I am an elementary school librarian and I rarely deal with food but I now have a "Storybook Lunch" book club and I promised them a treat on the last day. Do you have any easy suggestions on what I can bring them? We have two peanut allergies in this group. I had planned on making slice and bake cookies or rice crispy treats before learning of the allergies, now I am not comfortable making anything. Any suggestions?
Its so great of you to be so concerned about your students! My first suggestion would be give them a non-food related treat. Since you are a librarian, maybe a small book or some other educational tool would be appropriate. I realize, however, that might be more expensive than you can do. Stickers are always great, too!!
As far as your students go, I would suspect you are probably dealing with more allergies than just peanuts. Parents of PA kids are usually more vocal because these allergies are more deadly. But, I wouldn't be surprised if you might have a milk or wheat allergy in your mix, as well. Food allergies are so common these days.
If you still would like to do a food for your class, I would suggest talking to the parents of the children with food allergies and get their suggestions. Don't be surprised if they are uncomfortable even with a "safe" treat. Even using safe ingredients doesn't always mean "safe." There was a man who died in Washington state over the summer who ate a peanut free cookie. The problem was the cooking supplies used to prepare the cookies had peanut residue on them. For that reason, parents like myself are nervous for others we don't know extremely well to cook for our kids.
Many of us feel the same way about store bought items, as well. Every parent has their own comfort level.
You are so kind to be so concerned about the food allergies of the kids in your storybook group. Those kids are lucky to have a librarian like you. I only hope my son has someone as conscientious as yourself when he gets into school.
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