Tag Archive: allergy

My almost two year old just had his first real cookie.  And he was a BIG FAN.  No shock there. For some reason I told him I’d bake cookies while he was napping and he could have one once he woke up…who knows what got into me…I was feeling soft since it’s the weekend…but we’ve been doing some (pediatrician allergist approved) experimenting with allergens and I figured what kid doesn’t want to try a real cookie.  With real butter. To back up.  P is allergic to dairy.  We had it confirmed via a blood test… Read more >

I’ve previously mentioned TJs dried fruit bars because they are a relatively healthy on-the-go option for kiddos with allergies (the only ingredients are dried fruit).  I don’t love the amount of sugar in them, but since that’s my only issue, I’m cool with it.  However, every time I buy one (at 99 cents per bar) I think in my head how easy they would be to make.  The only ingredients are literally dried apples + dried _______ (whatever the flavor was – coconut, banana, strawberry, mango, etc).  They continue to make more flavors which has been nice.  Variety… Read more >

This was our Christmas day breakfast spread.  Yummmm…I want it all again now that I’m seeing it here. I promised to share the recipe for the baked french toast because it was allergen free (except for eggs) and delicious (according to my family at least), so here it is. Bonus: It can be made ahead of time so you can focus on hanging out with company while still serving an awesome breakfast! I found these Udi’s French Baguettes in the freezer section at Whole Foods, but I know they are carried elsewhere.  There are other brands… Read more >