How to teach your kids about food allergies

It’s never too early to teach your children about their food allergies. Understanding and managing food allergies are essential life skills that kids need to learn about and constantly practice, in...

Peanut and nut free baseball game

Last weekend my family and I watched a Blue Jays baseball game from the Peanut/Nut-Reduced Zone at the Rogers Centre in Toronto for the first time. As a mother of a child with multiple food allergies...

Kid-friendly and allergy-safe sushi night

Sushi take out night is a weekly occurrence at my house. In my opinion, there’s no better way to end a week than enjoying some freshly rolled maki and succulent sashimi with hot sake. It’s one of...

Dairy-free baking made easy

Replacing dairy in baking and cooking is easier now that there is an abundance of dairy-free alternatives available at grocery stores. Before replacing any ingredient, it’s important to understand...

Get hyped for summer

Summer is just around the corner. After hesitating for months, I finally redeemed my Airmiles for an ice cream maker. I wasn’t sure if I needed or wanted another kitchen appliance, but I decided...

May is Food Allergy Awareness month

May is Food Allergy Awareness month in North America, Australia and other communities around the world. This initiative is dedicated to raising awareness that food allergies are serious, sometimes...

New food allergy diagnosis … Now what?

Getting a food allergy diagnosis is a life changing event. It can be overwhelming at first, but there are many resources available online and through your allergist to help you and your family adjust...