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Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:44:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Dairyfree-hot-chocolate-goodness?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d29-FAANs-2009-Teen-Summit?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner FAAN’s is having a Teen Summit, Nov. 13-15 in Arlington, Va., this event allows teens, aged 11 to 21, to come together to discuss their special issues. Peer pressure is at an all-time high during teen years and having food allergies does not... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:05:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d29-FAANs-2009-Teen-Summit?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d27-ChocolateCovered-Spiders-for-Halloween?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner ELL is a non-for profit organization that stands for Eating/educating, Living and Learning. Founder Kathleen Sullivan and her husband, Robert, wrote The Party is at the Safe House. Their son, Tyler inspired their work. He experienced his first ana... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:51:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d27-ChocolateCovered-Spiders-for-Halloween?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d25-How-to-have-an-allergyfree-Halloween?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner Thankfully, most manufacturers have to indicate in plain English, the top 8 allergens, which are: milk, egg, wheat, peanut, tree nut, soy, fish, and shellfish. Unfortunately, if your allergy is not one of those you are out of luck.  To m... Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:32:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d25-How-to-have-an-allergyfree-Halloween?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Spotlight-on-Namaste-Foods?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner During last Spring’s Thrive Allergy Fest I discovered Namaste Foods. They have an impressive line of bake mixes and pastas. The cool fall air can induce longings of carb-loaded comfort foods. Namaste makes allergy-free mixes for brownies, bl... Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:23:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Spotlight-on-Namaste-Foods?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d20-So-What-do-you-eat?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner Do you get asked this a lot? One of my favorite coping mechanisms is to focus on what I can have v. what I cannot. So dairy is out of the question but there’s still a kingdom of vegetables, meats, seafood, grains (non-gluten too), legumes, n... Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:43:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d20-So-What-do-you-eat?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Food-allergy-testing-guide?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner One way to know for sure if you have food allergies is to be tested. There are many different tests you can have done depending on your tolerance (for em . . . pain), health insurance coverage and budget. Disclaimer time (kinda like Hammer Ti... Sun, 18 Oct 2009 17:13:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Food-allergy-testing-guide?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d15-101-What-is-Crosscontamination?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner Photo credit: fehd.gov.hk Cross-contamination occurs when an unintended ingredient finds it’s way into a food item as a result of contact with utensils, surfaces, or hands. For example, sugar cookies baked at home on a baking sheet that former... Thu, 15 Oct 2009 18:49:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d15-101-What-is-Crosscontamination?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Vegan-Irish-Cream?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner Photo from cocktailtimes.com This month is liqueur is in the spotlight on the ole Examiner.com calendar. It’s true that most spirits are dairy-free but not all liqueur is gluten-free. For a list of gluten-free beverages, celiac.com is your go-... Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:24:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d14-Vegan-Irish-Cream?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d12-A-guide-to-the-Dairyfree-Halloween-candy?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner Boo! Image from Divvies.com Halloween is almost here and now is the time to stock up on some allergy free goodies. Here are some great companies making delicious contributions to safe trick or treating.Chicago Soydairy's is behind a line of vegan ma... Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:27:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d12-A-guide-to-the-Dairyfree-Halloween-candy?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Dairyfree-coffee-dunkin-breakfast?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner Photo from dairyfreemarket.com The pairing of biscotti and coffee makes for a light but satisfying breakfast. Dairy free market has a few coffee dunkin’ offerings:Almondina Biscuits (dairy free but not wheat free, so please read labels with ca... Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:34:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Dairyfree-coffee-dunkin-breakfast?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Bill-would-fund-school-training-in-food-allergies?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner Photo cred: alcc-legalpad.blogspot.com Related Articles For the full article click here Illinois Food Allergy Bill passes 101: what is an EpiPen®? Back to school part I: the kids are “alright” (with allergy-free school supplie... Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:54:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Bill-would-fund-school-training-in-food-allergies?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Possible-treatment-for-egg-allergies?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner Photo from freedigitalphotos.net  Researchers at Duke University Medical Center and the University of Arkansas have completed a study which suggests that children allergic to eggs can overcome the allergy by eating gradually-increasing amounts ... Wed, 07 Oct 2009 15:49:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Possible-treatment-for-egg-allergies?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d6-101-What-is-Casein?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner A protein powder from www.performancenutrition.com  Casein is a protein that is found in milk and used independently in many foods as a binding agent. Casein may also be called caseinogen, particularly in European foods. It is also known s... Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:22:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d6-101-What-is-Casein?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Allergy-Alert-on-Affy-Tapple-and-some-alternatives?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner Affy Tapple logo from diningChicago.com  As you might have already heard there was an Allergy Alert for a popular Affy Tapple product because the label did not include the allergen statement “manufactured on shared equipment with peanuts ... Sun, 04 Oct 2009 17:25:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d4-Allergy-Alert-on-Affy-Tapple-and-some-alternatives?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Dairyfree-goes-tech?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner Photo from GlutenFreePassport.com Is your iphone dairy-free? If you have an iphone you can install the EatOut Gluten & Allergen Free™ Application which will allow you to select from any combination of 10 common food allergens: gluten, ... Fri, 02 Oct 2009 17:22:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Dairyfree-goes-tech?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Today-is-National-Vegetarian-Day-Celebrate?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner          Photo from veganmania.com Related Articles Learn how to make vegan cheese 101: What is veganism? Jennifer Cornbleet’s new book and raw hot fudge sundae Today is a perfect opportun... Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:20:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d1-Today-is-National-Vegetarian-Day-Celebrate?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m9d29-101-What-are-natural-flavors-really?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner Photo from rd.com  The exact definition of natural flavorings & flavors from Title 21, Section 101, part 22 of the Code of Federal Regulations is as follows:?"The term natural flavor or natural flavoring means the essential oil, oleore... Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:17:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m9d29-101-What-are-natural-flavors-really?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m9d28-City-secrets-The-Spice-House?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner Photo from jsonline.com Once you get a spice in your home, you have it forever. Women never throw out spices. The Egyptians were buried with their spices. I know which one I'm taking with me when I go.”Erma Bombeck I love quality spi... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 08:47:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m9d28-City-secrets-The-Spice-House?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m9d26-FAAN-Food-Allergy-Walk-today?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner Graphic from FAAN's website Today is FAAN’s (Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network) Walk. When I mentioned this concept to some friends of mine they bulked at the idea. “A walk for people with lactose intolerance?” What people don... Sat, 26 Sep 2009 08:00:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8953-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner~y2009m9d26-FAAN-Food-Allergy-Walk-today?cid=exrss-Chicago-DairyFree-Food-Examiner