DD1s preschool is peanut free. There is a high school aged teacher there who could eat peanuts and then suddenly couldn't be anywhere near anything peanut or ana reaction. Anyhow, next week DD1 wants to take cupcakes to school for her birthday. Do I need to buy these at the grocery store or can I make them at home?
Re: Allergies and preschool question
If you must bring cupcakes as a treat buy them from a store that has ingredients listed. That was they can make the call on if they serve them and to whom. But you could end up taking a lot of cupcakes home with you. The problem with homemade is kitchen cross-contamination. It's not that I don't trust you but it's something I can't take a chance on.
Could you do another type of treat? Traditional Oreos, individually wrapped rice crispies, fruit with yogurt, pudding cups, strawberry newtons? Or even stickers, tattoos, pencils, a small toy are very well received at preschool for a birthday treat.
Yeah, depending on the school, they may want something with a label. I would ask the teacher if I were you. Some kids have very sensitive allergies and can't have foods made on the same equipment (pans, bowls) as baked items that have had nuts in them in the past.