Sesame-free hummus

We don't yet know if Cody has any problem with sesame, but I do know that sesame is a fairly common allergy, so we haven't tried it yet.

I decided to make him a sesame-free version of hummus. I have not been able to get him to eat beans, so I thought I'd try a different approach. I just used cannellini beans, olive oil,  a little bit of garlic and lemon juice.

I tried it and I think it's yummy. I use it on sandwiches and I add some to buffalo burgers for moisture and extra flavor.

Cody is still not quite sure about it. He takes a couple nibbles of it on a piece of bread, but that's about it. Actually, for him, that's a good sign!

This is really easy to make. Here's the recipe. Enjoy!

Sesame-Free Hummus

1 can low sodium cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon Lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and pepper

Add 1/2 tablespoon olive oil to a skillet over medium heat.
Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute until soft and fragrant.
Let cool and add to a food processor with the remaining ingredients.
Blend until smooth.
Add salt and pepper to taste.

Cody's first burger!

I am really excited that Cody ate a burger!

We had burgers last night, so I made him a mini beef patty. Earlier this week I tried making mini oat flour hamburger buns, so I used one of those. And I put a piece of vegan rice cheese on it, but he took that off and threw it on the floor. :)

He liked the beef patty so much that after a couple of tastes, he shoved the whole thing in his mouth, which about gave us a heart attack. Apparently I have to break it up into smaller pieces next time!

Makes me a very happy mama that he's starting to be able to eat the same things we eat!

Oklahoma

From Kids with Food Allergies Foundation, here's a link to their website containing information on how to send allergy friendly food, elemental formula, or monetary donations to help families with food allergies affected by the tornado in Oklahoma. It also has a link to donate to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief fund.
http://community.kidswithfoodallergies.org/blog/how-to-help-families-with-food-allergies-affected-by-the-oklahoma-tornado

Allergy-Friendly Blueberry Waffles

I made these for all of us last weekend and they turned out really good! I have a mini waffle maker that does perfect Cody size waffles.

You can freeze extras and put them in the toaster for a quick and easy breakfast.

Enjoy!

Blueberry waffles

1  1/2 cups rice or oat milk

1/2 cup applesauce

1/4 cup vegetable oil

3 tablespoons maple syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup blueberries

2 cups oat flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

In a large mixing bowl combine the oat/rice milk, applesauce, oil, maple syrup, vanilla and blueberries.

In another bowl combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Slowly add the flour mixture to the blueberry mixture to make a batter.

Follow the directions on your waffle maker. 

Serve with maple syrup or fruit topping.

This recipe is egg free, dairy free, peanut/tree nut free, wheat free, soy free and vegan

My little chef in training part 2

Cody has taken to wanting every kitchen utensil we own, including the ones I'm using, to play with.

Cute, but it was starting to drive me crazy. I cleared out one of the kitchen cabinets and put a bunch of kitchen stuff in it that I don't use very often.

So far he's thrilled with his own cabinet! Hopefully this continues to work.

My little chef in training

Obviously I spend quite a bit of time in the kitchen. I try to make sure it's not too much, but Cody has noticed.

He loves pretending to cook. He empties toy baskets and asks for spoons and measuring cups. He pretends to stir, taste and then says, "mmmm!" It's pretty funny.

I'm looking forward to having a little helper when he gets older.

Food Allergy Awareness Week: Bullying

Did you know that about one third of children with food allergies have experienced bullying because of their allergies? Click on the link below for FAREs PSA on food allergy bullying and links to resources.

http://www.foodallergy.org/its-not-a-joke