My first idea for a blog is talking about the NYC dessert scene in terms of up and coming restaurants, old favorites, trendy spots, and pop-ups. BUT the twist is that it’s all lactose intolerant friendly. There are a lot of blogs dedicated to being vegan or gluten-free which is exactly what I don’t want this to be. I’m not concerned with desserts that cater to those groups, but rather, places that work for people who are lactose intolerant since it’s not something that’s often talked about. I’ve been lactose intolerant for 10 years and it’s still the butt of all my friends jokes everytime we go out to eat ice cream. I’d like to post reviews of places that have dairy free products, interview shop owners that are trying to work with more dairy-free ingredients, and updates on new openings/dairy-free products. This idea I am most passionate about.
My second blog idea could be about immigrant parents struggling to raise children with developmental delays and Autism. My mother has been a special education teacher for 35 years and now is retired and does parttime therapy with children from 3 months-3 years old. She goes into the homes of mostly immigrant families and helps their children get on track for their age group. She often comes home with stories about the families and what I’ve gathered is that a lot of them have not been exposed to children with delays and don’t know what to do. I’d like to explore and expose this dilemma because it seems like a trend for these families. I could interview them and try and link outside resources for other people who might be going through the same thing.