I’m not ashamed to admit that I’m in awe of all the royal wedding preparations. I love all the fashion and pomp and circumstance. Most of all, I’m just thrilled be celebrating a happy international event! I’ve been contemplating how I can make this event special for my little girl who loves all things princess. … Continue reading
As I mentioned in my last post, my family and I traveled to a wedding in Texas last weekend and knew we would be eating on the road. For most individuals with food allergies, this is highly doable if you do your homework and research ahead of time…plenty of time. This routine has become the … Continue reading
This weekend we were blessed to be a part of my cousin’s wedding! It was a wonderful celebration and a truly beautiful wedding. The whole family was thrilled to be a part of this special couple’s sweet beginning! Those two go together like Sunbutter and jelly! Although weddings are always cause for celebration, it can … Continue reading
Field trips…these words can strike immediate fear in parents of children with food allergies. I’ll admit…even after years of field trips, there is always a part of me that cringes. A deviation from the regular schedule (such as a field trip) can be dangerous for children with food allergies. …But it doesn’t have to be… Field trips are a … Continue reading
This weekend I was pleasantly surprised to find a special treat in the mail! I received a free copy of Allergic Living Magazine (as did most members of The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network). If you follow my blog, you already know my philosophy is that a food allergy mom has never completed her education. … Continue reading
I love bread…or at least I did before being diagnosed with celiac disease. Now, I still enjoy bread, just the gluten-free kind! When beginning the gluten-free diet as treatment for celiac disease, not being able to eat bread was the worst part for me. I am a sandwich girl…it’s fast, it’s compact, it’s portable, and … Continue reading
Almost a decade a go, a dear friend gave me the most delicious recipe that is one of my family’s still today. It’s my go to dessert when I want something a little different that is fast, easy, and allergy-friendly. Steph’s Dump Cake 1 can of cherry pie filling 1 can (20 oz) of pineapple … Continue reading
One of my favorite Easter childhood memories was the family egg hunt in my grandmother’s back yard. The whole family would gather together for lunch after church and the grand kids would scour the yard for eggs! The egg hunting was fun, but the candy eating was better! Now that my son has peanut and … Continue reading
Yesterday I had a hankering for some Sunbutter cookies and nothing but this recipe for Sun Blossoms would do (http://sunbutter.com/recipes-Sun-Blossoms.php). We made cookie baking a family affair. My two kiddos took turns dumping ingredients into the mixing bowl and stirring and were delighted to chefs for the afternoon…especially chefs that taste-test the finished product! I … Continue reading
Think you’re just buying lunchmeat at your local grocer’s deli counter? You could get be getting a lot more than you bargain for if you have nut allergies. Living with multiple food allergies in our home, I buy a lot of our groceries from the produce section and the deli counter of our local grocery store. … Continue reading
