My food allergies have eased, but eating is still complicated

I was born with allergies to dairy, eggs, milk, tree nuts, and sesame..

I'm still getting used to eating the foods I couldn't eat years ago...

During a second visit, I brought along a little spread of tree nuts and cheddar I was told aged cheese was safer and sampled these things I'd never thought I'd ever eat...

He also advised me to avoid alcohol when eating these foods because alcohol increases absorption, which can worsen allergic reactions...

But when I was ready to try some dishes that featured almonds or pecans, I'd be disappointed when sometimes the meal would arrive without them, as the waiters took my mentioning my cashew and pistachio allergy as meaning all tree nuts...