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Summary: A lifesaver (literally) for our multiple-allergic child
Review: After our child came off breast milk at 17 months, we noticed our sweet, friendly, happy child was becoming grumpy, always had a tummy ache, and seemed to tire easily. We were told by the pediatrician and the dermatologist that our child's skin rashes and flushed face would go away with time.We took finally took our child to an allergy specialist and had the skin tests done to determine if allergies might be the underlying cause of the changes we'd seen in our child. Multiple allergies showed up and we went right to Amazon to find helpful books on changing our eating habits to eliminate allergens in our child's diet.These recipes are easy and the book is written with great anecdotes which show the author can really relate to the difficulties we face as novices to the allergy free environment. You need more than this book, but it is a must to have in the cookbook repetoire.
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Summary: Better than I expected--but use your head when you need to
Review: I bought this cookbook because my daugther has/had a severe cow's milk and egg allergy and I needed to make her a birthday cake. I have to say that I was dubious--some of the recipes have really "blah" names--such as Vinegar Cake or Sand Cake. I was hesitant to try them.I made the Vinegar cake and it was actually pretty good. Much, much better though was another chocolate cake that calls for yogurt or sour cream. I used full-fat sheep's milk yogurt and no one could keep their hands off my deliciously rich cake! So, give this book a try. The presentation is lacking, but the recipes are solid. I have to say that you'll need to experiment/substitute ingredients where necessary. For example, if my child had certain grain allergies, I'd need to know which grains were ok to use (the author does give you lots of different flour options). And if, like me, you need to stay away from eggs and milk products, just know that you can substitute egg replacer powder for recipes that call for eggs and other types of non-dairy products. The author seemed to have focused more here on flour allergies than other kinds, but the savvy cook will figure out what to do.
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Summary: My favorite allergy cookbook!
Review: I have bought many food allergy cookbooks since finding out my son has multiple food allergies. This is my favorite, since finding good "sweets" has been the hardest challenge. My whole family LOVES "Josh's Chocolate Chip Cookies" and even say they are the very best cookies I've ever made, bar none.
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Summary: book review
Review: I have compiled an extensive "allergy cooking" collection. This book is so helpful in preparing desserts for my daughter. I have tried at least 20 of the recipes an only 1 did not work (the brownies). Best of all, it passed the preschool test, need I say more! I liked the flexibility of flours and other ingredients. People who deal with food allergies know that it is so individual. So, that one ingredient that doesn't work for your family often takes many recipes out of the running. Here, you have choices. So bake, enjoy, and watch your kids smile.
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Summary: Not for egg and milk allergies
Review: I use this book often for my two multiple allergy children and find many useful tips in it. However, I'm disappointed when I get a recipe that doesn't really work (Toffee Squares, Brownies)! Still, this book is a great place to start if you're wondering what on earth your allergic child is going to have instead of a birthday cake.
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Summary: Rave reviews from food allergy support group
Review: Review by Linda Coss, author of "What's to Eat? The Milk-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free Food Allergy Cookbook" I run a support group for families of children with severe, life-threatening food allergies. This book has received rave reviews from many members of our group, especially those who are coping with multiple food allergies.
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Summary: Caution This Book May Not Be For You!
Review: Review by Linda Coss, author of "What's to Eat? The Milk-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free Food Allergy Cookbook" I run a support group for families of children with severe, life-threatening food allergies. This book has received rave reviews from many members of our group, especially those who are coping with multiple food allergies.
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Summary: Not for egg and milk allergies
Review: This book has recipes with egg. And lots of kids who have milk allergies seem to have milk and egg. There are very few recipes that I found useful. I got very frustrated trying to find something that my son could eat. Sure you can use soy milk but then there is the egg. Does not make any sense to me. There are much better books out there.This one is useless for me.
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Summary: Great Book - With Flour Charts
Review: This book is a good one to add to your library of allergy cookbooks. There are a variety of great-tasting recipes, so you're likely to find one that makes a dessert your child is craving. If your child truly has multiple allergies, however, this book may not have any recipes you can use. I was also disappointed that most of the recipes use sugar and a gluten flour. For a no wheat, milk, eggs, corn, soy, yeast, sugar, grain and gluten comprehensive recipe book (all meals, snacks, desserts), I highly recommend "Allergy Cooking With Ease" by Nicolette Dumke. Feeding a child with allergies is a challenge. Finding even one recipe they love makes it easier. Best wishes to you and your child.
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Summary: Not as good as I expected!
Review: This book is O.K. and would be helpful to parents provided their child is not sensitive to sugar!! While the author provides substitutes, it would be up to you to "experiment" with the recipes. I for one do not have the time to tinker. My daughter has a sugar cane sensitivity among other things and I'd say that the majority of these recipes contain sugar, and quite a bit at that. I tried the banana loaf cake (this one is made with pure maple syrup)and it was EXTREMELY bland!!! We threw that out and the vinegar choc. cake was an absolute disaster because we had to try and guess at an appropriate substitution for the one cup of sugar! All in all, I wish I hadn't spent the money because there just aren't enough recipes that my daughter can actually eat "as is."
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