Entries from May 2010

Peanut allergies aren’t the only ones that are life-threatening…

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This is a phrase I utter more often than not, especially to school and camp officials. It’s always driven me a little batty when I get that dazed and confused look after I say my son John could die from a reaction to milk too. Or even legumes and peas  could cause my son John [...]

Dairy, Egg and Nut Free Banana Chocolate Chip Waffles

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How about ANOTHER idea to use up overripe bananas? Dairy, Egg and Nut Free Chocolate Chip Waffles are the perfect breakfast to whip up when you literally only have minutes to get it on the table. In the morning I like to make one hot breakfast for all my little hungry people because it is [...]

Isn’t a 504 Plan Good Enough?

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That was the question I asked my school’s superintendent last week when it was brought to my attention that our school district decided to do away with John’s 504 Plan and incorporate his food allergy accommodations into his IEP Plan. I was also told that if a child in our district only has a 504 Plan and [...]

Dairy, Egg and Nut Free Chocolate Chip Strawberry Cake

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What mama doesn’t love the flavor combination of strawberries and chocolate? One of my favorite little treats are Chocolate Dipped Strawberries; true perfection. I wanted to capture that same magic in a yummy little cake that can be served any time of the day. In fact, I plan to serve this at my own Mother’s [...]

An Allergen Free First Communion and Baptism…

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Yesterday was a  day to remember. John celebrated his first communion and baby Michael received the sacrament of baptism. It was a gorgeous day filled with so much love, laughter and memories with old friends. As many of you know both of my parents passed away before any of my children were born. So often these [...]