(Resources mentioned in this video are available below.) Get inspired on how to celebrate birthdays despite dietary restrictions! As parents, we want our children to have the very best birthdays, and it is possible to throw wonderful parties...
Recently we shared news about an agreement between Lesley University and the Justice Department in which the school agreed to provide accommodations for students with food allergies and celiac disease. (The school has a mandatory meal...
Southwestern Baked Beans Warm, hearty baked beans with southwestern flavors. This vegetarian option is great comfort food and is sure to be a hit! This recipe is courtesy "Violet": My favorite brunch recipe, high in protein and fiber. Even if...
This Super Bowl Sunday, surprise your family with these creamy fruit dips based on coconut milk. This recipe is courtesy of "Rachel": When I think of Super Bowl parties, I think of dips - veggies and dip, potato chips and dip, corn chips with...
Baking Without Milk, Eggs, Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Nuts by Colette Martin Thank you to everyone who joined the Kids with Food Allergies webinar (click to view the video recording) on Wednesday, November 28th. It’s great to see so...
This is the video recording from the live webinar Kids With Food Allergies Foundation (KFA) presented on 11/28/12. Our guest speaker was Colette Martin, author of Learning to Bake Allergen-Free. Topics include replacements for milk,...
Are you frantically composing your allergy-friendly Thanksgiving menu? We're here to help and today we offer two stuffing recipes. Both recipes are made without milk, eggs, nuts, fish, shellfish and can be made soy-free and...
by Cristi Schwamb To make 80-100 edible earthworms, you will need plastic drinking straws with the bendy top make realistic worm ridges. If using them, extend the straws to the full length. Recipe:One 6-ounce...
Allergy-Friendly Witch Cake by Laura Giletti Use a safe cake recipe such as: Wacky Cake (can be made free of milk, egg, soy, wheat, gluten, nuts, corn) Use a safe chocolate frosting such as: Chocolate Silk Frosting (can be made free of...
What You Need to Know About Food Labels to Remain Safe This Halloween The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA) has greatly improved labeling for the 8 major allergens - milk, soy, egg, peanut, tree nut, wheat, fish, and...
Be Free Bakers: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free Baking Mixes and Baked Goods I recently interviewed Jennifer Ward, owner of Be Free Bakers, and was touched by her enthusiasm for offering allergy-friendly goods. Her family-run business...
Apple-Picking, Canning, and Teaching Kitchen Skills to Kids with Food Allergiesby Meg Falciani Living in New Jersey, the coming of autumn practically mandates a trip to a local farm to pick apples and pumpkins. As part of my son Jude's home...
Read Before You Eat! This is a reminder that you must read the entire label before serving a food to your child with food allergies. Foods regulated by the FDA are only required to list top 8 food allergens in plain English somewhere in the...
Earlier this week, Zarah Slay shared a Juice Box Robot picture on KFA's Facebook page. We shared it with our fans and Marcella Rolwes took the idea, altered it to be safe for her daughter and shared it with us today. Introducing Perry the...
Labor Day BBQ by Linda Marienhoff Coss Labor Day is just around the corner, which means it’s time to fire up the grill for the traditional end-of-summer barbecue! Whether you’re entertaining a crowd or just preparing a nice...
This recipe comes from KFA's Safe Eats recipe collection where you can search through over 1,200 recipes by allergen or keyword. Parents have submitted recipes that are allergy-safe for their family. This ice cream recipe comes from our...
Super Sun-Dried Tomatoesby Linda Marienhoff Coss I just love sun-dried tomatoes! Packed with flavor, they add a wonderful burst of taste to so many dishes, from meat and poultry to pasta, rice, potatoes, and more. Back before modern...
Steamed Rice Flour Cake One of our members, Maren, contributed this recipe to our Safe Eats allergy-friendly recipes collection. It has very few ingredients, making it a great option for kids with restricted diets due to multiple food...
These cupcakes are a yummy, lemony sponge-type cake. Top them with Lemonade Buttercream Frosting and you'll have a fabulous summertime treat.
Summertime Picnic Saladsby Linda Marienhoff Coss Ahh, summer. The sun is shining, the kids are out of school, and life just seems to move at a slower pace. Summer is the time for outdoor eating and outdoor entertaining. Picnics, potlucks,...