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First Course; No Term Limits On Presidential Favorites

Even politicians have to eat. This we know, because how else could they keep up with all their official duties passing laws, staging filibusters, waging war and the like not to mention campaigning to keep their jobs?

Eating with Care; Food Allergies Require Vigilance at the Table

When new parents contemplate how to protect their children from harm, they think about teaching them to avoid strangers and to cross streets safely. Teaching them to avoid foods that typical Americans eat every day milk, eggs, peanuts is probably the furthest thing from most minds.

You Asked for It; Caramelizing Brings Out the Best in Michael's Soup

April Gliniecki, Menomonee Falls, requested the recipe for a French onion soup from Michael's House of Prime, W278-N2316 Prospect Ave., Pewaukee. She wrote: "My husband and I are huge fans of Michael's House of Prime on Highway SS in Pewaukee. It is our favorite dining spot for special occasions. I would appreciate the recipe for their onion soup, which I love."

By Request; Bubbling Over with Broccoli-Cheese Soups

Dozens of broccoli cheese soup recipes were sent for Bernie Cook, Shorewood, who requested a recipe that was printed in a newspaper "about a decade ago." Karen Garrison, New Berlin, wrote: "As soon as I read Bernie Cook's request for broccoli cheese soup, I knew I had that recipe. It was in the Parade Section on January 16, 1994. My family and friends love this recipe since it is not a heavy cheese soup."

Several Kinds of Tests Find Suspected Allergies

How is a food allergy diagnosed? First, the doctor asks questions designed to explore family history of allergies, identify suspected foods and determine what tests should be done.

Resources

If you'd like to learn more about food allergies, there's a wealth of information to tap into. There also are ways to connect with others who have food allergies or parents whose children have them. -- The Food Allergy & Anaphylaxis Network is the world's largest non-profit organization providing information about food allergies. (800) 929-4040 or www.foodallergy.org. Also links to area support groups and is a resource for schools, camps and day care centers.

Working with Dietitian Key to Avoiding Nutritional Problems

If a child is diagnosed with more than two food allergies, studies show they can become nutritionally deficient, which can affect their growth and development, noted Mary Beth Preston, pediatric dietitian for the Asthma and Allergy Center at Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. That's why it's important for these families to consult with a dietitian.