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: January 2010
The first trips to the playroom
So after some hemming and hawing and worrying by me, I decided to take Ava to the playroom at my gym. Really, it’s the only way I can continue to hit the treadmill on a regular basis. I lucked out … Continue reading
Rice Krispies vs. the chickpea
OK, so the child wouldn’t eat the delicious, marshmellow-infused Rice Krispies, BUT she had three helpings of chickpeas at lunch today. I am a fan of the little garbanzo bean, but if faced with the choice, I have to go … Continue reading
How can you not like Rice Krispie treats?
Right? I mean they are 95 percent sugar based. What’s not to love? Well, Ava, for whatever reason, doesn’t like the Krispies I made her. I just used her butter, Rice Krispies and marshmallows – all things she likes as … Continue reading
Fire up those ovens, it’s cookie baking time
If you’re an old pro at baking allergen-free cookies, then you still have time to enter FAAN’s FAANtastic Divvies Cookie Contest. The submission period ends Feb. 15, and you can submit a recipe right online. Here’s a description of the … Continue reading
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Tagged dairy allergy, egg-free, food allergies, food allergy, gluten-free, milk allergy, milk-free, Pa., peanut allergy, peanut-free, wheat-free, York
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Busting the iodine-seafood allergy connection
The Florida Sun-Sentinel posted an article which looks at iodine and seafood allergies. I didn’ know that seafood allergies are No.1 in adults. And apparently, people have thought if you have a seafood allergy, you should avoid CT scans and … Continue reading
Imagine the freedom in an allergen-free restaurant
I was making chocolate chip muffins for Ava the other day — wheat and dairy free of course — and my husband pipes up with this: “You know, if your current job doesn’t work out, you could always open an … Continue reading
Move over soy, I’ve got coconut now
I’ve talked about my use of soy before and how much tofu has pleasantly surprised me, but now I think I’ve found my true love food substitute. Coconut. I can not describe to you the celebration I did in the … Continue reading
Let’s take a poll
I’m curious to find out what you, the reader, are dealing with in regards to allergies. Please feel free to expand on your answer in the comment section and let us know how long you’ve dealt with your allergy – … Continue reading
Eating out is a task with food allergies
But those of you who deal with this already know that, right? USA Today recently ran a front-page story about the difficulties of not just eating in a restaurant with food allergies, but eating in someone’s home with food allergies. … Continue reading
Posted in Allergies all around, Eating out
Tagged food allergies, food allergy, Pa., York
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