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Mexican Rice Bowl & Tips for Traveling with Food Allergies

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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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Yesterday we drove out to the country to go look a Yesterday we drove out to the country to go look at sunflowers.. this is what you do when you are trying to stay safe & can’t do much else 😃 . It’s a private farm so it was empty and we had a picnic lunch in the ☀️ . Even in the quiet, you can still hear some monkey calling for mom 😳 . Did you know that sunflowers follow the arc of the sun even on cloudy and rainy days, and then, reposition themselves during the night to face East? It’s a beautiful symbol of hope, resilience & love 🌼🌟💛 . Have a happy & safe 4th everyone.. . #myberkeleykitchen #sunflowers #hope #farmtotable #flowers #flowerfarm #summertime #4thofjuly #thehappynow #beautifulmoments #momlife #davis #daviscalifornia #visitdavis #sunflowers🌻 #sunflowerfield
Every summer I make my mom’s #nocook easy recipe Every summer I make my mom’s #nocook easy recipe for mango achaar aka spicy mango pickle. Recipe is on the blog with a story of what achaar means to me☝️ . My grandfather was the achaar maker in our family. I didn’t get to spend much time with him because he lived in Pakistan but I was lucky to spend a summer there when I was 12. His love for mango ran deep. . . When he died my mom started pickling as a way to keep his memory alive 👏. You can make achaar out of any fruit or veg which is cut up & dunked in a brine of oil & vinegar & mixed w/ spices & left to ferment for a few days.. . This mango version is more like a fermented chutney. If you can’t get to the fireworks this 4th, make this & bring it to you 😃💥🔥 🧡 #top8free, #vegan . . #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #achar #thecookfeed #preservedgoods #achaar #foodandwine #goopmake #bombesquad #topchef #betterbutter #desifood #eattheworld #glutenfree #tastecooking #buzzfeedhealth #guthealth #mango
Lately it’s been going like this: make breakfast Lately it’s been going like this: make breakfast, eat it, clean up...Ma “I’m hungry”.. make lunch, eat it, clean up.. “Ma, I’m hungry... “make dinner, eat it, clean up .... Ma!!! 🥴🥴 do you guys feel me? . . Here’s our chicken satay with #peanutfree dipping sauce , shredded cabbage sautéed & tempered with oil & cumin seeds & strawberry basil lemonade.. . The little people actually helped & this was the closest thing to eating at a Thai restaurant that I’ve tasted in a long while. The little one has never had satay before & it was all #freefrom our allergens. Nobody was hungry after although there was a whole lot of mess 😃.. . . #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #outdoordining #backyardpicnic #motherhoodintheraw #quarantinecooking #feedingmyfamily #thecookfeed #targetstyle #summertime #summerfood #allergyfriendlyfood #allergyfriendly #tastetherainbow
Do you like shaved or shredded salads? Ther’ye s Do you like shaved or shredded salads? Ther’ye so easy to throw together & make a nice summertime side to any meal.. . This carrot salad is on repeat & adapted from Nilofer King’s book #mybombaykitchen. It’s made by mixing in unsweetened shredded coconut, currants, jalapeño, mint & cilantro. Sometimes, I temper a little oil with slivered ginger & mustard or cumin seeds for extra flavor. . . As the world falls apart, I’m retreating more to my kitchen & making the dishes I grew up with. This salad reminds me of a similar salad my mom used to make- so fresh & comforting 🧡 Stay safe everyone & mask up 😷. . #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #bombesquad #todayfood #carrotsalad #eattheworld #desifood #f52grams #eatclean #healthyeating #wholefoodplantbased #wholefoods #allergyfriendly #summerfood #glutenfree
These wings are on repeat in our house so I’m sh These wings are on repeat in our house so I’m sharing them again for a special collaboration to #amplifyblackcookbooks . Be sure to check out the hashtag celebrating delicious food & Black Cookbook Authors today. . . These honey soy glazed chicken wings are from @tonitiptonmartin book #jubileecookbook- a beautiful book filled with stories & recipes from two centuries of African American cooking. . . I’ve been reading it together with my kids & we’ve loved learning about the stories behind the beautiful recipes ❤️ I received an advance copy of this book for review from @clarksonpotter & gifted copies to my friends. Everything looks so delicious! Thanks for the free book @clarksonpotter. . . A special thanks to @champagneandcookies @ginnygetsfloury @feedingmy3sons for hosting this collab. #getcookingcookbookclub ❤️ . #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #tenspeedpress #thecookfeed #thekitchn #f52grams #cookserious #tastingtable #mypinterest #bombesquad #clarksonpotter #nytimesfood #tastecooking
Have you guys tried yellow watermelon? We stumbled Have you guys tried yellow watermelon? We stumbled across it years ago when I asked hubby to pick up a reg watermelon & ended up with this 😃. It’s less sweet with a hint of 🍯 honey flavor. . . This is an easy, summery drink to throw together- take a couple cups yellow watermelon, 1 mango( I like Alphonso because yellow 🌼) & half a banana. Blend together. Add honey if your fruit is less sweet. Add crushed ice, mint and top with black salt 💛 . . #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #beverages #summerfruit #thecookfeed #f52grams #whatifeedmykid #drinks #refinedsugarfree #allergyfriendly #todayfood #howisummer #mocktails #realsimple #bombesquad #healthyfoodshare #targetstyle #thrivemags #clkitchen #tastecooking #meatlessmonday
Happy Dad’s day from our fam to yours! . . My hu Happy Dad’s day from our fam to yours! . . My hub who is not on social media would be mortified if I wrote something even remotely cheesy or sentimental so here’s to all the dad’s rockin it today & everyday 😃 . . To my own papa, I love you! thanks for pouring me Cheerios every morning, driving me to the library & Michaels Craft store a bazillion times & always helping me with my math homework. Sorry if I was a pain in the tush at times 😬Sending love to everyone who needs it today too ❤️ . . 📸 by my kid, age 8 . . #fathersday #myberkeleykitchen #happyfathersday2020
5450 plums later, harvested straight from my neigh 5450 plums later, harvested straight from my neighbors tree, I made plum chutney 😅 . Here’s what mom told me to do: mix plums together with dried chilis, cumin seeds, cloves, cinnamon & black pepper. Add a little vinegar, water & sugar to a pot & boil until you reach a nice jammy consistency. Blend to smooth out. . . The chutney freezes well & is #allergyfriendly although this is for the grown ups because it’s 🌶..a common South Asian condiment that you can eat with so many foods, a favorite of mine with pakoras but lately I’ve been loving my home style spread on crackers with blue cheese too 😃. . . #myberkeleykitchen #preserves #f52farmstand #feedfeedglutenfree #feedfeed #thecookfeed #eattheworld #chutney #plumchutney #desifood #freezerjam #thekitchn #ballcanning #condiments #familyrecipes #momsrecipe
I think it’s safe to assume we’re all craving I think it’s safe to assume we’re all craving comfort food right now. The kids are feeling the effects of being at home for so long & adjusting to a “different” type of summer. . . So every chance we get, we’re eating outside on our little deck & getting some fresh air. Here’s my chana pulao( chickpea pilaf) with a side of coriander, fennel crusted shrimp that I threw on top 😄. . . Pulao is such a magical dish & it’s all about building layers of flavors w/ onions & spices. This is what I’ve been craving lately because it reminds me of my mom & growing up. It’s not quite like mom’s yet but I’m working on it... hope y’all are hanging in there 💛 . . #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #shrimppulao #pulao #feedfeed #f52grams #thekitchn #allergyfriendly #summerfood #glutenfree #eattheworld #forkyeah #glutenfreeliving #thecookfeed #pakistanifood #desifood #recipeoftheday #bombesquad
Here’s the golden plum jam I made from the harve Here’s the golden plum jam I made from the harvest my neighbor shared with me. Swipe to see how I made it👉🏽 . I made two flavor batches; plum cardamom & plum ginger which I added honey & skipped the lemon( it was my fav). If you have tart fruit, skip the 🍋 . . I don’t follow a recipe & no pectin. If you’ve never made jam before it’s easier than it seems. @cathybarrow has a helpful method in her book, “Mrs. Wheelbarrow’s Practical Pantry” . . Jam also freezes well so if you’re intimidated by canning, store it in the freezer -just make sure you leave headspace on top because things expand & use jars with flat sides 😃 the best part is sharing with friends & neighbors 🧡 #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #jam #homemadejam #summerfruit #urbanforaging #preserves #realsimple #thekitchn #ballcanning #fromscratch #plumjam #farmtotable #fruitpreserves #freezerjam #f52farmstand
👋 These golden plums were gifted to me by my sw 👋 These golden plums were gifted to me by my sweet neighbor. They were falling off her tree in buckets & I couldn’t resist turning them into jam( I’ll show you tomorrow 🧡 . Thanks to everyone who shared stories last week. It gave my family & I time to pause & engage in really important discussions at home. The little people here have a lot to say 😃 . . Being safe at home, during shelter in place, feels like we’re looking out at life through windows but there’s so much happening in our minds & hearts now more than ever. . . I’ve made a commitment to myself & my kids to become a better listener & do better so that they can grow up to do better too. Stories are everything but if nowone listens, we can’t lean in, learn & move forward together with action. .. . Disparities exist in the food allergy world too. I haven’t figured it all out but I hope to bring more light to this & will continue to share things here & in stories as I see helpful.. . . Check out @everydayallergenfree recent post on this, @theitchpodcast for info on asthma disparities & more, @foodequality & @elijahsecho for ways to help & donate. Love to everyone ✌🏼. . #myberkeleykitchen
Yesterday on our evening walk, we rounded a corner Yesterday on our evening walk, we rounded a corner and found this memorial dedicated to George Floyd. It’s in a spot in Berkeley called The Graduate Theological Union, nicknamed “Holy Hill”.. We stopped and said a prayer not only for George Floyd but for so many who have lost their lives to racial injustice .. . My kids have a lot of questions, as they should, but I hope they understand that my husband & I don’t have all the answers.. so we’ll continue to learn together like so many of you who have vowed to listen and learn. . . I hope when we round another corner, it’s filled with love, understanding & light ❤️💔. . . #blm #justiceforgeorgefloyd #justiceforahmaud #justiceforbreonnataylor #blacklivesmatter✊🏾 #empathy #betterdays #carrychalk #muted #mutedandlistening
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