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Celery allergy- how much is too much

Posted on 5/6/19 at 5:45 pm
Posted by real turf fan
East Tennessee
Member since Dec 2016
8669 posts
Posted on 5/6/19 at 5:45 pm
I have a house guest coming this week who says she is allergic to celery. Last time I expected her, I cooked everything from scratch for a five day visit, no celery and they cancelled at the last moment. By late February, we had eaten all the stuff I made for them in November.

I just realized that I've used an andouille that has celery powder as a very minor (next to last) ingredient. How sensitive are these allergies? Any experiences?
Posted by Ruxins Rascals
Middle of Da Bayou
Member since Nov 2018
537 posts
Posted on 5/6/19 at 5:48 pm to
Okay, That's a new one
Posted by Rekrul
Member since Feb 2007
7957 posts
Posted on 5/6/19 at 5:58 pm to
quote:

how much is too much


There’s only one way to find out
Posted by lsuwontonwrap
Member since Aug 2012
34147 posts
Posted on 5/6/19 at 6:05 pm to
How much do you like this person? Why would you give them something they have told you they can't eat?
Posted by LSUJML
BR
Member since May 2008
45691 posts
Posted on 5/6/19 at 6:05 pm to
From google

Allergic reactions to many different vegetables have been reported, but celery, specifically celeriac (celery root) is a particularly problematic food. Symptoms of vegetable allergy are often mild and observed in the oral cavity with itching of the oral mucosa, swelling of lips, tongue and throat.

Posted by Mr Fusion
The American Dream City
Member since Dec 2010
7457 posts
Posted on 5/6/19 at 6:05 pm to
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By late February, we had eaten all the stuff I made for them in November.
Sounds like the amount of food you cooked was too much.
Posted by BigDropper
Member since Jul 2009
7644 posts
Posted on 5/6/19 at 6:07 pm to
As long as they have there epipen, I say fire away!
Posted by t00f
Not where you think I am
Member since Jul 2016
90100 posts
Posted on 5/6/19 at 6:10 pm to
Let her know and let her decide. Was tempted with a two-bit comment but above sufficed.
Posted by real turf fan
East Tennessee
Member since Dec 2016
8669 posts
Posted on 5/6/19 at 8:46 pm to
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Sounds like the amount of food you cooked was too much.


Cooked for four including two men who eat a lot. Problem was, without celery, somethings just don't taste right to us, so the bland red beans got spread over three meals and definitely not one day after another. Sort of spreading out the bland.

The couple are good friends of my husband. I make a pretty good Chicken Andouille Gumbo, and this time I used a less spicy andouille and only read the fine print ingredients after I'd made two quarts of the stuff with home made chicken stock etc (but no chopped celery). Even my roux was as a medium walnut color.

Last time, I'd read a european website about celery allergy and they said that it was very common in European countries.

Posted by GEAUXT
Member since Nov 2007
29255 posts
Posted on 5/6/19 at 8:52 pm to
I think it's probably bs, but at the time I can think of a shite ton of things to cook without celery.
Posted by hungryone
river parishes
Member since Sep 2010
11987 posts
Posted on 5/6/19 at 8:52 pm to
I can think of literally dozens of things to make that are celery free, from hamburgers to hummus, lasagna to shrimp linguini. If these people are your friends, you just do it so you don’t cause them harm.

Stop trying to leave the celery out of things and just make things that don’t use celery. Carne asada tacos, avocado toast, venison chili, cheeseburger sliders, roasted chicken and mashed potatoes.....the list of celery free tasty food is pretty nigh endless.
Posted by Gris Gris
OTIS!NO RULES FOR SAUCES ON STEAK!!
Member since Feb 2008
47402 posts
Posted on 5/7/19 at 4:01 pm to
quote:

Problem was, without celery, somethings just don't taste right to us, so the bland red beans got spread over three meals and definitely not one day after another.


Leaving celery out of red beans shouldn't make them bland. Good red beans can be made without any celery. You can up your other spices and vegetables that you enjoy. Use a good smoked hock and a good smoked sausage.
Posted by LouisianaLady
Member since Mar 2009
81214 posts
Posted on 5/7/19 at 5:21 pm to
quote:

By late February, we had eaten all the stuff I made for them in November.


You saying two people took 3 months to eat food that was cooked for just two additional people? Odd. And why was it all cooked beforehand? Just seems odd to go visit friends and us eating leftovers from Tupperware for 5 days..

Anyway, you should tell her. Allergies aren’t worth fricking with. As mentioned, there are plenty of celery free dishes out there.
Posted by liz18lsu
Naples, FL
Member since Feb 2009
17303 posts
Posted on 5/7/19 at 5:39 pm to
I have left out celery of many gumbos, etouffees, etc. It isn't that big a deal. And I am with LL, were these ingredients you bought or did you pre-cook everything?
Posted by deeprig9
Unincorporated Ozora, Georgia
Member since Sep 2012
64071 posts
Posted on 5/7/19 at 6:09 pm to
When i was a kid I was very allergic to celery. Thankfully I grew out of it, but it is a real thing.

My symptoms were near-instant projectile vomiting followed by several hours of migraine.

I didn't get the mouth swelling stuff mentioned in previous link.
Posted by Twenty 49
Shreveport
Member since Jun 2014
18774 posts
Posted on 5/7/19 at 9:15 pm to
“Your Honor, our first witness in this wrongful death case against Mr. turf fan is Mr. Chicken, who will authenticate a devastatingly incriminating thread from Tigerdroppings.”
Posted by Degas
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Member since Jul 2010
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Posted on 5/8/19 at 2:51 am to
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wrongful death case against Mr. turf fan
Why her husband?
Posted by Twenty 49
Shreveport
Member since Jun 2014
18774 posts
Posted on 5/8/19 at 5:32 am to
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Why her husband?


Homeowner's liability coverage is in his name.
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