No Whey! Foods - FREE of the top 8 allergens and ready to make any holiday special!!

No Whey! Foods makes having food allergies and celebrating holidays, birthdays and celebrations easy and inclusive!  If you were already a fan of this company previously known as Premium Chocolatiers, you are going to LOVE them even more now that they are FREE of the top 8! Meaning 100% milk free, peanut free, tree nut free, gluten free, egg free, soy free, vegan and kosher!  

Valentines Day, St. Patty's Day, Easter, Passover.. so many holidays are around the corner. 

No Whey! Holiday Treats~

We have been enjoying these products for years and am confident YOUR family will LOVE them too.  My son even enjoyed his first batch of FUDGE because of them this past year.

No Whey! Fudge - FREE of top 8

No Whey! (formally known as Premium Chocolatiers) Halloween Treats

Visit their website to see if any of their products are available locally.  If not, no worries.  Call them directly and place your order today.

Happy Holidays from our allergy home to yours!

Chocolate SunButter Rice Krispies - Nut-free, Dairy-free, Egg-free and Gluten-free

If you are already a fan of SunButter , you may have already seen this recipe as it was posted this past week on August 24, 2016.  On my personal page here, you will find the specific products I used in making this recipe allergy-friendly for my family's needs.  

Chocolate SunButter Rice Krispies 

So Delicious Dairy-Free CocoWhip - An Allergy~Friendly Addition for so MANY allergy~friendly reasons!

Whipped Cream makes SO many things better! Pie.. banana splits.. hot chocolate.. hot toddies! But IF you're dairy-free, this delight may seem impossible.  Some time ago, I was lucky enough to win an 'ice cream party' (results of our school taste testing to come soon!) and the opportunity to try some new products from So Delicious!  Let me say that their NEW CocoWhip received FIVE stars from my taste testers!!

Here's a product which may MAKE YOUR DAY too.  It is also states on the packaging: soy-free, certified gluten-free, vegan, parve, kosher AND non-gmo project verified!  

CocoWhip Review from Smart Allergy~Friendly Education

Sabra Hummus - An Awesome Snack Option for So Many Food Allergy Families

In an attempt to eat healthier at home and on the road, I have found hummus helps increase my vegetable intake tremendously! It is easily spooned into containers for me to pack into lunches or carry on the road while I travel.  They are kosher, pareve and glutenfree. You will also see there is no dairy, eggs or nuts in their ingredient list, always a bonus for our needs.  Those with a soy allergy may also be able to try this as it contains soybean oil NOT the soy protein itself.  Check this out with your doctor.  

I LOVE the fact that they also come in individual packs which would be easier for many. Here's the ingredient on my personal FAV...

Smart Allergy Friendly Education Product Review

Premium Chocolatiers - Made our Peanut-Free, Tree-Nut Free, Dairy-Free & Egg-Free Holiday Extra Special

For anyone who has followed me over the years, you probably already know I am a HUGE fan of the company, Premium Chocolatiers.  Whether it be Chocolate Truffles for Christmas or Bunnies and Eggs for Easter, this company offers many options for families managing a variety of dietary restrictions.  Dairy-free, egg-free, tree-nut free, peanut-free OR gluten-free?  They have you covered.

Smart Allergy~Friendly Education Halloween Basket

How to Make an Allergy~Friendly Smoothie - Lemonade Strawberry Breeze

Allergy~Friendly Smoothies with Daniella

Here is my latest 'Allergy-friendly Smoothie with Daniella' recipe.  This is 'SUPER EASY' and tasty on a hot summer afternoon.  You can easily make this one at home or on the road.  If at home, make your own homemade lemonade BUT put some aside without the sugar.  

The stevia in the protein will add all the sweetness you need.  If on the road, do what you have to!   Always guaranteed to be dairy-free, egg-free, peanut-free and tree nut-free with the occasional coconut thrown in.  And it is once again, gluten-free !!


Lemonade Strawberry Breeze

*Dairy free, Egg free, Peanut free, Tree-Nut Free and Gluten free

Allergy~friendly Businesses Which May Help to Cool Down Your Food Allergy Kids

As summer arrives FULL BLAST here in Boise AND it's ONLY the beginning of June, here are some of our favorite allergy~friendly summer 'cool down' local Boise businesses.

Smart Allergy~Friendly Education KIDS and Sub Zero

Allergy~Friendly Smoothies with Daniella - Green Pineapple Refresher

Allergy~Friendly Smoothie with Daniella

Here is my latest 'Allergy-friendly Smoothie with Daniella' recipe.  Wanted something different, refreshing and easy to make!  Happened to have had some freshly cut pineapple and went from there!  Always guaranteed to be dairy-free, egg-free, peanut-free and tree nut-free with the occasional coconut thrown in.  And it is once again, gluten-free !!



Green Pineapple Refresher

*Dairy free, Egg free, Peanut free, Tree-Nut Free and Gluten free

How to Make A Dairy-free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Gluten-Free Blueberry Vanilla Smoothie

Here is the RECIPE for yet another 'Allergy-friendly Smoothie with Daniella'.  Always guaranteed to be dairy-free, egg-free, peanut-free and tree nut-free with the occasional coconut thrown in.  Today it's gluten-free too!!

Allergy~Friendly Smoothie with Daniella

Blueberry Vanilla Smoothie

*Dairy free, Egg free, Peanut free, Tree-Nut Free and Gluten free

VineMarket.com - Shop From Home for Your Family's Natural, Organic and Allergy~Friendly Needs

At the 2014 Food Allergy Blogger's Conference  I had the pleasure of meeting representatives from Vine Market, an on-line market which caters to those shopping for natural, organic and allergy~friendly foods.  

S.A.F.E. Resource Review of Vine Market

How To Make a SunButter Banana Chocolate Smoothie

Here is the RECIPE for yet another 'Allergy-friendly Smoothie with Daniella'.  Always guaranteed to be dairy-free, egg-free, peanut-free and tree nut-free with the occasional coconut thrown in.  Usually gluten-free too!!

S.A.F.E. SunButter Banana Chocolate Smoothie

Tofutti Soy Mozzarella Flavored Slices - A Great Dairy-free Alternative

I haven't found a product which Tofutti Brand makes that my kids DON'T like.  Of all the different dairy-free cheese alternatives on the market, this brand is my kid's and MY favorite.  Even more telling is that fact that I am NOT dairy-free.  These slices are also parve, vegetarian, cholesterol-free, butterfat-free and gluten-free!  Another added bonus is that you will  find their ingredient list to be egg-free, peanut-free and tree nut-free, another plus for many.

S.A.F.E. Product Review

Toffutti Non-Dairy Mozzarella Flavored Slices, manufactured by Tofutti Brands, Cranford, NJ  07016.

Ingredients include:  WATER, MAY CONTAIN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING OILS (SOY, CORN, OR PALM), TOFU, SOY PROTEIN, CARRAGEENAN, MALTODEXTRIN, VINEGAR, CORN STARCH, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, NON-DAIRY LACTIC ACID, ADIPIC ACID, SOY, NATURAL COLORS AND POTASSIUM SORBATE (ADDED AS A PRESERVATIVE).

For more information, visit or contact: Tofutti Mozzarella Slices or info@tofutti.com or 908-272-2400.

Be sure to visit their website to see their huge variety of resources and information.  

How to Make An Allergy~Friendly Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Egg-Free Dreamy Dreamsicle Smoothie!

This super easy to make allergy~friendly, dairy-free, egg-free, peanut-free, nut-free and gluten-free smoothie makes me think of one of my favorite childhood ice creams! 

S.A.F.E. Dreamsicle Smoothie

Dreamsicle Smoothie

*Dairy free, Egg free, Peanut free, Tree-Nut Free and Gluten free

1/2 C Water
1/2 C Fresh Orange Juice 
2/3 C Vanilla protein (Arbonne) 
1/2 C Crushed Ice

Add ice...or NOT... mix in your blender or shaker cup! And you're ready to go!


 


Allergy Friendly Dreamsicle Smoothie Link

Would LOVE to hear any thoughts and/or suggestions about the Smoothie recipes and videos~ 
Ciao for now!



P.S. I use Arbonne Essentials Protein for ALL of my smoothies because they are dairy-free, egg-free and tree-nut free and are manufactured in a peanut-free facility.  They are also vegan and gluten-free certified, kosher, AND non-GMO.  Let me know if you'd like to learn more ~

Lemon Zest Smoothie Recipe - Dairy-free, Egg-free and Peanut-free

Here is the RECIPE for yet another 'Allergy-friendly Smoothie with Daniella'.  Always guaranteed to be dairy-free, egg-free, peanut-free and tree nut-freewith the occasional coconut thrown in.  Usually gluten-free too!!

Lemon Zest Smoothie

Thirsty Thursday Lemon Zest Smoothie Recipe

*Dairy free, Egg free, Peanut free, Tree-Nut Free and Gluten free

1/4 C vanilla flax milk 
1/2 C water
1/2 C vanilla protein 
1/2 lemon peeled and sliced; or 1 - 2 T fresh lemon juice
1 - 2 tsp stevia 


And it's easy to put this together when traveling or on the go~



Add ice...or NOT... blend and 'Down the Hatch' it goes! 





Lemon Zest YouTube Link

Would LOVE to hear any thoughts and/or suggestions about the Smoothie recipes and videos~ 
Ciao for now!



P.S. I use Arbonne Essentials Protein for ALL of my smoothies because they are dairy-free, egg-free and tree-nut free and are manufactured in a peanut-free facility.  They are also vegan and gluten-free certified, kosher, AND non-GMO.  

Pacific all natural Hemp Non-Dairy Beverage - A Great Option for those Dairy-Free

I have a heck of time getting my dairy-free daughter to get enough calcium.  I am regularly trying out different dairy-free options to see if I can find one this rapidly growing tweener likes.  I was very impressed with our recent find - a plant based, all natural Hemp non-dairy beverage.  In case you're wondering, it's made from hemp seed, NOT hemp plant!!  

S.A.F.E. Review - Hemp Vanilla

It has a mild nutty taste, but is NOT as thick or sweet as coconut milk or as thin as rice milk. It's also vegan, organic, soy-free, gluten-free, parve, NON-GMO Project Verified AND contains 50% of one's daily amount of calcium needed - a HUGE PLUS for my daughter.  

A & J Bakery Allergen Friendly Gingerbread Houses - A Giveaway You Don't Want to Miss!

We bought our first A&J Bakery Gingerbread House 2 years ago, and it has become an annual decorating tradition in our home ever since.  Personally, I love their products because they are made in a dedicated nut-free facility and we manage life-threatening peanut/nut allergies as well as a few other allergens.  It is also dedicated gluten-free, which will thrill many more families.  

Enjoy Life NOT NUTS! SEED AND FRUIT MIX - An awesome option for NUT-FREE Friends and Classrooms!

NUT-FREE Classrooms and NUT-FREE Schools can make those looking for alternatives a bit cranky, especially if they DON'T live in the life-threatening allergy world!

Here is a SOLUTION many will thank you for offering!  Think SAFE trail mix, SAFE cookies and/or SAFE holiday treats.  Low calorie, low sodium options with good fats from seeds AND antioxidants from fruit.  Even better, is that during October 2014, you may find these mixes ON SALE at your local markets.

S.A.F.E. NOT NUTS! Seed and Fruit Review

enjoy life not nuts! seed and fruit mix!  FREE of  the TOP 8 ALLERGENS, as well as casein-free, pototo-free, sesame-free and sulfite-free!  They are also manufactured in a designated gluten-free and nut-free facility. 

Nana's Nola Gluten Free Granola Bites - An Organic, Soy-free, Wheat-free Option Many Will Enjoy

I was pleased some time ago when Nana's Nola contacted me and asked if I'd be willing to try out their newly marketed granola and offer a review.  One look at the ingredients and I knew this organic, soy-free, wheat-free and gluten-free product could be a great find for many of my fans.   

S.A.F.E. Review - Nana Nola's Gluten-Free Granola Bites 

Some granolas are very crunchy, almost too hard to chew.  Not this one.  The easy to chew crunchiness in this blend comes from gluten-free rolled oats, organic crisp rice, organic quinoa puffed and sunflower seeds.  I am already a huge fan of agave and like the sweetness it adds to this mix.  It is delicious with yogurt, blended in shakes or just on its own - as I can attest to as I happily munch on it as I write up this review.

Grandmother, Marie Lusin's original granola was served to customers at her 'Flying Changes Bed-and-Breakfast', in Oneonta, New York.  It was so popular she was encouraged to serve it to a larger population.  Being primarily focused on providing a granola to consumers with celiac conditions, she took up the challenge and perfected her organic, gluten-free whole grains granola mix.

Click on the following link, Nana's Nola On-Line Store, to purchase Nana Nola's Gluten Free Granola Bites.  If you live in the Oneonta area, you can find them at Daddy Al's, The Green Earth, Damaschke Field, Cooperstown All Star Village and at area Mirabito's convenience stores.

The only concern for some will be the following statement on the packaging:  Manufactured in a facility that uses peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy and dairy.  

Be sure to give them a call if you have questions about their manufacturing/cleaning practices.  It will be worth the time to know you can add this to your allergy~friendly cabinet~



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Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Totally Nut-Free Blueberry Banana Muffins

NOT being a gluten-free Mama with many gluten-free friends, I am always looking for quality mixes to ease my gluten-free baking challenges.  These mixes are ALSO free of top 8 allergens.

S.A.F.E. Blueberry Banana Muffin Recipe

Blueberry Banana Muffins

gluten-free, dairy-free, peanut-free and tree nut-free

1-2-3 Gluten Free.. AND FREE of Many OTHER Allergens!

The last few weeks I've had the opportunity to try some mixes from a company which is certified gluten-free, wheat-free, dairy-free, casein-free, peanut-free, tree nut-free, corn-free, egg-free, soy-free, GMO-free AND pareve.  I wondered whether their tag line 'Easy to Make, Can't Beat the Taste!' would hold true.

S.A.F.E. Product Review

Of course, I was pleasantly pleased with the outcome.

Micah's Mouthwatering Corn Bread Mix, manufactured by 1-2-3 Gluten Free, Inc., Orange, OH  44022.