My name is Elizabeth and I am a 15 year old student from Toronto. I have an egg and tree nut allergy as well as a severe peanut allergy. I also developed a sesame seed allergy at 12. My brother has similar allergies and together, we have had many inconvenient and worrisome allergic reactions. We know we have to manage our allergies, but we wanted to live our lives and believe having allergic reactions shouldn't mean that we can't enjoy meals with family, friends, and sports teams.

Whether you are celebrating a special occasion or nervously interviewing for a job, food is generally part of the experience. Whether it be a family gathering, a wedding, a corporate party, or a team dinner after a big game, there will always be food. It can be uncomfortable or sometimes even embarrassing to have to worry about having an allergic reaction. As I was growing up, I noticed that the risks that come with allergies are not easy to grasp by someone who does not have allergies (it is not their fault, it is simply because they often have not experienced the implications firsthand).

When I started this project, I searched for a while to find something that could help people with sensitivities and/or preferences navigate eating out. I found that there were no apps or web sites that combined AI technology with phone cameras to help people with sensitivities. With this website, I hope to help people eat out with their friends and family and worry a little less about losing out on anything because of their sensitivities.