THE ALLERGY ACADEMY
A MESSAGE FROM OUR FOUNDER
Hi! My name is Cynthia A. Vandenberg. I first discovered my daughter had food allergies when she was just one year old. Like many parents, I introduced cow’s milk into her diet, unaware of what was to come. Within moments, it was clear that something wasn’t right - she had projectile vomiting, and I knew she was allergic. A trip to the allergist confirmed what I knew—she was tested for everything and learned she had multiple food allergies. This diagnosis changed everything about how I approached food, shopping, and meal preparation for many years.
The Allergy Academy is a culmination of those years of learning, adapting, and perfecting recipes that are safe and delicious for my daughter. I hope that by sharing what I’ve discovered, I can help other parents shorten the overwhelming learning curve that comes with navigating food allergies.
WHAT WILL I LEARN HERE?
This website was designed to meet the needs of parents, caregivers, or ANYONE who has this simple problem: a desire to eat good food but also suffering from allergies to many of the foods they love. Through many years of trial and error, Cynthia has put together dozens of simple recipes that those with severe and/or rare food allergies can finally enjoy.
BENEFITS OF THE ALLERGY ACADEMY
The small tips presented here will save you time, stress, and worry, especially if you are a busy or single mom juggling work and multiple responsibilities.
This website is not just about recipes—it’s about resilience, adaptation, and finding joy in food again. I encourage you to modify these recipes to fit your child’s needs. If a dish doesn’t work the first time, don’t give up. Some meals may take a few tries before they’re accepted, and that’s okay. Tastes evolve, and patience is key.
Above all, I hope this site serves as a guide, a source of inspiration, and a reminder that you are not alone. With creativity, perseverance, and a bit of trial and error, you can provide your child with delicious, safe, and nourishing meals.
Let’s get cooking.
LEARN HOW TO...
Make delicious recipes like what you see here that take into account many of the rare/severe food allergies that may have caused you to give up on your favorite foods...until now!
