This blog gives updates and info on our bakery - The Sweet Alexis Bakery. WE are 100% VEGAN, Dairy Free, Egg Free, Tree nut Free and Peanut Free Baked Goods. Created for my daughter, Alexis who has multiple life threatening food allergies. Order cookies, cupcakes and more on line now at www.sweetalexis.com We ship nationally!
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Thank you to a special friend!
In the past few years, there have been some companies out there trying to capitalize on the allergy community by claiming that they are "allergy free" or "safe" when they are not. Some of these companies claim to make allergen safe goods and do not claim that there are cross contaminates in their facility. This puts those that anaphylax to contact or airborne allergens at extreme risk (not to mention risk of cross contamination) yet these companies do it for profit, with disregard to our safety. In talking with owners of other "allergy companies", this is something we are seeing all too often in each of our specialties.
On the other hand there are some companies that have complete and total integrity - one being Amy of www.amybakescupcakes.com. Amy is a local cupcake connoisseur who makes amazing and delicious cupcakes. Amy has never claimed to be an allergy free company and when asked recently (I was not present) what she did in regards to peanut free goods, I am told she explained about the allergens in her facility and about cross contaminates. Amy apparently when on to promote Sweet Alexis, www.sweetalexis.com, and suggested if one is in need of peanut free products to contact us. Amazing!
Amy and I have had the pleasure of becoming friends and supporting one another however, when hearing of this it brought tears of joy to my eyes. Thank you Amy from the Sweet Alexis family for not only your support but also from the allergy community for keeping us safe! Good luck to you and God Bless.
On the other hand there are some companies that have complete and total integrity - one being Amy of www.amybakescupcakes.com. Amy is a local cupcake connoisseur who makes amazing and delicious cupcakes. Amy has never claimed to be an allergy free company and when asked recently (I was not present) what she did in regards to peanut free goods, I am told she explained about the allergens in her facility and about cross contaminates. Amy apparently when on to promote Sweet Alexis, www.sweetalexis.com, and suggested if one is in need of peanut free products to contact us. Amazing!
Amy and I have had the pleasure of becoming friends and supporting one another however, when hearing of this it brought tears of joy to my eyes. Thank you Amy from the Sweet Alexis family for not only your support but also from the allergy community for keeping us safe! Good luck to you and God Bless.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Angel Service Dog Graduation featuring Sweet Alexis!
One of our favorite allergy conscious companies, Angel Service Dogs (http://www.angelservicedogs.com/), is holding their first graduation ceremony this weekend in Colorado where Sweet Alexis products are being enjoyed by all. We first met "Rocko" the peanut sniffing dog and his adorable owner Riley, at the Thrive Expo in Chicago this past April where Riley fell in love with our chocolate chip cookies and pumpkin raisin bread.
Typical of the allergy community, Angel Service Dogs was created by Riley's parents out of necessity. Now they've made it their mission to help other food allergic families in need. As a "food allergic mom", Sherry completely understands the in's and out's of living with this life threatening disability and what is necessary to keep her safe. The two week long event will include everything from learning about "safe" dog foods and products, to eating out, going to school, to trips to the grocery store and more.
Thinking about getting an Angel Service dog? Angel Service Dogs is so completely dedicated that they offer to assist with fundraising, training, follow up visits and consultations. Contact them immediately if your are evening considering it, as the process takes time and requests are many.
Unfortunately, Alexis was not with me in Chicago to meet Riley but we hope to get the girls together very soon. The two of them are amazing and would take the world by storm. For now, Riley calls me "the cookie lady" and I am so thrilled to provide safe treats that her, her family and the other food allergic families have on hand can enjoy.
Typical of the allergy community, Angel Service Dogs was created by Riley's parents out of necessity. Now they've made it their mission to help other food allergic families in need. As a "food allergic mom", Sherry completely understands the in's and out's of living with this life threatening disability and what is necessary to keep her safe. The two week long event will include everything from learning about "safe" dog foods and products, to eating out, going to school, to trips to the grocery store and more.
Thinking about getting an Angel Service dog? Angel Service Dogs is so completely dedicated that they offer to assist with fundraising, training, follow up visits and consultations. Contact them immediately if your are evening considering it, as the process takes time and requests are many.
Unfortunately, Alexis was not with me in Chicago to meet Riley but we hope to get the girls together very soon. The two of them are amazing and would take the world by storm. For now, Riley calls me "the cookie lady" and I am so thrilled to provide safe treats that her, her family and the other food allergic families have on hand can enjoy.
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