Imagine having a child who gets violently ill every time they eat something they are allergic to. Families with young children who are allergic to wheat and other grain proteins have to be extra careful about what their children eat.

Children diagnosed with autism, also need a Gluten-free and sugar-free diet to thrive. Children with diabetes cannot tolerate carbohydrates and refined sugars.

Something Sweet is a new specialty bakery that creates sweets tailored to the needs of children with special dietary needs. Owner Darlene Countryman is diabetic herself, and requires a gluten-free diet. Something Sweet offers cookies, candies, fudge, and cupcakes tailored to the needs of people with food allergies. The bakery also has more than 230 character shaped cake pans making it possible to theme any special occasion.

Something Sweet is located in the shopping complex on the corner of North McCarran Blvd and Prater Way in Sparks. For more information call 223-5398.