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 Dairy, Egg, and Nut-Free Treats for the Whole Family. Surrey. 2009. 112p. ISBN 978-1-57284-102-4. pap. $19.95.
This hot-off-the-presses gem is a baking basic for moms raising kids with food allergies. The whole family will enjoy the recipes, though there’s a focus on dealing with birthday parties and allergy-free treats for school.
I’m so glad that this book is available in many local libraries, and hope that other food allergy mama’s will enjoy the recipes as much as I have. I ‘m also thankful for you, all the amazing moms and dads, who often write me, sharing your family’s experiences with my recipes. I probably won’t be able to post as many recipes in the next several weeks as it looks like I’ll be having baby #5 in a week or two, but I promise I will do my best. After all, I can’t go very long without baking something. 
Happy Baking everyone and thank you again for all your amazing support!!
Hi Kelly,
Congratulations on the prestigious Library Journal award! You DESERVE it! You have made such a difference in so many FAM’s lives and their children too! You’ll be in my thoughts and prayers in the next few weeks as you near your due date. All the best to you as you deliver your blessed baby!
fondly,
Tricia B.
ps. I’m the baby of six and have four older sisters and one older brother! It was wonderful growing up with so many siblings. Your children are not only blessed to have you as their mom, but also blessed with each other!
Hi Kelly,
It is so wonderful to be recognized for a job well done, and you have done a terrific job by showing that our kids do not have to go without the sweet treats that we all enjoy in life; that they don’t need their “own food” when it is possible to make delicious treats that everyone enjoys so that no one feels left out. Hopefully the success of your book will encourage others to do the same, and create more awareness of food allergies. Congratulations and continued success!
Congratulations Kelly! Your book has certainly made a difference in our family. My three allergic children are now eating the same goodies as other kids at school and birthday parties! Thanks again!
Congratulations Kelly! What an honor! Your book isn’t just for kids. My husband and I have greatly enjoyed your recipes since my recently diagnosed dairy/egg allergies. You’ve helped me satisfy my sweet tooth while learning to adjust my diet. With your recipes I can still bake goodies for our family gatherings that I can eat and everyone else also enjoys. Blessings as you soon welcome the latest addition to your family!
Congratulations! Well deserved! We love all your recipes! My two year old son’s teacher told me the other day that the other kids in his class always try to sit in his seat during snack and lunch times since his food always looks so good. (They have a cafeteria that delivers food, which most of it is not safe for my son…)
Good luck with the new baby!
Way to go, Kelly! You deserve it.
Congrats! It’s a well deserved review, your recipes are wonderful! Best of luck with baby #5!
Congratulations. You and your book made my family’s life so much sweeter and I will never forget that. Thank you and best of luck with baby #5.
Hi Kelly! I would LOVE to do your oat pancakes but my youngest is very sensitive to oats.
If he gets over that, your pancakes will be one of our first things to try! Thank you for all the recipes. I hope you don’t mind me sharing them on my blog. You will always get the credit. Do I need to come over and let you know when I post your recipes? Happy to do so. Will always link right to your recipe. I’m more of a “find and post” allergy blogger than an “invent the wheel” blogger. I like to document what we find…so we can remember later. Thanks for all you do, from a fellow Illinoisan!
Oh, how exciting!!! Congratulations!!
Congratulations! What an honor. That’s GREAT that others will be able to access your book in libraries. They are in for a treat.
Best wishes to you and your family, and congratulations on baby #5!
Well deserved! Your book is amazing. Best of luck with baby #5!
Yay for you Kelly!!! That is such wonderful news
Congrats and looking so forward to hearing all about baby 5! Blessings to you both during labor and delivery 
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Wow, I can’t thank you all enough for your VERY VERY sweet comments!!! It means so much to me and I am so thankful for your support!!! I’m a very lucky girl indeed. Jamie, share and post away! No problem! Tami, LOVE that all the kiddos are wanting you son’s treats too at school! You are all such awesome mamas….
love your book !!!!
Congratulations on the review! Wishing you the best with the delivery and early weeks of baby #5, Kelly!
Thanks so much Leigha!!
Congratulations on the great book review! You deserve it! You’re recipes have changed the way I view my son’s food allergies! He doesn’t have to “miss out” on all the goodies anymore! It really has been such an eye opener! Best wishes for you and the new baby on the way!
Thanks so much Alison. That means so much to me! And I’m so happy to hear you’re enjoying the recipes!
Oh, my – baby #5? B’sha’a tova (may the baby come in the best time, best way) to you, and congrats on the great review!
I have looked at a couple of your recipes, but have not tried them yet.I ordered your book today. Do you also have a recipe book or are you going to be making one with what to feed at the other meals.
Thanks Erna
Love that Miryam..so sweet of you to say! I’ll have to remember that (I lived on a kibbutz and only know a little Hebrew)! Erna, thanks so much for your order and support! Can’t wait to hear how the recipes work out for you! I’ve been asked a lot lately about writing another food allergy cookbook…and one with recipes to feed at other meals. I guess I haven’t given it serious thought only because I always have found baking allergen free to be more challenging than cooking dinner, etc. But that isn’t to say that I wouldn’t plan on one in the future. I guess I’d love to hear from everyone else what kind of book they’d find more useful.
Congrates. I wish that your recipes continue to bring smiles to all those families having kids with food allergies. Great job.
Thanks SO much for the kind words Food Facts!!