Allergy Friendly Lifestyle on a Budget
“No more Ice Cream?” This was one of the first questions my children asked when we found out that our family has to avoid dairy totally. Since they already knew that regular baked goodies mostly have wheat and so is pizza, they were at least hoping to get to […]
Read moreAs a Frugalista Mom, I always try to make easy snacks from last night’s dinner. Even before our family started to go wheat, egg, dairy, soy and nut free, the practice of creating something out of leftovers is already a must. Not only this habit saves me some precious time but most importantly, it helps a […]
Read morePasta is always a favorite in our household. It’s versatile, affordable, healthy and easy to prepare. So when we first found out that our family needs to totally avoid wheat in our diet, the kids got worried if they will be able to enjoy their beloved recipes. Thank God, there is […]
Read moreWe made it! Our first month going wheat, egg, dairy and soy free has just passed. Okay, I confess, we have cheated a few times. Come on, a Frugalista Mom can’t just throw 2 dozen eggs! So my husband and I had to finish the whole batch. I let my daughter […]
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Looking for an easy and very affordable stew that can feed an army? This mung bean recipe is one of my favorites. While growing up in the Philippines, my grandmother used to cook this dish every Friday and serve it with rice and fried fish. As for me, I prefer to eat it as is. When I […]
Read moreLooking for Gluten-free recipe ideas for Thanksgiving? Just for today (Oct.3, 2012), you can download this E-book by Jules at no cost. It’s filled with more than 20 recipes (with substitutes if you’re GEDS free like us), holiday tips, 6 week planning timeline and more. I just […]
Read moreIt’s Thursday again and here I am sharing with you my search for a delicious gluten free, egg free, dairy free and soy free Brownie. This week, I tried another brownie mix I picked from my shopping expedition at Stop&Shop. At first, I was a bit hesitant […]
Read moreFall is here. As the leaves change colors and the temperature slowly cools down, a hearty stew seems to be the most comforting meal after a long day of work. This dish is one of our family’s favorites. Since we are now on an allergy friendly diet, I have made some […]
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