All is quiet in my house this afternoon... ahhh. But wait -- something is amiss, for I have a 3 year old, not napping, somewhere around here. I eventually find her in the pantry, where she turns to look at me with a guilty (but cute) little face. She is holding what is left of a … [Read more...] about Animal cookies for the allergic child
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Rice yogurt!
Today I went shopping at Andy's Market in Sebastopol, CA because they have an amazing selection of gluten free products, including gluten free oats and oat flour. As I was browsing the dairy aisle, I discovered a yogurt called Ricera, which is made from whole grain rice and rice … [Read more...] about Rice yogurt!
I couldn’t help it, I cried
I had a hard day the other day. It was the end of the Labor Day weekend that we spent with family members in a shared vacation house. Because of my 3 year old daughter's food allergies, which include cashews, I emailed everyone ahead of time and requested that no one bring nuts … [Read more...] about I couldn’t help it, I cried
Autism and diet – what’s the connection?
I find the possible connection between autism and diet fascinating. Because of my own experience with celiac disease, I know what food can do to one's (my) brain. Many parents, researchers and doctors report that children with autism have shown mild to dramatic improvements in … [Read more...] about Autism and diet – what’s the connection?
My favorite sunscreen
Before I begin raving about Kinesys sunscreen, I must disclose that my husband works for the company. BUT, I will also tell you that he sought out the job after we became huge fans. In fact, he didn't tell me he was even thinking of working for Kinesys until after he brought a … [Read more...] about My favorite sunscreen
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