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Lemon Cupcakes with Graham Cracker Crust (nut-free, dairy-free, egg-free)
While I tend to be a creature of habit in every aspect of life, including cooking and baking, every once in a while, I get an itch to try something new. I had just bought a whole batch of lemons and was craving a lemon dessert. I did not have a recipe for lemon cake, […]
How To Enjoy Weddings (and other special events) with Severe Food Allergies
It’s springtime – and love is in the air. There seems to be no better way to celebrate the season of love than with a wedding! While weddings are meant to be wonderful celebrations of love, these events can cause anxiety and pose a risk to people suffering from severe food allergies. I have been […]
Life Update: From Caity’s Kitchen to Allergic Mama
When I started this blog (Caity’s Kitchen) in 2016, I was newly married and looking for something fun to do outside of work. My husband Nolan suggested I start a blog since I have always loved to write and bake. My perspective was that of a newly married woman in her early 20’s navigating food […]
Pregnant with Food Allergies: Enjoying the Second Trimester
If you are reading this because you are pregnant, congratulations!! I would also recommend reading this, along with my first trimester post, if you know or are caring for someone that is pregnant with food allergies. I am writing this at the end of my 34th week of pregnancy, and am excited to share this […]
Dairy-free, Nut-free, and Egg-free Chocolate Banana Bread
When people find out that I have severe food allergies, and that I cannot have dairy and nuts, the question that often follows is, “So what do you eat??” They are starting to realize all of the food I cannot have. No butter, no ice cream, no peanut butter, no Reese’s cups. My response back […]
Allergy-Friendly Protein Bites (nut-free, dairy-free, egg-free )
Recently I have been trying to work on taking in more protein and not taking in as many empty calories. I am not a big eater, so when I do eat, I want my food to work for me. This lead me to this latest recipe, protein bites. I found a recipe on Pinterest and adapted […]
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread (Egg-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free)
This bread was an experiment the other night -which turned out to be a GREAT experiment! I had a little extra energy before bed, and felt like baking. Now that we are in the middle of November, I have a few cans of pumpkin in the pantry, just in case I get the urge to […]
Owen & Allergies: Intro
This is the first blog post I will be sharing as I document my journey, as an anaphylactic mom, raising my son Owen. I have yet to find any information or stories about mothers with anaphylaxis raising babies and their journeys. I am excited to share a unique voice and perspective in the allergy community […]
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookies
While I love baking the classic chocolate chip cookie, I enjoy changing things up a bit and adding in different ingredients. This recipe for oatmeal chocolate chip cranberry cookies is nut-free, dairy-free, and also has an egg-free option. I have included what I believe to be the most successful egg substitute in the recipe, which […]
Mexican Rice Bowl – Top 8 Free
This recipe for Allergy-Friendly Mexican Rice Bowl is simple, filling, and is Top 8 Free! Usually when I find Top 8 Free recipes, I worry that they will not be satisfying enough for my 6’7 husband – he needs as much protein and filling that he can get. However, I am happy to report that […]