Clean Out The Pantry» News http://cleanoutthepantry.org Help for people and families with food allergies Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:07:46 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2 Toronto 2011 http://cleanoutthepantry.org/2011/09/15/toronto-2011/ http://cleanoutthepantry.org/2011/09/15/toronto-2011/#comments Fri, 16 Sep 2011 02:23:25 +0000 peanutmom http://cleanoutthepantry.org/?p=841 I never imagined spending our holidays in Toronto, but with a peanut allergy we are enjoying our new found freedom.

Thanks to our friend at avoidingmilkprotein.com, we have traversed the city in search of peanut free confections! Last summer we tried to find Loostsalicious, the peanut free ice cream parlor. To our dismay it was closed, however we hopped back in our minivan to visit Richman’s Bakery. We overindulged on cookies, cakes, breads, muffins, cupcakes, donuts- did I miss anything?

This summer we had the pleasure of overindulging in The Cupcake Shoppe’s delicious cupcakes. The kids’ favorite was the gumball topped cupcake! Mine was the chocolate chip cookie dough flavored cake with matching frosting!

In addition to cupcakes we purchased chocolate confections at Lollicakes, an adorable little shop in a section of Toronto called Davisville. When we return for chocolates, I will most certainly build in time to shop around this great neighborhood!

But beyond sweet treats we have found some great restaurants and attractions. Most recently we dined at Live and Breathe, aka L.A.B. an up and coming Toronto gastronomic hit! The chef/owner and staff are very friendly, preparing fresh, seasonal, “molecular gastronomy” to excite the taste buds! They provided us with an exceptional meal and were extremely accommodating of our allergy.

Pizzaria Rustica is another allergy friendly establishment, with 2 locations near the Rogers Center. Their pesto is void of nuts and they have gluten free options available.

I also subscribe to “Toronto for Kids,” a great weekly enewsletter highlghting weekly family events in Toronto.

We have had some great adventures in Toronto! It is about what we CAN do!

]]> http://cleanoutthepantry.org/2011/09/15/toronto-2011/feed/ 1 Free copies of Allergic Living Magazine Available http://cleanoutthepantry.org/2011/08/03/free-copies-of-allergic-living-magazine-available/ http://cleanoutthepantry.org/2011/08/03/free-copies-of-allergic-living-magazine-available/#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2011 15:04:23 +0000 peanutmom http://cleanoutthepantry.org/?p=835 Allergic Living Magazine, a fantastic allergic resource, has launched its American version this summer!

Allergic Living focuses on food and environmental allergies, offering in-depth articles, the latest in medical breakthroughs, leading experts’ advice, product reviews, plus outstanding allergy-friendly recipes.

We have been provided with promotional copies and a special promo subscription rate for FAAN members! Email me for you free copy at allergypeanutmom@yahoo.com!

]]> http://cleanoutthepantry.org/2011/08/03/free-copies-of-allergic-living-magazine-available/feed/ 0 Android Apps Help with Food Allergies http://cleanoutthepantry.org/2011/08/03/android-apps-help-with-food-allergies/ http://cleanoutthepantry.org/2011/08/03/android-apps-help-with-food-allergies/#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:44:36 +0000 peanutmom http://cleanoutthepantry.org/?p=832 I was cruising through the grocery store looking to change up our menu and stumbled across the allergen and nutrition info available from scanlife. I customized the page to specify whether our particular allergens were present. It made quick work of determining safe products and it sure beats calling manufacturers from the grocery aisle and dropping calls!

Scanlife is available at the android appstore.

Please feel free to share your favorite apps and stories here!

]]> http://cleanoutthepantry.org/2011/08/03/android-apps-help-with-food-allergies/feed/ 1 Food Allergy Awareness Week 2011 http://cleanoutthepantry.org/2011/04/11/food-allergy-awareness-week-2011/ http://cleanoutthepantry.org/2011/04/11/food-allergy-awareness-week-2011/#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:47:49 +0000 peanutmom http://cleanoutthepantry.org/?p=828 FAAW is fast approaching, May 8-14!

We plan to have our annual Red Robin night …more info will be forthcoming!!!

]]> http://cleanoutthepantry.org/2011/04/11/food-allergy-awareness-week-2011/feed/ 0 The Parent Network of WNY http://cleanoutthepantry.org/2010/11/12/the-parent-network-of-wny/ http://cleanoutthepantry.org/2010/11/12/the-parent-network-of-wny/#comments Fri, 12 Nov 2010 20:06:21 +0000 peanutmom http://cleanoutthepantry.org/?p=817 Parent Network of WNY is a community resource for families of individuals with special needs and for professionals who work with these families, Parent Networks, goals is to empower families to successfully advocate for their children with special needs and to see that they received proper care and education by offering seminars, workshops, conferences and information and referral services and resources. Parent Network is designated as a Community Parent Resource Center, funded through the US Department of Education under the IDEA and a Technical Assistance Parent Center, funded through the NYS Education Department.

Please visit them on the web at www.parentnetworkwny.org and www.facebook.com/ParentNetwork

]]> http://cleanoutthepantry.org/2010/11/12/the-parent-network-of-wny/feed/ 0 Consolidation http://cleanoutthepantry.org/2010/10/05/consolidation/ http://cleanoutthepantry.org/2010/10/05/consolidation/#comments Tue, 05 Oct 2010 19:39:55 +0000 peanutmom http://cleanoutthepantry.org/?p=815 Good afternoon FA friends! I’ve been working on updating the site, facebook and twitter as well as try to keep up with emails to all of you. I’ve decided to lean toward keeping FB more up to date because I can also send group updates through it.

My boys started pre-k this year & mistakenly I thought I would have more free time! Somehow I have less.

In an effort to continue what I started, updating everyone on allergy info and maintaining a budding not for profit, I need to consolidate my efforts – Please join our facebook page http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=74130557266&ref=ts to keep receiving updates from me!

If you have any questions please contact me at allergypeanutmom@yahoo.com

Thank you & best wishes as we go into this holiday season!

]]> http://cleanoutthepantry.org/2010/10/05/consolidation/feed/ 1 504 Plan Seminar http://cleanoutthepantry.org/2010/09/14/504-plan-seminar/ http://cleanoutthepantry.org/2010/09/14/504-plan-seminar/#comments Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18:10:43 +0000 peanutmom http://cleanoutthepantry.org/?p=808  Parent Network of WNY and Food Allergy Support Services, Inc. present…  

 
 

504 Plans: Is your child covered?

What is a 504 plan?

Who is eligible for a 504 plan?

Is there a difference between a 504 Plan and an Individualized Education Program (IEP)?

What kinds of accommodations are possible in a 504 plan?

October 18, 2010  

 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.  

  Parent Network of WNY

1000 Main Street

Buffalo, NY 14202

Call or go online to register today!! 

 

716.332.4170 or 1-866-722-4762   toll free

www.parentnetworkwny.org 

 Check your local radio and TV broadcasts for cancellation information.

]]> http://cleanoutthepantry.org/2010/09/14/504-plan-seminar/feed/ 0 FAAN Buffalo Walk for Food Allergy http://cleanoutthepantry.org/2010/07/26/faan-buffalo-walk-for-food-allergy/ http://cleanoutthepantry.org/2010/07/26/faan-buffalo-walk-for-food-allergy/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 18:37:28 +0000 peanutmom http://cleanoutthepantry.org/?p=797  WHO:             Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network(FAAN) and YOU!

 WHAT:          2010 Buffalo Walk for Food Allergy

 WHERE:        17 Meadowview Place,  Delaware Park,   Buffalo, NY  14214

 WHEN:          Saturday, August 14, 2010, Registration 11:00am, Walk Time 12:00pm

 WHY:            Raise money for research and education

                      See Buster Bison kick off the walk

                      Get a balloon animal from Mr. No

                      Music and refreshments(water and fruit)

                      Meet other families with food allergies and share stories, recipes and ideas

  HOW:           Register at www.foodallergywalk.org/buffalo_NY10            (registration is free!)

 Note:            Please go to the above website if you would like to just sponsor a walker, team or the walk site

                    Questions?? Please email, buffaloallergywalk@gmail.com

 Thank you to our sponsors:  Jubilee, Wegmans, Dey, SoyNut Butter, Enjoy Life Foods, Sunbutter

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I called the theatre in advance, they didn’t expect it to be crowded that evening. We had our pick of great seats & yet we were nowhere near anybody!! Eddie dressed in his Sunday best- it was so cute. I told him he needed to wear pants and long sleeves, so he took it upon himself to look handsome!

We ordered a soda, the manager washed his hands before pouring it for us – the boys looked so cute in the folding seats, sharing a soda!

They lasted the entire movie! I CANNOT WAIT for TOY STORY 3!!!

]]> http://cleanoutthepantry.org/2010/06/05/our-first-movie-ever/feed/ 0 Follow-Up Article by The Buffalo News http://cleanoutthepantry.org/2010/06/01/follow-up-article-by-the-buffalo-news/ http://cleanoutthepantry.org/2010/06/01/follow-up-article-by-the-buffalo-news/#comments Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:23:28 +0000 peanutmom http://cleanoutthepantry.org/?p=785 The Buffalo News published their follow-up article today regarding our survey: http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/05/28/1064788/at-last-help-for-those-coping.html

Thank you again Buffalo News and Charity Vogel for supporting our cause!

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