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Traditions, many of them passed down from generation to generation, can be the best part of any holiday. Often, those traditions are centered on food. There’s Grandma’s secret recipe for stuffing that makes your mouth water just thinking about it. There’s Great Uncle Owen’s award-winning pecan pie. Your own maple-brined twist on turkey is on the list, too. Of course, when food allergies are part of your family story, some of those traditions are hard to hold on to. There are alternatives, of course. You can find gluten-free stuffing options and nut-free pies to enjoy.  You can mash potatoes without...

Some pumpkin color choices are just for fun. Some, however, have a meaning. For example, teal pumpkins mean food allergies, and blue pumpkins signify autism. To be friendly and compassionate, read on to see what is safe to hand out.  

Maybe you’re not quite ready to shine when you rise, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t start your day off on the right foot with a good, healthy, allergy-friendly meal. It can feel like an impossible task when you’re avoiding eggs, wheat, milk, and other foods. But your options aren’t limited, they’re just different.

If food allergies are new to your family, perhaps that delicate balance seems out of reach. You worry that Halloween will be more fraught with tricks than treats. Sound familiar? Don’t worry. Grab yourself a pumpkin-spiced something to sip on and read these tips.