FAQs

Allergy Safety & Ingredient Information

I'm a registered Cottage Food Producer (Registration #20229729) specializing in safe, delicious gluten-free and vegan treats for families navigating dietary restrictions.

How do I order and when can I pick up?

Monthly Menu open for pre-order during the first week of each month - think adorable themed sugar cookies, chocolate chip favorites, and mini tray cakes, all ready for pickup on the second weekend.

Cookie Club subscriptions bring treats to your door monthly with easy recurring billing - perfect for always having safe treats on hand! 

Bestie Boxes available most weekends!

Popup events happen occasionally - follow us on social media so you don't miss out!

Where to pick up your treats:

  • Como Park: Fridays, 5-7pm 
  • Apple Valley: Sundays, 9:30am 
  • Brooklyn Park: Saturdays, 10:45am (2nd weekend only)

How do I know when to pick up?

You'll select your pickup date, time, and location at checkout. An email reminder is sent the night before your pickup with all the details. Want text reminders too? Just opt in when you place your order and I'll send you a quick heads-up day of pickup!

What if I miss my pickup?

Life happens! I'll happily meet you at the same time next week and keep your order safe in the freezer, or you can arrange to pick up at my home in Como Park at your convenience. (Please note: Brooklyn Park pickups can't be rescheduled at that location, but Como Park porch pickup works great!)

Is your kitchen fully wheat, egg, dairy, nut free?

My baking is 100% free of wheat, dairy, and egg. I never bake with these ingredients and don't keep wheat flour in my kitchen. My child has 6 life threatening food allergies.

I have another child who occasionally consumes wheat, dairy, and egg products, he eats in a designated area that is promptly cleaned. Due to my own child's history of contact reactions, I am extremely careful about cross-contamination prevention:

  • Separate tools when appropriate 
  • Thorough cleaning protocols after allergen exposure
  • Individual wrapping  to prevent cross contact during storage and transport

I often don't bake with nut products, but please check individual product descriptions for specific allergen information.

Do you source allergy-safe ingredients?

Yes, with complete transparency. Primary ingredients I use include:

  • Country Crock Plant Butter (Olive Oil variety)
  • Silk Gluten Free Oat Milk
  • Bob's Red Mill 1:1 Gluten Free Flour Blend

I include the full ingredient list and brand name on all my labels. My child's allergies are such that we can go strictly by what's on the label - I do not contact manufacturers about potential cross-contact in their facilities.

You know your family best. Please check ingredients before purchase. I cannot assure you of any ingredient's safety - only you know what is an acceptable level of risk for your family. I bake what works for our family's dietary needs.

Do you have soy-free options?

Yes! Here's the breakdown:

SOY-FREE: Sugar Cookies and Animal Crackers
CONTAINS SOY: Buttercream, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Cinnamon Rolls (soy lecithin)

Note: Some sprinkles contain soy but can be omitted or replaced with soy-free alternatives. Leave a comment at checkout if this is a concern.

Full ingredients are listed in each product description. I fully empathize with how difficult soy is to avoid - it's everywhere! Especially since sunflower lecithin has been harder to obtain recently.

Are you vegan, or is your kitchen vegan?

My baked goods are 100% vegan, though this is not a fully vegan home. I'm dedicated to ensuring my products are vegan from the sugars I use to the sprinkles I pay extra for to guarantee vegan ingredients.

Do you take custom orders?

Unfortunately, due to the increased healthcare needs of my children, I am not able to accommodate custom orders at this time. I'm happy to offer Monthly Variety Boxes for pickup on the second weekend of every month, Cookie Club on the third weekend, plus occasional popup or market events.

Can you do character designs?

Due to copyright laws, I am unable to create popular character designs.

What if I have questions about a specific product?

Please contact me directly at hello@themindfullarkbakery.com with any allergen-specific questions. I'm here to help you make safe choices for your family.

Important Legal Notice: Products are made in a home kitchen operating under MN Cottage Food Laws and are not subject to state inspection. All products are wheat, dairy, egg, gluten, and animal product free. I never bake with wheat flour, but packaged wheat products are consumed in the home. I take extreme care to avoid cross-contact, but please know there is a risk.

Registration Number: 20229729

Remember: Your family's safety is my top priority, and your judgment about what's safe for your family is what matters most.