Hello again, dear friends! I was on an unintentional blogging vacation. The past couple weeks have been full of fun with my kids, from sun up to sun down. Ok, not exactly sun up, which I am really thankful for! I really love summer! The pace is slower, we are outside more. A lot more. […]
Category Archives: Basics
Unexpected sources of allergens
Checking ingredient labels are a regular part of grocery shopping with food allergies. I never thought of checking my spices though until I noticed that some spices may be cross-contaminated. If you have allergies, don’t ever let your guard down. Read labels on everything, food, spices, meats, make-up and soaps. Have you come across unexpected […]
Coconut Oil Cooking Spray
Thank you Kelapo for sending me a sample of your Coconut Oil Cooking Spray! Friends, this cooking spray is amazing! I am so excited about it and let me tell you why. There seems to be a lot of talk now days about the benefits of using coconut oil, here is an article in Shape […]
Enjoy Life Free E-Cookbook
Good Morning friends! How about starting off your Monday morning with a free ebook cookbook from Enjoy Life?! It is filled with 71 recipes that are free of the major 8 food allergens. The recipes include egg replacement, pancakes, doughnuts, mac-n-cheese, meatballs, whoopie pies and so many more. I tried the pancake recipe. The recipe […]
Minnesota Food Allergy Conference & Expo
On September 22, the Annual Food Allergy Conference and Expo will be held in St Paul, MN. I love attending this conference each year. The conference is open to professionals and families interested in food allergies and related conditions. It is full of knowledgeable food allergy and celiac speakers. Each year I learn so much. […]
The Best Gluten Free Vegan Bread!
Yesterday marked a BIG VICTORY in our home! I made a new recipe for bread that I found at WholeIntentions.com and adapted it a little. You need to try this one. Seriously! This bread has a tender crust and is soft and light on the inside. It doesn’t crumble. You can slice it thin […]
Ice Cream Cones
Ice Cream Cones?! Really? Yes, you can! These are Gluten Free and Vegan (egg free)! I am so thankful there are so many delicious Gluten Free and Egg Free products on the market today. These cones are surprisingly tasty. They are crisp, tender and they do not fall apart. You can find them at Whole […]
My Favorite Little App
Smart phones have changed our lives. Everything is at our finger tips, including some great resources for making informed decisions when dining out. My favorite little app, is one you might be interested in checking out. It is by AllergyFree Passport and is called I Can Eat On the Go. Check it out for yourself […]
More about Memories, Less about Allergies
This weekend marked our first ever family camping experience. We joined some friends and went to a beautiful state park. If you have camped with kids before, you know how much preparation goes into camping. And camping with food allergies and asthma adds more preparation…ALL I must say was totally worth it! The morning before […]
Salad Dressings & Mayo Ideas – Gluten Free & Egg Free
This past week, I have had 2 friends change their diet to gluten free for health reasons. Both separately expressed that the hardest thing for them with this new diet is finding an alternative to mayo and salad dressings from the grocery store. I don’t really eat either one, so I did a bit of […]