The level of food allergy awareness surrounding Halloween has increased dramatically in recent years, thanks in large part to the popularity of the Teal Pumpkin movement. Not only are more people aware that some kids cannot enjoy much candy, they are also paying more attention to what goes into that candy. This display I found at Read More …
By now, you probably all know what teal pumpkins mean. But if you’re new to food allergies this year, let me introduce you to probably the best food allergy movement since the inception of the action plan–the Teal Pumpkin Project! A teal pumpkin on display at your home means that you have non-food treats available to Read More …
Who says allergy-friendly cakes have to be boring? Certainly not us! Check out Kal’s 5th Birthday Party and his awesome Millennium Falcon cake! Read More …
If you have to bake without egg (or dairy), chances are, you’ve heard of the Wacky Cake. Or Crazy Cake, or Depression Cake. It’s a very old recipe, and a very good one! I always gets rave reviews when I share it with people–even those who don’t have dietary restrictions. You don’t always want a chocolate cake though, so here is how to convert the Wacky Cake into a Yellow Wacky Cake! Read More …
Make your own White Chocolate that is free of all top 8 allergens! Plus, learn how simple it is to mold your own Easter chocolates! Read More …
March 2nd is Dr. Seuss’s birthday, which has nationally become known as Read Aloud Day. This is a great opportunity to increase literacy in younger children by sharing Dr. Seuss’s extensive collection of great kids books. Many preschool and elementary school teachers include crafts inspired by the books as a way to increase excitement and Read More …
I love my crockpot! It’s so nice to dump all the ingredients in one big pot and let time do the cooking all day. I’ll use it any time I get the chance! Another thing I love is pulled pork. I’ve shared my Hawaiian Pork recipe before, so today I’ll share how to make a Read More …
This pair of recipes came out of the need to provide safe food for my family at two different events. The first was for Zax’s class Gingerbread Party. The sign-up sheet came home, asking for parents to provide icing or decorations for the party. I signed up for icing and then chatted with the teacher Read More …
Egg Nog. It’s a tradition for many at this time of year. I’ll be one of the first to say that I love the flavors, the creamy richness, and the decadence of eggnog. Sharing a cool glass with a loved one while bundled up in a cozy sweater is a quintessential Christmas feeling. I even Read More …
I just wanted to share a quick note about my favorite way to get rid of unsafe Halloween candy! After trick-or-treating for the last three years, hubby and I sort the kids’ candy into safe and unsafe piles. We keep some of the unsafe stuff for our own consumption, but what to do with the Read More …