[.ca] Special Foods for Special Kids: Practical Solutions and ... (ISBN 1885003382)

NOT THE BEST CHOICE:
If your child has a food allergy, this is not a cookbook I would recommend. It seems to me the authors went through some other cookbook, picking out recipes that sounded like foods kids would like. All they did to call it a book for kids with allergies is list in what you could substitute when a dairy product, eggs, or wheat is listed which is not particularly user-friendly. There is also a danger in that whenever cheese is listed as an ingredient, they simply tell you to substitute "non-dairy cheese." While it does exist, it is not always easy to find and you have to be really careful because most of the so called lactose or dairy free cheeses contain "casein" which is a milk protein-dangerous dangerous dangerous for a milk-allergic child! (I know from experience as my 16 month old has a severe dairy and egg allergy.) You would be much better off with the book by Coss or the one put out by the Food Allergy Network.

Great recipes for kids (big and small!) with allergies:
My son was recently diagnosed as both dairy and soy allergic. I was fine with 'normal' meals, but struggling to find treats for him. This book provides great recipes for both standard fare and special treats. The format is clear, and the allergy substitutions easy to follow. I thoroughly recommend it.

Nothing Special:
I found nothing special about this book, to say the least. I am the mother of two children with multiple food allergies. My theory on cookbooks is that if I can get one good recipe or idea from it, then it was worth the money. I buy a lot of cookbooks, and this was the only cookbook I have ever returned.

A little disappointed:
I was expecting more recipes and was hoping for more quick and easy recipes for my peanut, milk and egg allergic 3 year old. Some of the recipes are too time consuming or require specialty items. Since my child is very picky, I have wasted so much food in the past so I am hesitant to spend time and money on some of these recipes. I was looking for more simple ideas for 3 meals utilizing simpler and faster ingrediants.

A "MUST HAVE" COOKBOOK!:
This is an extraordinarily helpful and inspiring cookbook! As a professional in the field of special education for many years, I have worked with countless children who have food allergies. This remarkably comprehensive cookbook provides parents and caregivers with tremendous options. The recipes are both parent and child friendly. My hat's off to the authors for this "must have" cookbook. It is first-rate!