Our oldest goes to Preschool 5 mornings a week. The school does a fantastic job managing the diet...Today she was in after care for an hour. When I picked her up she showed me a piece of Tootsie Roll and asked "Right, Mommy I cannot eat this candy?". Of course she canNOT eat Tootsie Rolls. I am just so proud of my 4 year old to 1.) confirm with me that its not OK to eat, 2.) hold on to the candy, 3.) give up the candy without any problems...WOW - I am not sure that I would have been able to do that at 4...
In any case, this also goes to show that it is just so important to educate the other adults around us to never give any food to kids they do not know...
Happy Halloween everyone.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Chocreale - Chocolate/Hazelnut spread just like Nutella
I grew up with Nutella. So every time I see Nutella in a store a get a little sad because the girls cannot eat it. Last year in Europe we discovered Chocoreale. It is a chocolate spread available in Hazelnut/chocolate, dark chocolate, and "milk" and chocolate. I brought a couple of jars back with me last year but not this year because it is so heavy.
I just found a store selling Chocoreale online in the States. It is quite expensive but so worth it for a treat every so often. The web-link to this vegan food store is http://www.veganessentials.com/index.php
FYI - I did not check out their entire selection but it does look great what they have to offer. I hope you and your kids will enjoy Chocoreale just as much as we do...
I just found a store selling Chocoreale online in the States. It is quite expensive but so worth it for a treat every so often. The web-link to this vegan food store is http://www.veganessentials.com/index.php
FYI - I did not check out their entire selection but it does look great what they have to offer. I hope you and your kids will enjoy Chocoreale just as much as we do...
Sweet "cream" - whipable
Soya Too now also sells "whip able" cream in addition to the whip cream. I saw it last week at New Seasons Market. What a great addition when making cakes, etc. This will be so handy.
In Germany I saw this in stores and brought a couple of Tetra Packs with me just to have on hand...so glad to have found it here.
If you do not have this item available in your local grocery store don't worry. I just also found it online at
"The Vegan Store" - http://www.veganstore.com/822.html
they also carry the Alpro heavy cream., chocolates, dairy free cheeses..wow what a great selection on non-dairy foods...http://www.veganstore.com/ check it out looks great.
One disclaimer so - I have never bought food stuff from an online store...
In Germany I saw this in stores and brought a couple of Tetra Packs with me just to have on hand...so glad to have found it here.
If you do not have this item available in your local grocery store don't worry. I just also found it online at
"The Vegan Store" - http://www.veganstore.com/822.html
they also carry the Alpro heavy cream., chocolates, dairy free cheeses..wow what a great selection on non-dairy foods...http://www.veganstore.com/ check it out looks great.
One disclaimer so - I have never bought food stuff from an online store...
Halloween - Trick or Treating what to do...
We are back stateside and I am finally somewhat getting caught up on everything including the blog.
This week is Halloween and we will go "Trick or Treating" with both girls. They both want to be cats this year...I think that this is the first year that I am feeling a little less anxious about this tradition. In past years I was always worried that our oldest would be upset to have to give up candy. Here is what we did last year...
- When we get home we exchange the "bad" candy to candy they both can eat
- Last year oldest was really excited about that because she knows that there is plenty of
candy containing "Kuhmilch" which she won't touch
There are so many candy choices out there for the girls - so this is what we have in the house (and also hand out)-
- Skittels (this is their absolute favorite)
- Dots
- Mike & Ike
- Junior Mints
- Starburst
- Nerds
- Twizzlers
I am sure there are other options, this is just what we have found so far. Candy obviously is not the ideal food, but what a treat for a little kid :)
This week is Halloween and we will go "Trick or Treating" with both girls. They both want to be cats this year...I think that this is the first year that I am feeling a little less anxious about this tradition. In past years I was always worried that our oldest would be upset to have to give up candy. Here is what we did last year...
- When we get home we exchange the "bad" candy to candy they both can eat
- Last year oldest was really excited about that because she knows that there is plenty of
candy containing "Kuhmilch" which she won't touch
There are so many candy choices out there for the girls - so this is what we have in the house (and also hand out)-
- Skittels (this is their absolute favorite)
- Dots
- Mike & Ike
- Junior Mints
- Starburst
- Nerds
- Twizzlers
I am sure there are other options, this is just what we have found so far. Candy obviously is not the ideal food, but what a treat for a little kid :)
Monday, September 15, 2008
We took the train to Berlin...food on the train
Last Thursday we took the train to Berlin. All together an almost 9 hour train trip...on the way up I packed plenty of food for the girls. Made Salami (safe, from the butcher in town where everything is w/o any milk sugar) sandwiches, brought cookies, gummibears. It was fantastic enough to eat and we did not need to worry at all :) In the afternoon an icecreamwoman was announced and she walked through the train offering ice cream. We of course were sure that she would have popsicles w/o any milk. Where we wrong...the girls were both so disappointed. Good thing there is also a bistro on the train where they sell Pringles. Normally not the food of choice, but since the girls were so sad...the Pringles were a welcome treat. They loved them and forgot about the ice cream.
On the trip back we were not as prepared. We had stayed in a Hotel in Berlin and were not able to make sandwiches. We had plenty of snacks so. At lunch time I went to the restaurant car asking whether they had food declarations. And they did!!! There was one meal (Asian Noodles) the girls could eat and it was great. The bottom line is that it is quite easy to travel by train not really worry about the food. I speak German, but I certainly would have also found the information if I only spoke English.
Have a great day everyone...more from our European adventure soon :)
On the trip back we were not as prepared. We had stayed in a Hotel in Berlin and were not able to make sandwiches. We had plenty of snacks so. At lunch time I went to the restaurant car asking whether they had food declarations. And they did!!! There was one meal (Asian Noodles) the girls could eat and it was great. The bottom line is that it is quite easy to travel by train not really worry about the food. I speak German, but I certainly would have also found the information if I only spoke English.
Have a great day everyone...more from our European adventure soon :)
Sunday, September 7, 2008
On vacation in Germany
...just a quick note. We are now in Germany on our annual vacation. The trip was uneventful. For the food issue, we are just glad we brought our own. We ordered the vegan meals for both girls, but the margarine contained whey and we really do not know about the bread...
Here in Germany we just always make sure to bring our own food along. Today we went swimming. The girls were (of course) hungry for a snack afterwards. All of the sausages in the bar contained lactose...good thing that there are always french fries (Pommes Frites) and we brought some sausage along...
Here in Germany we just always make sure to bring our own food along. Today we went swimming. The girls were (of course) hungry for a snack afterwards. All of the sausages in the bar contained lactose...good thing that there are always french fries (Pommes Frites) and we brought some sausage along...
Monday, September 1, 2008
Getting ready for the trip...
Alright so we are leaving for Germany tomorrow. I have packed the bags, gotten the letter from the girls physician, and just now also packed the food to carry on. The girls are just SO excited. And its not just because I packed Tings as a snack :) - One thing I still need to get is bread. Why, oh why do I always skimp on bread? Both girls just LOVE it...well or I may just get some bagels, but it will need to last until we are at our destination in Germany and that will take close to 20 hours...
Monday, August 25, 2008
Preparing for our trip to Europe...
We are getting ready for our annual trip to Europe. This means that I called the airline to make sure:-
- Vegan meals are ordered for the girls
- Lactose-free meal is ordered for the girls (I will actually give my meal to the girls if it seems OK)
- Getting the doctors note to bring liquid on the plane
- Buying enough bread (our girls LOVE bread), snacks for the plane rides and the lay-over in Frankfurt
- Getting toys, crayons etc. for the trip...
I also spoke with a friend of mine in Germany who will make sure that the food at the hotel in Berlin will be OK for the girls.
Going overseas for us is clearly an advantage as I at least speak German. The European Galactosemia Association publishes lists in various languages which can be taken along if you plan to travel and do not speak the language. Here is the link to the "Diet-Passports"...http://www.galactosaemia.com/diet-passport/index.html
Happy Travels to all of you!
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Trader Joe's
Have you shopped, or do you shop at Trader Joe's? I shop there off and on. Yesterday was an "on" day. So many great food finds...
- Frozen Pizza without cheese and it is so good that the girls almost eat the entire pizza themselves :) ,
- we are all big snackers I just bought "Organic Multiseed Cracker Sticks"...they are yummy
- our emergency food for the kids "Breaded Chickenless Nuggets" NOTE: only the chickenless nuggets are OK
- Vanilla Soymilk
- Ricemilk
- We also got their soy yogurt for the first time and both girls love it
There are obviously a lot more choices which are "safe" and without any milk sugar
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Tings...if you ever miss Cheetos
So sometimes there is are snacks in our house...one our children love are Tings. They look like Cheetos (minus the orange), taste a little like them, and are truly a really fun "safe" snack for them. More info under http://www.robscape.com/files/prod-tings.php Happy snacking everyone :)
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