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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

Maybe not all in a row like it used to be, but between family celebrations, friend celebrations, church celebrations, work celebrations, kids' celebrations... that's at least 12 days of Christmas-ing, and folks with food allergies don't get a seasonal reprieve from their special diet. Hopefully, this will help those with food allergies, and those who care for them, navigate feeding themselves and still feeling like the season is special and magical. Is feeding yourself starti

1 cup beef tallow, or vegan butter of choice (check ingredients for soy, nuts) 1 cup of raw cane sugar or 1 ¼ cup of coconut sugar 1 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract 2 teaspoons of baking powder 3 cups all-purpose flour, wheat or gluten free mix 1 flax egg (1 Tablespoon ground flaxseed + 3 Tablespoons water) Sprinkles or icing of choice Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a small bowl, mix flaxseed meal and water to make your flax egg, set aside. Mix tallow and sugar until smooth.

½ cup honey or maple syrup 1 cup SunButter 1 tsp vanilla extract ¼ cup cocoa or carob powder 2 ½ cups oats ½ cup coconut flakes or ground...

1 cup dried apricots, coarsely chopped 1 cup medjool dates, pitted and coarsely chopped ½ cup raisins ¼ cup ground sunflower, pumpkin, or...

12 ounces allergen free chocolate chips (Enjoy Life brand) ¾ cup shelled sunflower seeds and pepitas ¼ cup dried fruit, chopped if large....