My Mom and I have a few things we “bake” each December. I say it in quotations because it’s not really baking. More like coating pre-made things in chocolate that we can then say we “made” or as Food Network’s Sandra Lee commonly says, “Semi-Homemade.” Here’s one of our favorites, pretzels with a melted chocolate with a Vermont Nut-free skipper on top to smush all the chocolate into the pretzel. Once it cools, you have a very tasty little sweet and salty treat that’s easy to package up and gift, or travel with. Chocolate is difficult this time of year since so much of it is just not made in…
Allergy-Free Candy Canes
“I love candy, candy canes, candy corns, and syrup.” Buddy the Elf If you follow me on Insta, you saw that yesterday I was making chocolate covered pretzels when I suddenly ran out of chocolate skippers to top each pretzel with. Some quick thinking led me to an entire unopened box of candy canes in our pantry. I did not know why they were sealed shut, or if they were even safe? Who knows – when I clean up after the holidays, things get crazy and I just start chucking stuff. So I decided to find out who the heck Bobs Candy’s Canes really is. After some research, Bobs is…
It's Our Snack Week!
Just thought I’d share some of our snack week ideas: Monday: Mandarin Oranges + Teddy Graham’s Travel Size Bags, Original flavor Tuesday: Fruit Leather by Target (simply balanced) + Mini Cucumbers – photo below Wednesday: Holiday Party Food + Cheese-Its Thursday: Pirates Booty individual bags Friday: Skinny Pop individual bags
Reindeer Food
Once upon a time, I had two very young kids. Lets see, they were 1 and 3, and I was frantically preparing for the holidays. At this point in life, I was still thinking that I had to “do-it-all” – but I’m older now, by three years to be exact, and while I’m still learning, and things are still changing, I do know this: Whatever I do not finish, you will never know about! The holidays put a lot of pressure on us to do certain things. Sometimes they are traditions that we feel we MUST do, other things are just nice gestures, of which I usually go over…
Biscoff Santa Cookies!
If you’re in a pinch this holiday season,Walgreens has some nut-free options! This package has 8 small travel friendly packages that include a “to and from” for gift giving, too! The Santa shape was a crowd pleaser here!
Starbucks
Quick little post here – last night I grabbed a holiday tall,non-fat peppermint mocha, full whip – when out of the corner of my eye I spied a little Starbucks Gingerbread House + Cookies! Both appear to be 100% nut-free. I called Starbucks corporate office today and they also confirmed the label, stating no nuts or cross contamination. The peeps at Starbucks didn’t seem completely knowledgeable about food allergies, so that was a little concerning to me. However, when I talked with my #1 Mom/Food Allergy friend, she agreed that it was probably safe since Starbucks is actually really, really good about labeling cookies, mints, etc. Have you looked at…
Hot Cocoa
After playing in the snow, my kids almost always ask for Hot Chocolate. Usually, my answer is yes, if we are at home. Like everything else we eat, we must check the label. Hot chocolates are usually NOT safe for us to drink. Like regular chocolate candy, most hot chocolate mixes are made in facilities with nuts, or other winter/holiday items that contain nuts. Rather than memorizing a million different safe brands, I have chosen 2 safe brands to research and stay on top of. 1. Swiss Miss 2. Quick Bunny powdered mix I have been a Swiss Miss fan since I was a little girl, so I’m happy when…
Vermont Nut-free!
Every December, I place a chocolate order with Vermont Nut-free Chocolate. They guarantee that their items are 100% nut free. Their delivery is fast, and the products are worth the price and peace of mind. We love their chocolate!! Let the baking begin! Holiday recipes will be posted soon – check back!.?⛄?
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