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 2011
Monday’s daily dose: Food allergy roundup
Tweet Some ramblings from around the interweb: Here’s a list of gluten-free menu items that Arby’s offers. Having problems coming up desserts for your allergic child? Get the “My Kids’ Allergic to Everything Dessert Cookbook.” Read about weighing the risks/benefits … Continue reading
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Peanut allergy recall: Keebler Fudge Sticks
Tweet From our friends at FAAN: Keebler® is recalling limited quantities of &ldquoFudge Shoppe® Jumbo Fudge Sticks” because the cartons actually contain individually-wrapped “Jumbo Peanut Butter Sticks.” The individually wrapped cookie sticks are correctly labeled. The product was sold in … Continue reading
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Allergy recalls: Giant pulls Ian’s wheat- and gluten-free mac and cheese and pizza
Tweet In case you missed it in today’s York Daily Record, Giant is recalling Ian’s products because of a possible Listeria contamination. Products affected are: Ian’s Wheat Free Gluten Free Mac and No Cheese, 8-ounce box with a use-by date … Continue reading
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Weighing the risks of a peanut challenge
Tweet Ava has her yearly trip to the allergist in February, and I’m thinking about asking the doctor to do a peanut challenge. Initially, she never tested positive to peanuts – we just avoided them. Her blood test last year, … Continue reading
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Head to Giant today for free allergen-friendly goodies
Tweet Talk about being happy about the small things in life … Ava and I were at the Delco Plaza Giant today, and as we rounded the corner from produce to the natural aisle we ran into a lady handing … Continue reading
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New gluten-free Kinnikinnick doughnuts in time for Valentine’s Day
Tweet I received an e-mail from Kinnikinnick Foods today with a most delicious photo of gluten-free cinnamon and apple doughnuts. These are available in time for Valentine’s Day and can be ordered on their website until Feb. 28 or by … Continue reading
Monday’s daily dose: Food allergy roundup
Tweet Some ramblings from around the interweb: This mom writes about her daughter’s first reaction at school. Like Ava, her little girl has tested positive for peanuts but never ate them or reacted to them. Just shows there is a … Continue reading
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Introducing new foods a balancing act
Tweet There’s always a delicate balance to maintain when introducing new foods into Ava’s diet. Some are successful (like the rolls) others are not (the undercooked cookie fail). But some really leave me scratching my head. I gave her some … Continue reading
Posted in Dinner time, In the kitchen
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Blue spruce Christmas trees: Dislike
Tweet I’ve written before about live Christmas trees and the live vs. fake allergy debate but our real problem this year wasn’t allergies. It was the species of tree we picked. The blue spruce. I’ll never get one again. I … Continue reading
Posted in Allergies and the holidays
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