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Post by Aravis on Jan 3, 2005 2:32:00 GMT -5
Words, of course we don't mind. Jump in, jump in! You make a good point; there are a lot of people, not just kids, with this allergy and it is amazing how difficult it can be to stay away from products that contain it! A child might not even recognize that something they are being offered was made with peanuts, etc. Any food allergy is pretty tricky.
As for vegemite, I still say it and its British counterpart marmite are an abomination to tastebuds. But then, I feel that way about tomatoes too and I know I am out-voted on that one! *LOL*
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Post by pinkozcat on Jan 3, 2005 2:45:46 GMT -5
LOL - just to change the subject a bit - don't you just love google's ads.
The ones above Aravis' post about allergies were:
Chair cushions
Food allergy breakthrough
Buy Allergy Magazine UK
Discount allergy medicine
Always topical although sometimes it takes a quantum leap to work out why a particular one is chosen.
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Post by Nulla on Jan 3, 2005 2:57:55 GMT -5
I see that I've led a sheltered life..... what, exactly, is Vegemite?...... I mean, what are the ingredients?.....  but.... but.... not to like tomatoes?.... the fruit of the gods?..... Aravis, what can you be thinking?.... ;D ;D ;D |
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Post by Aravis on Jan 3, 2005 3:08:31 GMT -5
Nulla, you may find your vegemite answers here. I'm only familiar with the stuff because my mother is English and her family ate marmite and occasionally vegemite. Tomatoes are only acceptable in two forms: ketchup and pasta sauce. However there can be no chunks of tomato in the sauce. They must be pureed into obscurity. The texture of tomatoes is nasty and the flavor of an uncooked tomato or worse! stewed tomatoes makes me gag. Tomatoes are a cousin to Deadly Nightshade poison, which should tell people something, I think.  |
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Post by RobertGraves on Jan 3, 2005 3:13:53 GMT -5
Words, it is a real issue for teachers and parents too - and there are so many potential sources (as you mention). I am one of the lucky ones as I'm not allergic to anything and can eat all foods. Hope Lucy is the same...maybe Kate is right to ban me from giving her peanut butter - but when do they taste it and what happens if they are allergic?
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Post by RobertGraves on Jan 3, 2005 3:15:10 GMT -5
Mamite is terrible and very different to the iconic vegemite imho.
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Post by pinkozcat on Jan 3, 2005 3:21:08 GMT -5
Vegemite is basically yeast extract and loads and loads of salt. It is brown and sticky and should be spread VERY thinly. It is a sure protection against drop bears as they don't like the taste.
Regarding tomatoes - they are the same family as deadly nightshade, but so are potatoes, capsicums, aubergines and chilli
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Post by Aravis on Jan 3, 2005 3:21:54 GMT -5
Allergies to peanuts are usually akin to allergies to bee stings- the effects are quick and deadly. Severe swelling may cause the throat to close and/or a dose of epinephrine (adrenaline) may be needed. If you are afraid she may have this allergy, I believe you can have her tested by her pediatrician. That's the one to talk to, really, with Kate. Honey is bad for little children as well. That's not an allergy though, and is something they grow out of. Can be toxic until then, though.
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Post by Nulla on Jan 3, 2005 3:25:41 GMT -5
hmmmm... thanx for the link, Aravis... I just might like vegemite, since I like the taste of brewer's yeast... I'll have to see if I can locate a jar here in Connecticut and try it...
I'm afraid my husband feels the same about tomatoes as you do.... in thirty years of marriage, I've gotten him to accept salsa (chunks, ya know!), but he stops there.... and I eat them like apples!!.... only the local, vine ripened ones, of course, as the super-market tomatoes are only good for baseball practice!... ;D
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Post by Aravis on Jan 3, 2005 3:32:15 GMT -5
Nulla, you're in CT?? That's where I live! I'm in the NW corner. Are you here for the holidays, or is this where you're staying until you relocate after the fire?
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Post by Nulla on Jan 3, 2005 3:38:09 GMT -5
Aravis, I'm up in the NE corner in Windham county... we only moved about 15 miles from our house after the fire, so still in CT....
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Post by Aravis on Jan 3, 2005 3:40:50 GMT -5
I'm in Litchfield county. For some reason I thought you lived abroad. How funny!  |
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Post by RobertGraves on Jan 3, 2005 3:47:25 GMT -5
Lucy is not allowed honey either.
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Post by pinkozcat on Jan 3, 2005 3:55:19 GMT -5
My kids never had a problem with honey but I always took the precaution of honey first and butter over the top to seal it into the bread.  |
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Post by Nulla on Jan 3, 2005 10:18:10 GMT -5
ummmm... just to bridge some cultural differences... what is a "drop bear"?.... |
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