Hello Reader, Happy Friday! Did you see Shark Tank on Wednesday night? Dina Mitchell, the founder of PowerSoul Cafe, a dedicated, certified gluten-free fast-food chain in Las Vegas, pitched her business to the sharks. Spoiler incoming... skip the next few sentences if you don't want to know what happened. . . . Dina was clearly nervous during her pitch. At times, her back-and-forth with the Sharks came across as a bit argumentative, and she struggled to share the numbers they were looking...
10 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 4 min read
Hello Reader, This weekend is my 14th anniversary with celiac disease. BC (before celiac), life was simpler. I ate anything I wanted and never bothered to read a food label. AC (after celiac), I turned into a fervent label reader. I choose carefully what I will and won't eat. And I've learned more than I care to know about ingredients like yeast extract, maltodextrin, and natural flavors. But the honest truth is, as much as having celiac sucks (it does), it's also not that bad. I know I sound...
17 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read
Hello Reader, My birthday is today, and Iām feeling extra grateful this year. Grateful for you. For this community. And for the chance you gave me to build something that makes a difference in your life. Whether you found me through Good For You Gluten Free or Love Me Gluten Free, just knowā¦ you belong here. And speaking of birthdaysā¦ Love Me Gluten Free just turned two. š Many of you have been here since the beginning, and you might remember how this all started. I shared a snack...
19 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read
Hello Reader, I have so much to share this week, I donāt even know where to beginā¦ so make sure you scroll this whole email. Thereās a lot you wonāt want to miss. Itās a GF party! š If youāre a Love Me Gluten Free subscriber (my other company), you likely received our very special birthday box this week. Every item inside was chosen to feel like a celebration, because weāre officially turning two this month. š What started in my basement with 150 boxes has grown into something thatās become...
24 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read
Hello Reader, Next month, Love Me Gluten Free turns two. And weāve come a long way since those humble beginnings in my basement, where friends and family helped me pack our very first boxes. Remember my first box ever? It was themed "Love From Colorado" and featured brands from my home state. This business hasnāt been easy, but it has been incredibly rewarding. Iām grateful to every single one of you who has supported this journey, whether youāve purchased a box, followed along through these...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read
Hello Reader, It's the first day of spring, and I've got a new Nima test, fun recipes, new product finds (and discounts), and more. Let's get to it! Testing Drumroll Donuts š© I think Iām losing my mind. I saw a celiac creator post about Drumroll donuts, saying they contain oats, but when I checked the ingredient list. There are no oats. Regardless, I thought, let's go ahead and test them with my Nima, just to put everyone's mind at ease. As you know, I have a bit of a love-hate relationship...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read
Hello Reader, Many of you have told me how much my weekly newsletter means to you, and truly, that feedback never gets old. That saidā¦ a few of you have gently (and not-so-gently š) mentioned that my Friday emails can be a bit long. Fair. I do tend to have a lot to say. This week, Iām trying two shorter newsletters you can quickly scan and enjoy. Letās see how it goes. Feedback is always welcome! Exciting Changes at LMGF As many of you know, I also founded Love Me Gluten Free, a subscription...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read
Hello Reader, Gluten-free friends, our time has come. Last week, I attended the largest natural products trade show in the US, and I have to tell you, many of your favorite gluten-free brands are on fire! Brands like Glutino, Sweet Loren's, BFree, Brazi Bites, Dufour, and more are releasing innovative products this year, and I've got all the deets. Be sure to swipe left on these posts -- Part I and Part II -- to see all the products coming soon to a store near you. PS: Here's a sneak peek at...
about 2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 3 min read
Hello Reader, This week, I committed my time to scoping out new and exciting brands and products found at the largest Natural Products Expo in the U.S. The trends I'm seeing? Protein in everything. Fiber is king. Brands are innovating like crazy. The show helped me see all the exciting things on the horizon for our community. You should be very excited about what's to come from beloved brands like Glutino, Caulipower, Sweet Loren's, BFree, Taste Republic, Sun Tropics, and more! I can't wait...
about 2 months agoĀ ā¢Ā 2 min read