My dream is for anyone to be able to have the treats they love. Especially if it's your child.
Maybe your child patiently says "No, thank you" when a parent shows up at school with gorgeous cupcakes for someone's birthday.
Maybe your child takes a pack of allergy-free cookies to every party she's invited to, because she's sure to be allergic to the pizza and birthday cake.
Maybe you never get to order dessert in a restaurant or go out for a treat because of food intolerance.
Maybe you're allergic to gluten AND eggs, and every label you read has one or the other.
Maybe you're tired of "allergy friendly" foods that taste like cardboard.

The FULL STORY
My name is Nicole Seevers. I am a former attorney who used to go out (or order in) for nearly every meal. Now I'm a mother of three, so I spend a LOT of time in the kitchen. My son Cole has asthma, and he's allergic to dairy, eggs, tree nuts, buckwheat, sesame and shellfish. He also spent nearly a year avoiding wheat and gluten. As a result, I have spent the last sixteen years mixing, mashing and messing around in the kitchen in an effort to make delicious treats that everyone in my family can eat. I've also read dozens of cookbooks, as well as everything I could get my hands on about food allergies, asthma, the link between nutrition and health, our national food system and baking without the ingredients that are usually in desserts and other baked goods.  For more information about how what you eat affects your health, click here to read about my work as a certified health and wellness coach.

Food allergies can be overwhelming and depressing, and more than once I thought, "I wish someone could just come in here and show me what I need to buy and how to make a decent-tasting cupcake."  That's why I started a home-baking and consulting service for people with food allergies.  ​My allergy-free offerings include custom cakes, cupcakes, muffins, scones, cookies, seasonal breads and pies baked to order without dairy, egg, nuts, gluten and/or any other allergens you specify. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is your main dessert offering? How does this work?
​Well, there’s nothing basic or “off the shelf” about my baked goods. I like to joke that they’re bespoke: “specially made for a particular person, organization or purpose ... altered or tailored to the customs, tastes or usage of an individual purchaser.” In other words, everything is prepared to order. Give me a call or head over to the Contact page, and we’ll come up with a baked treat designed just for you. The most popular items are cakes, cupcakes, cookies, pies and muffins made without the most common allergens, e.g. gluten, nuts, dairy and/or eggs. To get vegan and/or gluten-free treats to taste just right, I use a variety of non-dairy milks and fats, and I make my own gluten-free flour blends and egg substitutes.
How far in advance do I need to order?
I am not taking new orders at this time, but I am happy to share recipes, and I also recommend other bakeries that may be able to help you. Allergy-friendly bakers generally need at least two weeks advanced notice on orders.  In addition, because weekends and certain times of the year are very popular, there is no guarantee your desired date will be available, so try to order as far in advance as possible.
So you don’t have a store front where I can just come pick up some cupcakes?
No. I make everything to order, each baked good tailored to a specific customer’s allergies, so I’m unable to offer ready-made goodies at this time. But I occasionally have designated “cupcake” or “breakfast” days when you can stop by to purchase featured goodies. Sign up for my newsletter on the Contact page, or follow CMF on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter (at the bottom of this page) to receive notice of those events.
Where are you located? Can I just stop by for a taste?
I work out of my home in Oakton, Virginia. At any particular time, I’m working on an order for a specific customer, so I’m not able to offer tastings or samples. When you place your order, we’ll set a specific time for you to pick up your baked goods. Sometimes I hold “flash sales” of extra baked goods at deeply discounted prices. Keep an eye on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter for special sales and events.
Can you bake without soy or corn?
You bet. I can bake without just about any ingredient, as long as you let me know. If there are limitations to how the item will taste or look, we will discuss that when you order.
Do you make "regular" treats . . . you know, with butter and eggs and stuff?
Yes, we will only leave out ingredients as needed. However, a vast majority of the work I do is customized around food allergies or restrictions, and I generally don’t offer desserts with nuts.  Since I have limited availability, I do give priority to customers with allergies, so if you are looking for a regular dessert, I will recommend other bakeries that can help you.
How long will my goodies keep? How do I store them?
Almost everything I bake can be kept at room temperature in an airtight container to preserve moisture. Bear in mind, I believe in REAL food (Michael Pollan's food rules are a favorite read), and that's what you're ordering. Because these are homemade baked goods, they are not full of preservatives and will not stay "fresh" as long as the food you buy at the grocery store. That's especially true of gluten-free baked goods, which dry out quickly. Your order is handed to you freshly-baked, and it's intended for consumption within a day or two. If you must wait longer, or wish to travel with the item, I'd recommend freezing it until you're ready to go. You can also refrigerate it, but refrigeration speeds up retrogradation, which is a fancy way of saying it dries out faster. Guess what slows down retrogradation . . . things like eggs, butter and cream. You see my point. In any case, always bring your goodies to room temperature before serving. And don't leave it in the car unless you want a sad mess! (But you're free to EAT it in the car right after you pick it up!)
Can I order something I don't see on your web site?
What you see on the web site is just a sampling of my offerings. Every dessert order is customized to your particular specifications. And I'm willing to try almost any baked good - chances are I've made what you have in mind, so let's talk!
Is your kitchen and home free of my allergens?
No. My family eats items that our son is allergic to, but I go to great lengths to ensure that utensils, machinery, equipment and work areas are sanitized between use. I keep a dedicated set of pans used only for bakery orders in a cabinet separated from the rest of the kitchen, and ingredients used to prepare bakery orders are kept in a separate pantry and refrigerator. I read all ingredient labels very carefully. If an ingredient indicates that it may contain or has been made on equipment that also processes your specified allergen, I will not use it in your order. Assistants are trained on the importance of best practices for avoiding food allergies, so that I can provide treats with as little exposure to cross-contamination as possible. Please note, however, that there may still be particles in the air. In addition, although I use the highest quality ingredients, ingredient manufacturers sometimes fail to label cross-contamination risks. If your food allergy is life-threatening, please call me at (917) 531-4409 to discuss the risks before ordering.
Speaking of ingredients, what are some of the ingredients and brands you use?
Some of my favorites are: Authentic Foods everything, especially their flours and gluten-free blends, Ener-G starches and egg replacer, The Teff Company gluten-free flours, Arrowhead Mills baking mixes and ingredients, Hodgson Mill flaxseed and other baking ingredients, Whole Foods 365 brand ingredients, Earth Balance butters and shortenings, Spectrum Organics oils and shortenings, Nielsen-Massey vanilla, McCormick and Simply Organic extracts and other flavorings, organic soy and rice milks, cane sugar, pure vanilla extract, Hershey's cocoa, Enjoy Life chocolate products, Vermont Nut Free chocolate and candy melts, India Tree sprinkles and other decorations, organic fruit spreads, sea salt, Hain gluten free baking powder and baking soda. I also occasionally use Fleischmann's margarine and Smart Balance dairy free spreads when additives or soy are not an issue.
Do you have mail order? 
No.  Orders must be picked up at my home in Oakton, Virginia. 
How does the consulting work?
​If you’ve just found out someone in your life can’t eat certain foods anymore, and you’re feeling overwhelmed or simply don’t have the time to learn how to do everything differently, I’m here to help with pantry overhauls, grocery lists and resources, cooking demonstrations, tips and tricks, and how to survive school and parties with food restrictions. In addition, I offer baking demonstrations and classes to groups and organizations. I am also a certified health and wellness coach.  You can read about that at Wellness Feast.  Give me a call for more information.