Did everyone have a fun and safe Halloween this year? This article from American Medical ID lists 5 tips for a Food Allergy Safe Halloween, but the suggestions are helpful to keep in mind for birthday parties, play dates, and pretty much anytime throughout the year!
"Children with food allergies can enjoy Halloween just as much as other kids but it takes planning and vigilance."
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/10/prweb11238057.htm
Sunday, November 17, 2013
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Food Allergy Awareness Walk 2013
The Food Allergy Association of Wisconsin invites individuals and families
to take part in fun activities and entertainment and enjoy a 1.5 mile walk
on a paved, stroller-friendly course starting at Warner Park. Funds will be
used for Food Allergy Awareness and Education programs in Wisconsin.
Food allergies impact 15 million people in the U.S., including 1 in every 13
children, and 1 in every 25 adults. Every 3 minutes a food allergy reaction
sends someone to the emergency department. There is no cure for a food
allergy.
Registration is free and activities begin at 9am, walk start at 10:30. This
is a FREE event; however donations & pledges are welcome. Individual and
walk teams welcomed.
Activities include a raffle, face painting, kid's games, as well as vendors
& exhibitors displaying products & services to families with food allergies.
When: Saturday, August 3, 2013
Where: Warner Park, 2930 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI
Free Registration: 9am Register the day the event or pre-register at
www.foodallergywis.org
Walk Start Time: 10:30am
Honorary Chair: John Stofflet
Contact: Sheree' Godwin at sheree@foodallergywis.org www.foodallergywis.org
to take part in fun activities and entertainment and enjoy a 1.5 mile walk
on a paved, stroller-friendly course starting at Warner Park. Funds will be
used for Food Allergy Awareness and Education programs in Wisconsin.
Food allergies impact 15 million people in the U.S., including 1 in every 13
children, and 1 in every 25 adults. Every 3 minutes a food allergy reaction
sends someone to the emergency department. There is no cure for a food
allergy.
Registration is free and activities begin at 9am, walk start at 10:30. This
is a FREE event; however donations & pledges are welcome. Individual and
walk teams welcomed.
Activities include a raffle, face painting, kid's games, as well as vendors
& exhibitors displaying products & services to families with food allergies.
When: Saturday, August 3, 2013
Where: Warner Park, 2930 N Sherman Ave, Madison, WI
Free Registration: 9am Register the day the event or pre-register at
www.foodallergywis.org
Walk Start Time: 10:30am
Honorary Chair: John Stofflet
Contact: Sheree' Godwin at sheree@foodallergywis.org www.foodallergywis.org
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Epinephrine Injection for Overweight Children
According to this article, children who are overweight or obese should be injected in the lower thigh or calf in order to ensure intramuscular administration of epinephrine.
http://www.familypracticenews.com/news/child-adolescent-medicine/single-article/for-overweight-children-inject-epinephrine-in-lower-thigh/42febcdd9aa45db553217e756756fcee.html
http://www.familypracticenews.com/news/child-adolescent-medicine/single-article/for-overweight-children-inject-epinephrine-in-lower-thigh/42febcdd9aa45db553217e756756fcee.html
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Homemade Allergy-Friendy Cadbury Eggs
A couple of days ago my son asked me what a Cadbury Egg was. What?! For some
reason the fact that he has never been able to enjoy one of these popular
candies, and in fact had no idea what it even was, really bothered me. Of
course with all of his allergies there are lots of foods that he has never been
able to try, but I remember how much I always looked forward to finding a couple
of these candy eggs in my Easter basket each year. So I decided it was time
my son finds some (allergy-friendly) Cadbury Eggs in his Easter basket
too!
Homemade Allergy-Friendly Cadbury Eggs
Marshmallow Fondant (recipe below*)
Yellow Food coloring
Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips
Tint a portion of the marshmallow fondant yellow, kneading until color is fully mixed in. Take about 1/2 tsp of the yellow mixture and roll into a ball. Now scoop out about 1 Tbsp of the white fondant and while holding it in your palm make an indent in the center and place the yellow ball (yolk) in it, then pinch the white fondant around the yellow ball and roll into an egg shape. Continue this process until all your eggs are complete. Place them in the freezer on a wax paper lined tray for a few minutes to harden. Meanwhile, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave and stir well. Using a fork, dip each egg into the melted chocolate and let the excess drip off before placing back on the wax paper lined tray. Place the chocolate covered egg in the fridge for 10 minutes while the chocolate sets. If desired, wrap each treat in a foil candy wrapper!
*Note* The marshmallow fondant recipe makes a large amount. If you are only using it to make these homemade Cadbury Eggs, I would suggest cutting the recipe in half.
Marshmallow Fondant
16 ounces white mini marshmallows
2-5 Tbsp water
2 pounds powdered sugar
1/2 cup Crisco
Melt marshmallows and 2 Tbsp of water in microwave. Stir every 30 seconds until melted. Place three-quarters of the powdered sugar on top of the melted marshmallows and mix. Grease hands and counter generously with Crisco. Dump the bowl of marshmallow/sugar mixture onto the greased counter. Start kneading the mixture like you would bread dough. Add the rest of the powdered sugar and knead some more. Re-grease your hands and counter when fondant is sticking. If the mix is tearing easily, add about 1/2 Tbsp of water and knead it in. Keep kneading until you get a smooth elastic ball that will stretch without tearing.
Prepare the fondant for storing by coating it with a good layer of Crisco, wrap in plastic wrap, and then place in a Ziploc bag. Squeeze out as much air as you can. MM Fondant can be made up to a couple of weeks ahead of time. To soften again for use, unwrap and knead a few times again with greased hands.
Homemade Allergy-Friendly Cadbury Eggs
Marshmallow Fondant (recipe below*)
Yellow Food coloring
Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips
Tint a portion of the marshmallow fondant yellow, kneading until color is fully mixed in. Take about 1/2 tsp of the yellow mixture and roll into a ball. Now scoop out about 1 Tbsp of the white fondant and while holding it in your palm make an indent in the center and place the yellow ball (yolk) in it, then pinch the white fondant around the yellow ball and roll into an egg shape. Continue this process until all your eggs are complete. Place them in the freezer on a wax paper lined tray for a few minutes to harden. Meanwhile, melt the chocolate chips in the microwave and stir well. Using a fork, dip each egg into the melted chocolate and let the excess drip off before placing back on the wax paper lined tray. Place the chocolate covered egg in the fridge for 10 minutes while the chocolate sets. If desired, wrap each treat in a foil candy wrapper!
*Note* The marshmallow fondant recipe makes a large amount. If you are only using it to make these homemade Cadbury Eggs, I would suggest cutting the recipe in half.
Marshmallow Fondant
16 ounces white mini marshmallows
2-5 Tbsp water
2 pounds powdered sugar
1/2 cup Crisco
Melt marshmallows and 2 Tbsp of water in microwave. Stir every 30 seconds until melted. Place three-quarters of the powdered sugar on top of the melted marshmallows and mix. Grease hands and counter generously with Crisco. Dump the bowl of marshmallow/sugar mixture onto the greased counter. Start kneading the mixture like you would bread dough. Add the rest of the powdered sugar and knead some more. Re-grease your hands and counter when fondant is sticking. If the mix is tearing easily, add about 1/2 Tbsp of water and knead it in. Keep kneading until you get a smooth elastic ball that will stretch without tearing.
Prepare the fondant for storing by coating it with a good layer of Crisco, wrap in plastic wrap, and then place in a Ziploc bag. Squeeze out as much air as you can. MM Fondant can be made up to a couple of weeks ahead of time. To soften again for use, unwrap and knead a few times again with greased hands.
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Madison Mallards Allergy Friendly Baseball
Date: Sunday, June 16, 2013
Time: 3:05pm
Mallards vs the Green Bay Bullfrogs
Place: Duck Pond Warner Park, Madison, WI
2920 North Sherman Ave
Madison, WI 53704
- Seating in the TDS section located along third base
- Major League Stadium Seating
- Peanut/Nut Free Seating Section
-Peanut/Nut Free Concession Stand
- All food labels will be available on the day of the game in a private concession stand
directly behind the TDS Triple Play Club seating area
- All you can eat and drink (soda and water) and 3 draught beers for $23.00 per person
Order tickets below by June 2, 2013:
http://www.mallardsgroups.com
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Sunday, February 10, 2013
Valentine's Day Treats
Looking for something to make with your little one for Valentine's Day? Here are a few quick and easy ideas free of many of the top allergens...
Microwave Brownies
1 banana, mashed
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup flour (can use 1/2 cup white & 1/2 cup whole wheat)
4 Tbsp cocoa
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips
Mix all ingredients well and pour into a greased 8x8 glass pan. Microwave on high for 4 minutes. Let cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
- Microwave Brownies cut into heart shapes and dusted with powdered sugar! (see recipe below)
- Candy Cane Hearts! (place 2 mini candy canes on a wax paper lined tray so they form a heart and fill with safe melted chocolate and sprinkles)
- Rice Krispies Treats cut into heart shapes! (swap some of the Rice Krispies cereal with Pebbles cereal for a little extra flavor and a pop of color)
- Melt some safe chocolate chips and pour into heart shaped candy molds. (I used Enjoy Life Mega Chunks)
Microwave Brownies
1 banana, mashed
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup flour (can use 1/2 cup white & 1/2 cup whole wheat)
4 Tbsp cocoa
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips
Mix all ingredients well and pour into a greased 8x8 glass pan. Microwave on high for 4 minutes. Let cool and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Allergy Friendly Hockey Game
Allergy Friendly Hockey Game
UW Women's Hockey vs Minnesota-Duluth
Sunday, February 17, 2013
4:00pm
LaBahn Arena (next to the Kohl Center)
105 East Campus Mall
Madison, WI 53715
• Designated allergen friendly general admission section 16
• (section 16 will receive an elevated level of cleaning)
• Enjoy an allergen friendly concession stand
• All peanut items removed from concession stand
• Ingredient listings available for other allergens
• Patrons with allergies should still follow normal precautionary measures
as UW can’t guarantee a 100% allergy free environment
General Admission Tickets are $1.00
Use code "ALLERGY"
Click here for link to tickets:
UW BADGER TICKETS
For more information contact Sheree' Godwin at sheree@foodallergywis.org
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