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“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...

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. 

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. 

With Hanukkah getting underway this week and the fervor surrounding Christmas starting to build, we face another set of pandemic-altered holidays. We ought to be good at this by now, of course. The same sort of adaptations we made for Easter and Thanksgiving will help us create a holiday season that balances our desire for celebration and traditions with our need for social distancing and pint-sized gatherings. On the other hand, this is also a unique season that needs some unique new traditions.