Help planning food

[sarenu]

So we ended up inviting 3 girls from daycare that my daughter plays with to her birthday party.  One has an egg and peanut allergy.

I was going to make Turkey hotdogs for the kids.  And Lentil Chili.

What should I be aware of hiding for these allergies?  We are a peanut friendly house and my kids have zero issues with food.

I'm not looking to put peanut butter out, but the mom just wants to know if she should feed her first or not.

And I know cake is off the menu for the child, since eggs are used in just about every cake I would buy.  Could I offer ice cream?  I was planning on getting vanilla or chocolate.

Thanks in advance for the help.

[sarenu]

Never mind on the ice cream.

[Deleted]

I don't want to sound snarky, but couldn't you ask the girl's parent what's safe for her child?

If you're in the US, most things will be pretty well labeled for the nut allergy and usually for the eggs too. US companies don't want lawsuits.
Ultimately, the responsibility for what this girl eats is on her parent(s), not on you.

[sarenu]

Jan 15, 2015 10:58:36 GMT -5 @kellys said:

I don't want to sound snarky, but couldn't you ask the girl's parent what's safe for her child?

If you're in the US, most things will be pretty well labeled for the nut allergy and usually for the eggs too. US companies don't want lawsuits.
Ultimately, the responsibility for what this girl eats is on her parent(s), not on you.

Correct, but I also don't want to be unwelcoming.

I'm not going to change things up, but I'd like snacks available for her at least.  And maybe some kind of treat.

Would Jello with fruit be okay for her?  I was planning on making it anyway.

The egg allergy has me more worried than peanuts.  

[brandiewine11]

As far as cake is concerned, look up wacky cake. The main recipe is chocolate and its so good. It's egg free.

Just read the labels on things and send the mom a list of what you planned to offer to have the mother confirm all is good. I have a friend with a severe dairy allergy (not intolerance) and when he comes for dinner if I'm making something that I"m not sure about, I send him a pic of the product/ingredients that I'm not sure about. He'll confirm whether or not its ok.

[ABobLoblawLawBomb]

When I'm accommodating allergies, I ask for specific brands and give a run down of every ingredient I'm putting into a meal. I think jello with fruit sounds great, but I would just call and say, 'Hey, do these things work with your needs?'

[sarenu]

Jan 15, 2015 11:25:41 GMT -5 ABobLoblawLawBomb said:

When I'm accommodating allergies, I ask for specific brands and give a run down of every ingredient I'm putting into a meal. I think jello with fruit sounds great, but I would just call and say, 'Hey, do these things work with your needs?'

Yeah, I'm going to throw a list together with brand names I'm using tonight.  That way she can either bring something for her to eat as a main dish or eat before.

I just feel bad about the whole cake thing, and I want to make sure she can at least have a little dessert or treat with everyone else.

[rockiesnugget]

I would send your menu to the mom and maybe a list of ingredients for the lentil chili and have the mom decide if there are any potential hidden allergens. I think at the bare minimum she could have a turkey hotdog and if you offer some fresh fruit and veggies, then she will be good to go.

[DGM]

foodallergymama's version of Who is Pat cookies (cocoa crinkle cookies) are dairy, soy, nut and egg free. They may not work as a birthday party treat as well as the wacky cake though, but they're just delicious!

[brandiewine11]

FYI, the wacky cake recipe makes a dozen+ cupcakes. It's delicious with just powdered sugar on top if you don't want to do frosting. It seriously takes less than 10 minutes to make. It's actually easier than buying cake. It is dairy, nut, egg free.