tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32458049.post9044882188637288636..comments2024-02-29T02:15:43.314-05:00Comments on Please Don't Pass The Nuts™: St. Valentine’s Day, Book ContestAllergic Girl®http://www.blogger.com/profile/14903866598372396735noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32458049.post-59454982859062572152011-02-18T16:06:10.603-05:002011-02-18T16:06:10.603-05:00Danielle from FB: My best date with food allergies...Danielle from FB: My best date with food allergies...was with my husband!When we started dating, he took my allergies very seriously. He did a little research on items I could have (I have life-threatening dairy allergy), and made the two of us dinner! He BBQ'd chicken, made baked potatoes, and fruit salad. After, we made dessert together. I knew he was a keeper when he showed how much he cared about my allergies. It really meant a lot that he would make a dairy free dinner for us. Now, he had learned everything about my allergies, and rarely eats dairy himself! He is such a sweetheart, and always takes care of me and my allergies.Allergic Girl®https://www.blogger.com/profile/14903866598372396735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32458049.post-70551649112877840082011-02-18T16:05:35.789-05:002011-02-18T16:05:35.789-05:00Kelly: My son is the only child with a peanut/tree...Kelly: My son is the only child with a peanut/tree nut allergy at his school. One day I went to pick him up from school and there were home made posters on copy paper all over the school. They said things like, No Nuts Please! They were colorful and had drawings of peanuts and other nuts with a circle around them and the line through them. I found out that my sons first grade classmates made them to help others remember not to bring nuts to school. The day before they found peanuts in the gym and my son had to sit out and miss PE. Their thoughtfullness still brings tears to my eyes.Allergic Girl®https://www.blogger.com/profile/14903866598372396735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32458049.post-22578844171029743772011-02-18T16:05:13.552-05:002011-02-18T16:05:13.552-05:00Nicole Hines: Every Sunday, I make something speci...Nicole Hines: Every Sunday, I make something special for my four-year-old to eat after church so that we can still stay and socialize with all the donut-eating-church-goers, but avoid nuts. Last weekend, my mom (who never used to bake, but now will so her granddaughter isn't left out during holidays) delivered valentine cookies for my daughter to bring to mass.Allergic Girl®https://www.blogger.com/profile/14903866598372396735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32458049.post-74477753163445378712011-02-18T16:04:32.343-05:002011-02-18T16:04:32.343-05:00Sima wrote:
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I&#...Sima wrote:<br />"Coulnd't post on blog :(<br />I'm a mom of 3 beautiful kids (2 have peanut/ tree nut allergies). My boys go to a "nut free school" and I love to surprise them and their friends with cupcakes and cookies. They love sweets and this positive deed outweighs all the negatives of when we go to places and they can't have any of the desserts. Thanks for all you do!!"Allergic Girl®https://www.blogger.com/profile/14903866598372396735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32458049.post-28562393875947424132011-02-18T15:41:57.978-05:002011-02-18T15:41:57.978-05:00Thanks for tweeting about this again. It's bee...Thanks for tweeting about this again. It's been a busy week. I almost missed entering the contest.<br /><br />A loving act I did for my food allergy child: I planned, coordinated and led his school Valentine party. The planning, calling other parents, and buying items was a little work but I didn't mind. The getting infront of the class to instruct them on the craft and the food prep we did (the class got to make a fruit dip) was outside of my comfort zone. My son loved me being there. And, we were all comfortable that he was safe.<br /><br />On the flip side, I needed to provide snacks and make a visit to each of my other son's parties so they wouldn't feel left out. You know, that's part of parenting a child with food allergies, too, trying to give to the siblings at the same time. Whew! Valentine's day was a fun and very tiring day.Jane Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10080114435686228615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32458049.post-48317197648091817312011-02-18T08:58:32.903-05:002011-02-18T08:58:32.903-05:00My dream date would be to go to a fantastic London...My dream date would be to go to a fantastic London restaurant, peruse the menu, where I can eat everything and anything on it, and order a starter of pate on toast, followed by perhaps a chicken pie with delicious sauce and tasty pastry, followed by a gooey chocolatey pudding. All washed down with champagne and fine wine. Sadly this is a dream. There are some great restaurants out there but I would love to be able to visit a special one where I wasn't singled out as different, having to check everything and probably not quite enjoy the meal, that nagging fear at the back of my mind that something might slip into my meal unseen. Dream on hey! We can all dream ;o)What Allergyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09756169493733118941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32458049.post-55732785064132101462011-02-18T08:51:59.046-05:002011-02-18T08:51:59.046-05:00My story has to do with what was done for me.... I...My story has to do with what was done for me.... I was new to the area and was having problems finding things I could eat at the grocery stores. I would spend hours reading all the labels. One night my colleague from work came over and brought 5 boxes of ready made cake mixes (I am highly allergic to eggs so these were not easy to find). I was so touched I started to cry.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07636770230075999371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32458049.post-22303400298535795322011-02-17T19:10:11.090-05:002011-02-17T19:10:11.090-05:00My four year old with a severe tree nut allergy lo...My four year old with a severe tree nut allergy loves all kinds of foods. We are woking hard to expose him to different cuisines and tastes in a safe way. My hope is that he will love to cook and will be able to retain his love for food and adventure.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773892604825611891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32458049.post-4049525613565610572011-02-17T14:36:09.691-05:002011-02-17T14:36:09.691-05:00Any loving act you did for a food allergic family ...Any loving act you did for a food allergic family member or yourself,<br />• Your best date with food allergies,<br />• Your food allergic dream date,<br />• A date you planned for a loved one,<br />• Or what your dreams are for your food allergic child when they date.<br /><br />The loving act that I did for myself was receiving my diagnosis of severe corn allergy and eating foods that do not hurt me. I have complied recipes that I have tried and I am going to make them into a cookbook to help others with my allergy. Being diagnosed was such a frightening experience and I want to help others out so they know just how amazing they can feel.<br />Also my best date with food allergies is when my boyfriend researched my diet and was able to cook me an amazing meal that was corn-free! I couldn't believe he took the time and effort to make me feel so special and loved.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03338507346690014873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32458049.post-31806277598687456062011-02-16T23:58:57.090-05:002011-02-16T23:58:57.090-05:00I created two cookbooks full of delicious recipes ...I created two cookbooks full of delicious recipes that my food-allergic son can eat!Linda Cosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00950729595711273841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32458049.post-60278988973368593212011-02-16T22:02:04.024-05:002011-02-16T22:02:04.024-05:00I can't eat gluten so my husband sent me a cak...I can't eat gluten so my husband sent me a cake for my 40th birthday that said: <a href="javascript:void(0);" rel="nofollow">This is a "FLOWER" cake--not a "FLOUR" cake.</a> It was so sweet and made me so happy. I also have another story on my blog as well as info about your contest... <br /><a href="http://whattofeedyourkids.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentines-love-contest-to-win-allergic.html" rel="nofollow">Valentine's Love Contest to Win Copy of Allergic Girl Book</a> I would love to win your book, but I couldn't wait--I had to purchase your book today! If I win I will give the book away or regift on a blog contest. THANKS!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10857016042823179562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32458049.post-47641024664791865082011-02-16T21:50:38.618-05:002011-02-16T21:50:38.618-05:00My best date with food allergies...was with my hus...My best date with food allergies...was with my husband!When we started dating, he took my allergies very seriously. He did a little research on items I could have (I have life-threatening dairy allergy), and made the two of us dinner! He BBQ'd chicken, made baked potatoes, and fruit salad. After, we made dessert together. I knew he was a keeper when he showed how much he cared about my allergies. It really meant a lot that he would make a dairy free dinner for us. Now, he had learned everything about my allergies, and rarely eats dairy himself! He is such a sweetheart, and always takes care of me and my allergies.Danielle Bryanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04850696953337008662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32458049.post-22511155697113782162011-02-16T21:45:47.940-05:002011-02-16T21:45:47.940-05:00My husband decided to have a date night a little w...My husband decided to have a date night a little while after finding out I had to eat completely dairy free. I was a little nervous but decided to try it. We chose carrabba's and I explained right away to the waitress that I couldn't have any kind of dairy. She was so understanding and helpful! She checked with the chef many times about certain items, made lots of suggestions, and carefully watched my food. It was a great experience! To this day, carrabba's is still our favorite place to eat!MrsAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09584475639625313122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32458049.post-57195176979628484382011-02-16T15:30:31.538-05:002011-02-16T15:30:31.538-05:00My son was allergic to dairy, eggs, peanuts and tr...My son was allergic to dairy, eggs, peanuts and tree nuts. We are now down to just tree nuts but still have to be so careful with baked goods. So I have a friend that lives in NYC and we took him to Babycakes. I love it there too and I have no allergies.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15732514761614617072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32458049.post-62182164567016449602011-02-16T15:29:06.217-05:002011-02-16T15:29:06.217-05:00My son used to be allergic to dairy, egg, peanuts,...My son used to be allergic to dairy, egg, peanuts, and tree nuts, but we are just down to treat nuts now! I sill have to be so careful with baked goods and cross contamination. So I have a friend that lives in NYC and we took him on a special trip to Babycakes! I love it there too and I have no food allergies!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15732514761614617072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32458049.post-46488666684509642672011-02-16T01:58:20.310-05:002011-02-16T01:58:20.310-05:00Sloan, this is great. Thank you for all you do. Fo...Sloan, this is great. Thank you for all you do. Food allergies are so challenging, but it's a joy that they have brought together a community of some of the warmest and most understanding people around. I feel so fortunate to have found so many fabulous contacts & friends through the internet who understand each other's daily challenges. Thank you for being a role model and sharing your stories. Good luck with the book! I'm really looking forward to it!<br />Aly<br />www.AllerDine.comUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06008927675686463766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32458049.post-77455893467432960002011-02-16T01:51:21.897-05:002011-02-16T01:51:21.897-05:00Sloan, this is great. I'm so excited for your ...Sloan, this is great. I'm so excited for your new book! But most of all I think that food allergies, no matter how hard they are, they have brought us together with some of the warmest, most understanding people around and our lives are better for it. Each day we get through safely is such a blessing. Thank you for being a great role model & guide. <br />Aly<br />www.AllerDine.comUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06008927675686463766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32458049.post-79327342514525256142011-02-16T00:25:56.793-05:002011-02-16T00:25:56.793-05:00I would LOVE to win your book since I'm also a...I would LOVE to win your book since I'm also an adult with food allergies. I saw your video promo tonight on youtube, and couldn't help but break out into a big smile. Aaaahhh, the joys of dating with food allergies. My dream date would be to cook dinner together at my house. That way, I'd know that all ingredients are safe, there is absolutely no risks involved, and I can just kick back and be me. :) A dinner with NO questions and explanations? Sounds like heaven on earth to me.Lindsayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05929099565471486314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32458049.post-66259745255741337562011-02-15T18:01:51.001-05:002011-02-15T18:01:51.001-05:00I'm relatively new to food allergies - my four...I'm relatively new to food allergies - my fourteen month old son is allergic to milk, eggs, and peanut. The coolest thing that we've done for him so far was his first birthday cake. I was absolutely determined that he was going to have a cake like any other child. My husband and I spent about seven hours making and decorating him a (Wilton pan) Monkey birthday cake that was completely safe for him to eat.<br /><br />Eat it he did - we had cake and icing on the other side of the room! I know that his life is going to be full of challenges that my older son's hasn't been, but I hope that we're able to accommodate them while at the same time making his life as normal as we can.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18385602647719645610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32458049.post-68927706812208912962011-02-15T16:21:06.096-05:002011-02-15T16:21:06.096-05:00My favorite date since having Celiacs is every tim...My favorite date since having Celiacs is every time that we go out to eat and he ensures to ask our server the appropriate questions sometimes before me. I also remember when he was ordering takeout and after about ten minutes of asking the person on the phone multiple questions, he thanked them and hung up because he wasn't comfortable with their lack of knowledge about gluten. I love him more than I could ever imagine or hope.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32458049.post-42400692058146275072011-02-15T15:34:48.841-05:002011-02-15T15:34:48.841-05:00When it comes time for my now 8 year old daughter ...When it comes time for my now 8 year old daughter to date, my wish for her would be for her to be a strong self-advocate, who is both knowledgeable and secure in herself (including her allergies)...and follows in the lead of ladies like you Sloane, you are a great role model for my daughter, thanks so mcuh for all you do!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18184319883015474330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32458049.post-30808449463650962052011-02-15T15:28:25.795-05:002011-02-15T15:28:25.795-05:00This book looks great! I'll definitely request...This book looks great! I'll definitely request that my local library buys a copy.<br /><br />My ideal allergic date and/or just dining out experience would be to find a restaurant that is not only free of common allergens but also guarantees that no genetically modified ingredients are used.<br /><br />In lieu of this, how about a restaurant that provides an ingredient list to customers? It's not that I don't trust restaurant staff, but with so many exotic names under which allergens can hide, sometimes I just wish I could verify my safety for myself.<br /><br />Oh, and this date/dining out experience would involve no eye-rolling on the part of my guest.<br /><br />That's about it...piece o' cake, right? hahaUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01361445550293213367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32458049.post-7677628548377498692011-02-15T13:23:40.036-05:002011-02-15T13:23:40.036-05:00Thanks for writing the book and sharing it with th...Thanks for writing the book and sharing it with the giveaway!<br /><br />Probably the most spectacular baked goods I've made for my son with food allergies are the egg/dairy/nut/etc free fully functioning chocolate volcano cakes, that have erupted with dry ice for his last two dinosaur themed birthdays.Libbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00581761828143139038noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32458049.post-23894660600932169752011-02-15T08:50:28.072-05:002011-02-15T08:50:28.072-05:00My wish for when it comes time for my allergic and...My wish for when it comes time for my allergic and asthmatic toddler to date (yikes - not yet!) is that whomever she chooses to go out with won't be scared of her allergy and be informed enough to know it can be managed and she is worth it.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07727435794953363699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32458049.post-35879369735789028832011-02-15T08:21:03.718-05:002011-02-15T08:21:03.718-05:00My Gluten free dream date is to go to a romantic I...My Gluten free dream date is to go to a romantic Italian restaurant. We will dine on tasty homemade Gluten free pasta and homemade sauce and drink a lovely red wine. Dessert will be a Gluten free tiramasu.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10845653068431731055noreply@blogger.com