Baking and FPIES
I have been in disbelief this past month. How is it possible that not long ago I was wondering if Ellie would ever have even one confirmed safe food? I was happy about blueberries – absolutely! But then came Ellie’s millet FPIES food trial. Oh, how I …
We have the best package delivery guys and mailman! A while ago, Rosie wanted to make thank you cards for everyone delivering our heavy boxes. We of course made cookies to go with them, because what is a thank you without a cookie? I had …
No one wants to eat one flavor and one texture all day every day. We want and NEED variety in our food to make eating an enjoyable experience instead of a mundane task. Well, I have found the same is true with kids. I saw …
Spring is here! Spring is fresh, new, bright, and just SO cheery! We are watching the trees budding in our yard in eager anticipation of the fresh green leaves and abundant white and pink flowers. The deep purple and blue of the crocuses are shimmering …
I am holding my breath as I write this – I can’t quite believe it myself. However, I think I might actually be able to say we are indeed making progress again. We are walking by baby steps and a glacier just passed us in …
There is nothing better than the aroma of freshly baked bread – especially this Cinnamon Swirl Bread. I have seen a survey question several times along the lines of, “Which fragrance is the best.” There are some great options to be sure, especially the smell …
OH NUTS! The Super Bowl is this weekend, and I don’t have snacks! Obviously, my expectations for this event are eating yummy snacks and watching in anticipation for some good commercials – come on Doritos ad! Time to whip up some of my delicious Oven Candied Nuts, these are …
Ellie is currently in a period of gut rest – again – and having to take a break from her treasured blueberries. This is heartbreaking for everyone. Gut Rest – Again I know I have mentioned gut rest for FPIES before several times. Also, how …
Marriage, I feel, is comprised largely of opportunities for compromise. Cotton or flannel sheets? Music or audiobooks? Hiking to a lake or to a mountain ridge? Chocolate and coffee desserts or fruit-based baked goods? Since I love my husband, I am happy to compromise – …
I am proud to say I am in constant training for a marathon. Not the actual running of 26.1 miles (I wish!) but motherhood. Specifically, getting kids ready and out the door. As I’m sure many of you are familiar with this matter, I …
