Re: [LM_NET] Biography Hash - peanut free alternative??

[Shonda Brisco <sbrisco@GMAIL.COM>]

I did this last year and had some students who were allergic to some
of the contents.  In order to allow them to participate in the
presentation without jeopardizing their health, I created
"pre-packaged" snacks that did not include the peanuts, chocolates, or
wheat-content that was in the main mixture.  The other students were
able to have the full-content (that I spooned in snack baggies after
the presentation and gave to their teachers to distribute once school
was dismissed---we cannot give out "treats" to student during the
regular school day, so we have to wait until school is dismissed.)

You might want to consider carob chips as a substitute for the
chocolate chips.  You should also be sure to NOT include sunflower
seeds in the packages for those with peanut allergies---since some
peanuts and sunflowers are often processed together and there could be
some contamination with the sunflower seeds exposed to the peanuts.

Also, check to see if you can substitute pecans, walnuts, or almonds
for the peanuts---since sometimes those who are allergic to peanuts
(grown underground) are not allergic to nuts grown on trees.  If
you're not sure...just don't offer peanuts.

Good luck!

~Shonda






On Dec 31, 2007 1:37 PM, Sue Marley <susan.marley@gmail.com> wrote:
> This is the time of year when I make Biography Hash to introduce a biography
> report to fourth graders - last year I heard from the nurse and principal
> after serving this delightful and entertaining treat. [because of the
> peanuts]  I was wondering if anyone has come up with some alternate
> ingredients?
> Here is the list of ingredients. I did send this list to the nurse and she
> has definitely nixed peanuts, m & ms and chocolate chips.. I have the 'safe
> snack' list from school, but just thought I would check with all of you
> first.
> Thanks!
>
> *yellow raisins*
>
> *peanuts, unsalted*
> *goldfish crackers*
> *Bugles*
> *Pretzels
> Chocolate chips**
> Cheerios*
> *M & M's
> Black raisins*
>  *Sunflower seeds*
>
> Sue Marley
> Media Specialist
> Smoky Row Elementary
> Carmel, Indiana
>
> http://www1.ccs.k12.in.us/sre/home
>
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