The dairy substitutes have been really helpful when Amanda throws a fit
about not getting what everyone else is having.  I can give her her tofutti
ice cream when her step-siblings are having ice cream or give her the
tofutti cheese slices when the other kids are having cheese slices.  I have
no control over what her step-siblings are having (they are teenagers and
aren't my kids... long story), so I'm trying to make it seem like she fits
in.  I call it her *special* cheese or her *special* ice cream.  Seems to be
worrking so far.  heh

Jenifer



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> My family's experience has been that *most* truly dairy-free substitutes
> just aren't worth it. And over time, you forget what the true dairy taste
> is like, anyway.