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    Finding Joy in my Kitchen Again... One Step at a Time
    Tracie
    • Mar 16
    • 3 min

    Finding Joy in my Kitchen Again... One Step at a Time

    I had an epiphany this week while standing in my kitchen. For the first time in a long time, I felt at home. It's been a while. Since I...
    Blog Hop: 3 Tips for Bringing Non-Food Centered Activities to Halloween!
    Tracie
    • Nov 18, 2021
    • 2 min

    Blog Hop: 3 Tips for Bringing Non-Food Centered Activities to Halloween!

    When reminiscing about childhood, who doesn’t put Halloween at the top of their list of favorite holiday memories? Dressing up in a...
    S'Mores in a Whole New Way: Dairy, Egg and Nut-Free!
    Tracie
    • Jul 3, 2021
    • 2 min

    S'Mores in a Whole New Way: Dairy, Egg and Nut-Free!

    Nothing says summer like s'mores... and this recipe is a twist that makes this traditional treat a little less messy, yet just as fun and...
    Food Allergy Kids See the World in a Entirely Different Way
    Tracie
    • Mar 10, 2021
    • 3 min

    Food Allergy Kids See the World in a Entirely Different Way

    As a food allergy mom, my role is multifaceted. From the day of my oldest son’s diagnosis, the most important job I’ve had is keeping him...
    Chocolate Chip Cookie-Brownie Mashup: Dairy, Egg, Nut & Gluten-Free!
    Tracie
    • Aug 23, 2020
    • 2 min

    Chocolate Chip Cookie-Brownie Mashup: Dairy, Egg, Nut & Gluten-Free!

    This is a FUN recipe to post. And, the reason I'm most excited to share it is because my fourteen year-old created it! I love to say that...
    Chocolate-Raspberry Ice Cream Pie... Gluten, Dairy, Egg and Nut-Free!
    Tracie
    • Jun 25, 2020
    • 2 min

    Chocolate-Raspberry Ice Cream Pie... Gluten, Dairy, Egg and Nut-Free!

    It's summer, which means it's the perfect time to cool off with the traditional summer treats that we all grew up loving. But, it's also...
    Blog Hop: Meet The Creator of the Teal Pumpkin Project®: A Mom Who's Made a BIG Difference
    Tracie
    • Oct 25, 2019
    • 2 min

    Blog Hop: Meet The Creator of the Teal Pumpkin Project®: A Mom Who's Made a BIG Difference

    ​Happy Halloween, everybody. I have something really special to share with you today! ​​Thanks to a mutual friend, I recently had the...
    Why Disney is Truly The Happiest Place On Earth For Food Allergy Kids!
    Tracie
    • Oct 2, 2019
    • 4 min

    Why Disney is Truly The Happiest Place On Earth For Food Allergy Kids!

    I LOVE Disney... I always have, from the as early as I can remember. And, even as a forty-something adult today, I still get excited...
    Chocolate-Covered & Sprinkled Vanilla Dairy, Egg & Nut-Free Doughnuts!
    Tracie
    • Sep 2, 2019
    • 2 min

    Chocolate-Covered & Sprinkled Vanilla Dairy, Egg & Nut-Free Doughnuts!

    Ah, doughnuts... The holy grail of kid-favorites. The kind of treat that will put a smile on anyone's face, any time. They are portable,...
    Dairy, Egg & Nut-Free Summer S'more Dip!
    Tracie
    • Jul 15, 2019
    • 2 min

    Dairy, Egg & Nut-Free Summer S'more Dip!

    One of my kids' most favorite desserts to make - especially during the summer - is s'mores. This gooey treat is the ultimate crowd...
    Blog Hop: How My Kids' Food Allergies Gave Us the Gift of Empathy
    Tracie
    • May 10, 2019
    • 2 min

    Blog Hop: How My Kids' Food Allergies Gave Us the Gift of Empathy

    It's Food Allergy Awareness Week, friends! I love the opportunity that this week gives those of us who love people with food allergies....
    Spiralized Vegetables Make For the PERFECT Allergy-Friendly Weekday Meal!
    Tracie
    • Apr 18, 2019
    • 3 min

    Spiralized Vegetables Make For the PERFECT Allergy-Friendly Weekday Meal!

    Spring has sprung, and with about eight more weeks of the school year left, I have hit a bit of a wall... It's the "I've got to come up...
    Easter Bunny... Forget the Reese's and Bring on the Top 8-Free Dark Chocolate Sunbutter Cups!
    Tracie
    • Apr 1, 2019
    • 2 min

    Easter Bunny... Forget the Reese's and Bring on the Top 8-Free Dark Chocolate Sunbutter Cups!

    Listening to the radio this week, I heard a couple of morning hosts talking about a survey that got my attention. The question: What is...
    Egg, Dairy, Nut & Gluten-Free Rotisserie Chicken Salad
    Tracie
    • Mar 1, 2019
    • 2 min

    Egg, Dairy, Nut & Gluten-Free Rotisserie Chicken Salad

    Who doesn't love a good chicken salad? You can eat it by itself, on a bed of greens, with crackers or sandwiched between two pieces of...
    Embracing the Ride, Even Though I Hate Roller Coasters...
    Tracie
    • Feb 22, 2019
    • 3 min

    Embracing the Ride, Even Though I Hate Roller Coasters...

    I'm going to be extremely honest right now. I'm tired. And, I'm not talking about having one of those weary moments that inevitably occur...
    Not-So-Nutty Granola... It's Top-8 Free!
    Tracie
    • Feb 11, 2019
    • 2 min

    Not-So-Nutty Granola... It's Top-8 Free!

    My kids adore granola... I mean, who doesn’t? It’s the ideal mix of crunch and sweetness that not only serves as the perfect cereal, but...
    Here's An Idea: Start An Allergy-Safe Cooking Decorating Tradition This Holiday!
    Tracie
    • Dec 17, 2018
    • 5 min

    Here's An Idea: Start An Allergy-Safe Cooking Decorating Tradition This Holiday!

    There is no better way for me to finish off our cookie week than to share one of my favorite holiday traditions that two of my dearest...
    Dairy, Egg, Nut & Gluten-Free Chicken Pasta... with a Festive Holiday Flare
    Tracie
    • Dec 14, 2018
    • 2 min

    Dairy, Egg, Nut & Gluten-Free Chicken Pasta... with a Festive Holiday Flare

    Sure, it's the most wonderful time of the year... but, oh my, is it the BUSIEST! My color-coded calendar looks like a rainbow gone rogue...
    The Heart of a Mother: A Special Guest Post
    Kate Jackson
    • Dec 6, 2018
    • 3 min

    The Heart of a Mother: A Special Guest Post

    I am so honored and grateful to have another very special guest blogger post on the website today. My sweet friend Kate is not only one...
    Dairy, Egg, Nut & Gluten-Free Chocolate Pretzel Bark... With Peppermint & Caramel!
    Tracie
    • Dec 4, 2018
    • 2 min

    Dairy, Egg, Nut & Gluten-Free Chocolate Pretzel Bark... With Peppermint & Caramel!

    Back in the days before I lived in the land of food allergies, I loved making peppermint bark at Christmastime. Is there anything that...
    Dairy, Egg & Nut-Free Apple Pie? Oh MY!
    Tracie
    • Nov 22, 2018
    • 3 min

    Dairy, Egg & Nut-Free Apple Pie? Oh MY!

    Oh, yeah... this one is good. Desserts are always tricky, especially at Thanksgiving. Many families I know have an entire table dedicated...
    Please Pass Me The Sweet Potato Casserole... Dairy, Egg & Nut-Free, That Is!
    Tracie
    • Nov 19, 2018
    • 2 min

    Please Pass Me The Sweet Potato Casserole... Dairy, Egg & Nut-Free, That Is!

    I'm continuing our week of Thanksgiving recipes! If you missed yesterday's re-post, please click HERE for our allergy-proofed version of...
    Getting Creative... Making Traditional Allergy-Friendly Dessert Recipes Extra Special!
    Tracie
    • Sep 26, 2018
    • 2 min

    Getting Creative... Making Traditional Allergy-Friendly Dessert Recipes Extra Special!

    It's birthday time in my house again, and my eight year-old requested our family's favorite chocolate cake for his birthday dessert this...
    Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork - And You Can Do It Top 8-Free!
    Tracie
    • Sep 6, 2018
    • 2 min

    Easy Slow Cooker Pulled Pork - And You Can Do It Top 8-Free!

    I am all about a good slow cooker meal, but I honestly do not utilize this amazing mode of cooking often enough. This recipe, however, is...
    What I Wish You Knew About Me, Teacher...
    Tracie
    • Aug 22, 2018
    • 3 min

    What I Wish You Knew About Me, Teacher...

    There is no time of year that I feel more anxious about my kids' food allergies than I do right now. I wish I could say that my...
    The BEST Back-To-School Pick Me Up... Chewy Dairy, Egg, Nut & Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
    Tracie
    • Aug 6, 2018
    • 2 min

    The BEST Back-To-School Pick Me Up... Chewy Dairy, Egg, Nut & Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Chocolate chip cookies were one of the first things I was determined to make safely when my oldest son was diagnosed with his food...
    Happy Birthday, Allergy Dish!
    Tracie
    • Jul 19, 2018
    • 1 min

    Happy Birthday, Allergy Dish!

    It's hard to believe, but it's been one year since we jumped into the blogosphere and Allergy Dish was born! And, what a year it has...
    If Your Teachers Have Been There For Your Kids, Thank Them.
    Tracie
    • May 21, 2018
    • 3 min

    If Your Teachers Have Been There For Your Kids, Thank Them.

    Yesterday I sat in the chapel of my kids' preschool - the place where all four of them have grown from being in diapers to ready for...
    Happy Mother's Day to You, Food Allergy Mom
    Tracie
    • May 18, 2018
    • 3 min

    Happy Mother's Day to You, Food Allergy Mom

    I know you... You're the mom who sat in front of a doctor and listened to him tell you that your child is allergic to food. Any number of...
    Siblings: The Unsung Heroes of Every Food Allergy Family
    Tracie
    • May 15, 2018
    • 3 min

    Siblings: The Unsung Heroes of Every Food Allergy Family

    About a month ago, my twelve year-old daughter came to me and said that she'd finally decided on a topic for the "Passion Project" that...
    Blog Hop... We're Celebrating Food Allergy Awareness Week!
    Tracie
    • May 4, 2018
    • 2 min

    Blog Hop... We're Celebrating Food Allergy Awareness Week!

    Happy Food Allergy Awareness Week! I'm so excited to be kicking off this special week by sharing "What Every Mama Needs To Know" on...
    Meeting The Governor & Celebrating Food Allergy Awareness With Families Just Like Us!
    Tracie
    • May 3, 2018
    • 3 min

    Meeting The Governor & Celebrating Food Allergy Awareness With Families Just Like Us!

    Yesterday was one of those days that made me sit back and just take in a big, huge breath. It was a day that made my boys feel so special...
    Easter Without Egg, Dairy, Nut & Gluten-Free Carrot Cake? Unthinkable!
    Tracie
    • Mar 30, 2018
    • 3 min

    Easter Without Egg, Dairy, Nut & Gluten-Free Carrot Cake? Unthinkable!

    There are so many things I love about Easter. Most important to me is what this holiday means for my faith, but I also adore the...
    Top "Kid Picks" From The Gluten-Free And Allergen-Friendly Expo!
    Tracie
    • Mar 9, 2018
    • 5 min

    Top "Kid Picks" From The Gluten-Free And Allergen-Friendly Expo!

    The Gluten Free and Allergen Friendly Expo came to Atlanta a few weeks ago, and WOW. What a fabulous gathering of companies that have...
    Dairy, Egg & Nut-Free Banana Bread
    Tracie
    • Feb 20, 2018
    • 2 min

    Dairy, Egg & Nut-Free Banana Bread

    Do you know what today is...? If you guessed National Banana Bread Day, you are right! While this may not be a day you have circled on...
    Allergy-Friendly Chocolate Valentine's Treats...Yes, Please!
    Tracie
    • Feb 12, 2018
    • 3 min

    Allergy-Friendly Chocolate Valentine's Treats...Yes, Please!

    Valentine’s Day is always so much fun, but as with most holidays, it can get tricky for those of us navigating food allergies. Yes, there...
    Everyone's Got Something... Your Something Happens To Be Food Allergies
    Tracie
    • Feb 11, 2018
    • 4 min

    Everyone's Got Something... Your Something Happens To Be Food Allergies

    This weekend, I had one of those parenting moments that caught me by surprise. My younger food allergic son, Luke, went to a birthday...
    The Perfect Winter Soup Side: Dairy, Egg & Nut-Free Focaccia Bread!
    Tracie
    • Feb 9, 2018
    • 3 min

    The Perfect Winter Soup Side: Dairy, Egg & Nut-Free Focaccia Bread!

    It's nice and chilly outside, and if you're like me, this is the time for your favorite soup and stew recipes to shine. But... if your...
    A Whole 30 Kid Pleaser? Bring On The Dairy, Egg, Nut & Gluten-Free Stuffed Peppers!
    Tracie
    • Feb 9, 2018
    • 4 min

    A Whole 30 Kid Pleaser? Bring On The Dairy, Egg, Nut & Gluten-Free Stuffed Peppers!

    So, Halloween is behind us and we're headed into holiday time... or for many of us, a season of full-fledged indulgence. I love all the...
    Quick, Healthy, Easy & YUM: Gluten, Dairy, Egg & Nut-Free Steel Cut Oats!
    Tracie
    • Jan 30, 2018
    • 2 min

    Quick, Healthy, Easy & YUM: Gluten, Dairy, Egg & Nut-Free Steel Cut Oats!

    Do you ever grow tired of your breakfast routine? If I'm honest, I have to say that breakfast hangs out on the "most boring meal of the...
    The Sick Season's Holy Grail: Homemade Gluten-Free Chicken & Rice Soup
    Tracie
    • Jan 24, 2018
    • 2 min

    The Sick Season's Holy Grail: Homemade Gluten-Free Chicken & Rice Soup

    I will never forget flu season in our area a few years ago. As one of my neighbors described it, that winter was like living in an...
    Forgiving Yourself In The World Of Food Allergies
    Tracie
    • Jan 12, 2018
    • 2 min

    Forgiving Yourself In The World Of Food Allergies

    Regardless of your set of beliefs, religious or otherwise, I think it's safe to say that the holiday season is a period of reflection for...
    Kick Off the New Year Healthy & Top-8 Free With... Sweet Potato Toast!
    Tracie
    • Jan 5, 2018
    • 2 min

    Kick Off the New Year Healthy & Top-8 Free With... Sweet Potato Toast!

    Happy New Year! If you are anything like me, you are trying to start fresh this month - particularly when it comes to clean eating. Yes,...
    Dairy, Egg and Nut-Free Butter Crescents: The Most Versatile Cookie EVER!
    Tracie
    • Dec 14, 2017
    • 2 min

    Dairy, Egg and Nut-Free Butter Crescents: The Most Versatile Cookie EVER!

    I'm going out with a bang on this cookie week and saving the cookie with the most potential for last... butter crescents! This special...
    Dairy, Egg & Nut-Free Oatmeal Coconut Cookies: A Twist On An Old-Fashioned Favorite
    Tracie
    • Dec 13, 2017
    • 2 min

    Dairy, Egg & Nut-Free Oatmeal Coconut Cookies: A Twist On An Old-Fashioned Favorite

    This is a new cookie in my holiday baking repertoire and so much fun! My mom came across this recipe recently and loved it so much that...
    Dairy, Egg, Nut & Gluten-Free Fudge? Yes, Please!
    Tracie
    • Dec 12, 2017
    • 2 min

    Dairy, Egg, Nut & Gluten-Free Fudge? Yes, Please!

    Oh, this is absolutely one of my lifelong favorites... FUDGE! No, it's technically not a cookie, but a must-share during this cookie...
    Snickerdoodles & Cranberry Chocolate Chip Kick Off Our Allergy-Safe COOKIE WEEK!
    Tracie
    • Dec 11, 2017
    • 3 min

    Snickerdoodles & Cranberry Chocolate Chip Kick Off Our Allergy-Safe COOKIE WEEK!

    Don't worry, Santa... we've got your back! Lucky for you, it's COOKIE WEEK around here! Sure, we focused a lot of our attention last week...
    It's a Christmas Miracle! The Pioneer Woman's Cinnamon Rolls... Dairy & Gluten-Free!
    Tracie
    • Dec 8, 2017
    • 4 min

    It's a Christmas Miracle! The Pioneer Woman's Cinnamon Rolls... Dairy & Gluten-Free!

    Everyone sit down. Seriously, this is one of the biggest food allergy wins of my almost decade-long journey in this world of ours. And, I...
    Non-Food Traditions Make For The Best Kind of Holiday Family Fun!
    Tracie
    • Dec 4, 2017
    • 2 min

    Non-Food Traditions Make For The Best Kind of Holiday Family Fun!

    Traditions. We all love them and there's no time of year where they mean more than right now. Traditions - especially those centered...
    Embracing A Spirit Of Thankfulness... Especially Right Now
    Tracie
    • Nov 8, 2017
    • 3 min

    Embracing A Spirit Of Thankfulness... Especially Right Now

    I adore Santa, but if he and Rudolph would just back off of the store shelves for a few more weeks, I honestly think the Earth would...
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