This is SO incredibly rare, I had to buy them and post them here: Made in a nut free facility! We can use these on cupcakes for Halloween and Thanksgiving! Or ice cream sundaes. Plus they were 50% off. We purchased these at Hobby Lobby. This is NOT my usual store for craft and baking, it just happened to be near our errands today. Don’t forget Betty Crocker is a safe brand for baking if you’re in a pinch, just make sure you double check the label. Happy Monday!!
Chocolate Chex Bars
This no-bake dessert is perfect for a rainy, lazy Sunday like today. We needed a Packer Party dessert to bring along to my in-laws house today, and this was easy to make and take along. Plus, the kids could help make it! Did you know Chex, gluten free and nut free, makes a Chocolate Chex cereal? It’s amazing. My son (of course) found it at the grocery store a few weeks ago. We noticed the recipes on the back of the box and decided to give them a try. My only suggestion for Chex would be to actually just print the recipe on the box, like rice krispies does! I…
Buzzy's Lake House Food Truck
Hold the phone. Nut allergy friends REJOICE! Your food truck woes are OVER. Yesterday my little buddy and I (still on house arrest – kind of sick, but not really, check out my IG for more info on this) were hanging out on the square in downtown Madison when we decided to check out a local food truck, Buzzy’s Lake House via my Instagram feed. Buzzy’s was parked on the corner of Wisconsin + Mifflin, which was uber convenient since we were at the toy store one block away. Capitol Kids is probably one of my favorite stores for kiddo swag in all of Madison. They have the most unique…
Pumpkin Bread (GF, TN/PN, Egg Free)
Are you looking for a recipe to use up that extra pumpkin puree from yesterday’s homemade Pumpkin spice lattes? Pumpkin chocolate chip banana bread is the answer. Super quick post because it’s Sunday Funday! If you’re looking for GF Gluten Free, King Arthur Flour makes their GF flour in a “Top 8 Allergy Free” facility, and are VERY good at keeping things properly labeled! Their website is helpful for those with allergy / food restrictions. If you don’t have cinnamon, just double up the pumpkin pie spice. And vice versa. Happy Sunday
Pumpkin Spice Latte
There’s nothing better than sleeping in on a rainy Saturday, lazily getting up and making a homemade Pumpkin spice latte. Who am I kidding? Saturday morning with kids means waking up at the crack of dawn. I got my little guy to snuggle until 7:15. That’s sleeping in. I need some Mom fuel. My hubs is busy working this weekend, so I need to bring my A-game to soccer today. It’s rainy and wet and I really, really don’t want to go. Really. (I’m blogging at 9:20 a.m., serious procrastinating happening now.) This recipe is so easy, you could make it with your eyes closed. Even better, it makes a…
Apple Pie
Last weekend we picked apples. This was a first for us – we’ve always wanted to pick apples and while we always go to an orchard in fall near our favorite hiking spot, it is not a “you pick” orchard. The orchard was wonderful – it was on a beautiful hill with loads of apple trees, raspberry canes, and a huge pumpkin patch. They had the typical caramel apples, popcorn, pies and sundaes. The kids found a bouncy house and lots of fun, old farm equipment to check out! Because my little guy has been at home for a month now, we have been baking like crazy – and we…
Pumpkin Seeds for Snacking
Had to share these Kid approved roasted Pumpkin Seeds for easy, on the go snacking. Available at Hy-Vee, Target, and Amazon pantry. Peanut free, nut-free, gluten free, vegan, non-GMO. Pretty awesome if I do say so! The resealable bag (that actually works) is a bonus for keeping them in the car for longgggggg days of car pooling. Enjoy.
Gazpacho
Now that tomato season is here, it’s time to share some of our favorite recipes to use up all of these lovely red + yellow friends. Yesterday we canned 7 quarts of tomato chunks (technically they are called stewed tomatoes) and today we’re working on tomato juice. There is no better smell than opening up a fresh jar of tomatoes from the garden on February 26th – right in the middle of “is winter almost over, I may actually need Xanax to get me though the next 3 months of darkness in the mid-west” season. The kids love canning tomatoes and it teaches them some good lessons about food, and…
Football and Hot Wings
Mmmmmm. Smell that? Do you know what season it is?! Football season. I love how this sport brings people together. It’s the camaraderie and team spirit that really get me excited for football season. Yes, I love our Packers and Badgers (OK, all ‘sconnie teams, and there’s a special spot in my heart for the Denver Broncos, and Seattle Seahawks), but I really love a kitchen full of screaming fans decked out in their team apparel scarfing down chili and taco dip. Yesterday, as Green Bay took on the Los Angeles Rams at Lambeau (coolest stadium ever, you should tour it!) we decided to research BW3’s hot wings for dinner.…
School Safe Treat Box
It’s back-to-school time! If your child has food allergies, now is the time to be pro-active and get your plans and snacks in place. Here’s how we prepare: Contact the school nurse/office and keep an EPI-PEN on file at the front desk. Make sure all medical forms are filled out and complete with the front office. Know your school’s allergy policy. Make sure there is an allergy policy. Make contact with the child’s teacher (s) and make sure they all know about your child’s allergy, and what the steps are to keep him/her safe. Keep it simple here. Talk to your child about saying “no” to all classroom treats. This…
Thunder Cake
When my son was born in 2013, he received a book titled Thunder Cake, by Patricia Polacco, from my Mother’s good friend and neighbor, Julie. Thunder cake is about a child who is afraid of Thunderstorms and her Babushka helps her overcome her fears of storms. For the past 4 years, we have carried on this tradition each summer (the season of the book and secret ingredient). My kids hate storms, and just like th book, the focus of making a delicious cake helps them stay calm. So today, among the thousand things we must do, we are making Thundercake because it’s storming and the secret ingredient was JUST PICKED,…
Organic Suckers
Did you even know these existed? I randomly came across these before our epic Disney trip in January and have been keeping them on hand for long car rides. We are on our way to Eau Claire for the day and brought these with. Along with Spider man, elena, Octonauts, blankets. Snacks Snacks Snacks Oh and coffee. Check these out next time you need a safe, all included treat!
Hy-Vee Nut-Free Cookie
We did our shopping at Hy-Vee today after tennis lessons and we found these cookies in the Dairy section. I think the thing I struggle with at grocery stores is the random placement of items sometimes. I don’t always think to check the organic section or the gluten free section or dairy section for nut-free items. But I’m getting better at it. I’ve seen nut-free cookies in dairy at Hy-Vee before and I’m not sure why they are located next to the milk and eggs in the very back corner of the store, but that’s where they are if you’re looking for something fun to share this 4th of July…
Gluten Free, Nut Free, Milk Free, Egg Free Snack and Go Cookie Packs
Found this at Pick N Save / Kroger Grocery Store this morning. I’ve been looking for a grab and go cookie for a while. Perfect for Birthday Parties!!!!!!!
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