Tag: food intolerances

What Else, but Else Nutrition

What Else, but Else Nutrition

This post is for all families that have young kiddos with food intolerances, allergies, or just kids who need added nutrients in their diet. You know how you find the perfect solution to a problem – after you have already struggled with a less than 

Child Life Specialist and a Denver date

Child Life Specialist and a Denver date

The number of times I have sat down to write this update and then just stared at the blank page is almost laughable. What I thought was going to be a simple update of knowing a date for Denver has been packed full of another 

A Doctor Referral for One and All

A Doctor Referral for One and All

Hey there, it’s been a few minutes, days, weeks, okay months, since I have posted anything here. It isn’t that there isn’t anything going on, or that Ellie has miraculously left her GI oddities in the dust – I wish! I’ll give you all of 

A Pediatric Thyroid Nodule?!

A Pediatric Thyroid Nodule?!

Does the definition of insanity apply to medical issues? OR is it the medical issues that cause the insanity? We are yet again doing the same thing and hoping for different results with Ellie, and it is NOT easy – hence the insanity. But this 

Millet Crackers – Easy and Delicious FPIES Snack

Millet Crackers – Easy and Delicious FPIES Snack

Crackers are one of the best snack foods. They are delicious on their own AND they are delicious as a delivery vehicle for tasty dips, spreads, or cheeses. The world is yummier for having crackers in it, end of story. These Millet Crackers are no 

Ellie’s Millet FPIES Food Trial Results

Ellie’s Millet FPIES Food Trial Results

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 

FPIES Blueberry Food Options

FPIES Blueberry Food Options

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 

Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies – G/F, D/F

Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies – G/F, D/F

I love baking for others. Whether it is family or friends, I want to show you I care through a cookie or slice of cake. Eating was never just something that had to happen in our home growing up. Eating was something to be cherished 

Ellie’s One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

Ellie’s One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

It’s been one of those days – that has lasted over a month. We have been living the ‘one step forward, two steps back’ life with Ellie. Through these setbacks though, at least there were a couple wins. I’m going to hold on to those 

Squash Presentation, FPIES foods – 21 ways – Part 2

Squash Presentation, FPIES foods – 21 ways – Part 2

  Welcome back to the fun and exhilarating world of food presentations for limited food options. I know you are all on the edge of your seat waiting to read the rest of the 21 ways to present squash. These presentations can also be used