Skip to content

  • Home
  • About
  • Allergy Friendly Cooking
    • Top 8 Food Allergens
  • Recipes
    • Breakfast
    • Appetizers, Snacks & Beverages
    • Sides, Salads & Soups
    • Main Meals
    • Dessert & Sweet Bites
    • Preserved Goods
  • Allergy Life
    • Tips & Stories
    • Stories
    • Birthdays
    • Holidays
    • Travel
    • Links
  • Shop
  • Press
  • Contact
    • Copyright & Disclaimer Policy

Living Our Best Allergy Life-Stories

kids_-3

Sun-tella Spread ( Sunflower Seed Butter Chocolate Spread)

Share this:

  • Tweet
  • Print
  • Email

Like this:

Like Loading...

Welcome To My Berkeley Kitchen. I’m Shahla. I’m a food lover, “cooker” (as my daughter calls me), recipe developer, natural chef and an allergy friendly mom.  I share tips and stories on how to find joy in and out of the kitchen with food allergies.

Thanks for stopping by!

Let’s Connect

  • View myberkeleykitchen’s profile on Facebook
  • View myberkeleykitchen’s profile on Instagram
  • View mberkeleyk’s profile on Pinterest
  • View My Berkeley Kitchen’s profile on YouTube
  • View My Berkeley Kitchen’s profile on Google+

Never miss a recipe!

Sign up to follow My Berkeley Kitchen and receive notifications of new posts.

Looking for something?

The California Date Cookbook

Five of My Berkeley Kitchen's original recipes are featured. The California Date Cookbook is a collaboration between Just Date Syrup & Rancho Meladuco Date Farm. Order your copy now!
FeedFeed

My episode with The Itch Podcast

My Pomegranates on Goop

As seen featured on Goop's Instagram Feed

Instagram

I made #sheetpan cornbread last week for a whole l I made #sheetpan cornbread last week for a whole lotta little people 💪👊🏼👏 I adapted a recipe from @thekitchn & included measurements from my cast iron skillet recipe( on my blog). It was tender, not too sweet & tasted delicious straight out of the oven slathered w/ honey butter🍯😃. . Here’s my BIG ol’ recipe; serves 16-24 hungry mouths: . 💛Grease a 13x18 inch rimmed baking pan( the one in my 📸 is linked on my blog shop page) 💛Preheat oven to 375. Mix dry ingredients: 2 1/2 c AP flour, 2 c cornmeal, 2 tbl baking powder, 1 1/2 tsp salt. 💛. . 💛Mix wet: 2 1/2 c buttermilk, 4 eggs, 6 tablespoons melted butter, 4 tbl honey. Mix wet into dry until combined. 💛Pour into baking sheet & spread evenly. Tap onto counter a few times. Give it a kiss 💋 Bake for 23-25 min or until golden brown & edges pull away 💛 . . #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #feedingmyfamily #cornbread #sheetpandinner #onepanmeal #thebakefeed #thekitchn #thecookfeed #bakingfromscratch #winterbaking #kidapproved #refinedsugarfree #nutfree #kidapproved #healthyfoodshare #realsimple #thewayweeat
Hey hey 👋 I know it’s winter & the last thing Hey hey 👋 I know it’s winter & the last thing you want to eat right now is something cold but it’s citrus season & oranges are so good right now.. . This citrus coconut sorbet is from @chefjoanneweir book #kitchengypsy. You can find the recipe on her website too. . A combo of fresh squeezed lime, lemon & orange juice mixed together w: coconut milk & sugar. Freeze overnight & blend up the next day. Scoop sorbet into orange halves for a #nofoodwaste & super adorable presentation 🧡🍊#dairyfree #vegan & #top9allergenfree . . #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #f52grams #citrusseason #inseasonnow #realsimple #bombesquad #tastemade #dessert #fruitdessert #allergyfriendlyfood #mindbodygram #citrus #imsomartha #ediblesf
If you’re meal prepping today & happen to roast If you’re meal prepping today & happen to roast extra sweet potato- keep them & make these sweet potato coconut muffins. . This recipe was a happy accident because I had leftovers & had to repurpose sweet potato into something my monkeys would eat- of course muffins are the obvious choice 🤪. . The flavors surprisingly work well together & ther’ye #dairyfree with a #nutfree option too 💙 Recipe on the blog, link in profile 👆 . . #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #feedfeedbaking #baking #bakefromscratch #instabaking #thebakefeed #healthyrecipes #healthyfoodshare #breakfasttime☕️ #kidapprovedfood #morningslikethis #eatingwelleats #breakfast #mealprep #cupcakeproject #muffins #muffintime
Happy weekend everyone! Sometimes you don’t want Happy weekend everyone! Sometimes you don’t want to think about food even when you have to so for now I’m pausing & sharing these pretty succulents. . I took this photo at my favorite flower-shop in Berkeley back in October. It was a stressful weekend & everything melted away when I saw these colors & tbh it also made me think of cupcakes 😆☺️ 💗💗 It’s nice to know you can find inspiration & joy anywhere.. . #myberkeleykitchen #succulents #notafoodphoto #foodallergymom #inspiration #foodinspiration #pursuepretty #thatsdarling #goopmake #farmersmarket #farmersmarketinspo #iamwellandgood #mindbodysoul #wellness #berkeleylife #berkeleyside #berkeleyfoodie #imsoberkeley #mindbodygreen #flowers🌸
The kids are off school for a long weekend & break The kids are off school for a long weekend & breakfast is one of my favorite meals to make when we have the time to slow down. . . These are our whole wheat buttermilk waffles- it’s a much loved family recipe from Grandma Kathleen & we use it to make pancakes too 👏💛 We make these almost every weekend & freeze leftovers. . . I’ve topped it here with Greek yogurt, bananas, crushed pumpkin seeds, slivered almonds & a drizzle of @justdatesyrup. TGIF everyone! . . #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #eatingwell #healthybreakfastideas #weekendbreakfast #onmytable #thebakefeed #kidapproved #feedingmyfamily #wholefoods #eatingfortheinsta #justdatesyrup #onedegreeorganics #waffles
One thing I’ve realized over time is that you de One thing I’ve realized over time is that you definitely can’t drink from an empty cup so this year my “intention” is to take care of me in a more “intentional” way 🙈😃. . Are you a tea drinker? Do you have a favorite? I’ve started drinking more herbal tea & loving it. I’ve been pouring myself a cup of chamomile every evening; it’s done wonders for my sleep 👏 it’s also helped me create a nighttime ritual which I think has helped to settle my mind before bedtime. There’s a lot going on in there & half the battle is realizing it! . . Thanks for your kind messages on my stories today- the kids enjoyed the soup, we have leftovers because I made extra so no cooking tonight 👏🧡 I hope you get to pour yourself a cup of tea & put your feet up! . . Post & ☕️message inspired by my friends @eggplant_diary & @martinazand . . #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #tea #teatime #herbaltea #sharemytable #onmytable #sffoodie #sffoodblogger #foodphotography #tealover #foodallergymom #anxietyrelief #anxiety #foodallergyfamily #selfcare #pursuepretty #motherhoodintheraw #honestmotherhood #nourishyourself #eatwelllivewell #eatwellbewell #mindbodysoul
My wimpy Northern California heart can’t handle My wimpy Northern California heart can’t handle the “chill” in the air so I just recently made bone broth which I’m adding to all sorts of stews & soups lately like this .. . Lamb & squash tagine is one of my favorites; on repeat yearly. The recipe is adapted from @liana_krissoff’s book “Slow Cook Modern”.. . It’s a blend of spices; paprika, cumin, fennel, cinammon. I added oregano, chickpeas & subbed beef with lamb. Sprinkle on Aleppo pepper & cilantro to garnish . I’m gonna go put my cozy socks on now & get to eating...🥰 . #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #f52grams #thecookfeed #onmytable #slowcookmodern #tastecooking #bareaders #crockpotrecipes #wholefoods #allergyfriendly #cookbooklove #soupseason #realsimplefood #eatingwell #healthyfoodrecipes #organicmoments #simplyorganic
Yesterday on stories, I shared our process behind Yesterday on stories, I shared our process behind how our family manages the load of #fromscratch cooking with #foodallergies . . It feels like more work ahead but is such a timesaver in the long run to have our safe favorites like this Thai inspired curry paste tucked away in our freezer. . . This is basically 🌞 sunshine in a jar w/ everything roasted together on a sheet pan. Use it like any store bought paste - we love it for making curries. It’s our #allergyfriendly version, recipe on the blog, link in profile 👆💛 . . #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeedglutenfree #f52grams #f52meatless #meatlessmonday #thekitchn #simplerecipes #sheetpandinner #thecookfeed #yellowcurry #spicelyorganics #goodmoodfood #myamazonkitchen #tastecooking #eattheworld #thrivemags #bombesquad #healthyfoodshare #freezermeals
Today is our virtual collaboration with my cookboo Today is our virtual collaboration with my cookbook loving friends who are part of an ambassador program through @tenspeedpress @clarksonpotter & @voraciousbooks. Every 10th of the month we’ll be collectively sharing recipes from the books we receive as a way of celebrating the love 🎈 Be sure to check out our hashtag #ambassadorcookbookclub & check out the accounts tagged above 💥. . These #glutenfree chocolate berry brownies are from @britishbakeoff “The Big Book of Amazing Cakes”. Ther’ye made w/ almond flour & I used frozen raspberries💗 It made my heart happy to see a #freefrom chapter- recipes that are thoughtful & inclusive of different dietary requirements- way to go @britishbakeoff! And from now on, I’m adding raspberries to my brownies 👏🌸 . Thanks for the free book @clarksonpotter . . #myberkeleykitchen #glutenfreebaking #feedfeedglutenfree #thebakefeed #inmykitchen #baking #bakefromscratch #thatsdamndelicious #celiactreats #freefromgluten #instabake #sweettreats #sffoodblogger #clarksonpotter #tenspeedpress
Every year, my aunt harvests #hachiya persimmons f Every year, my aunt harvests #hachiya persimmons from her tree which she shares with all of us ☺️I scoop out the juicy flesh & purée my batch, freeze & use later to top on yogurt or chia pudding. . This was the first post of last year & since I pulled out another freezer batch, here it is again 🧡 . The recipe is from @cookieandkate, “My Favorite Chia Seed Pudding”. It’s made with loads of orange zest, coconut milk & maple syrup. I also topped it with my coconut granola( recipe on my blog). It’s #refinedsugarfree, #vegan & #dairyfree. . . #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #thrivemags #chiapudding #healthyfoodrecipes #plantstrong #resetyourbody #newyearfood #taste #goopmake #weekendbrunch #thebakefeed #simplerecipes
It’s hard to sum up a whole decade let alone las It’s hard to sum up a whole decade let alone last year or even yesterday 🤪 - it’ll take some time & brain power to chew on that! . . In the meantime, here’s my #top9 chosen by me. These photos are reminders of many beautiful experiences this little space has brought me ☺️ I’m grateful for all of it 🌸 . It’s not always easy sharing parts of our #foodallergy journey - often it’s raw & real..Although I try to keep this a positive space, it’s also important to share my truth so thanks for being here & for your continued love. . . Happy New Year friends - wishing you love & light always 💙 #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #newdecade #foodallergymom #sharetheeverymom #sffoodie #berkeleylife #sffoodblogger #trymyrecipes #smallvictories #womensupportingwomen #communityovercompetition #collaborate #yearinphotos #yearinreview #foodphotograpy #sffoodphotographer #foodallergy #allergylife #allergiesirl #top8free
Happy holidays everyone! It’s Day 24 which means Happy holidays everyone! It’s Day 24 which means it’s the end of our #allergyfriendlyholiday reverse advent calendar. . Thanks to everyone who participated, liked & sent us comments of support 🤗. A special thanks to Danielle @allergictraveller for coming up with this thoughtful initiative. . . It’s never too late to donate allergy friendly food; Scroll for the full list of suggested ideas on the 2nd frame 🙌 I’ll be gathering my goodies for the new year to take into my local food bank ☺️. . . Wherever you are, may your bellies & hearts be full 💙❤️ . . #myberkeleykitchen #foodallergy #foodbank #fooddrive #allergyfriendlyfood #top8free #nutfree #celiac #glutenfree #sesamefree #foodallergymom #allergicliving #foodallergyfamily #feedthehungry #freefrom #berkeleylife #allergyfriendlyholiday #celiacdisease #foodallergyawareness #celiacawareness
Follow on Instagram

Pinterest

Facebook

Facebook

Cooking up Fig Chutney!

Recent Posts

  • 2019 Allergy Friendly Holiday Gift Guide December 11, 2019
  • 7 Tips for Hosting & Organizing an Allergen-Free Friendsgiving Feast November 21, 2019
  • Thai Yellow Curry Paste September 27, 2019
  • Mango Achaar ( Spicy Mango Pickle) July 3, 2019
  • The One Thing I Wish Someone Without Allergies Knew & Food Allergy Awareness Week May 13, 2019
Where did I receive my Natural Chef Certification?
Where did I receive my Natural Chef Certification?

Categories

Recent Comments

  • mbkshahla on Apricot-Ginger Energy Bites
  • Jyoti on Apricot-Ginger Energy Bites
  • mbkshahla on Thai Yellow Curry Paste
  • Jamie Lin on Thai Yellow Curry Paste
  • mbkshahla on Fig Chutney

Archives

Copyright 2016- All Rights Reserved
Logo design by: Donna Janos, Design Dazzle
Powered by WordPress.com.
loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.
%d bloggers like this: