Kids Food Allergies Blog

I spent the afternoon of Tuesday, August 12 frantically baking a birthday cake for “the new baby” that the whole family could enjoy. On Wednesday, August 13, I gave birth to a second daughter.

Little did I know that, at the same time I was baking, the good folks at Divvies were sending my family a box of beautiful, delicious cupcakes that would render my frantic efforts unnecessary.

When I got home from the hospital, we had a really great birthday party — and a birthday cake taste test. Three participants. One all-powerful judge.

So, which tasted better? The homemade cake (pink icing) or the Divvies cupcakes? “I like them both the same,” says daughter #1. “Does that mean I get to eat 2 desserts?”

Thank you, thank you Divvies for filling this market need for milk-, egg-, and nut-free cupcakes. We loved the wonderful treats. Thank you for sending them. We’ll be ordering from you again soon.

Contractions are strong.

Nesting instinct is stronger. I went out yesterday and bought a fancy new vacuum. As my husband points out, the vacuum cost more than the 2 carpets in my house. Enough said.

Cooking autopilot is out of control. I have made (and frozen) so much food that I forgot to leave room in my freezer for one critical thing: a “birthday cake” that the whole family can enjoy when baby comes home from the hospital.

I ask you, as a desperate mother-to-be, can anyone recommend fantastic nut-free, dairy-free cakes or cupcakes that I can order online? I’ve read good things about Divvies, but have never met anyone who has tried them. I haven’t heard of any other company in this important niche market. We’ve never gone down this route before, because I’ve never had a need. But, I’m running out of steam. If I can find great cupcakes, I can relax a bit. But I have to get it right because, from my daughter’s perspective, bad cupcakes will be worse than none at all. So if any of you can recommend fabulous nut-free, dairy-free desserts that I can have shipped to me — please, please let me know. I appreciate the help.