We are having a Nut free & Gluten free Halloween party👻

Can’t go wrong with fruits,
Here is a list, safe enough for kids with latex allergy. (Banana is not on the list)!
* Apples, applesauce or apple cider
* Blueberries, Blackberries, Raspberries
* Grapes
* Raisins (Sun-Maid brand are kosher pareve)
* Dried cranberries (Trader Joe dried cranberries are kosher)
* Canteloupe
* Watermelon
* Oranges
And for vegetables we are serving:
* Carrot
* Broccoli
* bell peppers
* tomatoes
* cucumber

For crunchy snacks that are gluten-free, soy-free, nut-free, and dairy-free :
* Lays Simply Natural Thick Cut Sea Salted Potato Chips
* Ruffles Original Potato Chips
* Trader joe’s snickerdoodles
* Yehuda Gluten-Free Matzo
* Lundberg brand lightly salted rice cakes
* Trader Joe’s Roasted Plantain chips (baked with sunflower seed oil)
* Cookies and chips by, Enjoy Life all free of the 8 most common food allergens

Roasted plantain
Trader Joes Roasted plantain Chips

And for Desert:
* Minute Maid Frozen Lemonade
* Luigi’s Real Italian Ice
* Nestle Ice Pops

 Luigi's Italian Ice
Luigi’s Italian Ice

 

 

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Candy Corn

Candy corn
Candy corn classic, and S’mores flavor

Candy corn is most often found in the United States and Canada popular around Halloween.
Today 20 million pounds of candy corn are sold each year.
13 flavors and growing:

Chocolate
Chocolate and peanut butter
Caramel
Brach’s French Toast & Maple syrup candy corn
Brach’s Waffles & strawberry candy corn
Brach’s Chocolate chip & pancakes candy corn
Eggnog
Gingerbread
Pumpkin Spice
Brach’s Carrot cake candy corn
Brach’s strawberry shortcake candy corn
Brach’s Birthday Cake candy corn
Brach’s red velvet

Candy corn
Candy corn S’mores, and classic for Halloween

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Martha Stewart’s slow cooker

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A new book by Martha Stewart is a collection of 110 recipes for the most favorite appliance in the kitchen. You might have guessed it! The slow cooker. This book has recepies for soups and stews. How to gently poach fish, cook up creamy scalloped potatoes, and bake a perfect cheesecake.

I know it might be too early? But this book can be a nice Christmas gift.

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Breakfast = Thinking better and performing better

We are skipping breakfast, and mostly ending up with a cup of coffee before starting our day.

Eating  breakfast balances and replenishes our blood sugar in the morning, which helps our muscles and brain to work better.

Yogurt peanut butter on toast with peaches breakfast
Simple and easy to prepare breakfast. Yogurt with drizzle of honey, toast peanut butter topped with slices of peaches.

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Add flavor without the excess sugar, salt, or fat

Oh we do love them, but sometimes we can replace our condiments without giving up flavor. Here are some of the most popular:

Ketchup is made with puréed, cooked tomatoes, spices and seasonings. Look for low-sodium and low-sugar versions.
BBQ sauce is made from combining ketchup, vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Don’t pick the ones with brown sugar or honey. They have too much sugar.
Yellow mustard is made with mustard seeds, vinegar and seasonings, honey mustard variety has too much sugar and fat.
Salsa is made with fresh veggies, fruits,herbs and spices, so it is one of the better low cal condiments, so Use it as a dip, on a baked potato or as a marinade for fish or chicken.
Soy sauce is made from fermented soy beans, roasted grains, water and a lot of salt. Look for the low sodium varieties.

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3 great herbs to grow and freeze.

Tarragon, Basil , and Parsley
From left Tarragon, Basil , and Parsley

Tarragon, Basil, and Parsley.

Tarragon is used in many classic French sauces including: bearnaise, hollandaise, tartar and bechamel. It is a wonderful fish herb for sole, shrimp and also for chicken, veal, and tuna salad.

Parsley is used In Middle Eastern salads; with basil, to make pesto; add to soups, stews, sauces, meatballs, fishcakes, burgers, salsas and marinades.
Basil can add a kick of flavor to many dishes. Of course in pasta sauce, and on pizza. Pairs great with tomatoes, onions and garlic. Add to vegetable soups. Infuse your favorite olive oil with basil. It only takes a few minutes!

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