Holiday Traditions
By Heather Legg | Nov 27, 2008 | No Comments »
The other day I was talking with my daughter about my holiday memories and traditions. You know what stands out the most to me as my strongest holiday memory? Sitting around a card table after a big holiday meal, playing cards with my grandfather and cracking nuts and eating them. Sort of ironic, huh, since my daughter is allergic to nuts? Another thing I loved about Thanksgiving was my mom’s chestnut stuffing. That, too, is a thing of the past. Now the chestnuts are replaced with apples and cranberries. It’s still yummy, but some of the nostalgia is gone. Continue reading…
Being a Gracious Guest with a Food Allergy
By Heather Legg | Nov 21, 2008 | No Comments »
Thanksgiving is next week and I can’t believe it. People all over the US are planning their menus, deciding what to have from the decadent to the organic to the vegan to the catered. They are also planning their guest lists and trying to accommodate for the vegetarians, the lactose intolerant and those with food allergies. As a guest, what’s the best way to be a gracious guest while ensuring your safety with food and food contaminants? How do you know the food is safe from allergens? Continue reading…
Thumbs Up to Disney (Again)
By Heather Legg | Nov 13, 2008 | No Comments »
We just returned from a magical Disney Cruise, what a nice fall reprieve. Besides excellent round the clock, round the ship service, everything was personalized just how you would expect. Well, more than you would expect, including allergy care. Continue reading…
Fun Halloween Recipes
By Heather Legg | Oct 30, 2008 | No Comments »
As usual, I was looking around the internet for some fun, healthy, allergy safe Halloween recipes. And you won’t believe what I found. All of them! Check out familyfun.com to get them in detail, and see some great images, because it’s a great fun site for families. Granted, these recipes are not geared to allergies, but many of them fit the bill already and a lot of them can be altered to fit your needs. There are a lot of almonds for fingers and teeth, so think of a substitute for that, maybe some sort of candy or you have plenty of other cute and spooky choices of recipes. Continue reading…
Fall Allergy Free Recipes
By Heather Legg | Oct 26, 2008 | No Comments »
Fall brings to mind comfort food. It’s getting chilly outside so we can eat the last of the popsicles and watermelon and gear up for foods that are warming and bring comfort. Of, course, those with food allergies are limited, but here a couple of recipes that I found that may work for you, while bringing warm aromas into your home and autumnal tastes to your palate. Continue reading…
Halloween Safety; It’s Not too Far Away to Think About
By Heather Legg | Oct 19, 2008 | No Comments »
I was going to save this until later in the month, but besides that Halloween is creeping ever so closer, I also found some helpful merchandise I wanted to share, and if you’re interested, you need ordering time. Continue reading…
Living Gluten Free
By Heather Legg | Apr 2, 2008 | No Comments »
Whether it is due to a gluten allergy or to celiac disease, being gluten free is not easy, though it may be necessary for your health. Though both gluten allergy and celiac disease may have similar symptoms, celiac disease involves damage to the small intestine which in turn leads to a variety of other health problems. Continue reading…
Allergy Free Birthdays
By Heather Legg | Mar 27, 2008 | No Comments »
It’s spring and it seems that at least half of the people we know are planning their birthdays. This includes a lot of kids which includes a lot of parties. Here are some good ideas if your child has a food allergy and you are planning a party, or even if your friend is planning a party and wants to make it safe for your child. Continue reading…
Beyond A Peanut Flashcards
By Heather Legg | Mar 19, 2008 | No Comments »
A reader recently posted a recommended tool for anyone wanting to learn, or teach, about food allergies. This tool is the Beyond A Peanut Flashcards, which were created “to help educate children with a peanut allergy, their families, friends, and other individuals who provide care for children with peanut allergies.” I decided to do a little checking into these cards and like what I found. They have been deemed highly effective and have made a big difference in the lives of many peanut and tree nut allergy sufferers. Continue reading…
Chocolate: Friend or Foe
By Heather Legg | Mar 16, 2008 | No Comments »
I think I probably eat some chocolate every day. I love it. Milk chocolate, dark chocolate, high end and a good old Hershey bar. For some, however, chocolate just doesn’t work. There can be a few reasons why, whether it’s an allergy to the milk in the chocolate or the nuts used in the factory, or maybe a sensitivity to the caffeine in the chocolate. Perhaps this piece will help you if you suffer from any of these and are still searching for the perfect bite of chocolate. Continue reading…
