About this blog
There’s no denying that food allergies are a growing concern in the US. With about 3 million children affected -- 1 in 17 under age 3 -- it’s likely you know someone dealing with food issues.
My 2-year-old daughter, Ava, is part of that 3 million. But while her food allergies seem to bring never-ending challenges, I always remind myself that “having less may bring you more.”
Join me, a wannabe foodie, in my quest to make my daughter’s food experiences positive ones while trying to save time, money and my sanity.
Monthly Archives: October 2009
One little girl, many different allergies
I came across this video about a little girl who is allergic to so much stuff that her mom goes to extraordinary lengths to keep her alive. The kicker is that her insurance company won’t pay anymore for treatment. I … Continue reading
New book for wheat allergies to hit shelves
A new book on eating wheat-free will be hitting the shelves Tuesday. Here’s a snapshot of what to expect from “Cooking Well: Wheat Allergies” “One new resource from best-selling health and wellness publisher Hatherleigh Press will hit bookshelves October 27, … Continue reading
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Tagged food allergies, food allergy, Pa., York
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A must for Gluten-free kitchens
One of my must-have pantry staples is Gluten-Free Pantry’s Muffin and Scone mix. I’ve never had the urge to make scones, but this mix is a 3-in-1: you can make muffins, pancakes or waffles. Each only requires a few added … Continue reading
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Tagged food allergies, food allergy, gluten-free, Pa., York
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Ice cream pulled at Giant
Giant is removing Breyer’s All Natural Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream from its shelves after a manufacturers recall. The ice cream may contain undeclared wheat. Here’s the story.
Save money on organic food
Saubel’s in Shrewsbury is having their annual 20% off all items in the natural and organic marketplace from now until Oct. 28. Hurry down and save some money while you can!
Halloween candy and pets in costumes
Halloween is quickly approaching, and this article describes exactly what I’ll be doing for my daughter: buying goodies she can eat ahead of time and passing them out to the neighbors. This way, she’ll be able to actually eat some … Continue reading
The H1N1 vaccination debate
Like many others who live in York County, I got the letter from school last week about the vaccinations for H1N1 (aka swine flu). I’ve heard some arguments against the vaccine, but I’m going to have my son, myself and … Continue reading
The joys of soy (milk that is)
Even before my daughter was officially diagnosed with a milk allergy, I knew something was wrong when I gave her milk for the first time and she threw up about 5 seconds after ingesting her bottle. Ever since then, we … Continue reading
The hunt for allergen-free food
In my relatively short time purchasing foods that are free of this and that, I’ve been pleasantly surprised at my options here in York. I originally thought it was going to be harder to find what I needed, but three … Continue reading
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“I have special cake?”
Said a sad little 2-year-old to me on Saturday. First of all, Ava was sick, sick, sick on Saturday. Her food would come up, but the little trooper would turn and and say, “I OK!,” go play for awhile, then … Continue reading
