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Whoopie Pies are the next hottest food trend for 2010, according to the National Restaurant Association. And with good reason; their pillowy soft and cakey texture aligns perfectly with a sweet and fluffy filling. How can you go wrong? These little retro treats are popping up all over the place now, and in some cases [...]

It was wonderful to learn this week that my book received a starred review from the Library Journal, one of the most respected trade publications for librarians. It’s also one of the oldest, in its 133rd year of publication. Here’s what they had to say about FAM:
*Rudnicki, Kelly. The Food Allergy Mama’s Baking Book: Great [...]

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and that usually means a day filled with chocolate treats. These giant Dairy, Egg and Nut Free Double Chocolate Chip Muffins are the perfect treat to serve for breakfast, perhaps with a glass of ice cold soy or rice milk and a big bowl of fresh strawberries. I [...]

I’m counting down to the final weeks of my fifth pregnancy, and it never ceases to amaze me how awful I feel in the last month. Don’t get me wrong, I’m beyond excited and grateful for this healthy pregnancy, and the fact that I get to welcome my fourth son into the family very soon. [...]

This week I was happy to attend the bimonthly MOCHA meeting (Mothers of Children Having Allergies). I am always amazed at how much I learn every time I go to these meetings. I love learning about the latest research and trends in food allergies, but most importantly I love mingling and talking with other food allergic [...]

A reader last week requested a recipe for Corn Muffins, and a couple of other readers shared their yummy recipes (thank you!). I promised I’d share my Corn Muffin recipe from my book too. I make these muffins every time I serve chili for dinner because I can’t imagine a more perfect match. They are simply [...]

It’s a snowy day here in Chicago, the perfect kind to stay in and do nothing. I figured I would work on some new recipes today, especially since my due is approaching and am not sure of how much recipe work I’ll end up doing postpartum. But quite honestly, I didn’t feel up to working [...]

I made a lot of shortbread cookies last month for the holidays, but this month all I can think about is chocolate. Maybe it has something to do with the fact I am 8 1/2 months pregnant and living off of toast, cereal and every piece of chocolate I can get my hands on! It [...]

Happy New Year! It’s the time of year to start thinking about registration for preschool and kindergarten in 2010-11.Hard to believe I know, but the sooner you get started in this process, the easier it will be. All four of my children have had IEP’s (Individualized Education Plans) and Section 504 Plans so for me this [...]