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Prior to the food allergy diagnoses, I was known for bringing very elaborate "charcoochie" boards to play Drag Bingo each month, to the...

To purchase (unless you make/grow this stuff already, of course) : Gherkin pickles (Vlasic Snack’mms) Garlic or pimento stuffed olives Roasted sunflower and/or pumpkin seeds, in shell Plantain chips Dried fruit (apricots, dates, apple slices, etc) Allergen-free (Enjoy Life brand) Chocolate Mega Chunks Organic Gummy Bears To create: Tahini Roasted Butter Beans 1 15 oz can butter beans, drained ¼ cup tahini or SunButter 1 Tbsp olive oil ½ tsp each salt, garlic powder, onion pow

To purchase (unless you make/grow this stuff already, of course) : Wine pickled herring Smoked salmon Smoked oysters (omit if there's a shellfish allergy) Lingonberry jam Plain goat cheese log Rye or Gluten Free Wasa Bread To Create: Pickled onions 1 large red onion, thinly sliced ¾ cup white vinegar ¼ cup water 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp honey 1 teaspoon caraway seeds Add all ingredients to a bowl or jar and mix well. Allow to sit at least overnight in the refrigerator before serv

To purchase (unless you make/grow this stuff already, of course) : Cured meat (salami, prosciutto, capicola, etc) Microgreens Triscuits, or a sturdy gluten-free cracker Mini sub buns (which you could also create, they're hard to find without soy flour) A small assortment of prepared mustards (stone ground, Dijon, etc) Plant Based Mayonnaise To create: Roasted garlic cloves Enough whole garlic cloves to cover the bottom of your oven-safe dish Enough olive oil to just cover th

To purchase (or grow, if you do) : Celery sticks Carrot sticks Green and red pepper strips Snap Peas Broccoli florets Cauliflower florets Cucumber slices Radishes To create: Ranch Dressing 1 cup plant-based mayonnaise 1 tsp white vinegar (can substitute pickle juice) 1 tsp dried dill 1 tsp dried chives* ½ tsp onion powder* ¼ tsp garlic powder* ¼ tsp sea salt or to taste Whisk all ingredients together. Chill 1 hour before serving. *Allium allergies - try substituting 1 tsp dri