

133: Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: How does it Relate to Event Catering?

233

132: Lowering Barriers to Create Community through Food

234

131: Getting to the Heart of the Matter

235

130: Creating Plant-based Affairs to Remember

236

129: Advocating for Healthy Food Traditions to Change Communities & Transform Lives

237

128: Promoting an Overall Better Quality of Life Through Food

238

127: It's On Us

239

126: The Necessary Ingredients for an Abundant Life

240

125: Eating Your Way Across New Jersey

241

124: Inspiring People to Think Critically About Where their Food Comes

242

123: Amplifying Black Culinarians

243

122: Foods that Heal: Highlighting the Value Local Food

244

121: Leading the Movement Toward Greater Transparency in Wine Labeling

245

120: Women's HERstory Month — Creating Meaningful Experiences with Produce

246

119: Plant-based & Flavor Forward

247

118: LIVE from PCMA Convening Leaders - What's on the Menu

248

117: Passion for the Planet

249

116: Creating a Global Food Program Good for the Planet

250

115: Safety + Inclusion = Revenue

251

114: Event Food & Beverage Contracts

252

113: Ringing in the New Year with Beverages for Everyone

253

112: A Different Perspective of Eating at a Meeting

254

111: How to be Savvy with Food Safety at Events

255

110: Creating a Stellar Food & Beverage Event

256

109: A Catch of a Chef

257

108: Events Industry Council Sustainability Standards

258

107: Enhancing Dining Experiences Born out of Necessity But With Ingenuity

259

106: A Sip of Paradise

260

105: IMEX America's Sustainability Efforts

261

104: Food & Beverage Tourism

262

103: Landless Farmers Digging in to Feed & Foster Community

263

102: Cultivating Mushrooms

264

101: Food Laws — Current & New — Impacting Meeting Menus

265

100: Celebrating 100 Episodes

266

99: Creating Inclusive Neurodiverse Food & Beverage Events

267

98: Celebrating National Goat Cheese Month

268

97: Power of the Palate

269

96: Drink, Food & Culture

270

95: Prosecutor to Gluten-free Person of the Decade

271

94: Convening Kosher

272

93: Entering a New Year of Conversations

273

92: How Food is Culture

274

91: The Black Tie Experience — No Matter What You Eat or Don't Eat

275

90: Understanding the Unique Characteristics of Fine Water

276

89: Managing the Minutia of Event Menus and an Autoimmune disease

277

88: Blueberries, Strawberries, Oh My!

278

87: Celebrating Independence & Freedom

279

86: Inclusive: The New Exclusive in Food Service

280

85: How to Host a Virtual Cocktail & Tasting Event

281

84: Don Ross, VP Operations for Caesars Entertainment Las Vegas Region

282

83: How Choosing to Go Vegan Changed Her

283

82: Mindful Eating - Is it Possible at an Event?

284

81: Crafting Inclusive Beverage Experiences

285

80: Negotiating Food & Beverage for Events

286

79: Tracy Reviews a Catered Event

287

78: The Celiac Project

288

77: How to Feed a Kid (And Adults)

289

76: A GF Girl Trying to Survive in a World Full of Wheat

290

75: Taking Food Allergies Seriously as One Team

291

74: Food Allergies - A Doctor's Perspective for Food Allergy Awareness Month

292

73: May is Food Allergy Awareness and Celiac Disease Awareness Month

293

72: Providing Peace of Mind with a Gluten and Dairy-free Menu

294

71: Taking a Holisitic View of Event Food and Beverage

295

70: What Food Safety Means for Those with Celiac Disease

296

69: Creating Earthy-Friendly Eating Experiences

297

68: Encouraging Healthier, More Inclusive Food Choices with Laura Lee Cascada

298

67: Food & Beverage Trends for 2021

299

66: Sustainable Seafood

300

65: Focus on What you CAN CONTROL with Event Food & Beverage and Attendee's Dietary Needs

301

64: How Whole Food Plant-based Diets & Fighting Hunger Helped Save Jim Spellos

302

63: Sharing a Rich Tribal History Through Food

303

62: Catering without Compromising Food Safety Or Quality

304

61: Helping People Achieve Financial Independence Through Food

305

60: Rescuing Produce from Going to Waste to Get it to Families in Need

306

59: Exploring the Journey of Engaging Kids in Eating Fruits & Vegetables - Women's History Month Celebration

307

58: What are Heritage Grains & Why Should We Use Them?

308

57: History Lessons & Cocktails — A Woman Making HERstory

309

56: What's in Your Sausage? The Importance of Certifying Food free-from Allergens

310

55: A Warrior for Free Range Grass-Fed Meat

311

54: Getting to the Truth in Food

312

53: Elevating Food Allergy Safety

313

52: Fostering Inclusive Workplace Culture Through Food

314

51: Contracting Food and Beverage During a Pandemic

315

50: Aligning Food System Practices & Consumer Expectations with Roxi Beck

316

49: Talking Heart Health & Changing Lifestyles

317

48: A Farmer's Perspective with Laurie Moore

318

47: How to Live & Travel Confidently with Food Allergies

319

46: Rising Food Costs & Event Budgets

320

45: Making Healthy Eating Accessible & Delicious

321

44: Mindfulness & Joyful Eating (including Chocolate)

322

43: Food as Fuel: Recharging Your Mind & Body

323

42: Committed to Community: A Conversation with Dee Patel of the Hermitage Hotel

324

41: Vegan Desserts: Marrying Healthy Eating with Sumptuous Tastes

325

40: Cocktail Safety for the Food Allergic

326

39: The New Normal in Catering Design

327

38: How Food is Welcome

328

37: COVID as a Positive Disruption to Catering Service

329

36: The Disability Diplomat

330

35: Giving When the Going Gets Tough

331

34: Gastrodiplomacy

332

33: A Passion for Growing Things

333

32: College Students Fighting Food Insecurity by Repurposing Surplus Produce

334

31: Kosher Catering in Dubai

335

30: Snacking Safely: Helping Instill Trust in Labeling

336

29: How Wine Helps us See Language, Culture, Geography & People

337

28: A Foodie-filled Weekend in a COVID World

338

27: Meetings Today Webinar Follow-up

339

26: Protocol and Etiquette of Eating at a Meeting, Including Virtual Meetings

340

25: Fueling Creativity & Innovation Through Crossmodal F&B Experiences

341

24: Corporate Compliance & Ethics: What does Food & Beverage Have to do with it?

342

23: Is a Zero–Food Waste Conference Possible?

343

22: Food Safety & Sustainability: Can they Coexist?

344

21: Encouraging Positive Relationships in and Around Food

345

20: Creating Inclusive F&B Events for Individuals with Disabilities

346

19: It's All About Equity

347

18: Catering for Food Allergies

348

17: Farming's Heirloom Apparent

349

16: Catalyzing on a More Sustainable Growing System

350

15: Equal Eating - What does that Mean?

351

14: Event Planning with a Life Threatening Food Allergy

352

13: Celebrating & Cooking Foods Allergen-Free & More

353

12: Food Allergies are Real

354

11: The Responsibility of Cooking for Others

355

10: Having Confidence in the Food You Eat

356

9: Comfort Food Mindfully Made

357

8: Leaning to Good Foods that Everyone Can Eat

358

7: Making Air Travel Safe for People with Food Allergies

359

6: The Meeting Room of the Future

360

5: Food Equality: Increasing Access to Free-from Foods

361

4: Expectations Have Changed: Creating Seasonal & Plant-Forward Menus

362

3: What Equal Access for Food Allergic & Celiac Guests Means

363

2: Food Safety - What do Meeting Planners Need to Know?

364

1: Food Allergy: A Real World Perspective on What they are and what its like to live with them

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