New Package and Label on Wegman's Chocolate Chips

Dairy Free Chocolate Chips

 Wegmans traded in it's old brown chocolate chip bag for a spiffy red and white striped package that reminds me of a circus tent. That's not all they changed, though. Their allergen label is different too. The old label said: 

"Contains Soy. Manufactured in a plant that processes products that contain milk."

The new label is simpler: "Contains Soy"

Hmmmm...did they just drop off the sentence about milk or did they change manufacturing plants? I did what any good food allergy detective does and called Wegmans to find out.

"Good question," I was told. "Someone else called and asked the same thing (there must be a bunch of food allergy detectives out there!), so I have the answer from our Quality Control Director."

"There has been a change in manufacturing practices so the chocolate chips are no longer made in a plant that processes products containing milk."

So, there you have it. The label is correct and if you've been loking for a truly dairy-free chocolate chip, Wegmans fits the bill!

Homemade Easter Candy is Allergy Friendly

Make Easter Candy

Thanks to places like Amanda's Own, Premium Chocolatiers and Vermont Nut Free Chocolates, it's easier than ever to find dairy, nut and peanut-free candies for Easter. If you didn't get your Easter order in on time, there's no need to worry. Pull out your safe chocolate chips (Enjoy Life mini-chips are great for this), melt some in the microwave and pour them into a mold.

I found this 6-inch bunny mold at AC Moore and the bunny, chick and egg-shaped chocolate lollipops (candy sticks are available in any craft store candy section) are always a big hit. Encase the goodies in some colored plastic wrap in rose, blue, green or violet for a festive presentation.

If you're looking for a cute Easter Bunny cake recipe, bake your favorite cake recipe in one nine-inch round pan and one eight-inch round pan, then check out the rest of my instructions here.

Happy Holidays!