Hi, I’m Cinde, a foodie and health educator helping people learn to cook gluten free. Whether you're new to gluten free or ready to master the next recipe, the learning never ends. Join me for a cooking classes (virtual or in-person) and have fun learning together and making food that doesn't taste gluten free.
I've got resources to help you learn to cook and bake with gluten free flour. My most popular virtual class is Understanding How To Use Gluten Free Flour. The time has come that you can expect to bake delicious gluten free food everyone wants to eat.
It's More Than Recipes
Living gluten free is more than just recipes so you'll also find info and links to credible organizations and other blogs that support the gluten free community. In case you're still wondering, you don't have to have a diagnosis of celiac disease to be part of the gluten free community. Everyone's welcome here!
Why did I start my blog?
After my friend was diagnosed with celiac disease in 2009 I discovered just how hard it was to learn to cook gluten free. From ingredients I’d never heard of to baking that brought me to tears, it was overwhelming.
As a foodie I persisted, learned about the flours, what made recipes work and the joy of hearing people ask, “Is this really gluten free?”
That's when my husband, Jim, built me a website and I started the blog.
The Stomachless Food Photographer
In 2019 Jim had his entire stomach removed because of cancer so we now call him the “stomachless food photographer”. I'm sure you're wondering what he can eat. Almost anything but in small amounts. Fortunately he still enjoys cooking and taking pretty pictures for the website.
What do you do when you’re not cooking?
I love gardening, sports and the outdoors. When I’m not in the kitchen I like to golf, hike, kayak and ski. I also love getting away to the family cabin at Moyie Lake, BC. You'll see pictures and videos of all these things in my stories on Instagram and Facebook. Follow me there so the algorithm might send you a tiny fraction of what I post. You might meet my dog Casey over there too.
My Health Care Experience
I'm a respiratory therapist and since the pandemic more people have now heard of us. As a certified respiratory educator I have been helping people manage conditions like asthma for 30 years. I also teach the teachers, so my passions for food, health and helping people came together over here. I know the health risks of not following a strict gluten free diet and as well as the importance of getting up to date information to manage a chronic condition.
Join Our Community
If you're new to gluten free, supporting someone who is gluten free or wanting to learn more I hope you'll follow along. Subscribe to get weekly emails about new posts to help you create a gluten free lifestyle you love! Feel free to email me with any questions or simply comment at the bottom of any page on the website. I'd love to hear from you and help solve your challenges in the kitchen.