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5 Challenges when Trying to Snack Allergy-Friendly
Whether you are new to eating allergy-friendly or an old pro, there are some significant challenges when it comes to finding good snacks. And a good snack is important. It might be a bit of a (completely deserved) running joke with my friends about how much food I have with me at all times: I typically carry at least two snacks in each bag and have a stash of snacks at my desk for my day job. Why know the challenges? Knowing is half the battle! If you know what is coming, then you can get ahead of it. Here are the top five we have noticed: 1. Hidden ingredients At the end of the day, this is the biggest challenge for allergy-friendly snacking. So, if you can only read one challenge, make this one it. Snacks are meant to be easy and portable, and to do that, [...]
Summer Stonefruit Caprese Salad
I have a confession to make. I love stonefruit more than berries. I know this is a controversial statement for many. I mean, who doesn’t love a good strawberry? (Except, of course, those who are allergic to berries with embedded seeds,) But I am not lying. I would much prefer a perfectly ripe peach or nectarine (yellow, not white, medium acid, cling doesn’t matter to me) to a strawberry. I also love cheese. Once, in college, while I was sound asleep, I said quite clearly “you guys, I think I need some cheese.” My roommates heard me say it and wrote it down to tell me about later. Clearly, cheese is a deep need for me. So in the summer when the days are long and just warm enough that I have no motivation to truly cook, I get to find creative ways to combine my loves. This stonefruit caprese [...]
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