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Getting ready to celebrate the start of a new year? Whether you’re preparing to welcome 2020 quietly or with a big bash, make a plan now to manage your family’s food allergies. Here are some important ways to keep your allergies in mind.

It can take a little extra hunting to find the perfect cookie recipe that hits the right balance of scrumptious AND safe to eat. I’ve done a little digging for you and found a few recipes that may be blue-ribbon winners in your book. Whether you’re just looking for a plate of yummy, crumbly cookies to munch on while you’re curled with a good book on a cold winter’s afternoon, or you need a platter of allergen-friendly treats to take to a cookie exchange, these recipes are worth checking out.

Your list of gift-getters may range from family members to teachers and caretakers. As you’re making your list and checking it twice, take a few minutes to consider the impact that someone’s food allergies may have on your gift choices. Believe it or not, there’s more than just edible gifts to consider when it comes to avoiding allergies.

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...