The start of the school year can be an exciting time: the smell of fresh pencils and crayons, recess with friends, and new ideas to learn. As a parent, it is important to focus on and encourage excitement in your child with the new school year. This, however, can be very difficult for families with…Continue Reading “6 Tips to Keep the Allergic Child Safe in School”
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…Continue Reading “Mexican Rice Bowl – Top 8 Free”
To a person with life threatening food allergies – places like fairs and carnivals can be pretty overwhelming. I just got back from the Orange County Fair, and I must have walked past hundreds of people with chocolate bananas covered in peanuts, Reese’s donuts, and bags of peanuts. Safety is extremely important, but I also…Continue Reading “Enjoying Fairs, Carnivals, and Festivals with Food Allergies”
My favorite dessert of all time would have to be s’mores. I believe there are two reasons for this. The first reason would, of course, be the taste. Any good dessert has chocolate in it, so this obviously meets that criteria. I love the chocolate, the sweetness and texture of the marshmallow. And the graham…Continue Reading “S’more Brownies (Egg-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free)”
A good amount of the recipes that I have shared are recipes made from scratch. And yes, while they are still simple recipes, it is nice to have a few dessert recipes on hand that can be whipped out in less than 30 minutes (and does not require a mixer). These Allergy-Friendly Peach Pastries…Continue Reading “Allergy-Friendly Peach Pastries (Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free)”
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…Continue Reading “How To Enjoy Weddings (and other special events) with Severe Food Allergies”
I recently posted a recipe for the Best Egg-Free and Dairy-Free Chocolate Cake, and was so excited by the responses and compliments. One of the questions that I received from multiple people was whether or not the frosting in the pictures was also allergy-friendly. My answer for you is, yes, this fluffy, delicious frosting is also dairy-free…Continue Reading “The Best Egg-Free, Dairy-Free Frosting”
This recipe for Allergy-Friendly Italian White Bean Soup is simple, filling, and is Top 8 Free! I have to say that I am not the biggest fan of soups – I always envied people that were fortunate to have those thick, creamy soups in bread bowls. The soup that I am used to eating (not…Continue Reading “Allergy-Friendly White Bean Soup”
My sweet mom has perfected the recipe of the best egg-free, dairy-free chocolate cake! Between my nut allergies and lactose intolerance, and my brother’s egg allergy, our family was never able to eat a store-bought cake. My wonderful mom never gave up on us, though, and continued to work through and find the perfect chocolate…Continue Reading “The Best Egg-Free, Dairy-Free Chocolate Cake”
Having nuts and dairy completely eliminated from my diet, my protein options are limited. While I am a meat-eater (In N Out burgers are to-die-for), I can definitely get tired of turkey sandwiches for lunch, and chicken for dinner. I truly miss the days where I could have string cheese or yogurt for snacks. Nuts…Continue Reading “Top 8 Free Spinach Mushroom Quinoa”