Allergy-Safe Family Food

Allergy-Safe Family Food

Eight food cause 90% of allergy problems: nuts, egg, milk, soy, sesame seeds, wheat, fish and shellfish. A busy mum with two children who have allergies, Suzanna Paxton has to avoid seven of those foods. Determined to cook one delicious meal for the whole family to enjoy, Suzanna started collecting suitable recipes. Allergy-Safe Family Food is the result.

One in 20 Australian children suffer symptoms of food allergies ranging from hives and facial swelling to anaphylaxis and even death.

Even if your child doesn't have an allergy; this book is a must for preparing food for play dates, parties and sleepovers!

Each recipe is coded- see at a glance if it is right for your allergy needs
All ingredients are available in regular supermarkets
Includes ideas for school lunchboxes and children's party foods
Shopping guide and tips for managing food allergies are provided

Suzanna Paxton is the mother of two young children- a son and a daughter- with severe allergies. Suzanna is a member of Anaphylaxis Australia Inc and has a varied career in the medical field. She is a registered nurse and a midwife and holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Acute Care Nursing- Perioperatvie Major, a Masters of Business Administration, a Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training, and a vocational Graduate Certificate in Anaphylaxis Management Training. Suzanna lives in Melbourne and is currently a full-time mother.

Allergy-Safe Family Food
Harper Collins Publishers Australia
Author: Suzanna Paxton
ISBN: 9780732288846
Price: $19.99


Even if your child doesn't have an allergy, this book is a must for preparing food for play dates, parties or sleepovers.
· Each recipe is coded - see at a glance if it is right for your allergy needs
· All ingredients are available in regular supermarkets
· Includes ideas for school lunchboxes and children's party food
· Shopping guide and tips for managing food allergies are provided

Food Allergy Awareness Week (FAAW) - this year runs from 17-23 May 2009 and aims to raise awareness of severe food allergies in Australia. The theme of the week is Food Allergy SMS - Serve Meals Safely. For more information visit www.allergyfacts.org.au

Quick Fizzy Scones

Children love making this foolproof recipe, but there's rarely any lemonade left at the end
This recipe is:
Nut-free
Egg-free
Soy-free
Fish/Shellfish free
Sesame-seed free
Vegetarian

Ingredients

2 ½ cups self-raising flour
¾ cup lemonade
300ml thickened cream
Milk for brushing
Strawberry jam to serve

Method
1.Preheat the oven to 230 degrees Celsius. Line a baking tray with non-stick baking paper
2.Sift the flour and stir in the lemonade and half the cream. Mix the dough to a smooth texture and lay it out on a floured surface; the dough should be about 2cm thick.
3.Using a knife, cut out the scones and place on the prepared baking tray. Brush the tops with milk. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden on top.
4. Whip the remaining cream. Serve the scones hot with the cream and strawberry jam.

Other recipes include everyone's favourites like Shepherd's Pie, Chicken Nuggets and Chocolate Fudge Slice plus innovative dishes such as Soda Bread Pizza Bases using lemonade.

Allergy-Safe Family Food is time-saving, nutritious and delicious cookbook that takes the worry out of cooking for people with food allergies- without breaking the bank.