ABOUT THE CHEF
A chef, author, and advocate who has lived with multiple sclerosis since the age of 7, Carmen Lucia shares her powerful story of resilience in Allergy Menus, Recipes, and Techniques.
Lucia overcame childhood trauma, navigated the challenges of MS while pursuing a successful culinary arts career. She honed her skills through Michelin-starred kitchens before transitioning into the development of allergy-friendly menus that impact thousands of children even today. Allergy Menus, Recipes, and Techniques is a testament to her expertise and passion for creating inclusive culinary experiences.
Despite obstacles, Carmen Lucia thrives. With hope and determination, the author works to raise awareness about both food allergies and multiple sclerosis and is a powerful advocate for food safety in public schools.
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Carmen Lucia
A Monroe College alumna and former Kitchen Auditor, created an allergy-friendly menu book to transform public school meals.
Allergy: MENUS, RECIPES & TECHNIQUES
Carmen Lucia- a New York City culinary expert, created Allergy Menus for 30,000 school meals daily, aiming to improve public school Food Services despite her MS.
“Never give up.” Chef Carmen Lucia thrives despite MS, creating allergy-friendly meals for thousands. Her Book Allergy, Menus, Recipes, and Techniques is available on Amazon and Kindle.