Now that my daughter is in preschool, we are on the birthday party circuit. Telling her she can't have a piece of cake or cupcake because of her food allergies would be upsetting (for both me and her), which is why I make sure that I always have cupcakes on hand. Here's how you … [Read more...] about Get your allergy-free cupcakes ready
Dairy Allergy
Product Review: Coconut Bliss dairy-free ice cream
Rating: Product description: Coconut Bliss: Non-dairy frozen dessert (ice cream) made from organic coconut milk and agave syrup Gluten-free Vegan (which means no milk and no eggs) Soy-free Low glycemic index Review: Move over Ben & Jerry and make way … [Read more...] about Product Review: Coconut Bliss dairy-free ice cream
Dairy-free, soy-free margarine?
Dairy-free, soy-free margarine does not exist to my knowledge. Most baking recipes call for butter or margarine, and Earth Balance Buttery Sticks or Shortening Sticks work great if you can tolerate soy. (Buttery Sticks contain soybean oil and soy protein, Shortening Sticks … [Read more...] about Dairy-free, soy-free margarine?
From the mouths of babes…
Here's a quick anecdote to peek into how my 4 1/2 year old son understands his dairy-free diet. Tonight, Ollie had a glass of rice milk with dinner. He proudly pointed out how much of it he had drunk and told me that it was good that he had gotten his protein (pronouned … [Read more...] about From the mouths of babes…
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!
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