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Apple Cider Donut Muffins (egg-free, dairy-free, nut-free)
We are finally in September…so bring on Fall! I am SO ready for sweaters, cold weather, holiday meals, and apple cider. This recipe for Apple Cider Donut Muffins is the perfect way to ring in the fall season. As I write this, I am half watching the Bachelor in Paradise finale, but just started to […]
Sunflower Seed Butter Cookies (nut-free, dairy-free, egg-free)
I am so excited to be sharing my recipe for nut-free Sunflower Seed Butter Cookies. These cookies are also dairy-free and egg-free! Growing up with peanut allergies, I was always SO afraid of the cookies with fork impressions on the top. That fork impression was enough information to know that I was not able to […]
6 Tips to Keep the Allergic Child Safe in School
The start of the school year can be an exciting time: the smell of fresh pencils and crayons, recess with friends, and new ideas to learn. As a parent, it is important to focus on and encourage excitement in your child with the new school year. This, however, can be very difficult for families with […]
Mexican Rice Bowl – Top 8 Free
This recipe for Allergy-Friendly Mexican Rice Bowl is simple, filling, and is Top 8 Free! Usually when I find Top 8 Free recipes, I worry that they will not be satisfying enough for my 6’7 husband – he needs as much protein and filling that he can get. However, I am happy to report that […]
Enjoying Fairs, Carnivals, and Festivals with Food Allergies
To a person with life threatening food allergies – places like fairs and carnivals can be pretty overwhelming. I just got back from the Orange County Fair, and I must have walked past hundreds of people with chocolate bananas covered in peanuts, Reese’s donuts, and bags of peanuts. Safety is extremely important, but I also […]
Vegan S’more Brownies (Egg-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free)
My favorite dessert of all time would have to be s’mores. I believe there are two reasons for this. The first reason would, of course, be the taste. Any good dessert has chocolate in it, so this obviously meets that criteria. I love the chocolate, the sweetness, and the texture of the marshmallow. And the […]
Allergy-Friendly Peach Pastries (Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free)
A good amount of the recipes that I have shared are recipes made from scratch. And yes, while they are still simple recipes, it is nice to have a few dessert recipes on hand that can be whipped out in less than 30 minutes (and does not require a mixer). These Allergy-Friendly Peach Pastries are […]
How To Enjoy Weddings (and other special events) with Severe Food Allergies
It’s springtime – and love is in the air. There seems to be no better way to celebrate the season of love than with a wedding! While weddings are meant to be wonderful celebrations of love, these events can cause anxiety and pose a risk to people suffering from severe food allergies. I have been […]
The Best Egg-Free, Dairy-Free Frosting
I recently posted a recipe for the Best Egg-Free and Dairy-Free Chocolate Cake, and was so excited by the responses and compliments. One of the questions that I received from multiple people was whether or not the frosting in the pictures was also allergy-friendly. My answer for you is, yes, this fluffy, delicious frosting is also dairy-free […]
Allergy-Friendly White Bean Soup
This recipe for Allergy-Friendly Italian White Bean Soup is simple, filling, and is Top 8 Free! I have to say that I am not the biggest fan of soups – I always envied people that were fortunate to have those thick, creamy soups in bread bowls. The soup that I am used to eating (not […]