If you are frugal like I am, you love a good bargain. Unfortunately, when you deal with a nut allergy of any sort, "cheap" does not usually mean "safe." That's why I was so excited not long ago when my sister-in-law told me about a brand that is totally nut free. What's even better, its super cheap!
What brand am I talking about? Jiffy! These mixes are small but always under a dollar. Plus, they are usually pretty good.
Jiffy is made just outside of where our family lives in Detroit. My niece's class took a field trip of this facility (there is only one). My sister-in-law toured the facility with my niece's class. She has two other children with tree nut allergies. So, she was very interested in actually seeing with her own eyes the safety (or lack thereof) of this place.
She questioned the person giving the tour and discovered that the mixes are made entirely in the facility. Plus, there is not a single nut in there!
I do trust other brands of mixes (specifically Betty Crocker and Pillsbury) but there are types of those mixes that are not safe. What is great about Jiffy is that I can let Tyler pick any of the mixes he wants with no restrictions. For him, this is a lot of fun.
Jiffy is not what I would call "healthy" but they are nice to occasionally have on hand. (Their corn muffins are our favorite!). In fact, this morning I promised Tyler we would make the chocolate muffins for breakfast. He helps make them with me since they are so simple. Plus, we have a great time together.
So, if you'll excuse me, I have a date with a certain 3 year old and a muffin tin...
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My son has severe dairy, peanut and tree nut allergies, and I usually never buy boxes of anything EXCEPT Jiffy. It's so funny you bring this up...those little cheap boxes of blue are actually fabulous and are quite nostalgic for me. I remember learning to cook in home ecs class in 6th grade, and the teacher always used Jiffy! Thanks for sharing. Can I add your site to my blogroll at www.foodallergymama.com? Thanks so much!
Robyn,
Thanks for the information, again I can't tell you enough how much I appreciate this blog. If you ever get a chance I think it would be very helpful, and loved if you were to add a list of products and restaurants you have found to be safe in your "new to PA" section. Thanks
Robyn, can you share which mixes you have found to be unsafe (other than the ones labeled with nuts of course). Thanks!
Wow this is great, I had picked a bunch of these up when they were on sale then I second guessed myself because for some reason I thought they had a bananna nut one. Looks like we will have some cornbread this week after all.
Thanks for the info.
Glad to know that about Jiffy. But, just wanted to mention that whenever I have gotten these mixes in the summer, they have indian meal moths in them. One might want to freeze before bringing in the house or storing for any length of time.
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