Oatmeal Cookies

If you're like me, one of the things you miss the most is cookies. I discovered that Oreo cookies don't contain dairy... but they do contain soy. I was devastated! This is my mom's recipe for oatmeal cookies but I substitute oil for butter and they're fantastic!

2 sticks butter (I use 1 cup oil)
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
3 cups old fashioned oats (not quick oats)
1 cup raisins (optional)

Preheat oven to 350. Combine butter (oil in my case), brown sugar, white sugar, eggs and vanilla (wet ingredients). Mix well. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt (dry ingredients). Mix well. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix well. Stir in oats and raisins. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto a greased cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes.

I can't eat these now that I've cut eggs but thoroughly enjoyed them the last time I had to restrict my diet!

Teething Biscuits!

Can I just tell you how excited I am that I found dairy-free, soy-free teething biscuits? In my mind, making a huge mess with a teething biscuit is a rite of passage for a baby. I was so sad thinking I would never get to give one to the Monkey because of his allergies!

A girl on The Bump once told me that they do exist.... they're called Healthy Times and she found them at Whole Foods. Of course, this area doesn't have a Whole Foods. I shop at Kroger and they didn't have them. They had other organic teething biscuits but all contained dairy.

Yesterday I went shopping at Bi-Lo because I had a gift card and I'm sure you can imagine my excitement when I found Healthy Times teething biscuits in the baby aisle! I bought 2 boxes. One each of maple and vanilla. Monkey LOVES them! And I had so much fun watching his gnaw on one... especially since he's right in the throes of teething!

You can read more about them on the Healthy Times website!

Superbowl Food

So what's a dairy-free, soy-free gal to eat when there's such an abundance of queso dip and such? Here are a few ideas!

Last night I had potato skins topped with salt, bacon bits and salsa (read the label as always), Chili (OK as long as you make your own) with Fritos, Avocado spread onto mini bagels (you could also make guacamole without the sour cream... I'm just not a fan of guacamole) and Rice Krispie treats (made with olive oil instead of butter)!

See, with a little imagination you can join the crowd and enjoy yourself!