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Calcium Rich Foods

admin January 6, 2015 2 Comments
I have read once that dairy free people have better bone density than the milk consuming crowd; and that countries where people do not consume much cow’s milk have very few cases of bone fractures. Apparently, milk is acidic and draws the calcium right out of the very bones that need calcium. (I’m paraphrasing from memory…one day this may be an entire post). That being said, we still need...

Mix It Up Party Mix

admin December 29, 2014 1 Comment
Party Mix! Does it grace your cupboards and counters at this time of year? Or maybe it’s a year-round snack for your household. No matter what….try this new version for your New Year’s Party or low-key movie night. Original Party Mix is oil, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic and seasoning salt. This NEW version is slightly different, but just as tasty…maybe even more so! The great thing...

Cocktail Meatballs

admin December 13, 2014 4 Comments
I don’t know about you, but I’m not a big fan of potlucks. I never really was….you do not really know who made the food, if their kitchen is clean, do they wash hands frequently etc. etc. Then, when food issues came into play, I had to be careful about what I could pick up and eat. In a way, that was nice because I’d have good excuse to not eat something at a potluck if I didn’t really...

Win A Copy of Sweet Debbie’s Organic Treats Allergy-Free & Vegan Recipes

admin December 4, 2014 4 Comments
It is your lucky day! You have a chance to enter to win a FREE cookbook! You read that right! Debbie Adler is the author of Sweet Debbie’s Organic Treats Allergy-Free & Vegan Recipes and she sent me a copy of her book to giveaway! This cookbook contains baked good recipes that are free of gluten, eggs, dairy, soy, sugar and nuts. You can read my full review here. This will make a great...

Christmas Gift Idea For The Foodie In Your Life -Living Without’s Gluten Free & More Magazine

admin December 3, 2014 0 Comments
Do you need a Christmas gift idea for the foodie in your life? How about a gift to yourself? (That is allowed, you know. :-) ) A subscription to Living Without’s Gluten Free & More magazine would be an excellent choice! I get this bi-monthly magazine and read it from cover to cover almost the same day it comes in the mail. I keep all my copies for reference and to look through again and...

Pumpkin Pie: Soy Free, Vegan and Gluten Free

admin November 20, 2014 5 Comments
I have several food memories from childhood. Most of them are fond such as using cookie cutters to cut out Christmas cookies and decorating them. Or the smell of homemade bread; warm cookies straight out of the oven after walking home from school. Some of them are not so fond. The one that sticks out for me and was a defining moment has to do with Thanksgiving and pumpkin pie. I always liked...

Tater Tot Casserole—Free of Gluten, Milk, Egg, Corn, Soy

admin November 14, 2014 18 Comments
What do you want most for dinner on a cold night after a long day? I don’t know about you, but I want comfort food. And I want it to be easy. And delicious. So every now and then, I pull out an old index card with a handwritten recipe on it. Something from days gone by. That something…..the old tater tot casserole. Who doesn’t love tater tots!?!?!?!? Thankfully, you can find allergy free...

Flavor Your Rice Seven Different Ways

admin November 8, 2014 0 Comments
Rice doesn't have to be boring!  Spice it up! Want Salsa Rice?  How about Spicy BBQ Rice?  Teriyaki and Italian anyone?  You can even make it sweet with Apple Cinnamon Raisin! Find the recipes to make these flavors of rice (and more) by reading this article I wrote for My Life With Food Allergies. Also shared at Allergy Free Wednesday. Gluten Free Wednesday. Real Food Wednesday.

How To Roast Pumpkin Seeds – A Photo Tutorial

admin October 30, 2014 2 Comments
We carved a pumpkin yesterday.  It was a project that drew neighbor kids.  Everyone enjoyed it. We saved the seeds. Time to roast them.  First, you need to get all that stringy goop off of the seeds. Place them in a bowl of coldish water and let set for awhile. After 5 minutes or so, use your hands to scoop up seeds and use your hand as a strainer.  Do this over and over.  Then let set for...

Allergy Free Cookbooks-A Brief Review of My Cookbook Collection

admin October 29, 2014 1 Comment
Recently I received a free copy of the cookbook Finally, Food I Can Eat by Shirley Plant. This is more than a cookbook. It could be called a guide book. The first 45 pages are chuck full of all sorts of information ranging from food substitutes, food additives, replacements, common allergens, food combining, and food families etc. The rest of the book contains recipes in every category which are...