PR & Past Work
Brands I work with/have worked with: Conestoga Farms Eggs, Mary’s Gone Crackers, Just Date Syrup, FreeYumm, FARE Contains Courage summit 2019, Redpath’s Canada’s Baking and Sweets Show 2019, The Big Carrot, Food Allergy Blogger’s Conference 2019, Pfizer, Bantam Company, Hockley Valley Spelt Flour, truLocal, Half Your Plate, Sunbutter, Free From Expo, Wholesome Sweeteners, Barilla, Ital Pasta, MadeGood, B.GOOD, Crofter’s, Allergy Hospitality, E.A.T, Free2b, Yoso, Home Depot, HP + Microsoft
Coverage of my cookbook, The Easy Allergy-Free Cookbook:
CTV Morning Calgary and Vancouver
CTV Your Morning Vancouver - September 1, 2022
CTV news Calgary and Vancouver
VITA Daily
Coverage of my cookbook, Everyone’s Welcome:
Featured on: Allergic Living magazine, EAT Magazine, Toronto Guardian, The Globe and Mail, The New Family podcast, CBC Radio (12 radio stations across the country), Global National’s The Morning Show, Newstalk 1010 radio, This Mom Loves blog, 49th Shelf’s Most Anticipated Non-fiction list of 2019, Allergy Bites, Food Bloggers of Canada’s “10 Canadian Spring Cookbooks We Love” list, Western Living Magazine
Podcast and Webinar Highlights
Become a Food Allergy Master Podcast
In the Tall Grass Podcast, by Two Alpha Gals
The Food Allergy Talk Podcast
The Shandeeland Podcast
Connected to the Land Podcast: Small Gardens, Big Meals from Scratch
Across the Dietary Universe by Honeycomb.ai - Restaurants Discriminating Food Allergy Patrons
Food Allergy Youth podcast - Transitioning to Adulthood with Food Allergies
Less Panic, More Peace podcast, “Let’s Talk Dating”
Using Inclusive Language for Food Allergies on The Itch Podcast
Desserted with Lindi and Grace
The Slowdown Podcast
Kelly Page “Confidence in Your Kitchen” Series
More Than Allergies Podcast on IGTV: Episode 1, Dating and Relationships
May Contain Podcast: Navigating Your Food Allergy with Amanda Orlando
The Allergy Mom Podcast
FARE: First Date to First Kiss Webinar
The Itch Podcast: Dating, Alcohol, and Food Allergies
The New Family Podcast: Cooking for a More Allergic World
The Art of Allergies Podcast: Special Guest Amanda Orlando
Live Free and Well Podcast: Guest Amanda Orlando
In chronological order.
Mind Boday Green “Life With Food Allergies Took A Toll On My Mental Health: How I Recovered”
CTV Your Morning Vancouver - September 1, 2022
CTV news Calgary and Vancouver
VITA Daily
Food Allergy Force blog, “Your Kids Will Live Their Best Lives - even with food allergies”
Allergic Living Blog This Allergic Life: “In a Tricky Situation, I Still Needed Coffee”, September 2021
Allergic Living Magazine Summer 2021 e-mag, Bruschetta and Olive Tapenade Pasta
Blog post on Food Allergy Force app’s website, June 2021
Spokin’s list of Top Rated Allergy Bloggers 2021
Oat Milk tutorial video on Allergic Living’s YouTube channel
Food Allergy Canada’s Know It, Treat It campaign, food allergy awareness week 2021
Featured Canadian Food Blogger on Food Bloggers of Canada
A Merry, Different Holiday Season (page 34 - 36) in the 2020 Holiday edition of Allergic Living Magazine
The Zestfull 5 feature on Zestfull e-mag
Allergic Living article, You Just Can’t Take Me Anywhere
Named one of Healthline’s Best Allergy Blogs of 2020
How Not To Talk To Your Significant Other About Food Allergy on Allergic Living
Regular contributor at https://proptalk.fct.ca/
Included on Spokin’s Top 100 Women in Food Allergy list, 2019
Interview feature on Food Allergy Canada
Recipe page in the Allergic Living e-mag, August 2019
Nut-Free Sweets on Food Bloggers of Canada
Food Allergies and Dating, guest post on Enjoy Life Foods Blog
Review of my cookbook, Everyone’s Welcome, on This Mom Loves blog
Speaker at the 7th annual Food Allergy Blogger’s Conference in Portland, ME in 2019
Comfort Food, Meet Super Food on WellTODo here
Interview on the Live Free and Well Podcast here
Interview in BEV regarding my transition from corporate to self employed life here
Guest contributor on the FreeYumm blog, on traveling with food allergies
Eat Allergy Safe Podcast: EAS 053: Kids With Allergies
Well TO Do: Everyday Allergen Free Makes Delish Desserts and Talks Future Plans
Parenting Food Allergies Podcast
Nutritionally Nicole
My Friends at Everyday Allergen-Free
Bev's Eye View
No Yoyo Diets Allowed
Live in Limbo, recipe series
Zucchini Eggs with Chopped Salad
Eating In Colour: Roasted Heirloom Tomato Salad
Greenbelt Microgreens + Toronto Guardian
This New Food Trend Is About To Be Everywhere - Microgreens
Enjoy Life Foods
We're happy to support our favorite allergen-free food company with reviews and recipes
*sponsored
Wantfolio
Thank you to Wantfolio for featuring Amanda and EAF in their #WantToKnow influencer series
Bev's Eye View
Amanda was featured on Bev's Eye View in their "A Woman's View" interview series
No Nuts Mom's Group
Read Everyday Allergen-Free: How It Came To Be on the NNMG Blog
MKFA (My Kids Food Allergies)
EAF was featured as "Friends of MKFA"
Yoso
We're Yoso ambassadors and love to share recipes and the benefits of Yoso vegan yogurt with our readers
*Sponsored
Home Depot Canada
We paired up with The Home Depot Canada to share their amazing lineup of Christmas decorations. Read it here.
*Sponsored
HP Canada
Amanda was featured as an HP influencer in their #FindYourJoy YouTube campaign. You can see the video here.
Bowl Bar
Collaborating with Bowl Bar was not only an opportunity to share vegan skincare knowledge with our readers, but a chance to learn more about the lifestyle ourselves. Read the post here.
Dalish Cosmetics
We're proud brand ambassadors of Dalish Cosmetics and have an ongoing collaboration
*Sponsored
My recipe for Cocoa Cinnamon Buns has been accepted for the Kids with Food Allergies Foundation cookbook.
Author of the Where to Eat in Toronto If You Have Food Allergies Series in the Toronto Guardian.
1: King West Village
2. St. Lawrence Market
My Campari Spritzer recipe appeared on Food Bloggers of Canada
My Strawberry Peach Galette appeared on Food Bloggers of Canada
Allergy Superheroes reviewed my book!
You can read the post here
Giveaways
Someone Special Books (promoted on Facebook)
Allergy Superheroes (promo code via Twitter)
Fitzhenry & Whiteside (books provided for reviews, Facebook giveaways)
Dalish Cosmetics
Food Bloggers of Canada
A Guide to Curating Your Food Props
*Sponsored
Huffington Post - The Blog
A Look At Where Our Exotic Produce Comes From
This Catering Company Embraces Allergies and Dietary Restrictions
Your Home Doesn't Need To Be Completely Allergen-Free
Please Treat my Invisible Disability With Respect
Allergies? Time to Un-Restrict Your Diet
Managing Food Allergies at Summer Camp
I Know First-Hand the Vital Importance of Labelling Allergens
Kiss Freely Cosmetics
For the full review click here. These cosmetics are made to order and free from all major allergens. Have other allergies? Just send them an email and you can receive custom cosmetics to suit your needs.
*Sponsored
Arbonne Cosmetics & Mad Eyes Jewelry
For the full review of Arbonne Cosmetics click here. Features earrings from Toronto-made Mad Eyes Jewelry
*Sponsored
Geoplan
Read my article, From Geography to Photography, in Geoplan Magazine
Rexfords
I sat down with Kevin Le, the co-owner and chef at Rexfords Lifestyle, a new startup in Toronto. Read the full article here.
myAllergy Lead Creative Strategist, West (January - June 2016)
You can catch my weekly posts on myAllergy, an amazing UK-based site
Top 10 Books for Food Allergy Families
Allergen-Free Products You Need to Know
Tips for Avoiding Cross-contamination
When Dining Out is Not So Simple
12 Allergen-Free Snack Hacks
Hosting a Free-From Kids Birthday Party
Gluten-Free Beer for St. Patty's Day
Consider a Non-food Easter Basket
Simple Substitutes for Nuts and Peanuts
myAllergy Story - Jennifer Kurko
myAllergy Story - Malena Penny
myAllergy Story - Mittun Sharma
myAllergy Story - Shaheen and Jacob
*Sponsored
Umbrella Conference for Early Childhood Education
I made a guest appearance at the Umbrella Conference on March 5, 2016 under the sponsorship of Choice Children's Catering. If you're in the ECE field, be sure to get your ticket! Books will be available at the booth.
*Sponsored
Gastropost x Walmart
I'll be one of 12 lucky bloggers from across Canada to take part in the Sweet Treats mission for the Gastropost in conjunction with Walmart Canada
*Sponsored
I'm featured for my awesome fashion sense in Style on Bay St
Groupon
Promoting Groupon Coupons (post no longer active)
*Sponsored
#GivingTuesday - Duffy Books in homes
I wrote on behalf of Duffy Books in Homes (post no longer active) to be promoted via their Twitter account
*Endorsed/sponsored
FARE x Enjoy Life
I helped paint the town teal in Halloween 2015 as an Enjoy Life and FARE blogger/ambassador. You can read about it here
*Sponsored
Food Allergies and Me
Read my full review of the super cute Food Allergies and Me buttons click here
*Sponsored
Read my article in Safe Plate Foods
The Habits and Rituals of a Food-Allergic Girl
Full listing of my articles on Chocolate & Chaos (formerly, The Mommy Effect)
Caramelized Apples
Paint the Town Teal this Halloween
Tips for Entertaining Allergic Guests
Easy Weeknight Salads
I'll be giving a "Back to School" themed lecture at The Big Carrot on Thursday, Sept 10 in Toronto. Join me!
Big Carrot - Book Review
See The Big Carrot's review of my book in their "Cook This Book" segment
Kesse Kisses gave my book a fabulous review
Authors for Indies
Come visit me at Kent Book Store (15 William St. North) in Lindsay, Ontario from 11am - 3pm on Saturday May 2, 2015 and show your love for indie book stores across Canada!
Tonic Magazine
I'm a finalist in the Tonic Magazine writing contest! Please vote for me by clicking the Facebook 'like' button at the bottom of the page and feel free to share with your friends. The article with the most votes wins and will be published in the next edition of the magazine. I greatly appreciate your support.
The Washington Post
I was interviewed for a fantastic article in the Washington Post on Feb 20, 2015. Written by Sandra Beasley, it discussed the reality of navigating bars as an adult with food allergies.
Signing at the OLA (Ontario Library Association) Super-conference was amazing! Met so many wonderful people
Jan 29 - 30, Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Me at the Thomas Allen & Son booth
My footage is in the Inkkas commercial, Shoes That Bring the World Together
Gastropost features and honorable mentions
April 15, 2016 - Gastrosketch feature placement!
December 26, 2015 - Walmart x Gastropost
October 31, 2015 - Gastrosketch feature placement!
October 17, 2015 - Photo Placement
July 4, 2015 - Photo placement
June 27, 2015 - Photo placement
January 17, 2015 - Gastrosketch feature placement!
December 13, 2014 - Photo placement
November 29, 2014 - Gastrosketch feature placement!
November 22, 2014 - Honorable mention
November 15, 2014 - Gastrosketch feature placement!
November 8, 2014 - Gastrosketch feature placement!
November 1, 2014 - Honorable mention
October 25, 2014 - Gastrosketch feature placement!
Catch my interview with Emma from Kids Media Centre regarding food allergies and bullying here
The official cover of Allergen-Free Desserts has been released! You can order your copy online now.