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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlut8tt2XBM I am simply  appalled by this. Do you think Al Roker and/or Matt Lauer would make fun of diabetes or cancer? When noted journalists make comments like this they set the allergy world back by encouraging the public to think that food allergies aren't serious.

Ari Packer being interviewed at WTOP   Most recently, my son was interviewed by Paula Wolfson, health correspondent at WTOP.  I was a proud mama to watch my 8 year old talk about food allergies in a mature and composed manner.  Make no mistake about it, if I had to give one piece of  advice to a parent of a food allergy kid, it would be this...make sure your child knows how to advocate for themself! I cannot tell you how many times a well meaning teacher, coach, counselor, relative, or parent offerred him something that could have potentially been a threat! http://www.wtop.com/?nid=893&sid=3548927

The adage Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff really isn’t as simple as it sounds.   Sure, I would love to let the non-sensical things roll off my back while shedding all the angst, contemplation and anxiety that goes along with it.   I agree that the heart on my sleeve deserves a day off, as it has been working overtime lately. Admittedly, I have been guilty of sweating the small stuff, the big stuff, and all the stuff in between.   This past November was my daughter’s bat mitzvah. Those of you in the throes of planning any life cycle event that includes caterers, DJ’s, and photographers know that life cycle events are the epicenter of small stuff.   Here are some snippets of conversation that give you a cross-section view of life cycle planning small stuff.   “So, let me understand, for $65 a plate, you don’t include the plate?” “Is the picture of Jerusalem on our invitation supposed to be upside down?” “Just because Aunt Sophie gave me $50 for my bat mit...

I thought about writing this in my Facebook status box this morning… To all those I have wronged, I’m sorry.   Then, I thought, how disingenuous and trite that sounded.    As a kid, I used to nervously think about Yom Kippur and all its implications. Of course, the YK liturgy usually compounded my anxiety with frightening descriptions of angels trembling, the book of life, who shall live and who shall die .   I wasn’t paralyzed with fear, mind you, but I took the forgiveness aspect of it rather seriously.   I actually asked my family members and friends for forgiveness without the crutch of Facebook, Twitter, email, or Instagram.   Ironically, the more technology we acquire to stay in touch, the less we are able to reach out personally and connect as humans, as we did back in the “stone ages” before all these technological marvels were a reality. Admittedly, I too have fallen into the ease of connecting via the computer.   I appreciate t...

The fact that Rosh Hashanah was so close to Labor day last week left me in a bit of a panic.  I'm not sure, but I think I heard my leather boots sniffling in the back of my closet, waiting to be called into high-holiday action. Yet, imagine their shock when I picked out something (gasp) sleeveless, not to mention that I went to high holiday services without... panty hose...(Please mom, don't judge me) still relying on my fading summer tan to complete my late summer/early fall ensemble.   Clearly, there was a majority of women who followed suit, though, I did spot one boot wearing maverick.  Sure, it was chilly at 6 a.m., but is that enough to justify wearing boots especially when she walked in the same time as me (albeit late at 10:30) and the thermomemter was registering at  least 80 degrees? No matter.   Holiday meals and guests at my house, are another thing that puts me in a tizzy. Due to food allergies, I make myself resp...

Looking for a quick grab for breakfast? Perhaps a long road trip and snacks are a must! Look no further.  Here are the best muffins that are tasty, allergen free( dairy, egg, and nut) , and best of all they are packed with nutrition.  Not comfortable baking? Me too. These are sure to get you over your Bake-o-Phobia.  Try one and see for yourself! Blueberry and Banana Muffins Blueberry Breakfast Muffins 1 3/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour 1/4 unbleached all purpose flour 3/4 tsp. baking soda 2 TBSP wheat germ 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 cup sucanat (can reduce to 1/3 cup) 1 cup soy milk (can use Rice milk or Coconut milk) 1/4 canola oil (can also use coconut oil melted) 1 TBSP apple cider vinegar 1 cup berries (fresh or frozen, blueberry) Preheat oven to 350 degrees Line muffin pan with cupcake liners Sift the flour, baking soda, salt and wheat germ in a large mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, beat sugar, soy milk, oil and vinegar (can be done by hand...