ShelfariOk, now that I got that information out in the open the real reason for this entry. I am trying to find substitutes for certain foods that contain the above allergens so my son can eat cool foods and not scratch himself bloody or worse.
Milk turned out to be easy, as Silk Soy milk is readily available in my neck of the woods, and there is even an enhanced version that contains Omega-3.
Butter is fairly easy also, we use Smart Balance light which contains no milk products but otherwise is a great butter substitute.
Wheat is an ongoing issue, it is in so many things. I have found a good gluten-free pasta substitute, a good gluten-free bread and Betty Crocker even has gluten-free Cake, Brownie and Cookie Mixes.
Eggs seem to be the hardest one to work around. There is no one egg substitute. I keep on looking online to see what people did in certain circumstances. My current experiment is Betty Crocker cookies, and what to use in place of the one egg needed. I was hoping to pick up Ener-G Egg Replacer and see how that works, I was not able to find it locally yet.
There is no eggless mayonnaise. I have to examine and test what Alpha Cub will like and he is not allergic to. I am thinking that a good Guacamole would be an excellent mayo substitute – heck I would love it if N enjoyed Guacamole. It’s healthier than mayo on average and I love it as well. I looked around for a simple recipe so I can learn how to make it.
I am sure that there are other obstacles that I will reach and have to overcome so Alpha Cub can have a wide range of foods that he can enjoy. It used to be a chore, but it’s getting more and more enjoyable as he gets older and his tastes develop.
For my loyal readers, any advice is welcome. New products, old recipes and anything in between so I can prepare fun food for my son. Extra points if it’s cheap, easy and if I like it as well.
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