I was diagnosed with severe gluten intolerance over 5 years ago.  I happened to be finishing up my pastry degree and culinary degree at the time.  Rather than throw in the towel, I decided to make pastries and baked goods that I could enjoy (without getting sick). I also experimented with flavors for close friends, one of them being Amy, who now has a cupcake flavor named after her in her memory, “Hey Amy.”

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Setting out on my own quest to make gluten-free baked goods, I also discovered the vibrant and amazing gluten-free and vegan communities here in Chi-town.  I connected with all kinds of folks, vegan, gluten-free and indifferent, who all loved my baked goods. 

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So, I decided to go on this journey and am constantly evolving to keep Mindful Baking up to date with new and tasty pastries as well as savory food. The rest is history!