Not surprisingly, Glander makes full use of what's right around him--our spring weekend was heavy on ramps, young peas, sheep's-milk ricotta and hemlock (from the tree, not the poisonous plant).

FORBES: Blackberry Farm, Walland, Tennessee

Some common allergy triggers are milk, shellfish, legumes, sesame, eggs and tree nuts like almonds and walnuts.

WSJ: Finding Food Allergy Allies

Since 2006, food manufacturers have been required to clearly label products that contain any of the most common allergens -- milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat and soy -- but some allergy experts say the labels should be more explicit.

CNN: The story

The recommendations are a U-turn from 2000, when the American Academy of Pediatrics issued guidelines that children should put off having milk until age 1, eggs until 2 and peanuts, shellfish, tree nuts and fish until 3.

WSJ: Food Allergy Advice for Parents: Start Peanuts, Eggs and More Sooner