This week is the second week of February, and we all know what that means—Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! For most people, chocolate is an absolutely essential element of V-day. For those of us with food allergies or dietary restrictions, finding safe chocolate treats can be more than difficult. In order to make…
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My Experience with Fun for All Foods—The Chocolate Duo
Picture this: It’s 5 pm on a Wednesday, and you just learned that your food allergic child has been invited to a birthday party in three days time. Both you and your child really want to make this party work, but there is a lot to consider before you send in that RSVP. Now imagine…
Dad’s Salsa Verde (Gluten free, Vegan, Top 8 Allergen Free)
A few days ago I shared my my mother’s salsa recipe with you guys. Today, I’m going to share my father’s salsa recipe with you. This spicy salsa is healthy, packed with flavor, and the most lovely shade of green. It is also gluten free, vegan, and free from the Top 8 Allergens. The key…
Mom’s Best Salsa
Today I am going to share with you one of my all time favorite salsa recipes. This recipe is gluten-free, free from the Top 8 Allergens, and vegan. While I wish I could take credit for this recipe, this stellar recipe was created by my mother (hence the recipe title: “Mom’s Best Salsa”). She often…
Green Apple Smoothie Recipe (Vegan/Gluten Free, with a Top 8+ Free Option)
Hello, everyone! Today I am going to share with you one of my all time favorite smoothie recipes. This recipe is so sweet and tasty–you would never guess there are veggies hiding in it! Not only is it delicious, it is also vegan, gluten free, and can be Top 8 Allergen free by using a…
Easy Vanilla Glaze (Top 8 Allergen Free, Gluten Free, Vegan)
Today I will be sharing with you guys a simple recipe that can be used for glazing a variety of baked goods. This glaze makes a delicious addition to muffins, cakes, quick breads, and cookies; it is easy to make, and can be thrown together in less than five minutes. As written, this recipe is…
Allergy Friendly Potato Skins (Top 8 Allergen Free and Gluten Free) day
Potato skins are one of my favorite appetizers! Believe it or not, they are also super easy to make without using any of the Top 8 most common allergens. Today, I am going to share with you two potato skin recipes. These recipes use essentially the same ingredients, but vary by cooking method. The first…
Gramaw’s Honey Glazed Chicken (Top 8 Allergen Free, and Gluten-free)
Hello, everyone! Today, I will be sharing a recipe for Honey Glazed Chicken with you, and believe me when I say, this one will knock your socks off! While I wish I could take credit for creating this delightful recipe, this recipe is actually the creation of my mother, who graciously agreed to share it…
7 Tips for Baking the Perfect Allergy Friendly Cake (Using a Cake Mix!)
I have a confession to make–I love cake mixes. There was a time when a part of me was hesitant to admit that, but those days are long gone. Having a child with multiple anaphylactic allergies means that our family rarely eats out (maybe a couple of times a year), so I make every single…
Allergy Friendly Graduation Cupcakes (Tutorial)
If you are an allergy parent, you probably know firsthand how stressful navigating social events can be. Not only do we have to pick and choose which events we attend based on how risky they may or may not be for our children, we are constantly on the lookout for allergens lurking behind every corner…
Easy 4 ingredient Allergy Friendly Fish Nuggets (Free of Gluten, Dairy, Egg, Nuts, and Soy*)
Anyone that knows me knows that I love to eat fish. For as long as I can remember, it has been one of my favorite foods, and that appreciation for marine cuisine seems to have been passed on to my oldest son. He is a HUGE fan of the Ian’s fishsticks, and if he could…
Chocolate Avocado Mousse
For a little while now, I have been eyeing this recipe from fellow blogger foodallergydad for Chocolate Avocado Mousse.Last night, I decided to give it a try, and boy am I glad I did! It was absolutely phenomenal! Before I get into the nitty gritty of my experience with this recipe, I’d like to share…
Food Allergy Mama Bear 