Let's face it. Many of us just accept the fact that the Holidays are full of food temptation and challenging social situations. We tell ourselves that we're going to feel stressed and gain weight. We do this knowing full well that come January 1, we're going to regret it, resolve to do better, and … [Read more...]
Allergy-friendly Egg Nog
Egg nog without eggs? Who knew? At our house, the day after Thanksgiving means my husband is breaking out the egg nog, a treat he enjoys throughout the holidays. I say, 'he' because I can't have dairy and can only tolerate eggs once in awhile in small amounts. So up until this year, I felt a little … [Read more...]
Allergy-Free Peanut Blossoms
Every Christmas for as long as I can remember, my mom always made two kinds of cookies which I've treasured throughout the years. These recipes were handed down to her from my Grandma Hazel and Mom passed them on to me. Yes, she made other treats and over the years tried many new recipes, but these … [Read more...]