Entries from June 2010

Note to self: Don’t get lazy when reading food labels….

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Like most of you, I’ve  been checking food packaging for hidden allergens for so long that I think I got it down pat. Lately I have relied more on the FDA allergen labeling on food, the ones that say Contains: Milk, Peanuts, Tree Nuts. I am usually further comforted by the additional label of “Produced [...]

Dairy, Egg and Nut Free Chocolate Chip Oat Bars

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Who doesn’t love a great cookie bar? They are easy to make, easy to bake, and especially easy to take…bbq’s, parties, school bake sales, you name it. My Dairy, Egg and Nut Free Chocolate Chip Oat Bar is the perfect cookie bar; it’s delicious AND healthy. I love that it is full of whole grain [...]

Dairy, Egg and Nut Free Cinnamon Sour Cream Cookies

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The Cinnamon Sour Cream Cookie screams nostalgia. It is a classic cookie that was quite popular in during our grandmothers’ era. I love its buttery flavor that is perfectly complimented by a classic cinnamon sugar topping. As with most of my cookie recipes, this one is easy to make with your kiddos on a lazy [...]

Should we ban peanuts on airplanes?

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I’m sure most of you food allergic parents are  aware of the news story circulating that federal regulators are considering restrictions or even an outright ban of peanut products on U.S. commercial flights. The U.S. Transportation Department announced this week they are taking a second look at arguments presented by food allergy advocates, sufferers, and the food industry. [...]