Makes two pies 1 package Marjon Soft Tofu 1/2 stick safe margarine/butter, melted 1 Tablespoon vanilla 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1-1/2 cups sugar Mix all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. Pour into two graham cracker pie shells (I have also used a baked Pillsbury/allergy safe pie crust) and chill. Cover with […]
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Pie without the worry
I confess: Thanksgiving is just two weeks away, and I’m stumped for a dessert to serve my food-allergic children. Here’s my dilemma: Traditional cakes tend to have an overabundance of eggs and milk in them. And pies have been out of the question because, until recently, I’ve been unable to find a recipe without eggs, […]
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Dairy-free Caramel Sauce for Caramel Apples
Vegan Caramel Apple 10 medium organic apples, red or green; preferably a more tart variety like Granny Smith1 recipe vegan caramel sauce (follows)10 wooden sticks (Popsicle sticks)Cookie crumbs, chopped nuts, or melted vegan chocolate (optional)Waxed paper or a cookie sheet, greased with a touch of vegan margarine Vegan Caramel Sauce 2 Tbsp. vegan stick margarine1 […]
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Gluten-free Funnel Cakes
Makes about one dozen funnel cakes; active time about 45 minutes, total time about 45 minutes 4 ounces (1 cup) white rice flour2.5 ounces (1/4 cup) sweet rice flour2 ounces (1/2 cup) cornstarch or tapioca starch2 tablespoons granulated sugar1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum1 cup milk2 large eggs, whisked1 teaspoon vanilla extractVegetable […]
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Tips for allergen-safe food finding at the N.C. State Fair
The N.C State Fair kicks off Thursday, and while the stomach-churning rides are intended as the main entrée, it’s clear that the gobs of funnel cakes, sausage dogs, exotic burgers, candied apples and ice cream are intended to be more than a mere side dish. This is a fact not lost on families with food […]
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Enjoy gluten-, dairy- and soy-free crusts
In my youth, Fridays and pizza went together like Thursdays and The Cosby Show. There simply was not one without the other. When the show was cancelled in 1992, there was only one tradition I knew that I would carry on with my own family: pizza night. Then I was blessed with not one, but […]
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Classroom Allergy alert letter – substitute the allergen your child has
This is a letter that I formulated some years ago when my son entered preschool and elementary school. It can be tweaked to meet your child’s specific needs. If your child’s teacher or principal is willing, this can be distributed in weekly folders the first week of school. Your child’s name does not have to […]
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Rice flour Playdough recipe
Ingredients 1 1/4 cups rice flour1/2 cup salt2 tsp. cream of tartar1 cup water1 tbsp. oil1/4 tsp. vanilla extractFood coloring or sparkles (optional) Mix flour, salt, and cream of tartar in a large pot. Add water and oil. Cook over medium heat until the mixture pulls away from the sides of the pan (about 5 […]
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Wheat-free, gluten-free Playdough recipe
2 c. cornstarch1 c. salt1 tbsp. shortening1 1/2 c. water1/2 tbsp of vegetable oil Mix all of the ingredients in a large stockpot and cook over low heat until mixture leaves edge of pan. It will thicken and be a little hard to stir initially. You can add a little water to it. Take it […]
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Preparing for an allergen-free school year
Find recipes and resources for an allergy-free school year at the Indy‘s Big Bite Blog. There’s little that strikes fear in the heart of parents of children with food allergies like the start of a new school year. That was certainly the case for me five years ago when I packed the backpack of my […]