Nut Free Trail Mix Chewy Granola Bars
I went through my recipe binder tonight and came across a recipe for SunButter/Trail Mix Granola Balls from The Nut-Free Mom Blog. Written by Jenny Kales, it’s an excellent site to check out, if you’re curious. I modified the recipe slightly by pouring the finished product onto a parchment covered cookie tray and flattening it […]
Allergy Alert: Undisclosed Ingredients In Rayne Clinical Nutrition
Earlier this summer, I noticed that my dog Coco was not well. She had seemed low energy for several days, then she threw up, and a couple of days later she refused food and water. I went outside to check her stools, and some of them were as skinny as my baby finger, instead of as […]
Strange But True: Peanut Drop For Canada Day
The CBC reports on the show As It Happens that the city of Mayo, Yukon has a “super fun” annual peanut drop to celebrate Canada Day (which was yesterday). I listened to the interview which you can listen by clicking here, and the organizer explained that local children used to be given discounted helicopter rides […]
What Airlines And Universities Have The Best Food Allergy Policies?
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What CAN I Eat If I’m Allergic To Peanuts, Nuts, Eggs, AND Milk?
The other day, I had the privilege of speaking with food allergy pioneer Linda Coss, who has some exciting news to share. Both of her popular dairy, egg, peanut, and nut-free food allergy cookbooks – “What’s to Eat?” and “What Else is to Eat?” – are now available in e-book format! As Linda will tell […]
Are Simply Bars Peanut or Nut Free?
Recently, I spoke with the clerk at a health food store and learned that she’s peanut allergic (I get into allergy conversations everywhere I go). We got on the subject of protein bars, and she told me that SimplyWhey bars are peanut and nut safe. I bought a bar and felt excited about her recommendation, […]
UPDATED New EpiPen Television Commercial: Focus On Ease Of Use
UPDATE 20 August 2014: I have bad news, very very bad news. You will see below that this commercial has been revised, and the revisions are terrible. It’s been changed to the exact messaging that costs people their lives year after year. What I originally wrote is this: I love this new EpiPen commercial from […]
Is Argan Oil Safe For People With Tree Nut Allergies?
Argan oil is derived from the nuts of Argania spinosa, a native desert tree in Morocco. In other words, the fruit of the Argania spinosa tree often called “argan nuts” are tree nuts. The oil is cold pressed as opposed to heat processed or highly refined, making it more likely to contain allergenic protein. As I’ve explained before, the difference […]
How To Check If Easter Chocolate Is Both Peanut And Nut Free
With Easter coming up soon, displays of Easter chocolates are popping up everywhere. I was at the Masonville Mall Shoppers Drug Mart this past weekend, and a display of Easter bunnies caught my eye. I had a closer look, and I was excited to see that one brand of chocolate is completely peanut and nut […]
Praise For Ottawa Daycare Over Cheese Sandwich Suspension
Earlier this month the Centre de l’Enfant Aux 4 vents, an Ottawa daycare, came under fire for its strict policy about not allowing outside food to be brought into the Center. Like each of the two daycare centers my sons attended, the Center made all the meals and snacks on site. Parents sign a contract acknowledging that […]
