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: November 2009
Co-existing with your Christmas tree
Alright, enough talk about turkey. Let’s move on to Christmas. We will be picking out our X-Mas tree this weekend — it’s great because the tree farm, Montandon Acres, is right across the street. Plus they have a tire swing … Continue reading
Posted in Allergies all around, Allergies and the holidays
Tagged food allergies, food allergy, Pa., York
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Undeclared allergens in Country Crock side dishes
Unilever is pulling some Country Crock chilled side dishes because they might contain sulfites. Here are the products: Country Crock Side Dishes DELUXE Cheddar Broccoli Rice, with Best-By dates of NOV 29 09 through to JAN 16 10. The UPC … Continue reading
Capitals’ Tom Poti deals with food allergies
It was bound to happen — Sports is my job of course, and I’m surrounded by hockey nuts, so I was destined to find this article from HockeyJournal.com. The Washington defenseman has some pretty severe food alleriges that were diagnosed … Continue reading
Giving thanks after Turkey Day
I just got finished reading a post from Christine over at Corn Allergic. She gave thanks for her food allergies, choosing to focus on all the delicious, organic and local food that she would enjoy for Thanksgiving and not what … Continue reading
The great cupcake experiment
So I can only describe the tofu cupcakes in one word: Delicious. Not only did Ava gobble them down — her first words after waking up the next morning were “I love cakes!” — but my entire family thought they … Continue reading
Posted in Egg-free, Gluten-free, Milk-free, Talking food
Tagged food allergies, food allergy, Pa., York
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Tofu can be your friend
The smell of freshly baked chocolate cupcakes is wafting through my house right now, and I have tofu to thank for it. I don’t remember the last time I dealt with so much tofu in one day. But I was … Continue reading
Recipe of the day: Pancakes
Who doesn’t like a piping hot pile of pancakes in the morning? This recipe comes from orgjunkie who smartly recommends making extra and freezing them. Gluten-, egg- and dairy-free pancakes 2 cups gluten free flour blend* 4 tsp baking powder … Continue reading
Posted in Egg-free, Gluten-free, Milk-free
Tagged food allergies, food allergy, Pa., York
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Food allergies in kids on the rise
That’s not good news. The L.A. Times reported on a analysis by the journal Pediatrics, which look at four large national surveys since 1997. About 4% of children have allergies – and the puzzling part is no one really knows … Continue reading
No H1N1 vaccine for us
I wrote before about the dilemma regarding the H1N1 vaccine and egg allergy. After much back and forth, we’ve decided NOT to have Ava vaccinated. Really, I feel either option isn’t the greatest, but while I know Ava will have … Continue reading
Posted in Allergies all around, Egg-free
Tagged food allergies, food allergy, Pa., York
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H1N1 vaccination vs. egg allergy
So fortunately Ava has gotten over her weekend illness like a champ and has been in good spirits the past two days. But between seeing the pediatrician on Monday and a previously scheduled appointment with the allergist Wednesday, now I … Continue reading
