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AHHH! Allergy Bites is under construction. The site may look quite funny for a while! Especially since I am trying to figure everything out on my own. This will be interesting….… Read the rest
This brownie recipe is dedicated to my Grandpa John. My grandfather eats very distinct breakfasts. Since my mother was a child, his breakfast consisted of a Coke and brownie. I will give him a little credit. Over the years, he … Read the rest
The more I cook, the more my kitchen resembles Bill Nye’s science laboratory. There are still no petrie dishes but when I feel extravagant, I weigh to measure. Those are my fancy days! Lately, I have experimented with flours. Before … Read the rest
With the discovery of my egg allergy, I dismissed omelets and quiche as a part of my diet. Egg dishes were a part of my past. Recently, I discovered that the variation of duck egg’s chemical compound does not instigate … Read the rest
Red meat is the only food group that my body covets. While chocolate strokes a tender spot of my soul, resisting the treat is attainable. But without meat, the world becomes enveloped in a shade of gray and irritability. Maybe … Read the rest
Lately, I have experienced a yearning for the tropics. Living in Central Oregon, I am subjected to January’s teasing sun, never actually heating the city. My soup intake is at a yearly high and I drink so much tea that … Read the rest
I feel awkward around children. This refers to anyone 12 and under. I never understood the miniature people. In fact, my only speeding ticket has been speeding through a school zone. Ironic? Maybe a little. Don’t hire me to babysit.… Read the rest
In multiple circumstances, human nature’s susceptibility toward curiosity bit me in the ass. If I were in a scary movie, I would die first. For example… Boys. I think the opposite sex bites many in the ass… Consistently moving with … Read the rest
There are a few ingredients with such intense flavor that people develop an addiction to the taste or forbid the food inside their home. Occasionally, a person obsesses over the food at childhood and fifteen years later, becomes only a … Read the rest
Have you ever measured out a serving size of cereal? It is small! Really small. The average serving size for granola is ¼ cup. That is equivalent to about seven grapes. When I eat cereal, I consume far over the … Read the rest
Unlike beef, salmon is not a meat to slosh around in a frying pan or grill. Salmon requires delicacy. Without technique, the meat dries and flakes. Because of this, using a method to hold in moisture while baking enhances the … Read the rest
Vegan Buttercream Frosting is a simple addition to a cake or spread for decorating cookies. I used the frosting for Cocoa Cupcakes. It has a light, vanilla flavor. The cupcakes were dark chocolate so Vegan Buttercream Frosting balanced them, … Read the rest
Desserts and I developed a loving relationship. Ignoring chocolate at the grocery store is irrelevant and if I tried, the delicious treats are sure to be offended. Because I do not want to be rude, there always seems to be … Read the rest
When I tell people about my food allergies, one of the most common responses is “so you can’t eat bread?” This comment follows with a shake of the head and twisted jaw. I cannot forget the wide eyes. “I could … Read the rest
While I am always searching for exciting soups or new fruits to combines with bacon, I find my most valuable recipes to be the simple dishes, requiring no measuring and only a handful of ingredients. They are the dishes that … Read the rest
In part of Christmas only being a few weeks away, I have been brainstorming edible presents to fill my friends and families stockings. I am attempting to step away from clichés. In the past, I have made granola and cookies … Read the rest
We are continuously reminded that fighting cravings leads to binges but people put themselves on strict diets every day. For example, the hCG diet became the latest trend, starving the population of calories that bodies need to survive. The program … Read the rest
The holidays are lonely without pumpkin pie. This spiced dessert is a tradition with no exception to those with food allergies. This Thanksgiving was my first holiday with allergy-friendly dishes. For the past few months, I cooked allergy-free recipes for … Read the rest
Not only is squash prepared for stews or baked with butter and cinnamon, but the vegetable can also be softened to replace canned purees. Doing so is economical and withdraws a fresh flavor. The process is simple, using only the … Read the rest
Beginning in September, food blogs celebrate holiday recipes. I have learned infinite methods to use Thanksgiving leftovers when let’s be real… everyone’s favorite use of leftover turkey is a sandwich. Even so, I feel slightly guilty. Allergy Bites contains little … Read the rest
