Introductions

As the mother of three children with food allergies, and as a Gluten Intolerant person myself, I know the importance of finding food that is both healthy (meaning safe to eat), and easy. That is a hard combination to strike. I’ve had months where there were three basic recipes, plus cereal, and a few snacks that we ate while I attempted to work out all the “kinks” of our new found allergies.

When I began this journey, I had no previous experience in the area of allergies other than the occasional difficult battle with spring hay fever. I can tell you I was lost the first time I went into a supermarket and realized that label reading was no longer confined to “healthy food” (whole, organic, and unprocessed) but now it included a good bit of the normal products we consumed as well. That day I was in tears.

Today, I rejoice when I have friends come to me with questions or seeking advice; not because it is a good thing they are in the position of needing the help; but rather because I know that I can help them in a way that I had no assistance. That support system is so necessary for the fight with food allergies. That support system is something I longed for, and didn’t have a lot of when I battled the test results that said we would have to turn our eating habits upside down. That support system is what I hope to share here, through recipes, advice, links and personal stories.

I am not a Dr. or medical professional, I do not have “technical” advice, and you should know that all the views on my blog are just that- my personal view.

I claim NO professional experience. Just “mom experience”- tips that have helped our family, and ways that we have made changes  with results of us seeing a difference. I hope that you are able to glean from our trial and error process so you have a smoother transition.

Here's To: allergy free days ahead, allergy free food on the table and allergy free friends in abundance!