No, it starts with people self-diagnosing. I can't tell you how many times that people have told me they have an allergy to something, and when I ask, "What did your doctor say?", or "What did your Dr. prescribe for it?", I get the answer, "Oh, I haven't seen the doctor." That's usually followed by some claim that "My great-aunt was allergic to this; so, it's probably genetic."
sometimes it may be someone starting to notice they are reacting to a certain food...there are some foods such as kiwi and bananas.. the protein I believe what causes this.. may cause someone's tongue to start to tingle or that same sensation on their lips..generally if someone starts to notice that happening they should probably just go an have it checked out.
the way I would look at it is simply, if someone eats something and a few minutes later their body starts to react and it happens every time that particular food is consumed they themselves become aware...they are allergic to that food or it causes a reaction...and maybe should avoid that particular food...and then have it followed up by a doctor, but maybe the doctor would tell them just dont eat that food anymore is probably what those "self-diagnosed" people are thinking..
I think you missed the point. I will NOT be dictated to as to what I will or will not serve in my own home. It is just as rude to demand to review and approve the menu as it is to ask who else is coming before you decide to accept or decline an invitation.
sometimes when we have dinner parties, I honestly have no idea what to serve! will think about it and then.. I will just call up those who are invited and ask..what would you like or what havent you had for a while and might enjoy, for some more ideas!..
If you feel you have the right to call me up and tell me that I can not serve whatever because you are allergic or you will not attend if so and so is invited, just respectfully decline the invitation. My response will be "Well, we'll miss you. Perhaps another time." But, if you tell me what I can not serve or that you won't come if so and so is invited, there probably won't be a next time.)
I actually see what you are saying, but I would be more focused on the people than the menu.
Southern dinner parties are some of the absolute best I have ever attended.. with the most delicious foods!And, I don't worry about not having anyone to entertain. I am happy to say that invitations to my home are highly coveted. I'm one of those Southern folk who still cooks everything from scratch that I am going to serve--including the bread and the dessert.![]()
sometimes what can happen is the actual preparation of the shrimp such as the sauce and oils used may accidentally get mixed into other foods regarding the seafood and other foods in the same kitchen...not suggesting that is the case, but you just have to be extra careful, I have needed to be that conscientious at times too.I have a good friend who has a serious, medically-confirmed, allergy to shellfish. The way she handles that is she bypasses the boiled shrimp on the hors d'oeuvre table
sometimes you never will really know how someone elses life will be changed and actually affects someone elses... until a person starts to share their own words of recovery...you may have in fact helped more people than you may realize ..as you became stronger by sharing just a few words..and as they viewed your success..I am a recovering alcoholic. I don't take the champagne cocktail when it is offered. I do not call people up and say, "You know I can't drink; so, you can't serve alcohol while I am in your home."