Author Archives: Lyzz Jones

About Lyzz Jones

I'm the editor of GameTimePA.com. Wife. Mom. Towson and Millersville grad. Member of Raider Nation.

Avoid allergens at the dinner table this holiday season

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Lyzz Jones

With a little planning, every get-together and feast can be safe and inviting.

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Get your gobble on: It’s time to prep for Turkey Day

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Lyzz Jones

Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching: it’s the 23rd people! Time to get your ducks (or turkeys … or turduckens!) in a row. It’s always a great idea to plan out your get-togethers step-by-step before a major holiday. Can help to relieve … Continue reading →

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August 2012 Living with Food Allergies blog carnival

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Lyzz Jones

Nothing better than some one-stop shopping for your food allergy news, right? You’ve got it, right here on Smart for August. This month’s bloggers share their thoughts on allergen-friendly birthday parties for kids, eating kosher with food allergies and replacing … Continue reading →

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Wanted: Your ideas for making the holidays food-allergy friendly

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Lyzz Jones

(Graphic artist Sam did these illustrations for last year’s story. The Halloween candy was chasing a little trick-or-treater.) I know we are months away from the crush of fall holidays, but bear with me here: I’m working on a story … Continue reading →

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Moms, what apps do you use to stay organized?

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Lyzz Jones

Ah, summer. Sleeping in past 9 … hot, lazy days by the pool … kids outside running around … the smell of a neighborhood barbecue … chasing fireflies at dusk. I love all the above in the summertime. What I … Continue reading →

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Comment for a chance to win three allergen-friendly cookbooks

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Lyzz Jones

Back when my daughter was diagnosed with food allergies, the first thing that ran through my mind was, “What am I going to feed this child?” Her multiple allergies ruled out 85 percent of the food I would have bought … Continue reading →

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Hookworms as a cure and allergen-free eggs?

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Lyzz Jones

Would you allow your food-allergic child to be infected with hookworms in a trial study? I came across two unusual pieces of food-allergy news. First was Dr. James Logan, who infected himself with hookworms, then swallowed a pill camera to … Continue reading →

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Enjoying Easter with food allergies: It’s not as hard as you think

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Lyzz Jones

Holidays and special events like birthdays can be challenging when you deal with food allergies. But Easter this year went smooth. No problems, no feeling left out and best of all, my food-allergy kid got to enjoy some new treats. … Continue reading →

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Slideshow: Making allergen-free doughnuts

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Lyzz Jones

So I finally found the time to make the allergen-free doughnuts I wrote about here. I was able to find the final two ingredients I needed (millet and sorghum flour) thanks to Sonnewald, and then I got to work. The … Continue reading →

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Don’t let food allergies come between you and your jelly doughnut

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Lyzz Jones

Every now and then, I get hit with emails that seem to have uncanny timing…. This was the subject line: “Allergy-Free Beignets for Mardi Gras by Elizabeth Gordon” I was just bemoaning the fact that the frozen doughnuts in the … Continue reading →

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