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: April 2010
Great resource for finding allergen-free recipes
Cooking Allergy Free not only lets you search for recipes by allergen, but you can also submit recipes. They also have a discussion board where users can talk about how they cope with allergies, share cooking tips, etc. Recent posters … Continue reading
Eat gluten-free in Hershey
I recently asked a friend of mine who lives near Harrisburg if he could recommend any good places to eat. One place (a non-chain restaurant) he loves is Piazza Sorrento located in Hershey. They list a full gluten-free menu on … Continue reading
Posted in Eating out
Tagged food allergies, food allergy, Hershey PA, Pa., Piazza Sorrento, York
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Get Food Fight updates on Twitter
I finally gave in and joined the world of Twitter. Tweet, tweet. So now the Food Fight faithful can follow me on Twitter to get blog updates. While you’re at it, follow Let’sEatPA.com too.
It’s birthday party weekend!
It’s finally arrived: Ava’s birthday party is this weekend. Which means I’ll be spending a good portion of my Saturday morning making cupcakes. I actually feel very organized leading up to Sunday’s main event. Large toys and some furniture has … Continue reading
Posted in Allergies and the holidays, Talking food
Tagged food allergies, food allergy, Pa., York
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A convenient (and close) way to shop for allergen-free foods online
I found a new site tonight that I’m really excited about. It’s called Allergy Grocer and it seems to be one of, if not the, easiest to navigate sites to find and purchase a variety of allergen-free foods. Here’s a … Continue reading
How food allergies impact children’s emotions
I ran across a post from Thanita over at ‘Vicky’s Ickies’ after she attended FAAN’s Baltimore conference held recently. She shared these thought-provoking statistics on the emotional impact of food allergies: The emotional impact of food allergies varies by developmental … Continue reading
Find some support on Facebook
For those on Facebook, you know how addicting it can be. But while you are collecting sheep and chickens in Farmville, you might as well check out some food allergy groups. Here are a few I found: Live Gluten Freely … Continue reading
A closer look at the sticky bun
Just wanted to give you a look at the delicious sticky buns that I made a few weeks ago. Actually, I’ve made them every weekend for one occasion or another, and I’ll be making them this weekend for Ava’s birthday. … Continue reading
A few of my favorite links
Here are some fun and helpful Web sites to bookmark throughout your journey with food allergies: The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxsis Network (FAAN) Harrisburg GIG (gluten intolerance group) The Food Allergy Assistant GlutenFree.com Kids with Food Allergies Gluten-Free girl and … Continue reading
Spotlight on ‘This Little Piggy’ in Lancaster
A co-worker of mine, Carrie, was working on a story the other day and came across a link to a unique store in Lancaster. ‘This Little Piggy’ is a catering service that essential provides healthy, organic meals for your kids. … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner time, Shopping
Tagged food allergies, food allergy, Lancaster, Pa., York
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