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‘Tis the season for good food! The holiday season in full swing now, and I don’t know about you but one of the first things that comes to mind is all the cooking and treats that come along with some of our favorite holiday traditions. However, as much as food can bring us together, it can also sometimes be a difficult thing to navigate for those of us with dietary concerns and allergies. That is why I was so excited to sit down with Brittany Baker, the founder of FOMO Baking, to hear more about her story and how her company is helping make the holidays a little sweeter for those of us navigating this time of year with food concerns.
With a last name like Baker, Brittany’s decision to start her own bakery may seem like a no-brainer but there’s a bit more to the story. Her journey to FOMO Baking started when she was in law school working towards becoming a lawyer, but found herself being diagnosed with celiac disease. Now navigating a gluten intolerance, Brittany began doing more cooking and baking for herself out of necessity until, over time, it became something she felt a true passion for. After working in law and having her daughter, she eventually made the decision to change careers entirely and launch FOMO Baking, an online bakery shipping delicious gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, egg-free AND soy-free treats all over the country.
“I wanted something that - no matter where in the country you lived - I can bake it fresh. I can ship it to you that day, and you can enjoy it as if you were having it fresh out of the oven and know that it’s safe.”
For those of you who don’t know, I myself am lactose intolerant. For the longest time, I had no idea I was, but once I did, it had a BIG impact on my life. Especially around the holidays! It can be tough and even feel pretty isolating to be at a friend’s house or holiday party watching everyone else eat foods that you can’t partake in. Sharing food brings people together, but when you are dealing with any sort of allergy or intolerance, it can really increase the amount of stress you experience in social situations (when you should be having fun!).
I have so much gratitude for bakeries and companies like FOMO Baking for the work they do in not just making allergen-free foods, but making these foods taste delicious so that anyone can pick up a box to bring to their next holiday gathering and share with their family safely.
If you are looking for a safe way to indulge your sweet tooth this holiday season, check out FOMO Baking! You can use the coupon code STRESSLESS15 to save on your first order with them! Happy snacking!