Re: Protein Allergy

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I have several friends with kids with severe allergies (not just milk), and -- although it's definitely extra work -- there's not a lot that their children can't eat. And the good news about milk allergies is that apparently most kids outgrow them. Also, many stores cater to allergies (e.g., Trader Joe's, if there's one near you) -- including many health food stores -- so you can buy a lot of stuff ready-made. I googled "allergy-free recipes" and found a bunch of good sites; e.g., The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (http://www.foodallergy.org/recipes.html). Apparently, you need to join to fully access the site, but there are featured recipes each month that are available to everyone. Plus it looks like you can purchase recipe books for various types of allergies. I found this milk/dairy-free recipe on the site (I'm

not sure I'd recommend a berry topping for toddlers, but the cupcakes would work with any topping/icing): Old Glory CupcakesM, E, P, S, N 1 cup sugar1/2 cup milk-free, soy-free margarine, softened3 T. applesauce, divided2 tsp. vanilla extract1 1/2 cups flour1 3/4 tsp. baking powder1/2 cup water Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line muffin tins with paper liners. Set aside. In medium bowl, beat sugar and margarine with electric mixer until well combined. Beat in 2 T. applesauce and vanilla extract. Beat in flour and baking powder. Stir in remaining applesauce. Stir in water until batter is smooth. Spoon into prepared muffin tins, 2/3 full. Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely before frosting with Berry Topping. Download the Recipe

Card (PDF, ~300KB) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Berry ToppingM, E, W, P, S, N 1 (1-lb.) box confectioners sugar1/3 cup shortening1/2 tsp. salt1 tsp. cream of tartar2 tsp. water1/4 cup blueberry jam6 strawberries, cut in 1/2 lengthwise In medium bowl with electric mixer, combine all ingredients except for strawberries. Beat until mixture is smooth, spreading consistency. Frost cooled cupcakes. Top each cupcake with 1/2 strawberry. Note: These cupcakes are very moist. Grape jam may be substituted for blueberry. Also, for more information on milk protein allergies, I found this (from http://www.allergysa.org/milk.htm): TABLE 2. Label

Ingredients that may contain milk protein milk (also buttermilk) milk solid whey whey powder curds lactose casein caseinate (potassium, sodium,calcium, magnesium, zinc and iron caseinates. margarine cream cheese butter yoghurt lactalbumin lactoglobulin Hang in there.... it WILL get easier. Sheryl Velander wrote: I haven't posed in a while but read all of the topics/emails that are sent out and have learned so much and have be so inspired and make me grateful that we have been blessed with Little Miss Molly. I do have a question for you all. Molly, at age 3 months, was diagonosed with a SEVERE milk protein allergy. She just turned one year today and her birthday party is on Sunday and I can not give her birthday cake??? I called the pediatrician to see if he had any ideas as to what or how I can make her cake without Milk products and he gave me some website that was nothing but discribing what a protein allergy is--no recipes. Is there anyone out there that can help me?? Essentially Molly gets fresh fruits and veggies and breast milk while her twin

Maggie gets to eat with the family each night. It makes me sad... Thanks for any advice that you have for me.Wife to Mike Ausitn (12)Gavin (4)Maggie and Molly--DS (12 months!!)Sheryl Knapp Literacy Advocates www.LiteracyAdvocates.com