Where to go...

 The first grocery shopping trip my husband and I did, after finding out about my intolerances, took about four hours because we would read the ingredients off of almost every item looking for something that would make life a little easier. I love to cook but it's very time consuming. With the help of my family and friends I've been able to find and compile a decent list of everyday items. Here is a list of places and food items that I've found work for me. Most of these can be found in the natural section of the stores but some are regular items. I would suggest always checking the ingredient lists on these items but for me and my food intolerances ( dairy, soy and sugar) they work.

Sobey's
*BBQ Sauce- Hunny Bunny
*Ketchup-Hunny Bunny
*Vanilla or Original Rice Dream Rice Milk ( although I think Superstore sells it cheaper unless its on sale at Sobeys)
*Honeybar snack bars- they come in apple cinnamon or peanut ( I think there might be some other flavors but those are my favs)
*Maple Sugar (to bake with) can be found in the produce section -the the maple section... this can also be bought at the Acadian Maple Farms factory out by peggys cove. You get more for a cheaper price. I think its worth the drive if you bake alot. This can be very expensive!
*R.W Knudsen Spritzer- My fav is grape but they come in all kinds of flavors. Its a great treat when you are craving something like pop but can't have it!
*Sobeys Our Compliments natural roasted red pepper hummus! YUM-O! My fav!
*Rustic Garlic Loaf- it is a sobeys brand but its so good!
*Natures Path Fruit Juice Sweetened Corn Flakes- you can buy these in two sizes the bag is better cost wise and again this is another item that you can buy cheaper (usually) at Super Store.
*Chips- Ruffles/Lays make natural chips. Its not hard to miss them because they are labeled at NATURAL.
*Tostitos- natural yellow corn chip
*Salsa-this is their organic brand
*Oasis Juice-very tasty and many different flavors. Great to add to fruit smoothies.
*McCain french fries-crinkle cut ( could be other cuts too, I haven't checked)
*Jam- St Dalfour. Lots and Lots of flavors.
*Becel RSF butter ( this has .02% soybean oil but I've found that it doesn't bother me)

Super Store-
*Barbaras Multigrain Cereal Bars-They come in three flavors and have been a staple in my life.
*Rice Dream Rice milk
*Cereal- Superstore brand Naturals 7 Reasons. Very tasty!
*Cereal-Natures Path Fruit Juice Sweetened Corn Flakes
*PC Blue Menu fruit fizzy drinks. They come in 4 flavors and again a good treat.
*PC Blue Menu Tomatoe and Basil sphagetti sauce
*Becel RSF butter ( this has .02% soybean oil but I've found that it doesn't bother me)



Pete's Frootique
Pete's has a few of the items mentioned above so just check while your there
* Carrs crackers
*Sorbet- I think its called Solo fruit... check the ingredients ... but its super tasty and was great throughout the summer.

Whole Foods
* Rice Twice Cereal
*Coconut Dream Ice Cream- Pretty Awesome!
*Jam- St Dalfour

I'm sure there are other items out there but these are the ones I find I buy frequently. I'm always on the lookout for new items. It seems more and people are developping these intolerances so hopefully more things will be made for us!:)

Sarah's Cinnamon Snikerdoodles!

Most  of these recipes I've found online and altered for myself, so I can't take full credit. These particular cookies are super tasty and definetly a favorite around my house. If you have a sweet craving this is a good way to go!  Hope you love them as much as we do!

Sarah's Cinnamon Snikerdoodle
1 C Maple Sugar (my next post will have places to buy this stuff)
1/2 C Coconut Oil or butter or applesauce
1 LG egg
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 C flour
1 1/2 tsps Cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
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1/4 C maple sugar
1 TBSP cinnamon

Directions:
* Cream Oil & sugar ( beat in egg & vanilla)
* Combine flour, Cinnamon, baking powder, & salt.
* Add to oil mixture & blend well
*Cover and refridgerate for 2 hours ( or until firm)
* Mix second batch of cinnamon & sugar together and leave in a bowl
* Roll cookies ( about 1 inch wide) in cinnamon & sugar mix
* Bake at 350 degree F for 10 mins or until lightly golden
* Let cool

* Enjoy with a good cup of tea!

Margeson Bread- A staple in my life!

Margeson Bread is a recipe that my grandmother gave me when she found out I couldn't have sugar. Most bread has sugar in it and this one uses honey! Its so tasty, especially right out of the oven! I've made it so many times I could probably make it with my eyes closed!

Margeson Bread

2 C Warm Water

1/4 C Honey

2 TBSP of oil ( I prefer a canola-olive oil mix)

3 C of Whole Wheat Flour

2 C of All Purpose Flour

pinch of salt 

1 package of quick rise yeast

Directions: 

*Add first three ingredients in a bowl. Stir honey around so it is absorbed by the water. 

*Add all dry ingredients in a separate bowl.

* Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix together until you have a well formed ball.

*Knead this ball for a good 5-10 minutes. Put ball back into bowl. 

* Cover this bowl and let it rise for 1 hour.

*Take dough ball back out of bowl and transfer into greased pans.

*Let rise.( The time depends on you. I usually try to go for another half hour- hour... I get a little impatient at this point)

*Bake at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

*Remove from oven and let cool. Enjoy the tasty goodness!

This recipe will make two loaves of yummy bread!