In elementary and middle school I was part of a close-knit group of girl friends. The four of us were always together during class, lunch, recess, after school and on the weekends. We had each other to rely on and then a larger group of friends outside our circle that […]
“Please, describe!” “What does it taste like? Describe every delicious detail,” I request with enthusiasm and a smile. The rich looking, delicate chocolate mousse cake would make anyone’s mouth water but mine can’t. My mouth knows as well as I do that cake is not ever going to be a […]
I am honored to accept the Liebster Award from Christy Cushing at nickelfoodallergy.com! The Liebster Award is given by other bloggers to blogs that are small but growing in their following. In order to accept the award, I must answer 11 questions and nominate 11 other awesome fellow bloggers to […]
“Stunning!” These words slipped out as I took in my daughter’s entrance. This day was long in coming. What a sweet moment I was savoring! A few weeks ago, I had asked my adult daughter why she never used make-up when going out. She mumbled something about how she hated […]
There is nothing fiercer than a mother fighting to protect her child from harm! And back 30 years ago…in the “dark ages” of food allergy understanding and treatment…eliminating all food was NOT an option, anymore than it is today! Food is both a necessity and the source of great pleasure. […]
“Wow, that is helpful! Thank you. I’ll be right back,” the waitress said then disappeared around the corner with my Chef Card. I turned to my friend who was sitting across from me. By now she was used to the happy and generally relieved servers that would take my Chef […]