Corn is in just about everything these days. I didn’t realize just how much food contains corn until my son was diagnosed with a corn allergy. One thing I quickly realized is that there is corn in most baking powders. For someone that likes to bake that was a problem. But I’ve been baking powder …
Allergen Friendly Meal Plans Week of 3-22-15
Welcome to spring! It doesn’t quite feel like it yet with a high in the 30’s today. But we’re getting there. My big kids played outside (with no coats) for about three hours yesterday! I hope we have more days that nice very soon. I’m hoping life goes back to normal this week. Last week …
Sausage Seasoning For Sensitive Palates
I don’t usually cook breakfast in the morning (except warming my daily mug of soup). That may seem surprising for someone that gets up early and loves to be in the kitchen. But here mornings are for easy, get it on the table quickly meals. That means things like yogurt, homemade granola, fruit, baked goods, …
“More Peas Please!” Green Smoothie
This month I had the challenge from Stonyfield to come up with a green smoothie. I’ve made plenty of smoothies with green stuff in them. But I wanted to try something new. As I was pureeing peas for my six month old it dawned on me that peas are quite sweet. They would be the …
Soaked Gluten Free Bread {dairy free, nut free, corn free, gum free}
As my final birthday present to you I’m finally sharing my gluten free bread recipe! I could work on it for months still and probably find little things to change (and I will update the recipe if I do!). But it dawned on me the other day that it doesn’t have to be perfect. At …
Allergen Friendly Meal Plans Week of 3-15-15
Good morning! I hope you enjoyed Pi Day yesterday. I certainly did since I spent it celebrating my birthday with my family. My husband and kids spoiled me and even made a delicious dinner. This week we have plenty that could be happening. But it is all contingent on how my little one is doing. …
Soaked Gluten Free Vanilla Cake {dairy free, nut free, corn free}
Celebrate your birthday without sacrificing nutrition. This soaked gluten free vanilla cake is properly prepared and tastes divine. Birthday season is in late winter and early spring for my family. It’s just one after another for both my immediate and extended family. So this is the time of year I start thinking about birthday cakes. …
Simple Soaked Series: Gluten Free Crackers
These gluten free crackers are made with properly prepared soaked grains and are free of dairy, eggs, nuts and corn. They make the perfect snack whether at home or on the go. If there is one snack most kids love it’s crackers! But it’s pretty rare to find a store-bought cracker that is not made …
Simple Soaked Series: Quinoa Bars
These quinoa bars are a great alternative to granola bars. They are soaked and gluten, dairy, egg and nut free. Granola bars are so delicious! But not everyone can tolerate oats. Not to mention it’s good for everyone to have variety in their diet (help avoid those allergies!!). So I came up with an oat …
Allergen Friendly Meal Plans Week of 3-8-15
Good (early!) morning. I hope you are adjusting to the time change. And I hope my kids sleep in a little. It looks like the weather is finally warming up this week! Forty degrees sounds like a heat wave. We’ll definitely be spending some time outside! We ended up having a lot of down time …