My food allergy list is LOOONG. My friends keep a spread sheet on not only the foods I can eat but the brands as well so they can cook for me. Many products are cross contaminated or have unspecified ingredients like vegetable oil (code for soy). Thi...
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Allergen-friendly San Diego eating
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Food products that make life enjoyable
This is one of the best olive oils! I don't do blends as they are sometimes blended secretly with other oils.
100% California
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Packaged anything doesn't work for me but broccoli slaw, any brand has been ok.
Broccoli Slaw Salad
I use this for sauces and dips. NOT allergic to garlic.
Original Creamy Garlic
Literally the only non-homemade bread I can eat! My daughters call it cardboard bread but if you toast it right it tastes great!
Johann's Bakery | San Diego's Best Gluten Free Bread Bakery
This is my go to for pasta. I make my own spagetti sauce to avoid allergen fillers and sugar.
Tinkyada
The consistency of this makes it ideal for homemade chicken soup.
Replaces wheat flower and my daughters don't know the difference! The company is starting to use more guar gum in their products which I can't have but no problems yet with this product
Perfect Flour Blend, 48 oz
Another good flour but doesn't have the bean product, guar gum.
Cup4Cup Multipurpose Flour
This company has always been allergen-free! They have just gotten better at marketing themselves.
Egg Replacer
I love the biscuits from this book
The Allergen-Free Baker's Handbook: Pascal, Cybele
Finer than their other mixes so perfect for the recipes on the back of the box
Organic All Purpose Baking Mix, 16 oz
I have a package of this but haven't tried it yet. I usually have a difficult time with added sugar so we shall see if it works for me.
Grain-Free Ultimate Cookie Mix
Treats
I spent decades not being able to have treats until these companies came about.
This is the only chocolate I can have. Yes I have found some cocoa that is allergy free but chocolate bars are tricky
Dairy free chocolate bars and chocolate chips from Enjoy Life
Until I tried these, I hadn't had candy in 15 years! And yes, I am addicted now.
All Products | Top 9 Allergy Free Candy
Recipes
These are delicous things I have found that I can successfully modify.
I love leeks! Everyone always asks what I do with them at grocery checkout. THIS is what I use them for.
Roasted Salmon With Leeks Recipe - Food.com
I don't add the bay leaf or mushrooms and I double the broth and water.
Simple Chicken Noodle Soup
Remember you can always substitute olive oil for butter.
Honey Garlic Pork Chops
I have a wheat allergy, not a gluten allergy so I can have beer. This recipe is outstanding. The bacon and tomato paste really make this special.
Irish Beef and Guinness Stew
Allergen-friendly San Diego eating
I don't eat out much but when I do these are the places that either have allergenfree menu items or will modify without batting an eye!
My fave location is Escondido because it isn't touristy just the local community. It is missing the views though.
Brigantine Seafood & Oyster Bar
One of the original San Diego breweries. Burgers or a salad are my top menu selections.
Karl Strauss Brewing Company
Another brewery, I know but San Diego is full of them. They are a chain outside of California too so I have been able to eat out when traveling.
BJ's Restaurants and Brewhouse
They actually have separate allergy menus that you can view so you know what you can select. They are also outside of California and have been a safe place to go when traveling, which pleasantly surprises all of my dance friends, every time.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews
Higher end dining but they are worth the extra expense. Get a table outside on the corner before the sun sets, you won't be disappointed.
San Diego | Locations | Eddie V's Prime Seafood Restaurant
