My Journey Through Pregnancy as an Adult with Anaphylactic Food Allergies
Baby and I in the labour recovery room
My Journey Through Pregnancy as an Adult with Anaphylactic Food Allergies. How I navigated the labour and birth experience as a person with anaphylactic food allergies, and the considerations I made to ensure my personal safety and the safety of my baby.
Read moreHow I Managed Crazy Eczema Flare-Ups During Pregnancy and Post-Partum
Me at almost 8 months pregnant!
How I managed eczema flare ups during pregnancy without steroid use, as my cortisone cream was not pregnancy safe. Alternative solutions and the steps I took to battling eczema during pregnancy as postpartum.
Read moreThe Most Unexpected Sources of Allergens I Found in Baby Products
The Most Unexpected Sources of Allergens I Found in Baby Products. Prenatal vitamins, mattresses, baby wash and diapers - who knew these could all be sources of allergens?
Read moreThe Best Investments I Made Towards Having an Empowered Pregnancy and Birth Experience
The Best Investments I Made Towards Having an Empowered Pregnancy and Birth Experience
The Best Investments I Made Towards Having an Empowered Pregnancy and Birth Experience as a person with a chronic condition - anaphylactic food allergies.
Read moreDealing with GERD During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
It took me a long time to get up off the floor after taking this photo at 8 months pregnant.
Dealing with GERD During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
Read moreDealing with Food Allergies and Anxiety During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period
Food allergies and pregnancy - while I was pregnant we hosted a family dinner at my home when my uncle visited from Italy, instead of going to a restaurant.
Dealing with Food Allergies and Anxiety During Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period. Can you be allergic to your own breast milk? Can you have histamine reactions to breastfeeding? How did I manage my OCD, food anxiety, and food allergies during pregnancy? Tackling the glucose test and being GBS positive with food allergies.
Read moreTuna and Quinoa Salad with Artichokes - Dairy Free
Tuna and Quinoa Salad with Artichokes - Dairy Free
Tuna and Quinoa Salad with Artichokes - Dairy Free. A richly flavoured summer salad filled with mediterranean ingredients, and made with quinoa rather than couscous which would be typical of tabbouleh. Quinoa is gluten free and I absolutely love it. It makes a great base for salads like this one! You might expect to find cheese such as feta in this recipe, but not here on my blog!
Read moreOne Pan Chewy Baked Oatmeal - Nut and Peanut Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free, Egg Free
Chewy one pan baked oatmeal - no mess, no bowl, one pan of delicious breakfast perfection!
One Pan Chewy Baked Oatmeal - Nut and Peanut Free, Dairy Free, Soy Free, Egg Free. A delicious and easy breakfast or snack recipe made with one of the best nut free brands - Sunbutter! One pan means very little mess for this delightful chewy baked oatmeal.
Read morePasta Salad - Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Top 8 Allergen Free
A delicious dairy free pasta salad recipe that is suitable for vegans and those with allergies in the top 8 allergens, or gluten free.
Pasta Salad - Gluten Free, Top 8 Allergen Free
If you’re looking for a delicious dairy free, gluten free pasta salad recipe, this is it!
Pasta salad is a summer staple; whether at the BBQ, for a chilled lunch, or as a packable picnic food. Pasta salad is always a crowd pleaser and there are so many ways to prepare it. It’s common to find dairy products like cheese (commonly bocconcini or cubed feta) or creamy dressings in pasta salad, or egg products like chopped boiled egg or egg noodles. The noodles themselves are typically traditional wheat pasta. So how do we make this dish allergy friendly, dairy free, and gluten free?
With a few simple swaps - it’s easy!
Read moreS'mores Cookie Bake, with Sunbutter! - Dairy Free, Nut Free, Peanut Free
S'mores Cookie Bake, with Sunbutter! - Dairy Free, Nut Free, Peanut Free
S'mores Cookie Bake, with Sunbutter! - Dairy Free, Nut Free, Peanut Free. A scoopable s’mores bake that is amped up with Sunbutter and baked in the oven for a toasted, golden delicious treat. Free from dairy, nuts, and peanuts.
Read moreVeggie Noodle Bowl with Sunbutter Lime Sauce - Peanut Free, Nut Free, Soy Free, Dairy Free
Veggie Noodle Bowl with Sunbutter Lime Sauce - Peanut Free, Nut Free, Soy Free, Dairy Free
Veggie Noodle Bowl with Sunbutter Lime Sauce - Peanut Free, Nut Free, Soy Free, Dairy Free. A creamy vegetarian lunch bowl recipe made with a creamy peanut-free Sunbutter sauce, fresh herbs, crunchy veggies, and an abundance of noodles.
Read moreSunbutter Brown Sugar Boba Tea - Dairy Free Boba "Milk" Tea and Homemade Tapioca Pearls
Sunbutter Brown Sugar Boba Tea - Dairy Free Boba "Milk" Tea. Pictured: beautiful brown sugar boba pearls made from scratch, submerged in a big glass of black tea made frothy with the help of Original Sunbutter Sunflower Seed Butter.
Sunbutter Brown Sugar Boba Tea - Dairy Free Boba "Milk" Tea. Do you want to take part in the brown sugar boba tea trend, but have a food allergy that stands in your way from enjoying store bought? This recipe is dairy free, so creamy, and delicious. Get all the enjoyment of brown sugar boba tea at home!
Read moreGiant Soft Chocolate Chip Cookie - Gluten Free, Top 8 Allergy Free, Vegan
Giant Soft Chocolate Chip Cookie - Gluten Free, Top 8 Allergy Free, Vegan
A giant soft chocolate chip cookie recipe that is vegan, nut free, dairy free, gluten free, egg free, peanut free, soy free. The perfect allergy free giant chocolate chip cookie recipe! So delicious and easy to make, with common and accessible allergy free ingredients. The cookie is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Read moreSunbutter Stuffed Chocolate Strawberries
Sunbutter - the best nut-free seed butter spread!
Sunbutter Stuffed Chocolate Strawberries. This simple and festive holiday treat is a delicious way to spice up classic chocolate strawberries! Nut free, peanut free, top 8 allergy free, gluten free. A great addition to your holiday cookie box or baking day with kids.
Read moreCrunchy Biscotti - Gluten Free, Nut Free and Top Allergy Free, Vegan
Crunchy Biscotti - Gluten Free, Nut Free and Top Allergy Free, Vegan
Crunchy Biscotti - Gluten Free, Nut Free and Top Allergy Free, Vegan. Biscotti are Italian cookies that are baked twice to achieve a supremely crunchy texture. They are perfect for dipping into a hot beverage, and are eaten year-round. You will commonly see them in cafes and they are traditionally made in a variety of flavours that may have dried fruit or nuts as well as spices and sometimes chocolate. However my version is free from the top 8 allergens, and is vegan and gluten free.
Read moreSuper Moist and Decadent Chocolate Cake - Gluten Free, Top 8 Allergy Free, Vegan
Moist and decadent gluten free chocolate cake that is also dairy free, egg free, soy free, and nut and peanut free
Super Moist and Decadent Chocolate Cake - Gluten Free, Top 8 Allergy Free, Vegan. My decadent and moist gluten free cake is top allergy free (dairy free, egg free, nut and peanut free, soy free, wheat and gluten free, fish and shellfish free) and full of incredible, rich chocolate flavour. Your fork will sink right into it; it’s so soft and velvety. Richness and decadence are qualities we do not always associate with free-from baking, but in my opinion this cake could stand up to any glutinous or egg-containing cake, any day.
The cake itself is a dark chocolate sponge, and the topping is a thick dark chocolate glaze. This cake is at once formal and casual - it really depends on how you choose to serve it.
Read moreEasy Homemade Crumpets - Dairy Free, Egg Free, Soy Free, Nut and Peanut Free, Vegan
Easy homemade crumpets - dairy free!
Easy Homemade Crumpets - Dairy Free, Egg Free, Soy Free, Nut and Peanut Free, Vegan. Make crumpets at home! This stovetop bread is a quick rise and is an easy homemade bread for any beginner baker or home cook. Homemade crumpets are so delicious, and this recipe is dairy free!
Read moreJam Thumbprint Cookies - Gluten Free, Top 8 Allergy Free, Vegan
Decadent and fluffy gluten free cookies with a jam center filling
Jam Thumbprint Cookies - Gluten Free, Top 8 Allergy Free, Vegan. One of the best Christmas cookies out there, this recipe is so light and fluffy, and delicious. These are the perfect Christmas cookie recipe for those who are gluten free, dairy free, egg free, nut free, or vegan. Delicate cookies are topped with tasty jam for a perfect cookie combo.
Read moreGingerbread Cookies - Top 8 Allergy Free - Gluten Free
The Best Gingerbread Cookies - Top 8 Allergy Free - Gluten Free
The Best Gingerbread Cookies - Top 8 Allergy Free and Gluten Free. These gluten free gingerbread cookies are also dairy free and egg free, and completely vegan / plant based. They are easy to bake and can be baked soft or crunchy depending on your preference. Frost them with a simple icing or leave them plain.
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