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Sun-tella Spread ( Sunflower Seed Butter Chocolate Spread)

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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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This cake is having a moment... I made @bonappetit This cake is having a moment... I made @bonappetitmag “raspberry ricotta cake”..the kid started dusting it with powdered sugar before I got a pic.. swipe for more 😆 . Thanks to Amisha @thejamlab for sharing this beauty on her feed. I added lemon zest, used frozen raspberries & extra vanilla. As Amisha described it goes perfect with a big mug of coffee☕️ . My new favorite summer cake...Recipe on @bonappetitmag- so easy & tasty ❤️ . . #myberkeleykitchen #bonappetit #bonappetitmag #thebakefeed #summercake #berryseason #onmytable #bakefromscratch #dessert #raspberryricottacake #ricottacake #realsimple #sweettooth
We’re having grilled lamb tonight for dinner so We’re having grilled lamb tonight for dinner so I made @thekarachikitchen delicious baingan bharta aka roasted eggplant. . . Kausar’s been cooking with her mom live & I’ve been enjoying watching them make traditional Pakistani dishes. I miss cooking with my mom & can’t wait to cook together again one day. . . The bharta (eggplant) is served as a dip & charred to get that smoky flavor. It’s mashed with yogurt & topped w: tarka(tempered oil in spices). I used ghee with slivered garlic, ginger, cumin & coriander seeds. Lots of fresh mint & cilantro 💚. . The plate is from my friend Linda @handmadenstudio. Grateful to these women spreading their creativity through these tough times.. . Eid Mubarak to all that celebrate! . . #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeedglutenfree #feedfeed #desifood #betterbutter #pakistanifood #dip #bombesquad #f52grams #tastecooking #todayfood #saveurmag #eatingwell #goopmake #thekitchn #bainganbharta
Did you catch my live with my friend Laura @umpala Did you catch my live with my friend Laura @umpala_rain last week? We revealed our big ‘ol freezers & showed how we use them to help manage our families food allergies & celiac. It’s saved on IGTV 👏 . Here’s something we like to make a big batch of & freeze. It can be tricky to find a safe sauce because of cross contamination with allergens or ingredients so we like to make our own. Swipe to see more 💚 . We roast tomatillos then purée with cilantro, onion, garlic, pepper, salt and lime. So good & easy. Recipe from @simplyrecipes “tomatillo salsa verde”. . #myberkeleykitchen #simplyrecipes #feedfeed #inseasonnow #throwbackthursday #tomatoseason #tomatillosalsa #farmersmarketinspo #thekitchn #freezermeals #feedingmyfamily #batchcooking #f52grams #eatingwelleats #foodallergies #glutenfree
Can we start smiling over tomatoes yet? .. We’ve Can we start smiling over tomatoes yet? .. We’ve been picking up some beauties & I’m dreaming about bruschetta for days and all the fresh basil. . . Did you check out my garage basil garden in stories? 😃👏 I’ve always killed my basil plants so I’m excited to put my @officialaerogarden to use & make more bruschetta this summer. . . I’m trying to find the simple things to look forward to during this crazy time ❤️ . . #myberkeleykitchen #tomatoseason #inseasonnow #feedfeed #goopmake #farmersmarketinspo #cagrown #bruschetta #f52grams #f52farmstand #eatclean #eatingwell #foodblogfeed #thekitchn #aerogarden #thecookfeed #toastsforall
Today is the last day of #allergiesirl & we’re a Today is the last day of #allergiesirl & we’re asking you to share an unusual food combo. I had to think long & hard about this one! . . Here’s my sheet pan frittata with lots of kale, cut into tiny bites for tiny hands. I made this for my daughter’s class(way back when). Sometimes, I like to add a dollop of strawberry or raspberry jam on top or on the side to dip into...🤷🏽‍♀️ Is that weird? I don’t know..I think I just love jam & eggs 😃 . Thanks to everyone for participating in #allergiesirl . We loved seeing everyone share their kitchens, cooking tips & food allergy advice. . . I’ve saved our IG Freezer Reveal with Laura @umpala_rain on my IGTV. Lots of tips so be sure to check that out 😃Thanks to my #allergiesirl friends who are total rock stars. Keep cooking everyone 💙 . . #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeedglutenfree #frittata #sheetpan #healthybreakfast #vitalfarms #todayfood #kidapproved #whatifeedmykid #feedingkids #breakfastideas #cheflife #foodallergylife #foodallergyawarenessweek #thecookfeed
When the girls were little, our favorite pizza pla When the girls were little, our favorite pizza place was Pizzahhh!. Tim was the manager & the girls loved him. Pizzahhh! was a tiny, cozy campus spot often packed with students. Sometimes, we would walk across the street & picnic on UC Berkeley’s grassy green. Swipe for more 📸. . Tim became our friend. He was empathetic to my girl’s food allergies. I would order pizzas for birthday parties. We would go over menus together & he was always extra careful to make sure her food was safe. He even cooked the pizzas one year when it was his day off 🤗 . Pizzahhh! closed eventually. Tim had to move away & before he left I tried to tell him what he meant to us. Eating freely( esp when someone else prepares food for you) is something we take for granted everyday. It was a gift to have these positive dining out memories. I’m not sure where he is but he is part of our happy food memory ❤️ . . Today’s #allergiesirl, we’re asking “what is your positive food allergy food memory?” . . #myberkeleykitchen #pizza #dailypizza #foodallergy #foodallergyawareness #foodallergyweek #kidswithfoodallergies #foodallergymom #foodallergyfamily #livingwithallergies #allergylife #berkeley #empathy #berkeleylife #510families #peanutallergymom
Today’s #allergiesirl we’re asking “what is Today’s #allergiesirl we’re asking “what is your favorite #allergyfriendly alternative or hack?”. . My daughter is allergic to all nuts except almonds. She cannot safely eat peanuts( a legume) but she can eat other lentils & beans🤷🏽‍♀️. She’s also allergic to seeds such as sesame, chia, flax & poppy. However, she can safely eat pumpkin & sunflower 🤷🏽‍♀️😄👏 . Do you see where I’m going with this? TBH the more we learned about allergies, the more confusing it became 🤔 I wanted clear answers but life doesn’t always guarantee us clarity so making peace with the unknown set me free. . . The tricky part comes when we want to introduce new foods so we navigate this with thought, preparation & consulting our allergist. We’re holding off on trying new foods right now due to COVID-19. . . The good news is that there are alternatives so we’ve learned to be resourceful. Instead of missing out on nuts; I add millet seed & buckwheat groats to add crunch in muffins, granola & baked oats.. . Nuts are found in a lot of South Asian recipes & with the helpful suggestion of my friend @martinazand, I now crush pumpkin seeds to top South Asian desserts( similar but different)👌🏼 . Flavor & texture are everywhere; it’s easy to get caught up in the things we can’t eat but if we focus on the beautiful foods we can enjoy, the world opens up one safe bite at a time 💙. . . #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #foodallergy #foodallergyfamily #foodallergymom #kidswithfoodallergies #healthandwellness #foodallergyawareness #goodmoodfood #eatcl #eatrealfood #foodalternatives #healthyfoodalternatives #celiacdisease
Today’s #allergiesirl, we’re asking “what i Today’s #allergiesirl, we’re asking “what is your favorite go to recipe? Swipe for prompt. Head to my stories to share your answer or in your post & tag us ❤️ . I’m sharing this chocolate sunflower seed butter spread. It’s quick, #nobake, & uncomplicated because nobody has time for anything else these days!. . You can spread it on toast, use it as a dip for fruit or just eat it by the spoonful 😃 It’s also #refinedsugarfree. Recipe link in profile 👆🏼. . I’ll be making it later today at 2 pm PST on a quick IG live for #toasttuesday. I’ll have my little hungry helper join me 🙊 I’m happy to answer any questions about cooking with kids with food allergies too. #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #top8free #sunbutter #kidsnackideas #snacktime #feedingmyfamily #healthysnackideas #allergyfriendly #nutfree #easysnacks #realsimple #goopmake #todayfood #whatifeedmykid
It’s food allergy awareness week & I’m excited It’s food allergy awareness week & I’m excited to celebrate with my friends all week to share the role cooking has played in managing our food allergies. Swipe left to see our responses & a schedule for the week 😃. . Each day we’ll ask a question & hope you join us by sharing too. Tag me in your post or head to our stories to answer & use #allergiesirl. We all have a unique perspective to bring & that’s what makes it so fun & valuable to learn from each other. We want to see it all! . . To kick off the week, we’re asking “ How has cooking empowered you to manage your food allergies?”💙 . . #myberkeleykitchen #foodallergy #foodallergymom #foodallergyawarenessweek #foodallergyfamily #celiacdisease #glutenfree #kidswithfoodallergies #allergylife #healthandwellness #allergyfriendly #top8free #nutfree #sesamefree #dairyfree #healthandwellness #foodallergyawareness #foodallergylife #allergyfriendlyfood
So much of being a mom is letting go; letting go o So much of being a mom is letting go; letting go of each moment, letting them become even when there is worry, letting them live in their moments💙.. . Sometimes I feel like a spectator & other times I’m an active participant; the pendulum swings but we still keep moving together. . Happy mama’s day to all of you beautiful mamas. I know this day is hard for many of us so I want to thank my friends & family who mother me in unconditional ways & make the world a better place with their love✌🏼. . Ok now as promised, I’m going to go sit in my closet with my cup of chai and have a peaceful thirty minutes to myself & call it a day 😃 . . #myberkeleykitchen #mothersday #foodallergymom #honestmotherhood #eastbaymom #bayareaparents #happymothersday #thehappynow #motherhoodunplugged #whereilive #510parents #joyinthejourney
Next week is food allergy awareness week. I’ll b Next week is food allergy awareness week. I’ll be joining some friends( tagged in photo) to share the role cooking has played in managing our food allergies. Now that we’re home & cooking more; we thought this theme can be relevant for us all ✌🏼 . We’ll have a daily prompt & lots of fun topics to explore . We hope you join us! Tag me and use #allergiesirl and we’ll share your responses too😃. . Swipe left to check out our schedule for the week, starting Monday 💛 . . #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #wholefoods #farmersmarketinspo #allergyawarenessweek #foodallergy #foodallergymom #foodallergyfamily #foodallergyawareness #celiacdisease #nutfree #top8free #knowyourfarmer #meyerlemons #healthandwellness
Today is our #ambassadorcookbookclub collab. We en Today is our #ambassadorcookbookclub collab. We enjoyed these shrimp & corn fritters on our deck for dinner. It felt like the nicest summer vibe 🌞 Recipe is from Simple @ottolenghi. . . They were easy to throw together, #glutenfree & kids loved them. The fritters would make a great base for so many yummy flavors, served here with a dollop of creme fraiche & lime.. . I received this free special @ottolenghi boxed set including Simple & Plenty More from @tenspeedpress in exchange for an unbiased review . As usual @ottolenghi doesn’t disappoint! Thanks for the free books @tenspeedpress 🌼. . Check out our hashtag today to see what everyone cooked up 💛 . . #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #sunsetmag #thecookfeed #tenspeedpress #ottolenghisimple #ottolenghi #icookedottolenghi #fritters #sharemytable #californiaeats #feedingkids #realsimple #thekitchn #ottolenghisimple #eatdelicious
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