Books for Adults
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These books will never replace your physician's advice, but they will help you better cope with the allergy lifestyle, particularly if you or your loved ones suffer from multiple food allergies. Below I provide a brief description of each book and my opinion of it's contents.
Food Allergy Mama's Baking Book
If I had to choose one cookbook, this would be the one. The recipes are all egg, dairy, and nut free. I have tried many of the recipes and every single one turned out fabulous. I give it a 5 star rating because it includes colour pictures of the food, so it's visually appealing as well. One of the main features of the book that prompted me to buy a second copy for my mother, were the sections on ingredient substitutes, a list of allergy friendly brands, tips and hints for parties, a section about reading labels, and a page about anaphylaxis. I have read many food allergy recipe books and this one by far is the best when it comes to the quality of the recipes and the useful hints about allergies. The book is not simply a recipe book, rather it's tailored to families living with allergies. I would recommend this book to anyone living with dairy, egg, peanut, or tree nut allergies.
If I had to choose one cookbook, this would be the one. The recipes are all egg, dairy, and nut free. I have tried many of the recipes and every single one turned out fabulous. I give it a 5 star rating because it includes colour pictures of the food, so it's visually appealing as well. One of the main features of the book that prompted me to buy a second copy for my mother, were the sections on ingredient substitutes, a list of allergy friendly brands, tips and hints for parties, a section about reading labels, and a page about anaphylaxis. I have read many food allergy recipe books and this one by far is the best when it comes to the quality of the recipes and the useful hints about allergies. The book is not simply a recipe book, rather it's tailored to families living with allergies. I would recommend this book to anyone living with dairy, egg, peanut, or tree nut allergies.
Bakin' Without Eggs
Although many of the recipes used in this book contain milk, they are easily adaptable for dairy, soy, and wheat allergies. I use soy or rice milk instead of cow's milk, and soy butter or vegetable oil instead of margarine. I have even substituted rice flour for wheat flour when I baked some of those recipes for a little boy I know who is allergic to wheat as well. If you are a fan of banana bread or gingerbread squares you will love this book. It includes a safe variation of many old fashioned recipes; the kind that you would have eaten at your grandmother's place. People have commented that they could not taste the difference, and that they would never have guessed that my recipes are egg free and dairy free. This book sits on my kitchen counter. Many of the recipes in it have become a staple in my household. I would give it a 4 star rating, only because it does not include any pictures.
Although many of the recipes used in this book contain milk, they are easily adaptable for dairy, soy, and wheat allergies. I use soy or rice milk instead of cow's milk, and soy butter or vegetable oil instead of margarine. I have even substituted rice flour for wheat flour when I baked some of those recipes for a little boy I know who is allergic to wheat as well. If you are a fan of banana bread or gingerbread squares you will love this book. It includes a safe variation of many old fashioned recipes; the kind that you would have eaten at your grandmother's place. People have commented that they could not taste the difference, and that they would never have guessed that my recipes are egg free and dairy free. This book sits on my kitchen counter. Many of the recipes in it have become a staple in my household. I would give it a 4 star rating, only because it does not include any pictures.
What Else is to Eat?
Like Linda Coss's first book, the recipes in this one are dairy, egg and peanut free as well. It's for busy moms and novice cooks and as valuable as her first book if not more. Most of the recipes are ready to serve in under 30 minutes including prep time. The soup recipes alone are delicious and well worth the price of the book. If you want to cook delicious meals but are short on time or have a busy schedule, this is the book for you. Even the slow cooker recipes are incredibly easy to prep. They are perfect for inexperienced cooks as well. The emphasis in this book is really on time saving recipes. A small number of the recipes are toddler friendly, but for the most part, the book consists of recipes for older kids and adults.
Like Linda Coss's first book, the recipes in this one are dairy, egg and peanut free as well. It's for busy moms and novice cooks and as valuable as her first book if not more. Most of the recipes are ready to serve in under 30 minutes including prep time. The soup recipes alone are delicious and well worth the price of the book. If you want to cook delicious meals but are short on time or have a busy schedule, this is the book for you. Even the slow cooker recipes are incredibly easy to prep. They are perfect for inexperienced cooks as well. The emphasis in this book is really on time saving recipes. A small number of the recipes are toddler friendly, but for the most part, the book consists of recipes for older kids and adults.
What's To Eat?
This book is written by Linda Coss, a mother who's son is allergic to peanuts, dairy, and eggs, so the recipes are tailored to those allergies. However, the book contains recipes for all courses, not just desserts. Many of the recipes are also wheat free and gluten free. I have tried some of the baked goods and they are very good. I am especially fond of the oatmeal cookies; they are heavenly. Overall, it's a good book, especially if you're short on time, as the recipes are fairly simple and not time consuming. Many of the savory recipes veer towards a more exotic taste. If you like to try new dishes or wish to expand your palette you would like this book.
This book is written by Linda Coss, a mother who's son is allergic to peanuts, dairy, and eggs, so the recipes are tailored to those allergies. However, the book contains recipes for all courses, not just desserts. Many of the recipes are also wheat free and gluten free. I have tried some of the baked goods and they are very good. I am especially fond of the oatmeal cookies; they are heavenly. Overall, it's a good book, especially if you're short on time, as the recipes are fairly simple and not time consuming. Many of the savory recipes veer towards a more exotic taste. If you like to try new dishes or wish to expand your palette you would like this book.
The Parent's Guide to Food Allergies
This is one of those books that doesn't get a lot of time on the shelf because it's always in my hands. I am constantly consulting it for little tidbits of information. The author of this book has a child who is severely allergic to peanuts. One of the things I really like about the book is the author's approach to explain anaphylaxis and the detail oriented nature of the chapters. In addition, she dedicates several chapters to various top food allergies like milk, eggs, and wheat. She also focuses on other medical conditions associated with food allergies like asthma, dust mite allergies, and eczema. Really, if you are a parent to a child with multiple allergies, this book will be a tremendous help. If I had to sum up a description of this book I would say, think of it as a reference book or an encyclopedia about food allergies.
This is one of those books that doesn't get a lot of time on the shelf because it's always in my hands. I am constantly consulting it for little tidbits of information. The author of this book has a child who is severely allergic to peanuts. One of the things I really like about the book is the author's approach to explain anaphylaxis and the detail oriented nature of the chapters. In addition, she dedicates several chapters to various top food allergies like milk, eggs, and wheat. She also focuses on other medical conditions associated with food allergies like asthma, dust mite allergies, and eczema. Really, if you are a parent to a child with multiple allergies, this book will be a tremendous help. If I had to sum up a description of this book I would say, think of it as a reference book or an encyclopedia about food allergies.
Understanding and Managing Your Child's Food Allergies
This book has an abundance of information about allergies. It is very comprehensive and informative. The only drawback to the book is that it is not organized in an easily accessible fashion. Information is dispersed throughout the book. I find I have to use the glossary a fair bit just to get to the topic I'm looking for. Although the book contains a wealth of information about allergies, it is really written like a textbook. It feels like a medical journal. If you don't like heavy reading then this book might not be for you. However, if you like to know the ins and outs of things you might find this book appealing. The author also focuses on allergies and anaphylaxis from a more medical point of view. There is a lot of detailed information about allergies in relation to genetics and on a cellular level.
This book has an abundance of information about allergies. It is very comprehensive and informative. The only drawback to the book is that it is not organized in an easily accessible fashion. Information is dispersed throughout the book. I find I have to use the glossary a fair bit just to get to the topic I'm looking for. Although the book contains a wealth of information about allergies, it is really written like a textbook. It feels like a medical journal. If you don't like heavy reading then this book might not be for you. However, if you like to know the ins and outs of things you might find this book appealing. The author also focuses on allergies and anaphylaxis from a more medical point of view. There is a lot of detailed information about allergies in relation to genetics and on a cellular level.
Food Allergies For Dummies
Don't be turned off by the fact that this book belongs to the For Dummies line. It's an extremely valuable resource, particularly when I was working with daycare staff and other family members to educate them about allergies. It has a very simple layout and is packed quite tight with information about allergies. It does not address specific allergies in detail, although there are short sections about some of the top allergies like peanut, milk, eggs, soy and wheat. It has specific sections about daycare and schools, so if your little one is on the way to enter daycare or school, you may want to pick up a copy of this book. It also contains chapters on how to deal with allergies when going to camp or even in college. There is a wealth of information in Food Allergies For Dummies and it's suitable for both the expert and those who are new to the allergy lifestyle. It's absolutely indispensable in our household.
Don't be turned off by the fact that this book belongs to the For Dummies line. It's an extremely valuable resource, particularly when I was working with daycare staff and other family members to educate them about allergies. It has a very simple layout and is packed quite tight with information about allergies. It does not address specific allergies in detail, although there are short sections about some of the top allergies like peanut, milk, eggs, soy and wheat. It has specific sections about daycare and schools, so if your little one is on the way to enter daycare or school, you may want to pick up a copy of this book. It also contains chapters on how to deal with allergies when going to camp or even in college. There is a wealth of information in Food Allergies For Dummies and it's suitable for both the expert and those who are new to the allergy lifestyle. It's absolutely indispensable in our household.
How to Manage Your Child's Life-Threatening Food Allergies
This book is especially useful for parents who are new to the allergy lifestyle. It gets down to the critical details about what it takes to keep your child safe in any environment. What I really liked about this book is that despite the fact that the author lives in the USA, she includes information about other countries as well. I found the section about food labelling regulations to be quite useful, as it had a table with each country's respective laws, such as Canada, Australia, and the UK. It's a great beginners book.
This book is especially useful for parents who are new to the allergy lifestyle. It gets down to the critical details about what it takes to keep your child safe in any environment. What I really liked about this book is that despite the fact that the author lives in the USA, she includes information about other countries as well. I found the section about food labelling regulations to be quite useful, as it had a table with each country's respective laws, such as Canada, Australia, and the UK. It's a great beginners book.
