Hello Reader,

Last week, I responded to a Miss Manners column that honestly… lacked manners.

She answered a question about hosting gluten-free guests in a way that felt dismissive of the celiac and food allergy community. The situation was nuanced. It deserved more care.

So I wrote my own response. (You can read it HERE.)

Several of you reached out to thank me, and then one reader sent me her own sticky gluten-free etiquette question.

That’s when it hit me: We need our own advice column.

So welcome to Miss GF Manners, where we handle awkward gluten-free moments with both grace and boundaries.

Send me your etiquette questions. I’ll answer them with the nuance and sensitivity our community deserves.

Starting with this one…

Dear Concerned About Cleanliness,

What stands out to me most in your question is this: you are surrounded by people who are trying to include you. That is a gift, even if it feels complicated. I believe that intention is worth protecting alongside your well-being.

Your concerns about cross-contact are completely valid. Shared kitchens can be risky. Most people don’t realize how easily gluten can creep into our food from unclean or scratched pots, toasters, air-fryers, and even cutting boards. What feels obvious to you is often new to them.

I believe that, with a little guidance, your friends and family can learn how to prepare food safely for you. And when they do, it will lift an enormous weight off your shoulders.

Here’s how I would approach this situation .... READ MORE.

Snack Break 🌽

I partnered with Crunchmaster to share the good news: Crunchmaster has a new Mexican Street Corn flavored cracker!

A new cracker calls for a snack board, and this one is complete with fresh veggies, brie cheese topped with spicy pepper jam, fresh guac, and corn salsa. Life is good.

You can find the new Mexican Street Corn crackers on Amazon* or in select stores across the US. Visit Crunchmaster.com to find a store near you.

Turning Cauliflower into Caulipower

What does being the daughter of Holocaust survivors have to do with cauliflower pizza crust?

More than you might think.

This week on Gluten Free Unwrapped, I sat down with Gail Becker, founder of Caulipower, to talk about resilience, risk, and building something meaningful in the face of uncertainty.

Gail shares how her upbringing shaped her grit, how her two sons’ celiac diagnoses pushed her to rethink pizza night, and what it really felt like to launch a brand that would eventually transform the frozen aisle, including a moment when she wasn’t sure they would survive.

And yes, she’s giving listeners a FREE Caulipower coupon. You’ll have to tune in to hear how to claim it.

Listen on my blog or wherever you get your podcasts - Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Goodbye February, Hello March

February is coming to an end, and I just want to give one last nod to my beautiful February box. It's truly a stunner.

This is your reminder to support the brands that support us, and many of them have coupon offers exclusively for our community this month, so take advantage.

And now we move onward to our March "Spring Into Food" box. It's filled with delicious treats to give your pantry a spring makeover. We're featuring 6 never-before-featured brands this month (a true discovery opportunity).

We still have some boxes left - so if you want one, reserve one HERE. They ship on Monday.

SCHEDULE CHANGE: Please note that our Facebook Live reveal will NOT be on a Friday next month, as I'll be at Expo West next week. Please mark your calendars for Monday, March 9th, at 12:00 PM Central. RSVP HERE.

PS: I'll give away TWO Mystery Boxes to Live attendees. So mark your calendars!

A Few More Things ...

A Wicked Good Time: If you're in the New England area, check out the Wicked Gluten Free Expo in Connecticut this weekend.

Expo Bound: One of my favorite annual work trips is to Expo West in Anaheim. It's the largest natural products tradeshow in the US (it's for industry professionals only and not open to the public).

I will be on the lookout for fun products to feature in my newsletter and in future Love Me Gluten Free boxes. Can't wait to share what I find - check back next week for a sneak peek.

My Second Favorite Subscription Box: This week, I was so grateful for StitchFix. I've been so busy that I haven't had time to shop before my trip. My work wardrobe needed a desperate update, and StitchFix delivered big time.

Happy Purim! Next week is the holiday of Purim.

“Perhaps you were born for such a time as this.”

It’s one of my favorite quotes from the Book of Esther. When Mordecai says this to Esther, he’s calling her to step into courage, to use her voice and position to protect her people.

I’ve thought about that line often while building Love Me Gluten Free. In a time when so many in our community feel dismissed, overwhelmed, or unseen, I truly felt called to create something that brings connection, safety, and joy to the gluten-free journey.

And to celebrate Purim properly, I highly recommend making my gluten-free hamantaschen recipe. 💛

Have a wonderful weekend, friends. "See" you next week!

Sincerely,

Jenny

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Reserve a Love Me Gluten Free Subscription Box - we have just a few March boxes left - hurry!

Listen to the Gluten Free Unwrapped podcast.

Read about my journey to break up with gluten in my book, Dear Gluten, It's Not Me, It's You.

Go gluten-free fast - enroll in my SIGNATURE Gluten-Free Course.

Visit Good For You Gluten Free for more tips and recipes to help you live your best gluten-free life.

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