Monthly Archives: January 2011

Video: Managing food allergies in school

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Lyzz Jones
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Use cloth napkins – every day

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Teresa Cook

Try using cloth napkins and say goodbye to those megapacks of paper napkins. I’ve been doing this for years. You don’t have to invest too much. Shop clearance bins at discount stores and kitchen stores or, if you are handy … Continue reading →

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Monday’s daily dose: Food allergy roundup

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Lyzz Jones

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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Meet the Sock Lady, Kim Garver

Posted on January 30, 2011 by Caryn Rupert

If you were at the New Eastern Market on Memory Lane in Springettsbury Township before the holidays, you might have seen a lady sitting outside of the Sunrise Soap Co. doing something weird on a machine with yarn. That lady … Continue reading →

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Peanut allergy recall: Keebler Fudge Sticks

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Lyzz Jones

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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Bus trips planned for Philadelphia Flower Show, Cherry Blossom Festival

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Smart Staff

The following bus trips are planned. For details, call the numbers. See “Unforgettable” and play slots at Mohegan Sun Casino with the Pacesetters, March 29. $67 due Feb. 1. 757-3209. Tasty Mystery Tour with the Dover Senior Travelers, March 22. … Continue reading →

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Allergy recalls: Giant pulls Ian’s wheat- and gluten-free mac and cheese and pizza

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Lyzz Jones

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

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Lyzz Jones

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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Vintage patterns from my great-grandmother

Posted on January 28, 2011 by Caryn Rupert

When I came in to work on Monday, there was a knitting book on my desk. I don’t know who put it there, but I thought it was really cool. It was probably the best thing anyone could have put … Continue reading →

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Dietitian for a day — or a shopping trip

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Leigh Zaleski

The other day while shopping at the grocery store, a woman peeked in my basket and stopped me in my tracks. “Have you tried egg whites before?” she said, pointing to the carton in my basket. I told her yes, … Continue reading →

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