Free Nature’s Path Product

November 9th, 2011 Nancy

Sign up for an account at EcoBalance and earn a coupon for a FREE Nature’s Path Product up to $5!  Nature’s Path carries quite a few Gluten-Free products including our favorite Organic Whole O’s.

Here’s how the deal works:

  1. Sign up for a free EcoBonus account and get 15 points.
  2. Fill out your profile to get another 10 points.
  3. Click on the “Like” button on the EcoBonus Facebook Page and click “Fan Rewards” on the left side bar to get a code for 25 additional points.  Redeem the code at EcoBonus by clicking “Enter Codes” at the top of the page.
  4. Your points will be “pending” but when they are available, redeem your 50 points for a free Nature’s Path product coupon.

Thanks Money Saving Mom!

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Skillet Meal: Pizza Rice

November 8th, 2011 Nancy

This recipe was inspired by a pound of “Italian Pizza Sausage” made by a local farmer.  I had no idea what I was going to do with it, but I was so excited to see locally and humanely raised pork that I couldn’t pass it up.  We have been addicted ever since.

We affectionately named this meal “Pizza Rice” after my non-allergic kids favorite carry out meal: sausage pizza.  Obviously, pizza is not allergy-friendly, so this is a great way to enjoy the flavor of sausage pizza without the allergens and additives.

Because I try to keep rice cooked in chicken stock in the freezer at all times, this meal comes together very quickly.   I cook a stock pot full of rice, let it cool, divide and toss in the freezer.  This way I am always ready for a quick stir-fry or Mexican dish.

“Pizza Rice” has been a great dish to take  to our church pot luck dinners.  It’s something everyone can enjoy as a side dish, and if there is nothing safe for Bella to eat, this will be satisfying and filling in itself.

 

Pizza Rice Skillet Meal

Ingredients:

  • 1 small Yellow Onion, chopped
  • 1 small Red Pepper, chopped
  • 1 pound Bulk Italian Sausage
  • 3 cups Rice, cooked

Directions:

  1. Cook onion, pepper and sausage in a large skillet until meat is done and onions are translucent.
  2. Stir in rice and cook until heated through.  Enjoy!

You may also enjoy Italian Sausage and Summer Squash Skillet and Beefy Zucchini Skillet.

This post is part of Real Food 101, Real Food Wednesdays, Gluten-Free Wednesdays, Ultimate Recipe Swap, Full Plate Thursday, Pennywise Platter Thursday and Allergy-Friendly Friday.

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Allergy-Friendly Spiced Cake Donuts

November 1st, 2011 Nancy

“Mom, can you make some donuts that I can have?”  That is what my baby asked me.  My heart melted.  Thankfully, I remembered seeing this recipe on Cyble Pascal’s blog.  I ordered a couple of donut pans from Amazon and picked up some gluten-free flour mix.  This recipe is a bit fussy for my style but when your baby asks for donuts, you make donuts!

Allergy-Friendly Spiced Cake Donuts

Ingredients:

  • ¼ cup + 2 Tbs Coconut Milk
  • ½ tsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 cup Gluten-Free Flour Mix
  • ¼ tsp Xanthan Gum or Guar Gum
  • ½ tsp Baking Soda
  • ½ tsp Baking Powder
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1/8th tsp Cinnamon
  • 1/8th tsp Nutmeg
  • ½ cup Sucanat or Brown Sugar
  • ¼ cup Palm Shortening
  • ½ tsp Vanilla Extract

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350.
  2. Mix egg substitute and set aside.
  3. Combine coconut milk and lemon juice and set aside.
  4. Combine dry ingredients and whisk well.  Cyble suggests spooning the flour mixture into a measuring cup and levelling off so you don’t end up with too much flour.
  5. Combine remaining shortening, vanilla and egg substitute.  Beat 2 minutes or until light and fluffy.
  6. With the mixer on, sift in 1/3 of the flour mixture and then add 1/2 of the milk mixture.  Repeat.  Sift in the final 1/3 of the flour mixture and beat until smooth.  Do not over mix.
  7. Spoon mixture into donut pan filling donut holes 7/8 full.  Tap the pan against the counter a few times to settle batter into pan.
  8. Bake 15 minutes until lightly golden.  Let cool 5 minutes and transfer to cooling rack.
  9. Dip the donut in the glaze and let the glaze set.  Enjoy!

Donut Glaze

Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Combine all ingredients and mix until smooth.

You may also enjoy Double Chocolate Chip Scones Recipe (Gluten-free, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free) with a nice hot cup of Dairy-Free Pumpkin Spice Latte (Starbucks Copycat!)

This post is part of Tea Party Tuesday, Slightly Indulgent Tuesday, and Friday Food.

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October Allergy-Friendly Amazon Deals

October 24th, 2011 Nancy

Here are the latest allergy-friendly deals at Amazon.  Don’t forget to use your free Swagbucks gift cards!  Please remember to double check label ingredients for your allergens!

About Subscribe and Save:

When you select subscribe and save you not only get a discount but you also get FREE shipping! If you decide you don’t want to have the item automatically shipped to you, you can cancel at any time. Simply log into Amazon, go to “My Account,” click “manage subscribe and save items” and cancel the subscription. I have been known to sign up for the discount and cancel my subscription the day my order ships.


Mrs. Leepers and Eddie’s Pasta are 30% off when you use subscribe and save and coupon code LEEPEDDI at checkout. My kids love their Rice Shapes For Kids which are $2.25 each with subscribe and save and coupon code.

Lucy’s Cookies Grab and Go Variety Case, 1.25-Ounce bags (Pack of 16), another one of our favorites are just $.93 each when clip the $1 off coupon on the page and use subscribe and save.  Note: these contain soy.

 


Namaste Foods Gluten Free Mixes are 25% off when you use subscribe and save and coupon code NAMAVOCT at checkout.  Their Gluten Free Pizza Crust Mix gets great reviews.  You only need to mix with oil and water.  The pizza mix is just $3.85 a bag when you use subscribe and save and the coupon code.

Annie Chun and CJ Foods are 25% off when you use subscribe and save and coupon code ANNIECJ8 at checkout.  These rice noodles are $2.15 per package.


Dr McDougall’s products are 25% off when you use subscribe and save and coupon code DRMCDOUG at checkout.  These vegan and gluten-free Black Bean and Lime soups are just $1.19 each and would be great to take to work or school for lunch.

Nutiva Products are 25% off when you use subscribe and save and coupon code NUTIVOCT at checkout. Their 10-pound bag of Chia Seeds is $50.95 or $5.10 per pound.  This is an excellent price if you can afford to stock up.  You can read about the benefits of chia seeds here, and how I use chia seeds to replace eggs here.

Select Pamela’s Baking Mixes are 25% off when you use subscribe and save and coupon code PAMMIXES at checkout. It’s my understanding you have to add eggs to these.  Has anybody had any luck using substitutes with these mixes?

Pamela’s Cookies are 30% off when you use subscribe and save and coupon code PAMCOOKI at checkout. Their Chunky Chocolate Chip Cookies are $2.29 per box.  Note: these contain non-gmo soy and possibly traces of peanuts, tree nuts, dairy and eggs.

 

Enjoy Life Soft Baked Snickerdoodle Cookies, 6-Ounce Boxes (Pack of 6) are $12.99 or $2.17 per box in the Amazon Warehouse!  Warehouse deals sell out quickly so grab yours while you can.  Other varieties are also on sale.

 

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Crockpot Beef Stew and Mashed Potatoes

October 20th, 2011 Nancy

Cool weather got you looking for comfort food?  Chunky beef stew with carrots and onions served on top of mashed potatoes is sure to satisfy.  Throw the ingredients in the crockpot and go about your business for the day.  When you are ready to eat, whip up your favorite mashed potatoes and enjoy this hearty meal.

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs Stew Meat
  • 1 Small Onion, diced
  • Carrots (I used 1/2 bag of frozen carrots but fresh would be even better.)
  • 14.5 oz Stewed Tomatoes (I used Hunts Fire Roasted)
  • 4-6 shakes of Worcestershire Sauce (Read labels-may contain anchovies, wheat or soy!  Allergy-free recipe here.  FYI:treacle=molasses)
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, minced or 1/2 tsp rounded Garlic Powder
  • Salt and Pepper
  • ~1 tsp Arrowroot Powder or Cornstarch

Directions:

  1. Dump all ingredients except arrowroot or cornstarch into the crockpot and stir.
  2. Cook on low 8 hours.
  3. Uncover crock and stir in arrowroot or cornstarch and turn heat to high to thicken sauce.
  4. Serve on top of your favorite mashed potatoes.

You may also enjoy Rotisserie Chicken in the CrockPot Recipe and Easy Barbecue Chicken in the crockpot.

Recipe adapted from Full Bellies Make Happy Kids.

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I {heart} Pinterest!

October 19th, 2011 Nancy

I LOVE Pinterest! Pinterest is an online pinboard for organizing ideas you see on the web. You can set up different boards for different needs. Planning a wedding? Set up a wedding board? Building or remodelling a home? Set up a home board.

I have a Recipes to Try, For the Home, For the Kids, Holidays, and Inspiration boards. I love that Pinterest is image driven. A quick glance will help me find what I need.

 

Some of the recipes "pinned" to my Easily Allergy Friendly to Try board

 

Here’s how it works: Once you set up a free account, a “Pin It” button installs in your browser. When you are cruising the web and see something you like, you click the “Pin It” button. It magically pins the image to the board of your choice. Then when you need to find the idea again you click on the image and it will take you to the original article.

A fun feature of Pinterest is that you can follow your friends boards and comment on them. Recently my BFF pinned some decorating ideas for her house. I was able to leave a comment about how I thought it would work in her home.

Did you notice the new “Follow Me on Pinterest” button in the sidebar? I currently have 164 recipes pinned on my Easily Allergy-Friendly Recipes to Try Board and I add more all the time. I’d love to share these ideas with you. Just click on “Follow Me on Pinterest” to follow my pinboards.

Happy Pinning!

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Baked Pears Drizzled with Real Maple Syrup

October 18th, 2011 Nancy


Seriously simple baked pears drizzled with real maple syrup.  We have enjoyed these just as they are but I’m sure they would be divine a la mode.  My kids cannot get enough of these!

Ingredients:

  • 4 Pears
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400.  Peel, slice and core pears.  Place pears in a baking dish.
  2. Drizzle with maple syrup.  Bake for 15 minutes.  Turn pears over and cook for 15 minutes more or until pears are tender.

You may also enjoy Grilled Peaches and Dairy-Free Caramel Dip/Sauce for your apples.

Recipe adapted from Sweet Paul Magazine.

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Hurry! Free Zevia at Target!

October 15th, 2011 Nancy

Hurry and print a $3/1 Zevia All Natural Soda coupon. Use the coupon at Target starting Sunday 10/16 and they’ll be FREE!

Thanks Greenbacks Gal!

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Allergy-Friendly Printable Coupons: Perdue, Chex, Sucanat, Silk and More!

October 15th, 2011 Nancy
There are loads of allergy-friendly coupons right now!  Remember you can typically hit the back button and print two of each coupon.   Please double-check package labels for your allergens!

Mambo Sprouts:

Facebook Offers:

Other:



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Allergy Bites!

October 14th, 2011 Nancy

I find so many interesting studies and articles in the news about food and food allergies.  Or maybe they’re not that interesting and I am just a nerd!  If you are a nerd too, I’m starting this series for you!  I’m calling it Allergy Bites.

 

 

  • Kids Reacting Badly: “Today one in three Australians suffer from an allergic disease, and what’s alarming about that is that it was virtually unheard of 30 years ago. Among children, the incidence of food allergies has increased five-fold in just the past decade.”

 

  • Whole Foods and Major Cereal Brands Accused of Deceptively Marketing GMOs as ‘Natural’: “Cereal samples collected by The Cornucopia Institute were allegedly tested by an ‘independent, accredited laboratory’, according to a statement from the organization, and found to contain ‘high levels of genetically engineered ingredients.’ The group says some of the cereal samples contained anywhere from 25 to 100 percent genetically modified ingredients despite making non-GMO claims either on product packaging or company websites.”

 

 

Image Credit: RambergMediaImages

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