Patricia Biesen is Chicago's girl next door that just happens to be lactose intolerant. Biesen offers delicious alternatives for those with dairy allergies or to readers who just want to eat healthier.ß
Now that the weather is getting colder the hot chocolate mugs are coming out. One easy recipe is it to take a cup of almond milk, stir in some unsweetened cocoa powder, and a few packets of Truvia. Just mix...
FAAN’s is having a Teen Summit, Nov. 13-15 in Arlington, Va., this event allows teens, aged 11 to 21, to come together to discuss their special issues. Peer pressure is at an all-time high during teen...
ELL is a non-for profit organization that stands for Eating/educating, Living and Learning. Founder Kathleen Sullivan and her husband, Robert, wrote The Party is at the Safe House. Their son, Tyler inspired their work. He experienced his first...
Thankfully, most manufacturers have to indicate in plain English, the top 8 allergens, which are: milk, egg, wheat, peanut, tree nut, soy, fish, and shellfish. Unfortunately, if your allergy is not one of those you are out of luck. ...
During last Spring’s Thrive Allergy Fest I discovered Namaste Foods. They have an impressive line of bake mixes and pastas. The cool fall air can induce longings of carb-loaded comfort foods. Namaste makes allergy-free mixes for...
Do you get asked this a lot? One of my favorite coping mechanisms is to focus on what I can have v. what I cannot. So dairy is out of the question but there’s still a kingdom of...
One way to know for sure if you have food allergies is to be tested. There are many different tests you can have done depending on your tolerance (for em . . . pain), health insurance coverage and budget.
Disclaimer time (kinda like...
Cross-contamination occurs when an unintended ingredient finds it’s way into a food item as a result of contact with utensils, surfaces, or hands. For example, sugar cookies baked at home on a baking sheet that formerly was...
This month is liqueur is in the spotlight on the ole Examiner.com calendar. It’s true that most spirits are dairy-free but not all liqueur is gluten-free. For a list of gluten-free beverages, celiac.com...
Halloween is almost here and now is the time to stock up on some allergy free goodies. Here are some great companies making delicious contributions to safe trick or treating.Chicago Soydairy's is behind a line of vegan marshmallows...