Back to School Food Allergy Summit

Food Allergies have been a known issue for a while.  Believe it or not, I have other allergies other than Gluten; I also cannot eat Sodium Nitrite/Nitrate.  This means that I have learned to be more aware of allergies than many since mine are so hard to avoid, but none of my allergies are immediately life threatening.  This is the case with some school children.  Knowing that your school is ready for the school year and the allergies of your children is important.

In this vein, there will be a Food Allergy Summit on August 20, 2013 at 6:30pm located at 1200 N. Battlefield Highway Chesapeake VA.  

I will be attending to learn more about other allergies and I would love to meet a few of my readers.  So if you live in the Virginia area and can attend this Summit I would love to see you.  The Event is free!

Also there will be a Fare Walk for Food Allergy Nov 2, 2013 at 9:00AM located at MT. Trashmore (310 Edwin Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 23462.  

This is the E-mail I received:

Chesapeake, VA-  On Tuesday August 20 at 6:30pm, Food Allergy Association of Virginia Beach (FAAVB) and Carolina Cupcakery will host a “Back to School Food Allergy Summit” at 1200 N. Battlefield Blvd., the bakery’s Chesapeake location. This free event is designed to bring food allergy experts together with educators and families in one place, to compare notes before the school year commences. 

          Guests will hear about the latest food allergy issues, while sampling great-tasting allergy-aware products from local restaurants. 

Will anyone in the Virginia Area be attending?  If you are, please let me know.  I would love to meet you.  

Gluten Free Teriyaki Recipe

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My husband like meat sticks and other type’s oriental based foods.  However, this has come into an issue since I couldn't find a decent Teriyaki sauce to use.  I mean, he could always get what he wanted form the local delivery and I could make myself something.  However, that means no kissing and not a lot of touching for at least half an hour as well as I go out of my way to make him feel guilty.  Yep, I pull guilt trips when he eats gluten in front of me.  Just because I can't eat it doesn't mean that I don't want to.  "Oh, I bet that cookie tastes good.  I really wish I could eat that cookie."  Statements like this keep gluten food from being eaten in front of me.  

Hurricane Season Tips

Hurricane season has started!  Now is a great time for a reminder of what to do in a tropical storm/hurricane.  These can be especially hard on those with Celiac's; the reason for this is that much of our food is frozen. A lot of the canned food contains gluten and would be unsafe to eat.  However, canned meats and vegetables are often safe.  Try to invest in some of those instead of canned soups or meals.

Being Gluten Free in a Gluten Obsessed Society

Having to eat gluten free can be hard enough on its own.  This issue can only get tougher when you live in a gluten obsessed society.  Even going to the grocery store can remind you of what you can't eat.  I was at my local grocery store yesterday and every isle end cap had gluten filled items.

Split Pea Soup Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lbs split peas
• 6 cups Chicken stock or water
• 1 pounds ham or bacon
• 2 onions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 Bay leaves
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 3 carrots, chopped
• 1 potato, diced

Gluten Free Okonomiyaki Recipe

I love Japanese food but so much of it now contains gluten.  I finally mastered a way to make this Japanese dish without using gluten.  You will need to have Gluten Free Bisquick and a gluten free soy sauce, also as you know make sure to watch any premade broths.

Risk and Rewards: Eating out With Celiac

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There are many things in life that can be a risk even getting in a car each day is a risk.  However, when you are living a gluten free life style due to a diagnosis, the risk is almost never worth it

How to deal with a long power outage

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Dealing with a short power outage can be fun.  Dealing with a power outage of days or more is not fun.  Being gluten free it will be harder for me than it will be for others since gluten free food has a very short shelf life outside of a freezer.  However, there are steps to help you during a long power outage.  Quite simply we are not prepared at my house for a long haul.  However, I can go without gluten free products and be very careful about what I eat.

Last Second Gluten free gifts

So you have an extra guest coming tomorrow for christmas that you didn't plan on and you don't have a gift for them.  This is not an issue, I have some quick homemade ideas that will mkae them feel special. 

For her:

Facial Scrubs

4 tsp. of honey
2 tsp. of sugar
4 tsp coffee grounds
I add a few drops of lemon for a fresh scent but you can use small drops of essential oils for scent.

Put into a cute cup and wrap however you choose.

Facial Mask

2 cups natural yogurt (plain)
1 cup oatmeal(plain)

mix together and add the directions to leave on the face for 10-15 minutes and to keep refrigerated.

Foot Scrub

4 tsp. of honey
2 tsp. of sugar
2 tsp baking soda
4 tsp coffee grounds
Essential oil or aloe

Mix together and package nicely.

Lip Gloss

Mix together any broken or unused eyeshadow that fits the person personality and tones of the guest (assuming you have met them) with patrolium jelly in a small pot and close tightly.

 

For Him:

Try food like cookies or candies (depending)
Or a beer and cheese gift (gluten free of course)
Popcorn and penuts

Depending on the man some of the above may be a good suggestion.  

You are never out of gift ideas as long as you have a well stocked kitchen.  Don't panic just take a few minutes to throw something together that makes them feel special. 

This way no one comes or leaves empty handed. 

What is your best last minute gift ideas?