Blog — summer

Welcome to the dog days of summer. The temperature rises. The humidity makes the air feel heavy. Venturing outside on a day like this may feel daunting unless you’re headed somewhere to sit poolside with a frozen treat in hand. Sounds good, right? If your family menu has to take food allergies into consideration, try these sweet, cool treats on for size. Dairy-Free Fudge Pops Milk allergies are no reason to forgo the classic fudge pop. Grab yourself your favorite popsicle mold and some popsicle sticks. In a blender or food processor, combine 2 ripe bananas, 2 cups of rice...

Light the grill, grab your tongs, and get ready to barbeque! Nothing says summer more than a meal cooked out on an open flame and served on plastic plates in your backyard (or at the campground!) Food allergies don’t have to keep you from enjoying this American pastime. From appetizers to desserts, the grill can be a great way to make scrumptious meals for your family, regardless the food restrictions you’re juggling. First Things First: Clean It Yes, food proteins can linger behind on the grates of a grill. Before you toss your meal on there, take a few minutes...

There’s a line forming behind you at the ice cream truck. Children are clutching their dollars waiting to make their selections of scrumptious treats. Adults are eyeballing the visual menu, their mouths watering as they recall the way those cold goodies are intertwined with their youth. You, meanwhile, are patiently scanning labels trying to ascertain whether the Spiderman pop with the bubblegum eyes is safe for your daughter or if your son can indeed enjoy the strawberry shortcake ice cream bar. In that moment, you may feel like you’re the only one on the block who can’t just grab and...

Temperatures are rising. The focus is shifting from homework and schoolyear activities to summer camps and get-togethers. There are barbecues and pool parties. There are trips to the beach and the lake. There are outdoor events and amusement parks to visit. Summer is upon us and you’re busy figuring out how to fill (but not overfill) those balmy days. If you’re an allergy parent (or an allergic individual yourself), summer fun, like everything else, has an added set of hurdles for you to clear. Pour yourself a tall glass of something iced and allergy-friendly and let’s walk through a summer...