Tag: food allergies

Dairy Free Swaps: The Kitchen Staples

Dairy Free Swaps: The Kitchen Staples

When we finally figured out that Jacob has a dairy allergy, we had to do some major overhauling of some of our everyday kitchen staples. After a few rounds of trial and error, we were able to make enough swaps that we don’t have to […]

Banana Yogurt Muffins with Dairy-Free Options

Banana Yogurt Muffins with Dairy-Free Options

Holy cow, I can’t believe it’s February! These longest and coldest months of the year are the most challenging to get through with little ones for so many of us. Outside time and activities are limited, it’s dark so very early and for so very […]

Our FPIES Journey: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Looking Ahead

Our FPIES Journey: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Looking Ahead

Our feeding journey with Jacob has certainly been a long one and has included its fair share of twists in the road but we have, fortunately, been coasting for the past few months. His belly troubles have settled with the right medication, he loves eating, […]

Breaded & Baked Pork Chops

Breaded & Baked Pork Chops

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, ’tis the season of comfort food. These breaded and baked pork chops are an easy weeknight dinner, and they pair so well with my all-time favorite comfort side – mashed potatoes. In order to meet all […]

Jacob’s 18-month Health Update: Good News and Coasting

Jacob’s 18-month Health Update: Good News and Coasting

Well, Jacob is 19 months old now, but he had lots of follow-up appointments around the time he turned 18 months and it’s been a wild week over here! This age has been so special because I really feel like I missed the 18-24 month […]

Baked Turkey Meatballs

Baked Turkey Meatballs

I have loved finding recipes that my boys love, and sometimes they’re the most unexpected. TJ has never liked turkey in any form – pureed, shredded, meatloafed, deli sliced, nothing. In fact, the only meat he eats is chicken and only in very specific forms […]

Dairy-Free Crockpot Italian Chicken

Dairy-Free Crockpot Italian Chicken

My mission to have a Fall full of comfort food is in full swing! I’ve been spending more time planning out or meals for the week, and I always love to try new crockpot meals when the temperatures drop. This easy crockpot dinner is dairy-free […]

Easy Veggie-Filled Eggy Cups

Easy Veggie-Filled Eggy Cups

I don’t know about you, but weekday breakfasts can become pretty mundane and uninspiring around here. With two busy toddlers, I’ve found it easiest to make a few things over the weekend that I can keep in the fridge or freezer and just warm up […]

Jacob’s 15-month Health Update: Follow-Up, Next Steps, and Appointments during COVID

Jacob’s 15-month Health Update: Follow-Up, Next Steps, and Appointments during COVID

I can’t believe my sweet boy is 15 months old already! His first year was one for the books and, having just gone through this with TJ, we have so been looking forward to all of the exciting growing and changing that happens when babies […]

Fluffy Dairy-Free Pancakes

Fluffy Dairy-Free Pancakes

Nothing says weekend brunch quite like pancakes. This recipe makes the thickest, fluffiest pancakes and there are always plenty left over for a second breakfast or snack! Because of Jacob’s food allergies, it’s been slightly challenging to make some of our go-to’s and favorites safely […]