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Introduction to allergies

December 27, 2010

We have been conditioned to think of allergies in a very limited capacity. When many of us think “allergy” the first symptoms that come to mind are runny eyes, stuffed up nose, sinus problems, skin rashes, or in more drastic cases, anaphylactic shock (most commonly experienced by those with peanut, penicillin, and bee sting allergies)….

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Tofu Miso Balls

December 27, 2010

Our Christmas celebrations continued with a brunch of eggs benny this morning at my Aunts house (so happy to have a break from cooking!). I swear we waited until noon to crack open the wine but cannot promise that champagne followed the same time restriction. Much food and drink was consumed and with that I…

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Cinnamon Waffles with Cream Cheese Frosting

December 26, 2010

This years’ Christmas marked the first of many new experiences: in laws meeting for the first time first dinner party first attempt at a three course dessert cutting a ham serving gluten and dairy free foods to the masses I had started planning this event months in advance and had nailed down a Christmas Menu…

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Dragon Rice Bowl with Marinated Tofu (& a Merry Ho-Ho)

December 24, 2010

Making gingerbread houses has to be my favourite activity of the Christmas season. I never eat any of the candy because 80% of it is made up of corn (allergy), but I just love coming up with new ways to decorate the house each year! I made a garden patch in the backyard of my…

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Chocolate almond banana spread

December 23, 2010

If you have celiac disease and live with others that consume gluten containing foods, chances are you’ll fit into one of the three categories below: You have 2 toasters at home – if so, luck you! You’ve tried to make your toast in the oven (and have failed miserably – unless you have a trick…

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