It was such a success. I would encourage any of you who know of other food allergy sufferers in your area to get together. It really helps you feel not so alone. If you are allergic to milk and soy it can be tough to bake without shortening, butter, or margarine. For example, a recipe calls for 1 cup shortening.
Canola works great.
I have found a product that works really well instead of milk. It is a beverage made with partially milled brown rice. It comes in a rectangular cardboard packet and doesn't need to be refrigerated until it's opened. It is usable directly from the carton, and I think that it tastes good. It can also be used in cooking, but I haven't tried that yet.