Synopses & Reviews
The Food Allergy Mamaand#8217;s Baking Book is a one-stop guide to delicious, everyday baked goods free of dairy, eggs, and nuts and#151; the most common food allergens. It offers timeless, foolproof recipes that are easy to prepare even for kitchen novices. It's an invaluable resource for home bakers (and their families) who loves sweets and treats. These recipes are more than delicious enough to be enjoyed by everyone who craves great baked treats, whether they have food allergies or not. But they fill a particular need for families who find baking at homeand#160;to beand#160;the smartest and safest option. All the traditional favorites are included, with chapters devoted to the best and tastiest muffins and quick breads, cookies and bars, and all manner of cakes, pies, crisps, and cobblers. In addition, the book is filled with practical advice about dealing with classroom and birthday parties, as well as easy ingredient substitution ideas. It is the go-to guide for food-allergy mamas everywhere.
Review
"We love Kelly Rudnickiand#8217;s new cookbook, The Food Allergy Mamaand#8217;s Baking Book ($19.95; Agate Surrey), with its dozens of delicious dairy-, egg-, and nut-free recipes."
and#151;Parenting
"Chances are, someone in your office or your kidand#8217;s class is vegan, lactose-intolerant, or allergic to half the ingredients in your famous snickerdoodles. Learn to whip up all your favorites without eggs, dairy or nutsand#151;and in most cases, with less fat."
and#151;Shape
"Rudnickiand#8217;s Web site is loaded with useful recipes and tips for handling food allergies at home and in school....To try her recipes (such as the banana chocolate chip muffins shown here), check out her blog or her book, The Food Allergy Mamaand#8217;s Baking Book: Great Dairy-, Egg-, and Nut-Free Treats for the Whole Family.
-Disney Family Fun magazine
and#147;This hot-off-the-presses gem is a baking basic for moms raising kids with food allergies. The whole family will enjoy the recipes, though thereand#8217;s a focus on dealing with birthday parties and allergy-free treats for school.and#8221;
and#151;Library Journal
and#147;[Kelly's] tips for baking, reading labels, and allergy-sensitive entertaining, as well as her allergy-friendly product suggestions, will be a boon to anyone who shops and cooks for family members at risk from common allergens.and#8221;
and#151;Todayand#8217;s Diet and Nutrition
"A welcome addition to my culinary library, and Iand#8217;m looking forward to using it on a regular basis."
and#151;Barbara Revsine, Edible Chicago