tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post3683662465073999287..comments2024-03-18T04:06:39.843-05:00Comments on Finding Joy in My Kitchen: How can I cook for you?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post-52540568675339148972010-06-18T20:23:50.188-05:002010-06-18T20:23:50.188-05:00Just a few more things a host may not think of are...Just a few more things a host may not think of are: lotions and soaps (a lot of people have almond in theirs), tissues with lotion(some have soybean oil for those allergic to soy), and scented candles. The last is a big one for me. I don't know if I would have an allergic reaction to it, but heavy scents make me paranoid and if I was hanging out in a house with a nut scented candle, I'd be apt to leave. Also, cooking food in an oven at the same time as something with nuts or cooking pb cookies or the likes during the party- these again I don't know if they'd cause a reaction, but I avoid them.<br /><br />I also wanted to say that it is possible. I have some fantastic friends whom I trust to cook for me. They have made my allergies play a role in their lives. (I'm allergic to soy, corn, carrots and nuts)They only buy canola oil so they don't accidentally use the wrong ones, they read all the ingredients in their pantry items and always choose the "liz-friendly" item if their is one, they always use a fresh knife in the butter or any jars and never double dip. I still ask questions about the items they cook for me and read the labels they save for me, but it's nice to be less afraid- and they also find more foods that I didn't realize I could eat!Liznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post-81411363950074682642010-06-17T12:01:12.906-05:002010-06-17T12:01:12.906-05:00Great post! I struggle with getting people to take...Great post! I struggle with getting people to take my food allergy seriously. They say things like "it only has a little flour". It is hard for me to make them understand how much pain "a little bit of flour" can cause me!<br /><br />I usually try to host get togethers at my house or at least convince the hostess to allow me to bring a dish.Alea Milhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15549333388945700712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post-3601308801489348432010-06-17T08:37:20.963-05:002010-06-17T08:37:20.963-05:00I have been reading all your nut allergy post and ...I have been reading all your nut allergy post and I can't imagine how tough this must be for you. I don't have allergies, but have friends who do, and after reading your posts I just want to go and hug them.<br /><br />I find with my friends, it's best to let them bring a dish, or sometimes we just make something 'premade' like a lasagna or pizza of a brand of their choosing. I am way too afraid to try to cook for them. <br /><br />It's true that food is such a huge part of our culture! And I have definitely taken my ability to eat everything (which is why I have my girlish figure...lol) for granted.<br /><br />Hugs to you!The Girly Tomboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10127120039410989477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post-57945841181519555672010-06-16T16:39:25.422-05:002010-06-16T16:39:25.422-05:00Wow--
Those are great tips. I have workedwith chid...Wow--<br />Those are great tips. I have workedwith chidren who have nut allergies and the precautions we took made one think about things.<br />Food allergies are nothing to mess with. When were you diagnosed with this? Did you have a bad reaction<br />to something?<br /><br />Good luck on your journey.<br /><br />Take care.<br /><br />MelindaMelindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03686645083942652050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post-28536261873712240352010-06-16T15:23:19.798-05:002010-06-16T15:23:19.798-05:00Thanks for posting this sweetie! I never realized...Thanks for posting this sweetie! I never realized exactly how stringent things like nut allergies were...to the extent that residues could be left on things like butter! This is an awesome reference should I ever find myself cooking for someone with nut allergies!Joannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17133232352924060797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post-91918242649215389642010-06-16T14:57:04.270-05:002010-06-16T14:57:04.270-05:00These are great tips. Offering to bring or help wi...These are great tips. Offering to bring or help with part of the meal is a great way to make sure you have something to eat. I often do this with my daughter. I also love the new blog look. I get you in my reader and had not clicked over recently. Love it!Lynnhttp://www.lynnskitchenadventures.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post-45076483114990900582010-06-16T14:53:31.348-05:002010-06-16T14:53:31.348-05:00This was a great post. I've often thought of t...This was a great post. I've often thought of these things because I have thought about how wonderful it would be to have you into my home for a meal or even just a snack but I know I would be very nervous about it. Perhaps you SHOULD come over though, then I know I would have a reason to do a MAJOR clean in my kitchen as I disinfect everything head to toe :)Lucy Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09172695235913542465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post-91091923191607084102010-06-16T14:20:49.616-05:002010-06-16T14:20:49.616-05:00I have really enjoyed this series! Thanks for shar...I have really enjoyed this series! Thanks for sharing.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09881597236860248664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post-58654501332073621302010-06-16T13:48:32.035-05:002010-06-16T13:48:32.035-05:00Oh my goodness! I have never considered all the w...Oh my goodness! I have never considered all the ways that nut residues can enter a dish. I can see why you think, EEK!Greta @ Mom Living Healthyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17510590546501161293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1313143544219095171.post-79398273547768078252010-06-16T12:23:20.687-05:002010-06-16T12:23:20.687-05:00Thanks for your prayers.
We have no food allergi...Thanks for your prayers. <br />We have no food allergies and I can't begin to imagine how scary some of them are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com