SC - Adjustments, ethical or otherwise

[Bonne of Traquair]

Yes, people with a peanut allergy generally have problems with peanut oil as
well.  This particular allergy is a vicious one.  I like to use peanut oil for
deep-frying because it has the highest smoking temperature of all the edible
oils, so I can get it REALLY hot.  Plus, I like the flavor.

I tip my hat to thee, for being conscious of your own allergy problems and for
volunteering to help in the kitchen as well.  If I had a nickel for every dip
who showed up at the feast and =then= insisted we make them something else
because the pre-published menu didn't have anything they could eat... *sigh*  At
that point, I usually direct them to the restaurant map and wish them luck.

Thanks again, Selene

Nisha Martin wrote:

> Is the allergen some people are sensitive to present
> in peanut oil?
> yes, even tho it is in smaller amounts in the oil, it
> can still cause an allergic reaction in some people
> who are extremely sensitive to it. My dad is one of
> those people. (he's also allergic to soy and corn
> oil,not as severely as he is to peanut, but he
> basically doesn't eat anything fried when he's out)
> But if he gets peanut ANYTHING, he goes into hives and
> his throat starts swelling up, and so do his hands and
> face. It's pretty ugly.
> Food allergies are not fun. They run in our family.
> But I've learned to ask questions whether things are
> posted or not. It's my health issue, and it's up to me
> to make sure I dont eat or drink anything that will
> make me sick. I Usually call ahead of a feast and ask
> my questions then, and then touch base with the cook
> at the event to make sure nothing has changed. Usually
> I do that by volunteering to help in the kitchen when
> I can. That way I can catch the person I need to talk
> to when they have a few minutes of down time or while
> we are both doing something productive. (Like chopping
> or kneading or mixing) But that's just my opinion as
> someone who does have to deal with several food
> allergies as a part of her everyday life.
> Nisha