The Most Dangerous Peanut States: Where a Peanut Allergy Takes Extra Planning
Let me be clear up front: no state is out to get you, and a peanut allergy doesn’t stop at any border. But if you live with one, …
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Peanut-Flavored Coffee: Is It Actually Peanut? What I Learned Calling the Manufacturers
Peanut butter and coffee is having a real moment. Wawa has run a Peanut Butter Fudge coffee blend — a medium roast with hints of peanut …
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Peanuts at the Ballpark: Enjoying Baseball and Football With a Peanut Allergy
Some of my favorite childhood memories are at the ballpark — the crack of the bat, the roar when the home team scored, a paper cup of …
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Flying With a Peanut Allergy: The Best and Worst Airlines (2026)
Flying with a peanut allergy used to keep me on the ground for years. Sealed in a cabin with recirculated air, no hospital in reach, and …
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Learn to Say No: Self-Advocacy With a Peanut Allergy
The most important peanut allergy survival skill isn’t reading labels or carrying epinephrine — though both matter enormously. …
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Peanut Oil and Peanut Allergy: When Is It Safe?
“They cook in peanut oil” is one of the most confusing phrases a peanut-allergic person hears at a restaurant. Is it a hard no, …
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Is Airborne Peanut Allergy a Myth? What the Research Says
Few allergy fears are as common — or as misunderstood — as the idea that simply smelling peanuts or sitting near them can cause anaphylaxis. …
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Why Washing Hands Before Eating Matters (and Sanitizer Doesn't Cut It)
Here’s a small habit that prevents a surprising number of reactions: washing hands with soap and water before eating — and knowing …
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Bakeries, Sub Shops, and Donuts: Don't Take Chances With Bread
Some places earn extra caution, and for me bakeries, sandwich shops, and donut chains are near the top of the list. The risk isn’t …
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