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: March 2010
The food allergy musician
I came across this video from self-proclaimed food-allergy musician Kyle Dine. Dine, who is from the great country up north, Canada, suffers from food allergies, and he goes to schools and sings about food allergies. There is a law in … Continue reading
Food allergies from a kids point of view
This video was found by Food Allergy Assistant and really is an eye-opening look at kids dealing with food allergies. One girl talks about eating at the peanut-free table in school by herself for two years. Can you imagine?
Posted in Allergies all around, Allergies and school, Eating out
Tagged food allergies, food allergy, Pa., York
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Easter eggs get the green light
**A Easter egg garden in Germany (AP photo)** I made the Easter egg call to the allergist today and was given the green light for Ava to handle real eggs. The only tip they offered was to have her wear … Continue reading
Posted in Allergies and the holidays, Egg-free
Tagged food allergies, food allergy, Pa., York
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Annie’s bunny snacks on sale at Target
This was as of Friday when Ava and I went there. They normal sell for about $4.49 at Giant, but they were $2.99 at Target. That’s a heck of alot of savings people. But even when they aren’t on sale, … Continue reading
Vacation: Sun, sand and a fridge full of allergen-free foods
We are currently in the planning stages for this year’s summer vacation. It’s been three years since we went to the beach, and everyone in the family is looking forward to seeing Virginia Beach again. As hubby and I talked … Continue reading
Posted in Allergies all around, Talking food
Tagged food allergies, food allergy, Pa., York
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Is it safe to break out the Easter eggs?
My neighbors and I always do a yearly Easter egg hunt for the all the kids. Nothing big. Just a couple hundred (we have a lot of kids) plastic eggs strewn about the lawns. Most in plain sight, but it’s … Continue reading
Posted in Allergies and the holidays, Egg-free
Tagged Easter eggs, food allergies, food allergy, Pa., York
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Bringing together chicken and coconut
**My delicious coconut chicken tenders.** Ever since Ava was diagnosed with allergies, I’ve struggled to adapt recipes to fit her needs. I’m not the type of person who can look at the pantry and have an idea pop into my … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner time, Milk-free, Talking food
Tagged food allergies, food allergy, Pa., York
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The peanut butter alternative: Chocolate soynut butter
One my new pickups at the store this week was some soynut butter. Not just any soynut butter. But chocolate soynut butter. We are a month or so away from re-testing Ava for peanut butter (she’s never tested positive, but … Continue reading
Posted in Allergies and school, Shopping, Talking food
Tagged food allergies, food allergy, Pa., York
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Milk allergy recall: Perdue turkey sausage
Perdue Farms, Inc. is recalling ” Perdue, Sweet Italian Lean Turkey Sausage” due to undeclared milk. The products were distributed to retail establishments in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The products … Continue reading
Creating allergen friendly dinners in no time
**My yummy polenta squares frying away.** Normally because I have to leave for work around 3:30 p.m., I need to make sure dinner is ready if I want something to eat. Plus, I try to do as much advance dinner … Continue reading
