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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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New 🌶🍅🍎🍋 Today on the blog I’m shari New 🌶🍅🍎🍋 Today on the blog I’m sharing “10 easy freezer friendly foods and cooking tips”. Link in profile 👆🏼 . I’ve compiled a list of freezer friendly foods that will help stretch out the life of your food. Also sharing some cooking tips I’ve learnt along the way & practice daily in my kitchen. I hope in some small way it helps ease your burden of cooking during this crazy time. . . This photo was taken a while back, a paella class with @sobremesa_life I took with my dear friend @monica.pelucchi. It brings back happy memories ❤️ Hope you can remember some happy times right now too. . . #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #kitchentips #homecooking #cookingfromscratch #feedingmyfamily #cheflife #storyofmytable #healthyfoodshare #mealprepideas #mealprep #freezersafe #freezerfriendly #batchcooking #thekitchn #wholefoodsimply #realsimple #coronacooking #thecookfeed #quarantinecooking
It’s that time of year for making cake... this v It’s that time of year for making cake... this vanilla cake was from last year. My eldest girl turns 13 on Saturday ... I can’t believe it 🤷🏽‍♀️🙈👵🏽 . I’d never imagined that we’d be ringing in her teens this way but we’ll make the best out of it with zoom calls to family, friends & dinner. . . She requested a red velvet with cream cheese frosting this year. I’ll make the layers today & freeze ahead because it makes for a more even spread, shown here mid-crumb coat. #mymessykitchen . . A special thanks to our @instacart angel who brought us cake making provisions & food for the week 💗🙏 thank you to everyone working so hard out there so we can #stayhome . . . #myberkeleykitchen #thebakefeed #baking #cakesofinstagram #storyofmytable #imsomartha #dessert #feedfeed #kidapproved #bakefromscratch #thehappynow #birthdaycake #mypinterest #instayum #nutfree #realsimple #eatingforthegram
I had two things of wilty leftover kale, the first I had two things of wilty leftover kale, the first bunch went into making pesto & the other half went into making kale chips. The kids always love these.. . I used @minimalistbaker recipe 👌🏼It’s hard to know what to say right now. How I feel seems to change by the minute & posting photos of kale seems strange but life is still happening within our little walls & we’re doing our best to stay healthy & positive while we #stayhome 🤷🏽‍♀️ wishing you all the same & sending lots of love to everyone 💜 also fingers crossed the tooth fairy comes tonight 🤪🤦🏽‍♀️ ( more in stories).. . #myberkeleykitchen #kaleyeah #minimalistbaker #eatyourgreens #f52grams #feedfeed #eatingwell #realsimple #thecookfeed #bombesquad #pursuepretty #wholefoods #plantbased #thecookfeed #thekitchn
Last night for dinner, I pulled out my Thai yellow Last night for dinner, I pulled out my Thai yellow curry paste from the freezer. If you can find lemongrass, the other ingredients are simple & pantry staples. Recipe link in my profile ✌🏼👆🏼 . We make the paste so we can customize for #foodallergies. I added only a few veg; carrots, frozen peas & a teeny shallot , it was still delicious & tasted fresh. We served it with chicken over rice. Swipe for more... . Not much has changed in our kitchen- still cooking almost every night but using minimal ingredients & few trips to the store have taken on a whole other meaning. 🤪 . Hope y’all are hanging in there 💛. . #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #thecookfeed #coronacooking #realsimple #bombesquad #pantrystaples #eattheworld #onmytable #f52grams #goopmake #foodandwine #tastingtable #thekitchn #sheetpandinner #roastedveggies #shelterinplace #foodallergyfamily💗
We have this thing in our house we do when we’re We have this thing in our house we do when we’re having a heated discussion or argument; we end our chat by saying “love you”. I’m not sure who started it or why? 🤷🏽‍♀️. . Kid- “Mom, can I go to Sally’s house?” .. Me- “No, not right now”.. Kid- “LOVEYOU” . Kid- “Mom, can I stay up late to chat with my friends?!”. Me- “No, you need to go to bed”. Kid-“LOVEYOU”. . Me- “You need to pick up your clothes, this is the last time I’m gonna tell you!” Kid- “LOVEYOU” . . Sending a big “LOVEYOU” to everyone. Stay strong & vigilant. Stay home & stay positive. If there’s anything you want to see from me in this space, please drop a note in the comments 💚#myshelterinplace #loveyou.. . #myberkeleykitchen #foodallergymom #socialdistancing #covid_19 #mysanfrancisco #whereyoulive #honestmotherhood #pursuepretty #momentslikethese #berkeley #berkeleylife #goop #sflife #510families #shelterinplace #selfquarantine #berkeleyside #everythingwillbeokay #stayin
Ok so it’s not quite PIE but it’s close right? Ok so it’s not quite PIE but it’s close right?! Here’s a favorite dark chocolate tart I made a few years back. It’s #vegan, #glutenfree & #refinedsugarfree. . . Topped here with a shredded coconut crisp. It’s raining here today and we’re making the most of our time together ❤️ lots of love to everyone. #piday #pieday . . #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #pie ##thebakefeed #wsbakeclub #bakersofinstagram #baking #fromscratch #imsomartha #recipeoftheday #enjoylifefoods #feedfeedchocolate #dessert #thekitchn #f52grams #feedfeedglutenfree
Since we’ve already been out of school for a wee Since we’ve already been out of school for a week, we’ve been baking a lot. Do you know it’s a thing #coronabaking?! 🤪🤦🏽‍♀️. . Baking has always been a way to get my kids into the kitchen. And now that my girl is practically a teenager( almost 13) it’s been fun to see her get more creative. . . These cherry turnovers were featured in the @netflix movie @toalltheboysnetflix. Apparently the turnovers are all the rage right now 🤷🏽‍♀️ We added glaze which was 💯. They were yummy! Swipe left for more vid #larajeanturnovers ❤️ . . . #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #feedfeedbaking #turnovers #instabaking #bakingtherapy #baking #bakefromscratch #thebakefeed #kidsbaking #feedingmyfamily #kidswithfoodallergies #wsbakeclub #bakersgonnabake #cherryturnover #toalltheboys #netflixfood
When you live in a college town, seasons are marke When you live in a college town, seasons are marked by when students are in session. Our big little city feels quiet around winter & summer breaks when the rest of us who live here feel traffic lighten up and the bustle feels a little less busy. . Earlier this week, UC Berkeley cancelled classes and students went home. This photo was taken on an early morning walk by my husband. Campus felt quiet. . . This grassy area is such a special place. When my kids were little & would wake up early, we would pack them up and take them to this “park” to run around. I’ve had the most meaningful discussions about life with friends, sitting on a blanket, munching on snacks soaking up the sun. When I need to clear my head, you’ll find me here. . . It’s hard not to be affected by all of this especially when things in your life like schools & community events shut down. But we’ve been through hard times before and I know the sun will shine even amidst the shadows. Sending this to all who need it today 💚 . #myberkeleykitchen #berkeleyside #berkeleylife #imsoberkeley #mindbodygreen #visitberkeley #visitsf #myberkeley #sfpulse #whereyoulive #alwayssf #sfgate #campuslife #momentslikethese #coronavirus
Comfort comes in many forms; food, community & eve Comfort comes in many forms; food, community & even🍕..lotsa pizza 😃🍕 . Today is our #ambassadorcookbookclub collaboration. A group of us are sharing recipes from books we’ve received for review from @tenspeedpress @clarksonpotter & @voraciousbooks. Check out our hashtag 👆🏼 to see what everyone made 🙌 . The recipe for this “grandma pizza” is from @samsifton book #seeyouonsunday. It’s an easy, tasty pizza dough recipe baked in a sheet pan. I love how Sam suggests to “keep your hands in the dough” which I plan on doing more of & making again for my family. Thanks for the free book @randomhouse ❤️ . . #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #f52grams #tastecooking #fromscratch #thebakefeed #pizza #italiancooking #pizzaparty #feedingmyfamily #nytimescooking #bareaders #thekitchn #pizzagram #myamazonkitchen #madewithmutti #eaterny #grandmapizza #newyorkpizza #dailypizza #thecookfeed #comfortfood #nytcooking
Plaintains are one of my favorite things to cook u Plaintains are one of my favorite things to cook up-love eating them for brekkie, snack or dessert. Here’s how I plaintain 🍌🍌. . Take 1 ripe plaintain, peel & cut into rounds. Toss w/ pinch of salt & 1/2 teaspoon of cinammon or more. Warm a cast iron skillet med- high heat with 1-2 tablespoon unrefined coconut oil or any high heat oil. Make sure pan is hot. Sear for a few minutes on both sides until you’ve got that “crust”. Drizzle with fav sweetener; I like @justdatesyrup. Top with yogurt, nuts/ seeds of choice. Enjoy 💛 . . #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #refinedsugarfree #glutenfree #healthyfood #healthybreakfast #plaintains #top8free #todayfood #realsimple #f52grams #thecookfeed #thebakefeed #thekitchn #eater #wellandgoodeats #eatingwelleats #healthyish #wholefoods #whatifeedmykid #tastecooking
Spring feels like it’s here already 💚🥒☘️ . My friend Amisha @thejamlab shared a sighting of green garlic at her local farmers market this past weekend 👏. Have you tried it? I’m so excited because it means it’s time to make a batch of our cilantro garlic chutney paste. . . This is mom’s recipe. Every year we make a batch & freeze in individual portions. It can be used by thinning out with yogurt of choice & used as a chutney, for marinades, rubbed onto chicken or roasted with veg. If you can’t find green garlic; regular garlic is 👌🏼. . . The recipe for this 6 ingredient cilantro garlic chutney paste is on the blog, link in profile 👆🏼 . . #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #freezermeals #mealprep #batchcooking #preservedfood #thecookfeed #greengarlic #chutney #nobake #plantbased #plantpower #desifood #ballcanning #cagrown #seasonalfood #inseasonnow #meatlessmonday #allergyfriendlyfood
On today’s #allergyfriendlyfood4thought I’m ch On today’s #allergyfriendlyfood4thought I’m chatting about #foodallergies & birthday parties. Head to my stories to hear more about how our journey has evolved over the years & how we’re making it work today. . Like most food allergy mama’s, I’ve spent the greater part of my kids young lives learning how to be a baker....Emphasis on “learning”...🤪We could no longer buy treats from bakeries so I had to adapt & try to recreate flavors at home. . . I’ve baked a lot of cakes!...most of them imperfect but I’m ok with that- there’s a lot of love in anything homemade & imperfections can just be covered up in layers of frosting right?!💗 😃 . . #myberkeleykitchen #feedfeed #foodallergymom #allergicliving #kidwithfoodallergies #nutfree #allergyfriendlyfood #thebakefeed #honestmotherhood #motherhood #fromscratch #bakingfromscratch #baking #foodallergy
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