There's a Sweet (Allergen-Free) Sensation in Town!

Many of us have the luxury of consuming anything that makes our mouths water. We don’t have to study food labels or make special requests at restaurants to ensure that what we eat doesn’t hurt us.

But for someone with food allergies, carefully reading an ingredient label can be the deciding factor between sickness and health. Sensitivity to eggs, dairy or peanuts can mean careful meal planning with special attention paid to ingredients. Unfortunately, those with food allergies can feel isolated from the sweetest of times when they must pass up the traditional piece of wedding cake or scoop of birthday ice cream.

When it comes to avoiding food allergens, Cathy Todd of Portage is one smart cookie. Discouraged by her son Will’s serious food allergy, Cathy developed a delicious cookie recipe free of his allergens.

“After years of frustrating moments at birthday parties, play dates and many other special occasions I finally found a recipe that Will loves,” explains Cathy. “By simply keeping a batch of these cookies in my freezer and taking a few with me to special events, sad moments at happy occasions are in the past!”

In order to share her creation with others, Cathy developed For Will Foods. Her recipes are free of eggs, dairy, peanuts and tree nuts. Special precautions are taken to eliminate the risk of cross contamination and all her baking is done on allergen-free equipment.

Cathy’s allergen-free cookies are available by the dozen and are wrapped individually for convenient storage in the refrigerator or freezer. For Will Foods offers over 30 cookie shapes and themes of different sizes to choose from, with optional frosting.

"My cookies are free of allergens, but taste has not been compromised," says Cathy. "They taste like a delicious sugar cookie, minus the worry."

Cathy's latest creation is an oatmeal rice-krispie cookie that adults love. Her desserts are the latest addition to the menu at the Kalamazoo Country Club.

Her cookies can be ordered online at www.ForWillFoods.com or by calling 269.383.9130.