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Preparing a toddler for the hospital

My son is very similar to me in that he likes to be prepared and know what’s coming.  New experiences are more easily tolerated when he is warned about potential change so he feels in control and like he knows what’s coming.  To that end, there are a number of ways we prepared P for his allergy trials and I thought some of it may be helpful for other parents.  Pick and choose what pertains to you and your experience as you need, these are all just ideas. Read books about doctor’s visits and hospitalizations: Some of our favorites include… Read more >

A fritter link

I just made this recipe for zucchini fritters (but tweaked to make allergy friendly per usual) and OMG you all must make them. Naturally I fried them in bacon fat because why not?  So that kinda put them over the top.  Do it. The only other changes I made were: swapping gluten free all purpose flour for wheat flour including coconut aminos (instead of soy sauce) in the batter directly (and omitting the dipping sauce) nixing the chives P was my sous chef and we both sampled the final product liberally before wrapping the rest for later.  Mmmmm.

The weekly menu

I last left off halfway through last weekend. On Sunday we had family stay with us, so we made a lot lot lot of food. This coriander turmeric chicken rub was from Real Simple and was one of the best meals we were brought during our postpartum meal train.  I made it in advance and let a bunch of thighs and legs marinate all day and then Kyle grilled once it was dinner time. We also grilled corn and paired it with a simple spinach salad (grapes, sunflower seeds and liquid gold vinaigrette). The whole meal was… Read more >

You can’t have enough zucchini recipes

I have an allergy free recipe for you AND a teaser.  It’s a good one.  The teaser I meant, but the recipe is good too.  😉 It’s an update on allergies.  And it is SO EXCITING!!!!! First, though.  Muffins. Chocolate Zucchini Muffins [gluten free, grain free, dairy free, soy free, nut free, sugar free] – makes 12 muffins Ingredients: 1 large ripe banana, mashed 2 eggs 1 cup light coconut milk 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup coconut flour 1/2 cup cocoa powder 2 tbsp NuNaturals stevia baking blend 1/4 cup… Read more >

My version of Trader Joe’s kale & cauliflower curry salad

Has anyone tried this salad from Trader Joe’s? I wanted to make this for myself the second I laid eyes on it in the prepared section of the store.  I knew my version would have a gluten free grain instead of the TJs one with wheat berries. I looked up the ingredients online and basically winged it from there.  I loved it, but then I like all things kale so that’s no surprise.  Kyle really liked it too though, so there you go. If you are so inclined you could maybe add sautéed onions (that means it won’t… Read more >