The last few recipes I have attempted have all been recipes found in magazines. I don’t tend to read magazines often, but I will tear out or take pictures of recipes that I’d like to try. I’ve got to say, though, that I have been pretty disappointed with these recipes. I always feel like I…Continue Reading “Allergy-Friendly Carrot Cake Donuts (dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free)”
If you have food allergies, I imagine you say “no” quite often. No to food. No to events. I feel like I am always saying “no”, and I kind of hate it. As a people pleaser, I hate having to say “no” thinking that I will be disappointing someone. As a normal human being, I…Continue Reading “10 Other Ways to Say “No” When You Have Food Allergies”
It’s been quite a while since I’ve been here on the blog. Unfortunately, my husband and I are in the middle of a season of loss, and my health put me out of commision for a few months. While we are still moving through this season, I am happy to say that my health is…Continue Reading “Pineapple Mango Crisp (Egg-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free)”
A few weeks ago I got the cutest little cupcake stand at Target and wanted to work on a recipe to put it to use! With the cute green color, and knowing that St. Patrick’s Day was around the corner, I decided to work on a cute St. Patrick’s Day cupcake. When I think of St….Continue Reading “St. Patrick’s Day Cupcakes (Egg-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free)”
Quick side note: Over the last month, I’ve taken a bit of a break from the blog. Along with my husband’s new job, moving to new a place, and getting a puppy (who is the cutest little terror), I also received some criticism of my blog, which caused some discouragement. I received a message from…Continue Reading “Egg-Free, Dairy-Free Vanilla Cupcakes”
Having been born with life-threatening food allergies, I have faced disappointments that those without allergies would not understand. I’ve sat at the nut-free table from kindergarten through eighth grade. I’ve been to countless parties where I couldn’t eat a thing. I’ve been excluded from parties and occasions because people didn’t want to “deal” with my…Continue Reading “5 Tips to Face the Disappointment of Food Allergies”
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…Continue Reading “Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread (Egg-free, Dairy-free, Nut-free)”
This recipe for Allergy-Friendly Goulash (with a kick!) is simple and tasty! This is one of my favorite go-to recipes for mid week meals. With ground turkey, whole wheat pasta, and veggies, the hubby and I stay full! This is also a meal that I like to cook when we host friends and family. Even…Continue Reading “Allergy-Friendly Goulash (with a kick!)”
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,…Continue Reading “Lemon Cupcakes with Graham Cracker Crust (nut-free, dairy-free, egg-free)”
We are finally in September…so bring on Fall! I am SO ready for sweaters, cold weather, holiday meals, and apple cider. This recipe for Apple Cider Donut Muffins is the perfect way to ring in the fall season. As I write this, I am half watching the Bachelor in Paradise finale, but just started to…Continue Reading “Apple Cider Donut Muffins (egg-free, dairy-free, nut-free)”