Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie

Strawberries and Cream

Yum!!!

Summertime and strawberries are synonymous.  We love them in our house and so did Jack until…he ate some and proceeded to break out in a nice little facial rash.

On our next doctor’s visit, we received some very sound advice.  When Jen asked Jack’s doctor about his little rash, she was told, “I guess you shouldn’t feed him strawberries anymore.”  Wow!  What a genius.  Thank you for that, doc. 

So Jack’s on a strawberry moratorium and we have to be careful about bringing them in the house.  Nothing like your two year old reaching with his outstretched hand while crying out, “Lubbies, lubbies!”

Let the strawberry eater beware!  Here’s some background info and practical advice on strawberry allergies…

Strawberry Allergies – Red vs. White

Eggheads Only – Chemistry of the Strawberry Allergy

Here’s something you may not have known about strawberries.  They’re used in many different household products, so avoiding strawberries due to an allergy may be a bit harder than just laying off the Smuckers(R).  Some examples…

herbal teas

cosmetics

medications

skin care products

shampoos

air fresheners

laundry detergents

Moral of story?  Read the label before using these products.

It’s not all gloom and doom, folks.  Thought we’d throw some good stuff about strawberries too! 

A Guide to Strawberries

Easy Strawberry Recipes

More Strawberry Recipes