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Today I read something that intrigues and disgusts me at the same time...no it's not another story about some reality show star...it's "Gut Worms"!

A study was conducted in Vietnam indicating that parasitic gut worms, such as hookworm, could help in the prevention and treatment of asthma and other allergies. Wow...and Gross!  I will just let you read this one on your own...
MedicalNewsToday.com - Gut Worms May Protect Against House-dust Mite Allergy

Try to have a wonderful day in spite of this story.

Jamie

As you may know, I live in Florida....so no fall weather yet.

However, some of you may have been experiencing some cooling temperatures and starting to think about that scary holiday...Halloween.

Now, for the rest of the world, they would think I am talking about ghosts and goblins...but for those families with Food Allergies, the scary thoughts are about their children being exposed to dangerous foods and candies. Vigilance is key and I know of groups locally that have their own "Allergen Free" Halloween events for their kids. I participated in one last year and it was awesome!

My wonderful friends at FoodAllergyBuzz.com and BestAllergySites.com are putting on a Halloween Twitter Party. Allergiesandme.com is sponsoring the event and will be giving a lucky winner $50 in shopping money to use in our online store. A portion of the sponsored event proceeds go to various food allergy related non-profits.

The event is Friday, October 2nd. These ladies have put together an informative panel of people to provide informative discussions.
Please join us if you can...Halloween with Food Allergies Twitter Party

Have a wonderful weekend!
Jamie

As is the case with most of you out there...who has time to watch Oprah?! Some of you might say, who wants to!!

Aside from that, I did see a nice article on Oprah.com and I thought I would share the link: Gluten-Free, Is it for Me?

 It gives a good, well-rounded discussion about gluten sensitivities and celiac disase, as well as some steps to going Gluten Free with your diet. Every article I read gives different ideas and possible approaches, so I always want to share, even if you might find it "old news". There are always good reminders to stay safe and be vigilant about reading those food labels.

Take care and eat healthy!
Jamie

Hello everyone,

As you will notice in the coming months and years with me, I love cooking and love eating even more!

To this end, I am constantly searching for cooks and their favorite recipes to post for your enjoyment as well.

Today, I have just added a new cookbook author to the website. Her name is Jennifer Cinquepalmi. Her story includes having two of her three children diagnosed with Celiac Disease in 2001. She was then faced with the task of providing meals that were gluten-free, but were also great tasting for the rest of the family. From this, two cookbooks were born. You can read more about Jennifer and her cookbooks at www.aidantbooks.com.
You can check out our first recipe that appears in both of her cookbooks on our Recipe page:Dutch Baby Pancakes.

Try this one over the weekend and let me know what you think.

Have a safe and happy weekend with your families.

Jamie

Well, I have finally found a use for my Bachelors in English! I will be contributing articles to the online news service, Examiner.com. They have asked me to be the new Tampa Allergy Examiner. Here is a link to my first article: Tampa Allergy Examiner

This will be a great way to get information out quickly to the Food Allergy community and those not personally affected that need to have a better understanding.

I welcome any article ideas you might want to see.
Hope you all have a safe and fun Labor Day weekend!

Jamie