Cheryl Marks Young

Warm Up With A Mug of These Allergy-Friendly Hot Drinks
Sipping a generous mug of these beverages while curled up on the couch with your favorite people is the perfect recipe for a blissful afternoon – whether or not the weather outside is frightful.
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Allergy-Friendly & Allergy-Free Are Different Things (And Only One of Them is Accurate!)
“What can I bake that will be allergy-free so everyone can enjoy it?” Have you heard that question before? The person asking means well. Depending on the context, there may even be a legitimate answer that meets the needs of a very specific group of people. The problem comes when the question is asked in a more general context. Why? Because you’ll be hard pressed to find many foods that are truly and completely allergen free. Wait. What? Let’s back up a moment and revisit a few basic food allergy facts. Top 8 9 Allergens In the United States, the...
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Cold-Weather Comfort Food Your Allergic Family Will Love
Cold, gusty winter days are perfect for the sort of comfort foods that warm you up from the inside out. Whether that’s a buttery-rich caramel coffee or a savory cup of soup, it can take a little effort to find scrumptious dishes that also hit the right notes of allergen-free. Roll up your sleeves, reach for an apron, and get ready to cook. We’ve done some of the legwork for you and compiled a short list of allergy-friendly recipes you’re going to want to try.
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Four Lessons Learned in 2020
Tomorrow will be a brighter, better day because of what we’ve come through. As you celebrate the holidays and prepare to ring in a new year with hope and anticipation, take a moment to reflect and consider some of the following.