Welcome! You've come to the right place for wholesome, gluten-free recipes that are well-tested in my own kitchen. I sweeten with honey, maple syrup, coconut sugar, or raw cane sugar, and use less of it than most. And since you already have enough to do, I keep the preparation steps simple.
My name is Cathy, and I live with my husband, Charlie, on a rural property in Missouri, USA. Our three kids are grown, married, and all live in the United States. We now enjoy four adorable grandchildren, and moved from Canada to be closer to them.
My Gluten-Free Story
I know how it feels to be discouraged by the idea of never again eating bread or cake. However, it took me quite a while to even get to that point. Fortunately, the story has a happy ending!
I had a terrible case of rosacea, and I didn't know what to do about it. One by one, I switched out each of my cosmetics. I even tried not wearing makeup at all. This meant not going out, because I looked so terrible that I didn't want anyone to see me. In one last, desperate attempt at a solution, I tried an elimination diet. Through it, I learned that gluten did not agree with me. The diet taught me to listen to what my body was telling me. After a short time on the diet, it became clear to me that gluten was playing havoc with my digestive system.
Hidden Gluten
When I first learned that I needed to eliminate gluten from my diet, I didn't realize how complicated it would be! It's not as simple as just leaving out bread, cake, and pasta. There was a stage when I was a little overwhelmed by all of the places where gluten might be hiding. I've compiled the Gluten List to help you navigate the seas of ingredient lists.
Healthy Gluten Free Lifestyle
I tried lots of gluten-free foods, cookbooks, and recipes, but most of them weren't very good. Soon I realized that gluten-free foods were not necessarily healthful foods, so I've been working to refine my diet to those that are. Over time, I've since been able to translate my years of regular cooking experience into making good gluten-free food that I really enjoy eating. I'm here to help you navigate a healthy, gluten-free lifestyle by sharing what I've learned and the special recipes I've taken the time to develop.