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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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Today is Elijah Silvera Day. We are honoring Elija Today is Elijah Silvera Day. We are honoring Elijah-Alavi’s memory and young legacy by sharing a favorite quote of his “Make A Hand, Make A Hug, Make A Kiss”. For those of you who don’t know Elijah’s story, check out the beautiful video @elijahsecho 📽 Someone once said “Turn your pain into purpose” and @elijahsecho is a true real life example of a family doing just this 🙏🏽 Thank you @elijahsecho for making the world safer for our food allergy kids and bringing awareness to an often misunderstood diagnosis. Elijah we keep you in our hearts. Spreading love is always the answer ♥️ #myberkeleykitchen #foodallergykids #foodallergy #anaphylaxis #foodallergycommunity #foodallergylife #reallifeheroes #kidswithfoodallergies #foodallergymom #elijahsilveraday #elijahsecho
Every year I luckily manage to snag homegrown pers Every year I luckily manage to snag homegrown persimmons from friends and family 😃 Here in Berkeley, there are so many persimmon trees! These are #hachiyapersimmons which are naturally jammy and delicious spooned over yogurt or swirled into oats. Last year, I was gifted so many I froze the pulp into a few jars. Check out Kat’s @pastaragazza post today for more on persimmons! Thanks for all the great info & a reminder to pick some up before they go out of season 🧡 #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #thewayweeat #homegrownfood #fruit #persimmon #inmykitchen #fruitharvest #cagrown #preserves #freezerfriendly #inseasonnow #plantbased #veganrecipes #edibleeastbay
Friends! We took a few minutes this weekend offlin Friends! We took a few minutes this weekend offline to live IRL, drive up the coast and kick the past year to the curb 🤸🏽‍♂️ Easing into the new year & hope y’all are too. Peace, love & light 💙 #winterincalifornia #myberkeleykitchen #visitmarin #ptreyesnationalseashore #beachlife #beachvibes #honestmotherhood #whereilive #510parents #joyinthejourney #momentslikethese
This year I feel grateful for the amazing folks wh This year I feel grateful for the amazing folks who shared their talents & stories with us @thezestfull. The power of community is strong even if it’s only online for now ♥️ Here are some things that have brought me joy. Links in my bio! ⛄️❄️Cardamom snowball cookies #nutfree & #eggfree from the archives 💄3 allergy free holiday zoom makeup looks from @keilaalleyne.beauty 👩🏽‍🍳In the kitchen from @theallergychef. Kathlena shows us her kitchen & how she cooks in it with multiple food allergies 🎧theitchpodcast latest episode on COVID-19 vaccines & allergies with @panipurvinyc, @nycdoctor & @allergy_girl_eats Happy holidays friends! Stay safe, healthy & ✌🏼 #myberkekeykitchen #feedfeedbaking #snowballcookies #instabaking #bakingfromscratch #howiholiday #holidaybaking #realsimple #egglessbaking #onlinemagazine #thezestfull #communityovercompetition #sharetheeverygirl #keepcalmandcookon
There are so many delicious holiday recipes out th There are so many delicious holiday recipes out there right now but let’s face it we need all the cheer this season we can get ❄️⛄️ These vegan cocoa cinnamon truffles are made with oat milk. I made them live with @allergy_girl_eats on Sunday & saved it over @thezestfull if you’d like to give Kortney’s recipe a try & see how we made them 😊 They make a great addition to any cookie/ holiday box too ❤️ Recipe link in my bio💫 #myberkeleykitchen #chocolatetruffles #sharetheeverygirl #feedfeedchocolate #glutenfreedairyfree #bombesquad #nobakedessert #holidaycookies #truffles #rodellevanilla #poweredbyplants #healthyfoodshare #f52festive #droolclub #christmascookies #oatsrecipe #oatspiration
Pretty pomegranates & one apple! Can you spy it? D Pretty pomegranates & one apple! Can you spy it? Don’t they just remind you of the holidays?... Tomorrow, Sunday the 13th at noon PST @allergy_girl_eats & I will be making vegan cocoa cinnamon truffles live over @thezestfull. We’ll be chatting holiday traditions & our “Zesty” plans for the coming year. Link for the truffle recipe in my bio if you’d like to roll with us 😃💃❤️ #myberkeleykitchen #seasonalproduce #localproduce #farmersmarkets #farmersmarketinspo #pomegranates #berkeleyfoodie #eatrealfood #wholefoodsplantbased
🎁GIVEAWAY CLOSED! Congrats @ginnygetsfloury 🎊🎉💫 A Holiday Giveaway! 🎁 In honor of our @thezestfull article exploring what makes a holiday table complete, we’ve paired up with @rodellevanilla to bring you the ultimate holiday baking bundle.  The winner will get Cinnamon Sticks, 8oz gourmet baking cocoa, 8oz organic baking cocoa, 4oz pure vanilla extract, 2oz peppermint extract and 2oz vanilla paste. To enter: 1️⃣ Like this post 2️⃣ Follow @thezestfull @rodellevanilla @allergy_girl_eats @myberkeleykitchen 3️⃣ Tag a friend & finish this sentence: My holiday table isn't complete without... ⭐️ BONUS: Tag more friends or one extra entry if you share in your stories. Giveaway closes December 11 at 12:00 EST. Must be a resident of the USA and 18 years or older.  #holidaygiveaway #madewithrodelle #bakemore #thebakefeed #christmasdesserts #sweeeeets #ofsimplethings #veganchocolate #veganchristmas #dairyfreebaking #holidaytradition #bakefromscratch #bakersofinstagram #rodelle #chocolatelover
Here’s one of my favorite festive food photos. Here’s one of my favorite festive food photos. The recipe & creation is from @a_la_chez. Photo shot & edited by me. Stay tuned here tomorrow & @thezestfull as we have a really fun baking giveaway...I have been knee deep in cocoa powder & chocolate 🤪 more on that later! How have you been getting festive? ❤️❄️⛄️ #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeedbaking #dessert #instabaker #baking #bombesquad #eatzestfull #thebakefeed #bakefromscratch #pursuepretty #bayareafoodie #foodphotography
No food post today but the sun was shining from on No food post today but the sun was shining from one of my favorite spots in Berkeley. One of the things I’ve been loving lately is listening to podcasts 🎧on my daily walks. Here are a few favorites: 🍎 @saltandspine -for stories behind cookbooks & chefs 🍅 @ciaosamin home cooking podcast 🌈 @theitchpodcast all about allergies & asthma - shameless plug also found @thezestfull 😃 👩🏽‍🍳 @turshen #keepcalmandcookon podcast - my current mindset What are your favorites? I’d love to know! #myberkeleykitchen #berkeleylife #berkeleyside #foodpodcast #weekendvibes #eastbay #eastbayfoodie #quarantinelife #stayhomestaysafe #sfpulse #pursuepretty #momentslikethese
Here are a few things that have brought me joy thi Here are a few things that have brought me joy this week over at my new account @thezestfull : 🍎Cranberry apple baked oatmeal- #dairyfree #glutenfree. Great way to use up your cranberries! Recipe also in The California Date Cookbook #californiadatecookbookclub is cooking through it now! 💄allergen free nighttime skincare routine- a fab list of cruelty free, vegan & nut free products from our beauty contributor @keilaalleyne.beauty . 🥗epic (allergy safe for my family) cheeseboard made by my friend @sixsnippets last year Friendsgiving 2019 . 🏮@theitchpodcast with @nutfreewok episode: navigating culture, holidays & food traditions with food allergies. Sharon shares how she holds onto & adapts her Chinese food traditions. A must listen for everyone! 👩🏻‍🍳 In the Kitchen with @lalalunchbox - love this series peeking into our friends kitchens & how they cook with food allergies. #thezestfull #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #cranberries #bombesquad #thebakefeed #onlinemagazine #todayfood #foodnetworkmagazine #eatprettythings #healthybreakfast #keepcalmandcookon #nutfree
Happy Thanksgiving friends...🍁🍂 Platters ar Happy Thanksgiving friends...🍁🍂 Platters are small this year( just the 4 of us) and we already ate half of the the pumpkin pie we made yesterday! There are no rules anymore.. we’re living crazy over here 🤪🙈 Sending love, light & thanks to everyone 💫🌟 ps-this is my golden beet dip from a few years ago on my blog. #myberkeleykitchen #stayhomethanksgiving #feedfeed #veganfood #snackboard #thanksgivingdinner #appetizers #bombesquad #f52grams #thrivemags #topchef #buzzfeedfood
Muffins are a BIG deal in our house and we're alwa Muffins are a BIG deal in our house and we're always on the hunt for the next delicious recipe. I'm excited to collaborate with @valleyfig for #figfriday to bring you these delicious Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins using Orchard Choice Mission Figlets #sponsored. The figlets are adorable and packed with flavor, fiber and potassium so you'll feel good about adding these cuties to your muffins. Also spiced with cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg making this the coziest muffin to enjoy all winter. Find the recipe on @valleyfig, "Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins with Figs" or the link in my bio #OrchardChoiceFigs #VFigFriday #VFigFeed #figs #inseasonnow #thebakefeed #feedfeed #feedingmyfamily #whatmykidseat #kidapproved #healthyrecipes #healthyfood #baking #bakinglove #muffinsofinstagram #muffinstagram #muffins
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