The Dilemma: Finding an Easy, Delicious Allergy-free Donut Recipe! If you've read any of my blog, you've probably figured out that I am NOT one of those creative, talented, recipe-designing foodies that you'll find on other food-allergy blogs. No-sir-ee... not me! Thank goodness for people who … [Read more...]
The Cookies that Turned Green!
So...have you ever had cookies turn green a day after you made them? I have, and here's the simple lesson I learned about allergy-free baking: Cookie Success: Easy, Yummy, Allergy-free Treats for Grandparents' Day Just this last spring, my in-laws were visiting so that they could attend … [Read more...]
Fear of the EpiPen® – Epinephrine Dilemma #3
In the first post of this series, I shared one of our experiences with our oldest daughter and an allergic reaction to some food I gave her. In that story, I explained how I debated giving the EpiPen® injection, and then decided to use it. What I didn't mention in that post, however, was the … [Read more...]
Allergy-free Breakfasts at Our House
Our weekday breakfasts are pretty simple around here. I've never been one to make elaborate breakfast foods during the work week; though I LOVE large, lazy, gather around the table affairs on Saturday mornings. :) Kids especially seem to make the morning routine even more hectic, am I right? … [Read more...]
Ready Mixes for Cupcakes, Cookies, & Brownies: Aldi liveGfree Product Review
When Izzy was first diagnosed with multiple food allergies, I researched how to bake treats like cookies, cupcakes, and brownies. I had grand plans of finding her favorite recipes and making batches of treats ahead of time so I'd always have some on hand (or in the freezer). Since then, reality … [Read more...]
Four Unexpected Eczema Triggers and Your Child
As part of the food allergy thing, our oldest daughter also deals with eczema and mild, intermittent asthma. As many of you probably know, food allergies, eczema, and asthma often go hand-in-hand. Each condition seems to egg the other on, in a vicious cycle. Eczema, or atopic dermatitis, is … [Read more...]
Our Allergy-free Bread Solution & Routine
Obviously, having kids with multiple food allergies has drastically changed our cooking, baking, and shopping routines. I'm sure you can all relate! My biggest issue by far has been how to keep our kitchen stocked with basics (like bread, snacks, cookies) that don't break the bank or eat up all my … [Read more...]