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Two Gluten Free Recipes You’ll Love: Gr...
Published on Wednesday, March 21, 2012 by caryn As a mom to a child with food allergies, I've had to read, experiment and get creative in order to ensure my son is not only safe and nourished, but happy. If you think about it, food is very often an inherent aspect of gatherings and events. Every time we go out, whether it be to a play date with a friend or an afternoon at Disneyland, I have to think carefully ab... Read More » -
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Rockin’ Recipes: Easy Vegan Macaroni an...
Published on Thursday, March 15, 2012 by caryn One of my daily struggles as a mom to a child that suffers from food allergies is creating easy, palatable dishes that my son will actually eat. Because he was diagnosed when he was around 2, he still remembers a time when he could eat foods like pizza and macaroni and cheese. While I work very hard to ensure my children are eating wholesome foods, I do allow them... Read More » -
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Rockin’ Recipes: Vegan Cornbread
Published on Thursday, March 8, 2012 by caryn I haven't baked in about a week and I was craving cornbread this morning...the sweet buttery version as opposed to the more savory, pair-with-chili variety. I knew my son would want to be able to eat it, but to be honest, I didn't think I could pull off a vegan version that would taste anything like the original. After experimenting a bit, I finally came up with o... Read More » -
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Rockin’ Recipes: Allergen-Friendly Span...
Published on Friday, February 3, 2012 by caryn Earlier this week, my daughter and I were eating at a casual restaurant, a treat these days since I've been pretty good about sticking to my resolution to prepare and cook most of our meals at home. Just when I think that the world, in general, is striving to be more health-focused in their thinking, our server asks me to confirm that I do in fact want to order gril... Read More » -
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Rockin’ Recipes: Vegan Cinnamon Blueber...
Published on Thursday, February 2, 2012 by caryn Combine my love for baking with my favorite meal of the day and the result is the most delicious Vegan Blueberry Muffins I've yet to taste. This super easy recipe can be made in a short amount of time with just a few simple ingredients. I typically cut the recipe in half since we like our muffins fresh! Vegan Cinnamon Blueberry Muffins 1 1/2 cups flour (I l... Read More » -
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Rockin’ Recipes: Vegan Dark Chocolate C...
Published on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 by caryn It's mid-January and perhaps you're thinking about ways to keep those New Year's resolutions. I know that come February, I'm struggling to maintain my exercise routine, cook most of our meals at home, stay organized, and manage my time wisely (just a few of my resolutions). Of those resolutions I've made this year (and every year for that matter) eating healthy an... Read More » -
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The Ins and Outs of Living With Food Allergie...
Published on Tuesday, January 10, 2012 by caryn It was 8:00 and we'd just finished dinner and story time. Daddy was on his way upstairs with the kids for their bedtime routine and I was headed off to the kitchen to start baking. You may not know this about me, but I find baking incredibly relaxing. It's what I do to unwind, relax, and regroup. Alone. Just thirty minutes prior, I had set butter out on the cou... Read More » -
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Gluten-Free Goodness From Udi’s
Published on Sunday, January 8, 2012 by caryn Up until a few years ago, there wasn't a lot of discussion regarding gluten intolerance and celiac disease. People I know suffered and underwent a series of tests before being diagnosed with the autoimmune disease. I can't even imagine how difficult it would be to completely eliminate gluten from my diet. Yet, the alternative, suffering with uncomfortable and de... Read More » -
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Rockin’ Recipes: Whole Wheat Vegan Lasa...
Published on Monday, October 10, 2011 by caryn Two years ago, when my son was diagnosed with food allergies, I never imagined I'd be endeavoring to make vegan foods. And surely, I never imagined that I or my husband would actually enjoy a dish that didn't utilize real cheese or any of the numerous dairy foods we have both grown up eating. Lasagna is one of those dishes, I have avoided making, simply because I ca... Read More » -
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How to Prepare Gluten-Free School Lunches *Gi...
Published on Saturday, August 27, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Jessie C! With the school-year on the horizon, it's time for parents and children to begin thinking about preparing lunches. For children who are not able to tolerate gluten, the task of finding healthful, palatable options in local grocery stores can be challenging for parents. Several years ago, when my son was diagnose... Read More » -
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Get Local: Hugo’s Restaurant
Published on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 by caryn When people ask me what my son with food allergies eats, I typically tell them he eats like a Vegan...a Vegan who eats meat! Before my son was diagnosed with food allergies, I knew very little about the subject. My knowledge was limited to children who experienced life-threatening, anaphylactic reactions to things like nuts. Earlier this week, an article was re... Read More » -
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Dispelling Common Myths Surrounding Food Alle...
Published on Saturday, May 14, 2011 by caryn If you or someone you know suffers from food allergies, you likely know that this week was Food Allergy Awareness Week. I'm not certain if food allergies are becoming more prevalent or we're getting better at identifying them, but I definitely think that there is still much to be done in the way of awareness and education. [caption id="attachment_24046" alig... Read More » -
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Navigating Food Allergies Away From Home
Published on Thursday, May 5, 2011 by caryn Playdates...sleepovers...camping...overnight trips...Most parents probably don't think about these events the way a parent who's child suffers from food allergies does. The only time my son has spent away from us is with his grandparents. And while he's still young, one day he'll be old enough to spend a day or a night away from us. While I hope that he's outgro... Read More »
