Foods 
Granola with yogurt has long been my favorite breakfast. I stopped eating it a few years ago when our family became dairy-free, and now that we are also trying to avoid large amounts of grains, its really not an option. My youngest, 16-month-old Doodad, does not seem to tolerate grains well at all, particularly oats. After searching for quick breakfast options other than eggs, I discovered a nut-based granola that has quickly become a family favorite. The granola can be made with just about any combination of nuts. We prefer almonds and cashews as the base, and we add pecans, walnuts, and peanuts when we have extra in ...Read More
A Beginners Guide to Coconut Flour
Have you used coconut flour in the kitchen yet? When we started our gluten-free adventure, I was very intimidated by the many gluten-free flours and baking mixes on the market. We chose to give up gluten (and grains) for a month for nutritional reasons, so I want to be sure the new food items in our diet are as healthy as possible. Coconut flour has quickly become one of my favorites. Are you looking for more tips for going gluten free? I’ve gathered them all together in this Everything Gluten Free page. What is coconut flour? Coconut flour is an off-white powder made from dehydrated and ground coconut meat, often ...Read More
8 Simple Tips for Hosting an Allergy-Friendly Party
Navigating holiday parties with food allergies can often be tricky. More often than not I find myself quizzing my host on ingredients when we are eating at a friend’s house. With food allergies on the rise and my level of advocacy, it has become less stressful to ask for special accommodations than when we first learned about our boys’ sensitivities three years ago. Looking for more gluten-free resources? This Everything Gluten Free page is a library of everything gluten free we’ve worked on. It is greatly appreciated when a host creates an allergy-friendly party and I don’t have to worry about the ingredients we ...Read More
Traveling with Food Allergies: 5 Simple Hacks to Make Your Life Easier
We have been a dairy free family for close to three years due to a casein (cow milk protein) sensitivity in my two youngest boys. As is the case for many, it was a challenge to change our family’s eating habits. The first time we traveled away from home was just over 4 months from starting our dairy-free diet. I’m not sure who was more nervous about it—me or grandma! She was nervous about figuring out what to feed us. I was nervous about being such a difficult house guest. Since that first trip, we have traveled many times to visit family and friends. Looking for more gluten-free resources? This Everything Gluten Free ...Read More
