Hello Reader,

As we head into Thanksgiving, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for being "here" and for being a part of this community.

I know you're busy preparing for Thanksgiving, so I'll get right to it:

Thanksgiving Shortcuts

While I once loved sharing homemade gluten-free recipes, including my list of 16 Gluten-Free Thanksgiving Recipes, I feel like gluten-free products have come so far, and I rarely make things from scratch anymore.

Time is short, and store-bought items are pretty darn amazing these days.

This year, I’m simplifying:

• Pie crust: Sweet Loren’s (Sprouts) - my mother-in-law is going to use them to make apple pies.
• Stuffing: Aleia's gluten-free stuffing jazzed up with sautéed onions and celery.
• Dinner rolls: Cappello’s frozen biscuits—they’re so good. No need to put myself through the trouble of making them from scratch.

There’s one thing I am still making from scratch: my Cranberry Jalapeno Salsa appetizer. It’s fresh, festive, and a Thanksgiving tradition at my house.

I recommend serving this tasty appetizer dip with the amazing Crunchmaster crackers (sponsored) for perfect scooping. Grab the recipe on my blog ... and isn't she pretty?!? 👇👇 I love this recipe soooo much!

A Gluten-Free Gift Idea

Looking for the perfect gift for your gluten-free friend? Check out my 2025 Gluten Free Guide. I’m still adding and editing it - I’ll share more gift ideas in the coming weeks!

I may be biased, but I think a Love Me Gluten Free subscription makes a great gift. And since I have a limited number of December boxes left, I wanted to make sure you reserved one before they're gone.

👉 Order a prepaid gift subscription (available for 3, 6, or 12 months) - gift subscriptions are deeply discounted, no coupon needed.

3 Awesome Hostess Gifts

(1) AWAKE Chocolate

Give the hostess a jolt of caffeine and a delicious chocolate gift! Fill a cute mug with AWAKE Chocolates, wrap it in cellophane, and you've got yourself a beautiful hostess gift!

👉 Use the code GFYGF20 for 20% off at awakechocolate.com.

Ethel's Cookies

Don’t show up to your friend's house empty-handed! Keep soft-baked Ethel’s cookies in your freezer so you have a delicious, allergen-friendly hostess gift ready on a moment's notice.

👉 Use the code LMGF20 for 20% off at ethels.com.

Stroopwafels + Coffee = ❤️

Pair a cozy mug with a few StroopClub stroopwafels for an adorable hostess gift! These tasty caramel stroopwaffles also make great stocking stuffers.

👉 Use the code LOVEMEGF15 for 15% off at stroopclub.com.

⚠️ This Product Contains Gluten - Maybe?

I recently discovered that Werther’s Originals contain wheat! I’d never really had these candies myself, but when I learned this, I was surprised. It was one of those classic “they don’t look like they contain gluten” moments.

Before I shared this information with you, I looked it up online to do a little more research.

Here's what it says on Werther's website:

Here's the issue: Glucose syrup, which is typically derived from wheat, is highly processed and can be considered gluten-free (meaning it contains some gluten, but less than 20 ppm, which meets the FDA's gluten-free labeling standards). This makes it technically okay for people with celiac disease.

However, here's why I'm avoiding these candies.

Without proper labeling, batch testing, or even better, a gluten-free certification, any product containing wheat—even if it "technically" meets the FDA’s gluten-free threshold—is too risky.

As you know, I'm often one to help you take the brakes off your gluten-free diet. I think overrestriction is a big issue in our community. However, Werther's doesn't give me confidence that it is safe.

I realize some of you may disagree with me, and that's okay. No judgment here if you want to eat it; we can all decide what is right for us. 😊

Wishing you a beautiful - and SAFE - Thanksgiving holiday. Love to all my gluten-free warriors... 😘

Sincerely,

Jenny

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