Holidays
Mother’s Day Cupcakes
Cupcakes - Diet Compliance: GFCF/SCD/GAPS/LOD/Paleo/Nut-Free Frosting - Diet Compliance: GFCF (see further ideas below) These cupcakes are certainly not only for Mother's Day, but the floral design lends itself so nicely to springtime and Mother's Day. What makes...
Deviled Eggs for Halloween
I have to confess I’ve always LOVED deviled eggs. I used to be embarrassed to say so – I always thought I was the only one. Deviled eggs seemed like a strange appetizer relic from the seventies. I assumed they would not be popular (or sophisticated) for a party....
Traveling on a Special Diet
Now that summer has arrived, I'd like to share some tips for traveling on a special diet. Traveling with children can be challenging enough. If you or your child is on a special diet, the idea of taking a trip can make any...
Holiday Meltdowns – Could it be your Christmas Tree?
Now, don’t get me wrong, I have nothing against Christmas or Christmas trees. But the pine tree, might be a problem. Before you run out and buy a fresh, new Christmas tree or holiday wreath, you'll want to read my client’s...
Gluten-Free Crackers (Perfect for Valentine’s Day)
The other day my daughter came home from school after cooking class with delicious crackers, I almost couldn't believe they were also gluten-free. We decided to bake some of our own for Valentine's Day. Our school has an amazing cooking program. Their teachers Leah...
Halloween – When You Don’t Eat Candy
This is the first year that our daughter really understands Trick or Treating. When she was just two, Trick or Treating was simple -- she enjoyed collecting the pretty colored things (candy) from our neighbors, but didn’t really realize the candy was for eating, i.e....
Host/Guest Guide to a Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Holiday
Are you and your family on a special diet this holiday season? Or maybe you are hosting a gathering for people on a special diet? Nothing can spoil a wonderful holiday faster than you or your child feeling sick from a gluten infraction, or a behavioral reactions from...
Gluten-Free Playdough (RECIPE)
Playdough is a fun and creative art medium. However, for gluten-free kids, Play-doh is not an option, as Play-doh brand contains gluten. Since gluten can absorb through the skin and (if your kids are like mine) kids...
Disney World with Food Allergies: Mother’s Experience
Guest Post by Lisa Meili Note from Julie Matthews: After writing an article for the Autism File Magazine on traveling with food allergies (out in the June/July issue), I spotted this incredible post from a mother on a GFCF...