When I get together with friends it seems you can’t gather 3 of us without encountering at least 5 allergies (which as a gluten-freer I’m all about). And cooking can be a real challenge if you have to balance dairy…
Doing Disney with Food Allergies
We recently returned from a family reunion down in Florida, which included a stop at Disney World. Part of my desire to bring the kids there was that the park has a reputation as “the gold standard” in how they…
Easy Roast Chicken For Company
In happy news, I just realized I completely missed Food Allergy Awareness Week. Happy because that means Amelia’s allergies have become a part of our regular routine; a far cry from those early days after her diagnosis when I’d stare…
Gluten and Nut-Free Double Chocolate Biscotti
Biscotti and I go way back. We met inside a rustic Italian farmhouse just outside of Pisa many years ago. The terrible October wind was howling as only the Tuscan wind can, and I’d just finished a long, extravagant meal with new friends. I’d…
Thai Peanut Chicken (Hold the Peanuts)
One of the hardest adjustments for our family after my daughter had her first severe reaction to peanuts was not being able to eat at the Thai restaurants we loved. The risk for cross-contamination is far too high to eat Thai food out, so I…
COOL NEW VEGAN AND GLUTEN-FREE BAKING APP
Vegans and anti-gluten people, we’ve got some fantastic news for you — there is a cool new baking app made just for you and your special preferences! No doubt, there are many recipes out there that target gluten, dairy, and…