CrazyAllergyGirl

Our family has been a fan of Amy’s Organics foods for many years because of my husband’s lactose intolerance and my recent gluten-free diet.
Some family favorites include the Gluten-Free Rice Crust Dairy Free pizza.  To be able to accommodate all of our food restrictions in one meal and keep a 2-year happy is an impressive [...]

This is one of my all-time favorite French treats. Since my food allergy diagnosis, I assumed that I couldn’t eat them. This San Francisco Chronicle article made me realize that these delectable cookies are made from almond flour, sugar and egg whites (among other things). I buy mine from a great patisserie [...]

I was recently trying to explain my new-found allergies to a friend.  As I began listing all the gluten products that I am allergic to: wheat, barley, oats… and corn, I commented, “basically anything in the Starbucks food display” (except for the cheese plate, which I love). 
Well, that will soon no longer be true!  [...]

One of my new favorite snacks; gluten free, wheat free and as long as I don’t by the Sweet Corn option, corn free! Made by Sensible Foods, I love that their foods are all natural, gluten free, GMO free, no sugar added, no preservatives, and fat free. And the kicker, they actually are [...]

Here’s another sweet treat to add to my list of foods I can eat.  Mochi Sweet Rice Flour Cakes are the perfect afternoon snack; sweet and light, and they come with a soft, gooey texture.
Made from rice and potato starches and flours… no wheat or corn here!!  This brand is SoGo; I found them at [...]

I haven’t eaten pasta since I’ve been diagnosed with the wheat allergy.  Last night, I finally tried Gluten-Free macaroni (potato and rice-based pasta).  Consistency was pretty close to regular wheat pasta and covered in 3- cheeses and a Rice Chex crumble (instead of breadcrumbs) this modified Mac-n-Cheese was pure delish!!  Who needs wheat pasta!
Here’s a [...]