Maya's Happy Place

A multiple food allergy kid grows up.

  • New Chips/Snacks!!!!

    Frito Lay has come out with a Natural line of chips, my favorite being the Natural White Cheddar Puffs. They have the “Cheetos” logo on the front with NATURALS in big letters on top; I find them at Pathmark. It seems to be soy-free, because although it contains “natural flavors,” I have not had a… Continue reading

  • Breaking News: Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Modernization Act Signed By President Obama!

    As of Tuesday, history for foods has been made which affects all those with food allergies. The Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Modernization Act was signed by President Obama, which gives the Food and Drug Administration authority to impose rules and restrictions for preventing food contamination. The suggestion of food recalls is a thing of the… Continue reading

  • Recipe Searching Tip!!!

    As someone who loves to cook, I can’t help but want the best recipes I can possibly get. I don’t want something to be good, I want it to be AMAZING. Instead of searching the internet for soy-free, peanut-free recipes (which can be bland and somewhat unappealing), I go on Rachel Ray’s website or search… Continue reading

  • Soy Allergy? Watch Out For Guar Gum and Natural Flavors

    I am reminding you all of this fact that guar gum is very closely related to soy. It is a legume so if you or your child has legume allergies (like me to some) you might react to guar gum. I just had a reaction to the Lactaid Eggnog which contains guar gum and I completely forgot… Continue reading

  • Celebrities and Famous Kids With Food Allergies

    Have you ever wondered how many celebrities out there have kids with food allergies? Well, you’d be surprised. Kourtney Kardashian recently had a scare with her son, Mason, who threw up and had a face full of hives after being given peanut butter. He was rushed to the hospital for peanut allergy but is reportedly… Continue reading

  • "So If I Cover the Door Handle in Peanut Butter I Can Kill You?"

    Growing up with a food allergy (or multiple ones) and living with them is hard enough, but what do you do about the jokes and the cracks at your expense? I recently experienced the titled question at my most recent job (which I have since left) and I just find it so interesting how insensitive… Continue reading

  • New Soup Products for Making Soy-free Soy Sauce

    This month, I have to mention a few products: Kitchen Basics, which I was very excited to find at Waldbaums, has a full line of products that are completely soy-free, tree-nut-free and peanut-free; there is even a promise made on the back of the product that there are no allergens or anything made on equipment,… Continue reading

  • Trader Joe's Foods We Can Eat: List

    Disclaimer: Make sure you read all ingredients of products carefully again before eating; it is up to you to decide if the product is safe. I am not responsible for changes made without my knowledge. ..and now for the list. All of the following are things I can eat. FYI, I HAVE THE PEANUT, SOY AND… Continue reading

  • Peanut Derivatives and Tree Nut Derivatives

    arachide arachis oil beer nuts cacahouete/cacahouette/cacahuete goober nuts goober peas ground nuts kernels mandelonas Nu-Nuts nut meats valencias   Other Sources of Peanuts: Almond & hazelnut paste, icing, glazes, marzipan, nougat Nut substitutes e.g. reflavoured and reformed peanuts that look like other nuts Baked goods, e.g., cakes, cookies, doughnuts, pastries Cereals Chili Desserts, e.g., frozen… Continue reading

  • Soy Derivatives

    Hidden in foods and drinksOLIVE OIL from other countries (see my olive oil blog post) Eggs (if you are sensitive to soybean oil, you will likely react to non grass-fed chicken eggs) chicken (most on the market are soy-fed. Choose organic and call company if you’re sensitive to soybean oil) beef (buy grass-fed only. same rule… Continue reading