I hid allergic reactions as a child--and I'm not alone. I've deconstructed my memories of them in the hopes that we can better prepare our children. Read More ...
The Child who Hides an Allergic Reaction
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Buttery Basil Beans
This recipe came from an abundance of green beans and basil in my garden. Try this savory side dish with dinner tonight! Read More …
Back to School with Food Allergies – Questions Allergic Kids Should Answer
Is your allergic kiddo heading back to school soon, or even for the first time? Don’t forget to make sure they’re prepped! It doesn’t matter whether they’re new at this or an old pro, it’s never the wrong time to quiz your child on how to handle their allergies! Read More …
Gluten Free Muffins
These muffins, which I usually make with wheat flour and cow milk, came out great as a gluten-free and top 8 free variety! Read More …
Mediterranean Chicken Salad
This chicken salad makes for a great one-dish meal. Change it up by swapping out your favorite complimentary vegetables. The best part is that it’s top 8 free! This refreshing summer salad will tickle anyone’s palate! Light yet filling, this is a one-dish meal anyone can get behind! When I first tried making quinoa, I Read More …
Thankful Thursday – At Least Our Kids Get Diagnosed
My husband’s late grandmother was fond of telling this story: When her oldest child was a baby, in the late 1940s, he had to go into the hospital for a hernia. While there with him, hubby’s grandma noticed several very tiny babies. They were sickly, and she asked what was wrong with them. The hospital staff Read More …
Keeping Allergens in the House
When someone you love is diagnosed with a food allergy, that diagnosis sets you off along a huge learning curve. Amongst everything else, one decision you have to make is whether to purge your house of all allergenic foods, or keep them in the house for the non-allergic to consume… Read More …
Fruit Pizza
This fun dessert is both delicious and refreshing–and is a great way to get extra fruit into your kids’ diet! Who doesn’t love pizza?! Whip this up to Wow your friends! Read More …
Nut-Free Trail Mix
If you deal with a nut allergy, you know that it’s nearly impossible to purchase trail mix from anywhere. In fact, I gave up trying long ago. That’s why I make our own trail mix with foods that our family can safely enjoy! Read More …
Learning to Budget
We used the jars from our No Nut Butters to make a Budget-Teaching Bank for Zax! Allergy-friendly and educational! Read More …
Sunbutter Chocolate Chip Cookies
These delicious cookies combine the taste of a peanut butter cookie with the fun of chocolate chips–all without the food allergy danger of peanut! Whip them up for your next snack or gathering, they’re sure to be a hit! Read More …