Raising (and Cooking for) a Protein Intolerant Child

Little Z turns 2!

2010-04-10T22:28:00.003-05:00

My precious boy had his second birthday today! Here he is shown being held by me shortly after birth. The pictures below are of him riding his new Spidey Bike (his favorite birthday present) while waiting for a train to come (his favorite obsession).

Convenience Snacks

2010-04-10T22:04:00.003-05:00

I found some snacks that Z likes (and his sensitive system can tolerate) in the last few months. They are: Mr. Krispers (Sea Salt and Pepper) Baked Rice Krisps (so good!), Brown Rice Snaps by Edward & Sons (onion garlic and toasted onion), and ENERG Brand Wylde Poppy Seed pretzels. These companies probably make several flavors of foods he could digest, but I haven't had the guts to try them out

Commercial, time-saving foods

2010-04-10T21:35:00.001-05:00

Anyone who knows me (and the cooking needs of my son) know that there are not a lot of convenience foods that we can use. But I am happy to say, I have found a few convenience foods Z can tolerate: Jones Sausage, (unsauced) steam-in-the bag frozen rice (my personal favorite is Birds Eye Steamfresh Long Grain White Rice with mixed veggies) and Prego sauce.Jones sausage has been the go-to meat when

Peeps and other sweets

2010-04-09T15:09:00.003-05:00

Easter was last week, and we were very nervous about what we would put in Z's Easter Basket. I can count on one hand how many times Z has had candy (because I have been just too afraid he would get sick from it). When someone from church asked what candy he could have (so they could be prepared for their annual Easter egg hunt) the only candy I knew off the top of my head that was gluten free and

Cross Contamination and keeping your children in the “World”

2010-04-09T14:41:00.000-05:00

For the last several months now, every time I took Little Z somewhere he would have a reaction (I am guessing to gluten, because he is most sensitive to gluten. I know that the people who were taking care of him tried to be careful, but I just don't think they understood what careful means. For example, at the gym daycare, the girls would hand out snacks to other children, then hand Z his Top 8

I really am back this time!

2010-04-09T14:18:00.000-05:00

So, I have been gone from this blog a really long time. At first I was really busy with design classes, and then my computer broke. I finally got it fixed in January, but I still ignored my site. I was burned out and depressed from a really hard semester and the fact that Little Z seemed to be having reactions to food all the

My computer is finally fixed...

2010-01-31T23:01:00.003-06:00

Hey all,Sorry for the lack of postings for the last TWO months. I have been fretting and frustrated over my broken computer! It is finally on the mend, and you should be seeing some new posts shortly...

Hy-Vee has a Gluten Free List

2009-12-11T13:14:00.000-06:00

I realized today that Hy-Vee has a gluten free list that they keep updated on their Web site (I think they got sick of me calling all the time!). See here for more details. Please note that it says, "to the best of our knowledge" these are the items that are gluten free.

Orange-Cranberry Muffins

2009-12-05T20:42:00.009-06:00

I love cranberries, and have been trying to figure out recipes to make with the abundance of cranberries that have been on sale recently.I came up with recipe tonight, and it turned out pretty well. Little Z loved it, and the orange glaze is really delicious, and is the perfect compliment to this not-too-sweet muffin.I used freshly squeezed orange juice for this recipe, but I am sure store bought

Gluten-Free Oven Fried Chicken

2009-11-30T19:53:00.006-06:00

This is easy recipe to make, and if you can believe it, is crunchier than when it is made with wheat flour. I can't tell a difference between this version and the wheat version I used to make. Ingredients: 3-4 lbs cut up broiler-fryer chicken ½ to 1 cup of corn starch ¼ cup canola oil salt and pepper to taste spices (

"Fast Food" on Road Trips -Traveling with a food intolerant/allergic baby

2009-11-30T14:57:00.002-06:00

It's Holiday Time again, which means long road trips (at least for our family) to visit relatives. Every time we travel, I get a feeling of dread and worry: what will I feed Little Z? Where can we stop? Will he have a reaction if I feed him a plain hamburger patty from McDonalds? (which is the last thing you need when you are away from home!).In the past, we just fed him carby snacks (like chex

Puppy Snack - Puppy Chow minus the dairy and soy

2009-11-28T13:36:00.009-06:00

As a child, I loved it when kids would bring Puppy Chow to school for our Holiday Parties (The original Puppy chow is made with chocolate chips and peanut butter melted over Chex and covered in powdered sugar).A few weeks ago I made Puppy Chow for myself, and I was trying to figure out ways to make it without chocolate chips and peanut butter (you can buy allergy-friendly chocolate chips, but I

Rice Crunchy Treats

2009-11-28T13:10:00.005-06:00

If you have been following my blog, you know that I wondered if my son was intolerant to corn. I recently re-introduced corn into his diet, and he seems to be tolerating it well. This is wonderful, because it opens up so many new opportunities for meals and snacks since corn and corn derivatives are in just about everything (including most brands of marshmallows).Rice Crunchy Treats are simply a

Rice Dream coupons available

2009-11-27T15:21:00.002-06:00

$1/2 Off Rice Dream beverages are available on the Mambo Sprouts Web site.

Make-Ahead Chicken

2009-11-11T11:47:00.005-06:00

A time saving and money-stretching trick I started employing at my house recently is cooking hamburger and chicken ahead of time so when I am in a rush, I can just pull it out and it is already made. This is not quite as easy as pulling out a freeze-ahead homemade meal, but to be frank, there just are not a lot of freeze-ahead meals that are gluten and top 8 free (rice noodles just don't hold up

$1/1 Hain Celestial Group Coupons

2009-11-11T09:51:00.002-06:00

I just got a call from my sister-in-law telling me about this great coupon. Sign up for the Gluten-Free Choices Newsletter and you will be able to print several coupons for products from Hain Celestial Group (like De Boles Pasta and Rice Dream). It let me print 20 (this is unheard of) and they don't expire 'til 2011.This one will go fast, so get it while it is still available.

Hu Hot = Not so Hot for allergy sufferers

2009-11-01T13:56:00.009-06:00

Last week my brother's family and my family went on a weekend family vacation. The vacation was a blast, and it's something we do every year. Now that we have a son with special dietary needs, we have to do a little more planning, as well as make sure we get hotels/lodging with a built in kitchen. We still like to eat out once or twice though, so we make sure to call ahead and do the legwork

Rice Dream Frozen Dessert Coupons

2009-11-01T13:48:00.003-06:00

Rice Dream Frozen Dessert coupons ($1/1) are available on CouponMom.com. You should be able to print two from each computer.I want to point out that these deserts all have soy.

Individual Scalloped Potatoes

2009-10-31T23:23:00.007-05:00

This dish easy and fast to make, and I can't even begin to tell you how delicious it is. You can make it in muffin tins, or even better, in individual ramekins (there is no dairy or cheese to bind the potatoes together, so keeping the potatoes in the ramekin makes you feel like you actually are eating the old-fashioned scalloped potatoes.For those of you who make scalloped potatoes from scratch,

Orange Pumpkin Spice Cake - a Perfect Fall-Weather Treat

2009-10-31T23:14:00.006-05:00

This is such a sweet, moist cake that I didn't add frosting, (well, I also don't really like frosting that much, but this cake really didn't need it!). This cake is delicious and I really can't tell that it is gluten free (or egg free, for that matter). Such a perfect treat for the fall – and little Z loves it.1 cup packed brown sugar2/3 cup orange juice or water1 cup canned pumpkin (I ran out of

Good Morning Coffee Cake

2009-10-31T22:47:00.006-05:00

I made this recipe recently and it was very tasty. I adapted it from Sunny Cinnamon Bars from the cookbook, "Cookies for everyone" (if you follow this blog, I use this cookbook all the time). The original recipe calls for 1/2 cup unsalted sunflower seed kernels. Little Z reacts badly to sunflower oils and seeds, so I left them out. If you or your child doesn't react to sunflower seeds, I think it

Oh Honey Grahams - a Great Alternative to Graham Crackers

2009-10-31T22:20:00.008-05:00

These crackers, when rolled thin enough, are a very delicious alternative to graham crackers (they really do taste a lot like graham crackers!). When rolled thick, they taste like a muffin in bar form. I have made them with and without oatmeal. Either way, they taste wonderful and are very satisfying. A good friend of mine and her little boy (who are not gluten free) love these, and even though I

BD's Mongolian Grill

2009-10-30T15:32:00.005-05:00

We recently ate at BD's Mongolian Grill, and it was a good experience. The location we visited (Independence, MO) had a special grill in the back that is thoroughly cleaned between uses, especially for allergy sufferers. I requested that they cook his food only in water, and they were able to give him food from the back that had not been on the line (so it wouldn't run the risk of being

Fiorella's Jackstack - Plaza Location, Kansas City, MO

2009-10-30T15:13:00.002-05:00

Whenever my in-laws, who are from Minnesota, are in town, we love to eat at Fiorella's Jack Stack. Jack Stack is an award-winning Kansas City BBQ restaurant. When my in-laws said they wanted to eat a Fiorella's, I thought that I would end up just staying home with Little Z, so I didn't have to deal with bringing him cold food to the restaurant, while we enjoyed our delicious barbecue. However, I

Eating Out

2009-10-30T14:20:00.008-05:00

Eating out is quite a hassle if you have multiple intolerance or allergies. It's a lot easier if you simply want a gluten free meal, but pair that with other allergies/intolerances, and you will have quite a task on your hands!It also comes with several risks: if food is not handled/prepared with the utmost care, Little Z will not nap well, will cry, scream, whimper through the night, get a yeast

Protein Intollerance Confirmed & Celiac Update

2009-10-04T00:11:00.009-05:00

Whew. It has been over a month since I have had time to do any updating on this site, and I apologize! I am taking design classes again, and I have hardly any time to sleep – much less write!Here are some updates on Little Z. We recently visited the pediatric gastroenterologist at Children's Mercy, in the KC area, and he was very informative and was... just wonderful (I have heard from several

Pumpkin Pie Pancakes

2009-08-17T22:23:00.006-05:00

My favorite time of year is the fall, and my favorite kind of pie is pumpkin. I had a hankering for both this weekend, and as a result: Pumpkin Pie Pancakes were born.Ingredients:1 cup brown rice flower1 T superfine sugar3 teaspoons baking powder1/3 cup tapioca starchdash of salt1/2 cup canned pumpkin3 T Canola oil3/4 cup water1 T honey1 tsp ground cinnamon1/2 tsp ground ginger1/4 tsp ground

Crispy Chicken Under a Brick (or Cast Iron Skillet)

2009-08-17T21:59:00.002-05:00

I tried this recipe by Tyler Florence tonight, and it was really fun to make and tasted delicious. I was skeptical that chicken on the bone would be able to fully cook in 30 minutes or less, but it did. And the skin was so crisp – it was amazing. The original recipe calls for toasted cumin seeds, which I don't have. Instead, I simply used ½ teaspoon ground cumin. I was a little intimidated

Fantastic Herb Marinade

2009-08-15T22:13:00.003-05:00

At our house, we have a very tight grocery budget, so we don't eat steak very often. When we do, it is usually the cheaper cuts and they need a little “love” to make them taste really good.This is a marinade that I used on last nights charcoal steak and they tasted fantastic. Actually, fantastic doesn't do it justice. It was fantastic to the 3rd power. When I grilled my steaks last night, I also

Homemade Broth - economical, delicious, gluten and top 8 free

2009-08-15T21:43:00.005-05:00

Little Z seems bothered by the various broths I have used (even the ones that are free of the top 8), and forget using bullion cubes – they all have soy! I've avoided using broths and bullion in the last year or so, and my soups and dishes often seem too salty and one-noted. I've considered making my own, but it seemed like a lot of work, and I knew I wouldn't be able to use it all before it

Superfine Sugar, Corn-Free Powdered Sugar, and Corn-Free Baking Powder

2009-08-15T19:34:00.007-05:00

Superfine Sugar: A lot of recipes I have been looking at lately call for superfine sugar. I had a heck of a time of a time trying to find it, and finally just Googled it to figure out if I could make it, and what it exactly was. It is finer than regular granulated sugar, but coarser than powdered sugar and helps make smoother batters. It also can support a higher fat content. I ended up making my

Bravo Brownies

2009-08-15T18:12:00.016-05:00

These were really easy and fast to make. Bravo Brownies have a chewier texture than “normal” brownies, but they are a great alternative to the wheat version – and they taste really good, and are very moist. Little Z ate them twice today, and threw a tantrum each time we had to cut him off.This recipe is from “Bravo Brownie Cut Ups” in Cookies for Everyone! (p. 184)Ingredients:1 cup superfine

Fiesta Stuffed Peppers - a party in your mouth

2009-08-12T21:50:00.007-05:00

Every time we go to Chipotle, my husband squeezes lemons over his burrito, and I used to think he was really weird. Until I actually tried it. Lemon compliments the spice and aromatic flavors of Tex Mex perfectly. Although the lemon, green onions and cilantro are optional in this dish, they really bring out the flavors of the beef and peppers, and give it a nice tangy zing.Ingredients:4-6 large

Creamy-Without-the-Cream Chicken & Mushrooms Wild Rice

2009-08-11T20:32:00.004-05:00

This was pure delight to eat. It reminded me of wild rice soup, and although it had no dairy in it, tasted so smooth and creamy. It was delicious.Ingredients:1 cup wild rice10 oz cooked and shredded boneless, skinless chicken breast1 large onion2 cups chicken stock (if you don't have an allergy friendly broth, use mine)3 celery ribs, chopped4 carrots, peeled and chopped into rounds and half

Cilantro and Lime Rice

2009-08-09T00:22:00.007-05:00

I found this recipe on a cooking blog I recently discovered called "Closet Cooking." It went really well with my Lemon Lime Cilantro Chicken. I think the rice would also taste delicious with a little red pepper tossed in to add a little heat (I really love heat!).

Lemon-Lime Cilantro Chicken

2009-08-09T00:12:00.006-05:00

This was a really nice dinner to enjoy on a summer night. I paired it with Cilantro and Lime Rice, and it was a really refreshing meal.Ingredients:2-3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breastsgarlic powdercrushed red pepperblack peppersaltthe juice from a whole lemonthe juice from a whole limeA handful of chopped fresh cilantrooilPreparations:Place chicken in an oiled baking pan and drizzle oil

Just Peachy Chicken

2009-08-08T00:23:00.004-05:00

Peaches have been on sale lately, and I just had to figure out a way to use them before they go bad. This is also a great way to use up peaches that have gone too ripe, or have a lot of bruises. The brown sugar, raisins and peaches impart a nice flavor without making the meat sweet.Ingredients:3 lbs chicken breast or leg quarters with the skin removed and the visible fat cut off4 ripe peaches,

Spaghetti Sauce - gluten, corn, and Top 8 free

2009-08-07T23:16:00.004-05:00

We've been trying to rule out a corn intolerance, so I had to rethink and revamp how I made spaghetti sauce for little Z. I used to use store bought canned chili-style or Italian-style tomatoes along with grated veggies and lots of spices, but I still can't find corn free canned tomatoes (if anyone knows of any, please, let me know!).I freeze any leftovers in 1 cup portions so that I have an easy

Magnificent Meatballs – gluten and top 8 allergen free!

2009-08-06T00:14:00.024-05:00

This is a wonderful addition to any pot luck, and no one will be able to tell that these delicious treats are gluten free and allergy friendly!!! Both methods taste delicious, but I prefer the texture of conventional-oven-made meatballs.These are soooooo good, and they will make your house smell like you are making supreme pizza!Ingredients:1 lb ground beef1 lb ground turkey1 large yellow onion,

Hamburger Potato Casserole - a hearty "man meal"

2009-08-03T19:31:00.007-05:00

I made this for dinner tonight, and my husband LOVED it and called it a "hearty man meal." He ate so much of it, he lay on the floor for a few minutes to recuperate!Ingredients:1 lb. ground beef3 large potatoes, peeled and cut into ¼” slices4 medium carrots, peeled and cut into ¼” rounds1 medium yellow onion, diced1/3 cup dry white ricesalt to tasteblack pepper to taste½ tsp crushed red pepper1

"But...they taste like WHEAT pancakes!" Gluten-Free, Egg Free, Dairy Free Pancakes

2009-08-01T22:02:00.009-05:00

I make pancakes – a lot. I love them. They are cheap and easy, and, way too delicious to live a life without them. when I discovered my son couldn't have wheat... or dairy or eggs, I was really sad for him. Poor little guy will never be able to have a pancake for Saturday morning breakfast, I thought sadly. Sure, I know that there are several gluten-free foods out there, but I have tried many

Accidental milk swig

2009-08-01T20:47:00.005-05:00

On Thursday morning a friend of mine and her little boy came over. Her son was drinking a tippy cup of milk and I didn't notice it until it was in my son's hands and he'd already taken a swig. It is times like this that I thank God my son is not anaphylactic. Little Z didn't seem all that bothered at that moment, but within an hour or two he started having diarrhea, his stomach became distended,

Cajun Spiced Pork Chops

2009-08-01T20:37:00.004-05:00

Someone posted this recipe on allrecipes.com, and it was delightful. I changed it a little because I am out of olive oil and garlic salt.Ingredients:1 teaspoon paprika1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/2 teaspoon rubbed dried sage leaves1/2 teaspoon garlic1/4 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon canola oil4 center cut pork chops or pork steaksMix all

Carrot Cake Oatmeal Cookies

2009-07-25T12:29:00.007-05:00

These are carrot cake cookies inspired by the cookbook "Cookies for Everyone" by Leslie Hammond and Betsy Laakso. I adapted the recipe somewhat. The recipe calls for ginger, vanilla, and nutmeg (my ginger has sulfur dioxide, and I wasn't sure how Z would respond to it; vanilla extract has corn in it; and I couldn't find my nutmeg). It also calls for a frosting filling using Spectrum Organic

I Can't Believe it's Soy Free - Orange Chicken!!!

2009-07-25T11:27:00.006-05:00

This is a recipe I created after scouring the Internet and cookbooks for meal ideas. I have been trying to find a way to make Chinese food that tastes like it has soy sauce in it, when it really doesn't. I read somewhere you can make your own soy-free soy sauce with balsamic vinegar and molasses, which is why this has vinegar. I also have been trying to avoid using any corn ingredients (I think

Cinnamon Update

2009-07-25T10:49:00.003-05:00

The other day I posted pics of Z's face, which showed red splotches around his mouth and nose where cinnamon had stuck to his skin. I also did some searching on the Internet, and found that cinnamon and extracts of cinnamon are often irritating to the skin.Well, my husband and I created a paste of cinnamon and rubbed a small area on our wrists to see if we, too would have a reaction. Sure enough,

Coupons - Enjoy Life Products

2009-07-22T11:08:00.005-05:00

$1.25/2 coupons for Enjoy Life are available on the Mabosprouts Web site. You can print two.

A reaction to cinnamon or contamination?

2009-07-21T16:46:00.004-05:00

So here is another confusing and frustrating symptom. This morning I fed Little Z cream of rice with cinnamon and sugar. I have been holding off on adding cinnamon to his food lately because a few weeks ago I gave him cinnamon and sugar rice for breakfast, and he became very fussy and had the usual distended stomach/diarrhea. Without thinking about it this morning, I added it to his cereal and he

Easy Oven Fries

2009-07-21T15:26:00.004-05:00

These are really easy and tasty.Ingredients:3-4 well scrubbed large potatoes cut into large wedgessaltgarlic powder and any other seasonings to tastecanola oilPreparations:Preheat oven to 425 degrees F and cover a cookie sheet with aluminum foil. In a gallon-sized zipper baggie mix canola oil and seasonings. Put potato wedges in bag and shake. Place well-coated potato wedges on the cookie sheet

Honey Mustard Chicken Tenders - 3 ways

2009-07-21T12:03:00.002-05:00

I am getting sick of eating the same old boring chicken, so I decided to jazz it up a bit by making honey mustard chicken tenders. I made them three different ways, and all tasted delicious. The Chex tenders had the best crunch, but my husband and I both agree that the best tasting were the honey mustard tenders.Ingredients:½ cup honey¼ cup yellow mustard (if you have a corn allergy, beware that

Tater Not Tot Casserol - A cheaper, healthier twist on the old version

2009-07-13T22:38:00.010-05:00

This is a healthier, cheaper and allergy friendly twist on the much-loved tater-tot casserole. It is a recipe I adapted when I realized that tater tots and cream of mushroom soup are chocked full of soy and dairy. My husband loves this, and prefers it to the old version.Ingredients:3-4 large potatoes, well scrubbed chopped1 lb hamburger or ground turkey1 medium onion, dicedCanola oil½ Tbsp

Why can't your kid eat so many foods?

2009-07-13T21:26:00.005-05:00

I get a little uncomfortable trying to explain why there are so many foods my son can't eat. At this point in time we avoid eggs, nuts, dairy, soy, gluten, corn, and nitrates – these are foods that I know either for sure bother him, or I suspect bother him. He was tested for food allergies and Celiac disease (Celiac disease runs in my husband's family) when he was around 7 months old. Little Z

Oatmeal Bites (or Quinoa Bites): the most convenient toddler breakfast!

2009-07-13T19:54:00.007-05:00

This is the easiest and most convenient breakfast I have found for Little Z. Who knew that oatmeal congeals and can be cut into bite-sized pieces? This is perfect because little Z can feed himself (which he INSISTS he must) and not get it all over, like he does if it is freshly prepared oatmeal/quinoa. What the heck is quinoa, you wonder? See my post What the heck is quinoa?! in my blog

What the heck in quinoa!?

2009-07-13T14:47:00.011-05:00

I made quinoa flakes (pronounced "keen wah") for the first time the other day for Z (I wanted to make him GF oatmeal, but I couldn't find it at the store, and thought this might be a good alternative). According to the the Quinoa Corporation's Web site (http://www.quinoa.net/106.html), it is an ancient food that was cultivated by the ancient Incas, and was called the "mother grain." It is a seed

Hearty and delicious Mini Meat Loaves - gluten and egg free!

2009-07-12T16:17:00.010-05:00

This is a meal that I made up when I was nursing and looking for interesting foods that were cheap and didn't contain ingredients that triggered Z's reflux. I used to hate meatloaf, because I find it really gross the way the fat has no place to drain. Regular meat loaf is essentially a big ball of meat – sitting in it's own fat... ick. However, this recipe eliminates that disgusting problems –

Move over rice cakes and Chex crunchies. I have a new love.

2009-07-12T15:29:00.007-05:00

Little Z ate his first potato chip yesterday. The big smile and greasy face say it all, it was a glorious moment in his 15-month existence.He has never had something so tasty, I am sure of it. You see, most chips and crackers that I have ever found have soy and gluten (and corn, too, which I think may be bothering him).Z had the lightly salted made by Kettle Chips. I must say, I am not a huge

Savory Chicken Pasta - Quick, cheap and easy allergy friendly meal

2009-07-12T10:06:00.009-05:00

A couple of nights ago the pork roast I made was taking too long to cook, and by the time it would have been done cooking, it would have been way past Little Z's bedtime. It is difficult to make quick healthy meals, especially if they have to be allergy friendly (it is not like I can whip up a batch of scrambled eggs for the little guy or give him store-bought chicken nuggets). This is a meal

Before and After Eating an Offending Food

2009-07-12T02:03:00.006-05:00

These were taken on Father's Day Morning (hence the cute Onesy I made). Just a few short hours later (after lunch) my son's stomach was distended and he had his customary sulfur-tuna smelling diarrhea full of undigested food. He also developed the usual red, shiny, pimply diaper rash. I still can't figure out what bothered him that day.

I may be a Cornhusker, but I don't think he'll be

2009-07-12T01:49:00.003-05:00

So I am starting to suspect Little Z can't handle corn or any corn derivative. He has been fussy lately, has a distended belly, and has diarrhea with undigested food 3-4 times a day. And I have been hypervigilant about him not ingesting any gluten, soy, etc. He also has been getting his customary painful diaper rash. I just couldn't put my finger on it. I kept thinking perhaps the jar of garlic

coupons - Rice Dream

2009-07-11T14:12:00.001-05:00

Rice Dream is offering $.75 coupons on their Web site. You can print two.go to their Web site at: http://www.tastethedream.com/Rice Dream is the only milk substitute I have found for my son. You can buy it in boxes that don't need refrigeration or in half-gallon boxes in the dairy section. It is the only rice milk that I have found that is soy free.In my area, it is is cheapest at Wal-Mart in the

Coupons Enjoy Life's - allergy and Celiac friendly foods

2009-07-10T15:54:00.001-05:00

You can print two! Get them before they're gone.http://www.enjoylifefoods.com/index.php

Cookies for Everyone

2009-07-10T10:26:00.004-05:00

My husband got me the cookbook, "Cookies for Everyone" for our 8-year wedding anniversary. Although I have only tried one of the recipes (I just got it folks!) I am VERY impressed. It is called "Cookies for Everyone" and it is put out by the company that makes Enjoy Life's TM Cookies and bread (authors: Leslie Hammond and Betsy Laakso). The cookbook avoids the top 8 most common allergens (US) and

How it all began - acid reflux, protein intolerance and possible celiac

2009-06-23T11:08:00.012-05:00

My beautiful baby boy, "Little Z," was born. He was perfect -- 10 tiny fingers, 10 adorable toes. But something was amiss. While still at the hospital, he was spitting up a lot, was very fussy (he cried – and even SCREAMED – in his sleep!). He hiccuped constantly, and often choked on his spit up. He also had what I call "acidic puke breath." The nurses and doctors assured me that this was normal.