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

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It's that time of year to bring these cuties back It's that time of year to bring these cuties back 🎃 If you're looking for a festive Halloween meal to share with your friends or family, we love this one! Jack O’ Lantern Stuffed Peppers recipe is from my dear friend Val @sixsnippets. I stuffed mine with kale, brown rice & ground turkey. It's super adaptable, easy to make and a total family favorite 🙌🏽 Be sure to check out my pals @sixsnippets & @champagneandcookies feed to see their jack o’ lanterns today too! Recipe link in my bio. #myberkeleykitchen #halloweenfood #halloween2021 #mypinterest #kidapprovedfood #feedingmyfamily #dinnerideas #kidsinthekitchen #dinnerrecipes #holidayfood #allergyfriendlyfood
If you don’t open your eyes when you’re out wa If you don’t open your eyes when you’re out walking around, you might miss spicy peppers on bikes because why not?! 😃 Wall art by the talented @nigelsussman - posting for @champagneandcookies #selfcareselflovesaturday 💚 #myberkeleykitchen #whereilive #berkeley #berkeleyfoodie #berkeleyside #visitberkeley #weekendslikethese #eastbayphotographer #soberkeley #berkeleylife #weekendvibes #sflove #berkeleyside
I saw persimmons at the market this week and did a I saw persimmons at the market this week and did a happy dance 💃 Every year, I get a harvest of #hachiya persimmons (the soft squishy kind) from my aunt’s tree and freeze the purée so I can enjoy it thru the year. I love adding it as a topping to this chia pudding. If you can’t find persimmons, purée any fruit of choice and top with your favorite granola. Chia pudding recipe inspired from @cookieandkate and coconut granola recipe, linked in my bio from @thezestfull #myberkeleykitchen #chiapudding #freefromgluten #glutenfreerecipes #dairyfree #nobakedessert #chia #healthybreakfast #easysnack #nutfreevegan #granolabowl #granolarecipe #refinedsugarfree
Halloween is around the corner & I want to share a Halloween is around the corner & I want to share about an initiative that is dear to my 💙 The Teal Pumpkin Project was started by @foodallergy as a way to raise awareness & inclusion for all trick or treaters -not just monsters 👹 & goblins 👻 If you leave a teal pumpkin on your doorstep it means you also have non-food items to share for kiddos like mine 🙏🏽 You can still have candy just keep non-food items separate. If you’re wondering how to get involved- our friends @allergyinsider are giving away a kit with all the things to make your house teal friendly. You can also find these cute teal pumpkins at Target! 🎯 Happy weekend everyone 🎃🍁 #foodallergy #foodallergymom #halloween2021🎃 #halloween #trickortreat #trickortreating #kidswithfoodallergies #tealpumpkin #tealpumpkinproject #momlife #raisingkids #targethalloween #target #foodallergyfamily #honestmotherhood #parents
If you're looking to get a little festive this wee If you're looking to get a little festive this weekend, these chocolate dipped marshmallows are an easy, fun Halloween treat to make with the kids. Don't googly-eyes make everything so fun? 👀 For more Halloween inspo, we have an awesome allergy-friendly recipe roundup with loads of googly-eyes, goblins and more @thezestfull. Link in my bio 🎃👻 #myberkeleykitchen #halloween #halloween2021 #glutenfreetreats #bakefromscratch #allergyfriendly #kidsactivities #kidapprovedfood #halloweencookies #veganhalloween #vegandessert #vegantreats #dairyfreerecipes
Take a bite out of the Big Apple?!!! What is OAS? Take a bite out of the Big Apple?!!! What is OAS? 🍎 Oral allergy syndrome happens when you have an itchy mouth or throat (oral cavity) when eating raw fruit, veg or nuts. This is a cross-reaction to a pollen allergy. The up side is many people can eat these foods cooked. 🥜 When my girl was diagnosed with a tree nut allergy, I scoured the web to learn about cross-reactivity. I saw many posts from parents warning others with tree nut allergies to beware of introducing new fruit. 🔍 Super confusing! Fruit was a part of our diet, we wondered if we had to cut it out. I never considered you could have an allergy or that it could be cross-reactive to pollen. 🥰 Allergy tests confirmed my girl is not allergic to pollen so when she tasted her first bite of this pink pearl apple, she said "Mama, why have I never eaten this before?..it's delicious". 🎉 Don't let misinformation stand in the way of gaining clarity about your diagnosis. Learn about OAS, and testing options so you can celebrate the foods you can eat! 💌 Sign up for our free subscriber only newsletter series @thezestfull in partnership with @allergyinsider. #sponsored. Link in bio #learnzestfull #foodallergymom #oralallergysyndrome #fruit #pollenallergy #allergyseason #allergytest #allergytesting #pinkpearl #foodallergy #allergiesgotmelike #foodallergyfamily #treenutallergy #nutfree #treenutfree
Haldi doodh aka golden milk in golden light 🌟 Haldi doodh aka golden milk in golden light 🌟 Happy Sunday everyone 💛 #myberkeleykitchen #goldenmilk #feedfeed #f52grams #bombesquad #haldikadoodh #turmericmilk #turmeric #healthandwellness #realsimple #momentslikethese #goopmake #fall #drinkstagram #shapesquad
Flecks of gold in figs are ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fig Flecks of gold in figs are ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Fig chutney is an oldie but goodie from MBK that gets a lot of love this time of year- a special way to celebrate fig season & jar it up 💜 #myberkeleykitchen #figseason #chutney #chutney #figjam #preserves #inseasonnow #jam #homechef #theeverygirlcooks #inspiremyinstagram #figs
Do you or someone you love have a beef, lamb or po Do you or someone you love have a beef, lamb or pork allergy? Apparently, it is more common than you think! #sponsored 🥩Tick bites and beef allergies. Cat-pig syndrome. Say what? How are these all related? 🐈 Find out how specific proteins in animals such as cats could be cross reactive for some folks with pork allergies. 🧪Get ready to have your #mindblown for more on allergen components and the science behind testing. 💌Sign up to our series @thezestfull in partnership with @allergyinsider 3️⃣Newsletters left, drops Thursday! 🔗Link in bio #myberkeleykitchen #beefallergy #foodallergy #foodallergytesting #allergydocsonig #allergytesting #foodallergymom #foodallergyawareness #meatfree #allergiesirl #allergiesgotmelike #allergylife
Posting this epic spread for #nibbleboardfriday TG Posting this epic spread for #nibbleboardfriday TGIF! hosted by @champagneandcookies. Bebe made this beautiful spread for my bday & reunion lunch with @sixsnippets back in July and was so thoughtful to include our #sesamefree bean dip from @thezestfull. Always inspired by you & the magic you create out of food 🙌🏽 ♥️ Happy almost bday lovely! #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeedathome #feedfeed #cheeseplatter #entertainingathome #partyplatter #cheeseboard #cheeseboards #cheflife #foodandwine #communityovercompetition #foodblogger
The weather is slowly turning but I'm holding onto The weather is slowly turning but I'm holding onto the last of our seasonal peaches 🍑 If you're looking for a non-traditional use for paneer, try serving it on a bed of arugula & radicchio tossed with seasonal fruit and preserved lemons. The beautiful paneer from @sachfoods has been marinated in yogurt, cumin & turmeric. Thank you for sending me this absolutely delicious paneer! Recipe inspired by @deliciousmag @chetnamakan Cumin Paneer Salad. #myberkeleykitchen #paneerlove #paneerrecipe #paneerrecipes #paneer #thecookfeed #feedfeedglutenfree #feedfeedvegan #deliciousmagazine #realsimple #nutfree
Being a teen is hard, being a food allergy teen so Being a teen is hard, being a food allergy teen sometimes can seem impossible but you don’t have to feel alone ✌🏼 Join us! Free Panel on Finding Balance and When to Ask for help @thezestfull. Looking forward to learning from our panel of experts who also live with allergies. Parents & teens of all ages welcome. Panel moderated by @allergygirleats with: 🌈@foodallergyalliance 👩🏼‍⚕️ @therapisttamara 🌿@everydayallergenfree 🍋@securingsafefood Link in bio. 📝PS: don’t forget to complete our survey and enter our giveaway @thezestfull to win an epic lunch prize pack from @stasherbag @zokuhq & @lunchbots! Swipe for details. #foodallergymom #foodallergyawareness #foodallergy #community #foodallergycommunity #paneldiscussion #webinar #healthandwellness #teenmom #teenlunch #mentalhealth #patientadvocate
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