It seems that both chefs and food manufacturers are poised to cater to people with food allergies this next year. Two recent surveys were done that show us food allergies are going to be an important and key trend for 2010. The National Restaurant Association conducted an Internet survey of 1,854 professional chefs – members of the American Culinary Federation – in October 2009.  Chefs were given a list of 214 food...

I’m a true chocolate lover but because I have celiac and also have an intolerance for soy, egg and dairy, I always need to carefully check labels from any store bought the items to make sure that they are  free of any foods that may cause me a problem. I have loved See’s Candy since my childhood. And, by contacting See’s directly, I found that they have  great lists for all their products which are...

With the cold weather here, there’s nothing more satisfying than a warm bowl of hearty soup. Try this easy recipe for a slightly sweet tasting soup that is high in fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, folate, manganese, iron and magnesium, but low in saturated fat, sodium and cholesterol . Parsnip and Leek Soup Crouton Ingredients *    1/3 cup olive oil *    3 or 4 slices of bread (millet, sunflower flax,...

These bars are quick, easy, delicious and especially great  for anyone who cannot eat nuts! Fruit and No-Nut Bar Ingredients: 1/2 C        Organic gluten free oats 12-15       Organic dates, pitted 1/2  C       Organic, Raw sunflower seeds soaked, then drained * 1/3 C        Organic Raw pine nuts, roasted 1 T           Organic ground flaxseed 1/3 C        Organic raisins 1/8 C  ...