EnviroKidz Nature's Path Organic Animal Cookies (Vanilla) are Brody Safe (milk, eggs, peanut and wheat free) 1-888-808-9505
*They will put you on a list for mail outs
Thanks Ginger
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Thursday, July 16, 2009
EnviroKidz Nature's Path Organic Animal Cookies
EnviroKidz Nature's Path Organic Animal Cookies (Vanilla) are Brody Safe (milk, eggs, peanut and wheat free) 
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Bumpyname Orbit Labels
Bumpyname Orbit Labels are AMAZING! I wish I had known about Brody's allergies before they were custom made, but even so, they are great. These labels solve the problem of getting other kid's sippy cups put in your diaper bag :)
For a parent with a child who has food allergies, you can purchase the custom 2 line and either put the allergy (if it will fit) or put "food allergies" (if there are multiple since you can only have 17 characters on one line). What a great way to help the care provider "remember." You get 4 in a package and they are dishwasher safe and the kiddos can't take them off. LOVE EM'
Thai Lettuce Cups
This recipe is free of milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and shellfish
Ingredients
1 tablespoon EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into to strips
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce (mild sweet chili sauce, bought at Publix in the ethnic section)
1/4 cup honey (used local honey)
2 iceberg lettuce heads, cut in quarters and leaves gently removed for cups (used romaine hearts because they were on sale..served the purpose)
Juice of 1 lime
1 handful basil, chopped (used fresh basil from my garden...yum!)
Directions
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat with 1 turn of the pan of EVOO, about 1 tablespoon. Season the chicken with salt and ground black pepper, and cook in the pan until golden brown on all sides.
Add in the red pepper, and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add in the chili sauce and honey, and reduce to coat the chicken.
To serve, lay the lettuce leaves out onto a platter then scoop some of the chicken mixture onto each leaf. Sprinkle with lime juice and fresh basil.
Serves 4
*I added crushed red pepper to my wraps because I like it spicy!!! :)
This recipe was VERY good. Brock chose to eat something else, but even Erik liked it (he was sceptical at first). If you wanted to, it would taste great as a stir fry; just add some stir fry veggies and serve over rice (white, brown or even jasmine would be yummy). The flavor of this meal is great! The basil in this meal makes it...I would try not to omit the fresh basil.
This recipe is from Rachael Ray-I omitted the peanuts to make it safe for us
Ingredients
1 tablespoon EVOO – Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 red bell pepper, cut into to strips
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce (mild sweet chili sauce, bought at Publix in the ethnic section)
1/4 cup honey (used local honey)
2 iceberg lettuce heads, cut in quarters and leaves gently removed for cups (used romaine hearts because they were on sale..served the purpose)
Juice of 1 lime
1 handful basil, chopped (used fresh basil from my garden...yum!)
Directions
Place a large skillet over medium-high heat with 1 turn of the pan of EVOO, about 1 tablespoon. Season the chicken with salt and ground black pepper, and cook in the pan until golden brown on all sides.
Add in the red pepper, and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add in the chili sauce and honey, and reduce to coat the chicken.
To serve, lay the lettuce leaves out onto a platter then scoop some of the chicken mixture onto each leaf. Sprinkle with lime juice and fresh basil.
Serves 4
*I added crushed red pepper to my wraps because I like it spicy!!! :)
This recipe was VERY good. Brock chose to eat something else, but even Erik liked it (he was sceptical at first). If you wanted to, it would taste great as a stir fry; just add some stir fry veggies and serve over rice (white, brown or even jasmine would be yummy). The flavor of this meal is great! The basil in this meal makes it...I would try not to omit the fresh basil.
This recipe is from Rachael Ray-I omitted the peanuts to make it safe for us
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Need Coupons? Call the Manufacturer Directly...you might be pleasantly surprised
I have been using coupons for over 2 years now and it really bothered me when I started to buy new items due to Brody's food allergies that these items rarely go on sale and coupons are not easily accessible (example: in the newspaper inserts). I did a little bit more research and decided to call the companies of the items I was wanting to try/buy.
I was happy with the outcome. You can do this with any item that your family uses, but do not get coupons for. Call the company and tell them how much your family enjoys the product or that you would love to try the item but the cost has been prohibiting you from doing so and then ask if they have coupons that they could send you. Most likely, they will be happy to.
*OR, if you don't feel like calling, drop the company an email and request some coupons. Hope this helps!
COMPANIES
Sunbutter (alternative to peanut butter, made from sunflower seeds)
1-877-873-4501
Earth Balance natural buttery spread (company also makes Smart Balance)-alternative to butter
201-568-9300
Smart Balance Light buttery spread (less expensive version of Earth Balance and it is not organic)-alternative to butter
Click HERE to print coupons directly from the website
-I have seen these coupons often in the newspaper inserts and in blinkies at the stores
201-568-9300
Food for Life
1-800-797-5090
Amy's
707-568-4500
*sent me a booklet of all of their products with allergen info and some great coupons
Ian's: All Natural and Organic Food for Kids
800.54.FOODS (36637)
Click HERE to print coupons directly from the website
Rice Dream Original Enriched
1-866-595-8917
Click HERE to print coupons directly from the website
Ener G
1-800-331-5222
*I was told they do not give coupons. I told the representative what was going on with my family and that some of the products were cost prohibitive and she said they would send me a "sample" package
Vans All Natural
323-585-5581, ext. 245
You can also e-mail and request coupons customerservice@vansintl.com
Enjoy Life (this company is MY FAVORITE...there is no guess work...ALL of their products are free of the top 8 allergens)
Click HERE to print coupons directly from the website
Join Our Community and will get new product info, recipes and for completing the form you will be entered into a monthly drawing to win an Enjoy Life grocery tote and coupons for free Enjoy Life products!
Cascadian Farm
The company will not send out coupons, but be on the lookout for printable coupons online
Harvest Berry Chewy Granola Bar is allergen free for Brody
These bars are often BOGO at Publix
Other sources for healthy/allergen free coupons
Mambo Sprouts
Sign up (for free) to print coupons and be mailed mambo sprouts coupon booklet
Publix Greenwise Market Magazine
sign up to have it mailed to your house. It contains great organic/possibly allergen free coupons
Eat Better America
-sign up (it's free) and you will have access to coupons and more
-they sometimes have $1 off any Muir Glen product. Publix has their organic tomato sauce for approximately .89, which means FREE!
Organic Grocery Deals
-it has a Target coupon generator on it and it will let you type in the number of coupons you want to print AND Publix accepts it as a competitor's coupons which can score you a great deal if you combine it with a manufacturers coupon
Whole Foods
If you walk into Whole Foods, they have a coupon booklet with coupons that can be used at their store. Be sure to ask the cashier where they are.
You can also check out the sale ad online
I was happy with the outcome. You can do this with any item that your family uses, but do not get coupons for. Call the company and tell them how much your family enjoys the product or that you would love to try the item but the cost has been prohibiting you from doing so and then ask if they have coupons that they could send you. Most likely, they will be happy to.
*OR, if you don't feel like calling, drop the company an email and request some coupons. Hope this helps!
COMPANIES
Sunbutter (alternative to peanut butter, made from sunflower seeds)
1-877-873-4501
Earth Balance natural buttery spread (company also makes Smart Balance)-alternative to butter
201-568-9300
Smart Balance Light buttery spread (less expensive version of Earth Balance and it is not organic)-alternative to butter
Click HERE to print coupons directly from the website
-I have seen these coupons often in the newspaper inserts and in blinkies at the stores
201-568-9300
Food for Life
1-800-797-5090
Amy's
707-568-4500
*sent me a booklet of all of their products with allergen info and some great coupons
Ian's: All Natural and Organic Food for Kids
800.54.FOODS (36637)
Click HERE to print coupons directly from the website
Rice Dream Original Enriched
1-866-595-8917
Click HERE to print coupons directly from the website
Ener G
1-800-331-5222
*I was told they do not give coupons. I told the representative what was going on with my family and that some of the products were cost prohibitive and she said they would send me a "sample" package
Vans All Natural
323-585-5581, ext. 245
You can also e-mail and request coupons customerservice@vansintl.com
Enjoy Life (this company is MY FAVORITE...there is no guess work...ALL of their products are free of the top 8 allergens)
Click HERE to print coupons directly from the website
Join Our Community and will get new product info, recipes and for completing the form you will be entered into a monthly drawing to win an Enjoy Life grocery tote and coupons for free Enjoy Life products!
Cascadian Farm
The company will not send out coupons, but be on the lookout for printable coupons online
Harvest Berry Chewy Granola Bar is allergen free for Brody
These bars are often BOGO at Publix
Other sources for healthy/allergen free coupons
Mambo Sprouts
Sign up (for free) to print coupons and be mailed mambo sprouts coupon booklet
Publix Greenwise Market Magazine
sign up to have it mailed to your house. It contains great organic/possibly allergen free coupons
Eat Better America
-sign up (it's free) and you will have access to coupons and more
-they sometimes have $1 off any Muir Glen product. Publix has their organic tomato sauce for approximately .89, which means FREE!
Organic Grocery Deals
-it has a Target coupon generator on it and it will let you type in the number of coupons you want to print AND Publix accepts it as a competitor's coupons which can score you a great deal if you combine it with a manufacturers coupon
Whole Foods
If you walk into Whole Foods, they have a coupon booklet with coupons that can be used at their store. Be sure to ask the cashier where they are.
You can also check out the sale ad online
Monday, July 13, 2009
Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
This recipe is free of milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and shellfish
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups zucchini, shredded
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup oil
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 tsp. apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup rice milk (or other liquid that you can have)
2 cups oat flour (or regular flour if you can have it) If using oat flour: blend 2 cups of old fashioned oats in the blender or food processor...SO easy and inexpensive!
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. cinnamon (I think next time, I will use 1 tbsp of cinnamon, it was a little too much for me)
*I also added 1/3 cup of Enjoy Life semi-sweet chocolate chips (allergen free). You can add regular chocolate chips if you would like. Hey, they are already chocolate...why not add some more?
Directions:
Mix zucchini, sugar, oil, vanilla, vinegar, and rice milk. Add oat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon and mix until combined. Spoon into lined muffin cups.
Bake 350 for 20 minutes. Makes 12 muffins.
The muffins were surprisingly moist and I couldn't taste the zucchini (recipe name threw me off at first). I thought they were good and will make them again. Next time, I will double the batch and freeze them so we have something convenient on hand (especially for Sundays as we are running out the door). Brock liked them also...I just finished wiping his chocolate face :)
*Disclaimer-I have not had carbs in a few weeks, so this was a special treat for me. They do not taste like Sam's/Costco chocolate muffins, but they are good. Also, they are great for using up zucchini in your garden if you are sick of roasting it and eating it for dinner :)
Tip: Shred some extra zucchini, measure it and put it in a labeled freezer bag so you will have on hand to make this recipe again.
Thanks Sophie-Safe Cooking for this yummy recipe!
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups zucchini, shredded
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup oil
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 tsp. apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup rice milk (or other liquid that you can have)
2 cups oat flour (or regular flour if you can have it) If using oat flour: blend 2 cups of old fashioned oats in the blender or food processor...SO easy and inexpensive!
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. cinnamon (I think next time, I will use 1 tbsp of cinnamon, it was a little too much for me)
*I also added 1/3 cup of Enjoy Life semi-sweet chocolate chips (allergen free). You can add regular chocolate chips if you would like. Hey, they are already chocolate...why not add some more?
Directions:
Mix zucchini, sugar, oil, vanilla, vinegar, and rice milk. Add oat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, salt and cinnamon and mix until combined. Spoon into lined muffin cups.
Bake 350 for 20 minutes. Makes 12 muffins.
The muffins were surprisingly moist and I couldn't taste the zucchini (recipe name threw me off at first). I thought they were good and will make them again. Next time, I will double the batch and freeze them so we have something convenient on hand (especially for Sundays as we are running out the door). Brock liked them also...I just finished wiping his chocolate face :)
*Disclaimer-I have not had carbs in a few weeks, so this was a special treat for me. They do not taste like Sam's/Costco chocolate muffins, but they are good. Also, they are great for using up zucchini in your garden if you are sick of roasting it and eating it for dinner :)
Tip: Shred some extra zucchini, measure it and put it in a labeled freezer bag so you will have on hand to make this recipe again.
Thanks Sophie-Safe Cooking for this yummy recipe!
Monday, July 6, 2009
Sophie-Safe Cooking
We will be heading back home soon. I am coming home with new knowledge of good substitutes for foods that are safe for Brody and a new allergen free family friendly cookbook. When I was in Whole Foods a week ago, a lady told me about a book called Sophie-Safe Cooking by Emily Hendrix. She told me that her family loved it (it is always so nice to hear from someone who has already traveled that road). I mentioned it to my mother-in-law and she surprised me by having it mailed to her house (she has been incredibly helpful through this process). I flipped through it today, and it looks great! The recipes are normal breakfasts, main dishes, side dishes, salads and desserts with ingredients that can be bought at the grocery store (no specialty items).
Sophie-Safe Cooking is written by a mom whose third child is allergic to milk, eggs, peanuts and wheat. Sophie's allergist also recommended not to give her fish, shellfish or other nuts until she was at least 3 years old; therefore the recipes are free of these ingredients also.
Sophie-Safe Cooking is a family friendly collection of recipes that are free of milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and shellfish (which are the top 8 allergens).
Sophie-Safe Cooking is written by a mom whose third child is allergic to milk, eggs, peanuts and wheat. Sophie's allergist also recommended not to give her fish, shellfish or other nuts until she was at least 3 years old; therefore the recipes are free of these ingredients also.
Sophie-Safe Cooking is a family friendly collection of recipes that are free of milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish and shellfish (which are the top 8 allergens).
http://www.sophiesafecooking.com/
I am actually looking forward to start making some recipes from it. A huge plus for me...some of the recipes include zucchini and squash which are overflowing in our garden right now :) I am always looking for new ways to use stuff from my garden.
I am actually looking forward to start making some recipes from it. A huge plus for me...some of the recipes include zucchini and squash which are overflowing in our garden right now :) I am always looking for new ways to use stuff from my garden.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Lovin' Trader Joe's Allergy-Free Foods and Prices
I am visiting my mother-in-law, and she was so kind to search for foods (at a few grocery stores) that I can eat (she even called manufacturers). She did such a great job of buying items so I did not feel "left out." It is awesome because I get to try items and see if I want to purchase them when we get back home. For someone who is allergic (or has a kid who is allergic) to any of these products (milk, eggs, peanuts and wheat) this is information is pretty awesome! I never knew I could get excited about Brown Rice bread...yep...I did :)
Substitutions
Milk Allergy
-Organic Soymilk (Non GMO...non gentically modified)
Substitutions
Milk Allergy
-Organic Soymilk (Non GMO...non gentically modified)
-Earth's Balance Vegan butter sticks/also comes in a tub
-avoiding products even manufactured in the same plant as milk products
Egg Allergy
-ENER G egg replacer 16 oz. (You mix the powder with warm water to equal one egg). I use this when I make pancakes.
-avoiding products even manufactured in the same plant as milk products
Egg Allergy
-ENER G egg replacer 16 oz. (You mix the powder with warm water to equal one egg). I use this when I make pancakes.
-Food Allergy Mama's Baking book has delicous recipes without milk, eggs and peanuts (you could substitute Gluten Free All purpose flour for regular flour). Honestly....her stuff is so good...and you do not need to worry about Egg Replacer
-avoiding products even manufactured in the same plant as egg products
-avoiding products even manufactured in the same plant as egg products
Peanut Allergy
-I.M. Healthy original creamy Soynut Butter (We tried Sunflower Seed Butter and it has a distintive aftertaste...I prefer the soynut butter)
-avoiding products even been manufactured in the same plant as peanuts.
Wheat Allergy
-Quinoa pasta (pronounced Keen-wa...this is less mushy than the Brown rice pasta...love it!)
-Brown rice pasta
-Brown rice bread
-Tapioca dinner rolls (EnerG 9.88 oz)-tasted good toasted with earth balance vegan butter and garlic on it.
-Van's Gluten Free, Dairy Free French Toast Sticks (approximately $3.29...Whole Foods has a coupon out right now for $1 off of 2. You can somtimes find these are Kroger for $2.50).
-Rice noodles
-Whole Grain Oats (found in the cereal listed below and the granola bars)
-Cascadian Farm Organic Harvest Berry Chewy Granola Bars (these go on sale BOGO at Publix all of the time and you can usually find a coupon online)
-The wheat allergy is honestly the one that I am having the most trouble with. It is in almost everything.
I was taking a shower with a sample of Aveeno shampoo that I had gotten in the mail and I looked at the ingredients and sure enough, there was wheat in it. I then rewashed my hair with "safe" shampoo. I couldn't believe it. Now, we are not only looking at food labels, but every label. Wheat is in some baking powders, vanilla extract, and soy sauce. Did you know that wheat is also in play dough? Yep...playdough...sigh.
Trader Joe's
Went to Trader Joe's today and LOVED it!!!! We have one in Green Hills. I felt the prices were great for the products that I needed to buy to substitute mine and Brody's diet. Here is what I picked up (Tara, this is for you...these are all Trader Joe's brands :)
-Trader Joe's Organic Brown Rice Pasta 16 oz. $1.99 (this is the best price that I have seen and I have been looking....most places are selling 8 oz for almost $2.59..CRAZY!
-Brown rice pasta
-Brown rice bread
-Tapioca dinner rolls (EnerG 9.88 oz)-tasted good toasted with earth balance vegan butter and garlic on it.
-Van's Gluten Free, Dairy Free French Toast Sticks (approximately $3.29...Whole Foods has a coupon out right now for $1 off of 2. You can somtimes find these are Kroger for $2.50).
-Rice noodles
-Whole Grain Oats (found in the cereal listed below and the granola bars)
-Cascadian Farm Organic Harvest Berry Chewy Granola Bars (these go on sale BOGO at Publix all of the time and you can usually find a coupon online)
-The wheat allergy is honestly the one that I am having the most trouble with. It is in almost everything.
I was taking a shower with a sample of Aveeno shampoo that I had gotten in the mail and I looked at the ingredients and sure enough, there was wheat in it. I then rewashed my hair with "safe" shampoo. I couldn't believe it. Now, we are not only looking at food labels, but every label. Wheat is in some baking powders, vanilla extract, and soy sauce. Did you know that wheat is also in play dough? Yep...playdough...sigh.
Trader Joe's
Went to Trader Joe's today and LOVED it!!!! We have one in Green Hills. I felt the prices were great for the products that I needed to buy to substitute mine and Brody's diet. Here is what I picked up (Tara, this is for you...these are all Trader Joe's brands :)
-Trader Joe's Organic Brown Rice Pasta 16 oz. $1.99 (this is the best price that I have seen and I have been looking....most places are selling 8 oz for almost $2.59..CRAZY!
- Spaghetti Pasta (ate it tonight and couldn't tell that it was any different than regular noodles)
- Pasta Fuslilli (spiral pasta...can you say pasta salad??? ALRIGHT!!)
- Penne Pasta
-Trader Joe's Triple Berry-O's 11 oz. $2.99 (Honey Oat O's with Dried Blueberries, Strawberries & Raspberries). Finally, I have found cereal and it is GOOD!
-Trader Joe's Crunchy oats & honey granola bars $1.99 (8.9 oz. 12 bars, 2-bar pouches).
-Trader Joe's Pad Thai Noodles and Sauce 9oz. $1.69 Erik and I love Pad Thai and I am going to add chicken, steamed broccoli and lime juice for a quick and easy ALLERGY-FREE meal.
-Food for Life Wheat & Gluten Free Brown Rice Bread 1 1/2 lbs. (bought at Trader Joe's for $3.49). FYI-I saw similar bread at Whole Foods for almost $7 OUCH
-Charles Shaw Chardonnay (the Trader Joe's in North Carolina sells wine) $2.99 Not on Brody's diet (ha!) but could not pass up the price. We love to cook with white wine. What a deal!!!!
I am writing all of this stuff out so I can keep track of prices and hopefully help others who have found themselves in this situation. Maybe it will save you time combing the isles to find stuff that will work. I have done a little bit of it for you (at least to get you started). I read every label and disclaimer. I am happy to have found some items that taste good and the prices are not ridiculous. Stay tuned for more information. I told you...I am on a mission. I love food too much to not eat :)
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