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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 2011
Dairy-free cracker pizzas go over well
Most kids, even those who don’t have food allergies, tend to fall into food ruts. You know, mac-n-cheese for a week, foods that are orange, etc. It’s a bit harder, of course, to find foods your kids like when you … Continue reading
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Daily dose: Food allergy roundup
Tweet Some ramblings from around the interweb: One big brother wrote a cookbook when his little sister was diagnosed with food allergies. Here’s an interview with the young man. Pretty impressive: Recipes for the allergy challenged: MyFoxBOSTON.com Why anyone thinks … Continue reading
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Daily dose: Food allergy roundup
Tweet Some ramblings from around the interweb: Check out these allergen-free Easter treats from Indie Candy. You can find them on Facebook, too. Erin Chase gives great food-allergy-on-a-budget tips. And coupons, people. Check it out. Tattoos could pose a problem … Continue reading
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‘We, the Vegetables’ comes straight from the veggies mouth
Ever wonder what your vegetables are thinking? Here’s your chance to find out. I get all kinds of things sent to me. This made me giggle as I read it. And hey – you might get inspired to eat your … Continue reading
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Resources for allergen-friendly recipes
It’s always helpful to try and plan out your meals for the week. This is especially good advice when dealing with food allergies — it’s often hard to plan a meal that everyone can eat on the fly. Here are … Continue reading
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Try a new gluten-free side dish: Red quinoa
During my last trek to Wegman’s in Hunt Valley, I picked up a box of Wegman’s Red Quinoa, which I had never tried before. I’ve read about the health benefits of it — its the only known vegetarian source of … Continue reading
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Give your opinion on peanut-free schools
I mentioned the recent dust-up in Florida about one student’s peanut allergy and the parental reaction to changes the school implemented to keep him safe. Click here give your opinion on the situation.
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Daily dose: Food allergy roundup
Tweet Some ramblings from around the interweb: There is still time to register for the FAAN conference in Baltimore on April 2. I’m hoping to go. The Sweet Sin Bakery in Baltimore offers a nice selection of gluten-free, dairy-free and … Continue reading
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Easy curry dish that’s delicious and allergen-free
Tweet I’m a big fan of using other’s work when it comes to recipes. I wish I had more time to spend in the kitchen experimenting, but my reality doesn’t allow for that. So its nice to stumble upon something … Continue reading
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Milk allergy recall: Golden Dipt Tempura Seafood Batter Mix
Tweet From our friends at FAAN: McCormick & Company, Inc. is recalling a limited number of packages of “Golden Dipt® Tempura Seafood Batter Mix” due to undeclared milk. The product was distributed to grocery stores in Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Maine, … Continue reading
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