Have you ever been surprised by a dinner guest who quietly mentions to the server that she can't eat onions, mushrooms or garlic ... or discovered that a new co-worker is vegetarian when he politely refuses a hamburger at the annual company BBQ?  Both scenarios are uncomfortable.  Guests neither want to call attention to their dietary restrictions nor be a burden yet hostesses want to make sure guests are comfortable and safe.  What can you do?

This month on I Am Modern magazine, I share several strategies that industry pros use to handle guests' food allergies and dietary restrictions when hosting parties.

Many thanks to Brianna Alcorn of Windows Catering and Emily Murphy of Emily's Teas for contributing  to my article!