Some of you may or may not know that I have been busy the past several months finalizing a project very close to my heart; The Food Allergy Mama’s Baking Book: Great Dairy, Egg and Nut Free Treats for the Whole Family. It will be officially released October 1st of this year but is available through pre order online at http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Kelly+Rudnicki.
Many of the recipes I have shared on this blog are included in the baking book. I’ve also included Tips for Classroom and Birthday Parties as well as my favorite ingredient substitutions, baking tools and food allergy resources. Advocacy and food allergy awareness are very important to me, so I am giving a portion of my proceeds to the Food Allergy Initiative Chicago. FAI is an incredible organization that is fully committed to raising funding for food allergy research and awareness, something that is still lacking despite the recent spike in media coverage. Last November FAI Chicago raised $1.2 million dollars for food allergy research, an astounding amount of money. I am so proud to be working on this year’s benefit and am confident we’ll raise even more money this year.
I believe one day we will find a cure for food allergies, and am hopeful that someday our children will live freely and without fear of potentially life threatening reactions. Until that day comes I am happy to share this book with all of you. Because I think our kids should be able to have their cake and eat it too. Thanks for your support!
That’s exciting! Congratulations!
thanks so much!!
Congratulations!
Big pat on the back! You should be so proud!
thanks so much for the super sweet wishes jennifer and vivian! you guys are the best!
I am definitely buying a copy of your book! So excited to know about it!
Thanks so much Leigha!
Huge congratulations! You’re an inspiration! Libby
Thanks so much Libby. You are so nice to say so! All you mamas are MY inspiration every day.
I am so glad I found your website. I am getting ready to send my son to kindergarden in the fall. I am not looking forward to this. We just found out we allergic to milk/dairy, and are now checking in to soy. He has allways been severly allergic to peanuts and eggs. Any advice?
Thanks for the great web site
Beth
Thanks so much Beth! The best advice I can give is to start with FAAN’s website (see link on my home page). They will give you all the neccessary handouts and guides to better inform you of the road ahead. I still turn to FAAN for product recalls, ingredient changes, etc. I also love their Food Allergy Action Plan download, and use it every time my son starts school, camp, goes to bday parties, etc.
Next, check out a local support group for parents of children with food allergies (my link to MOCHA; Mothers of Chilren with Food Allergies). Every meeting I come out learning something new and even better, I meet some fantastic parents (moms and dads). Good luck and please contact me if you need anything!