Hello Reader,

Today I’m sharing a few pumpkin products and pumpkin recipes to get you in the mood for fall—keep scrolling! 🎃 🍂

But first, THANK YOU for being here, for your support, and for cheering me on as I grow Love Me Gluten Free, a gluten-free subscription box I created last year. These boxes have helped thousands of people discover new products.

My October box SOLD OUT last week. 🙌

The November "Love & Joy" box is now available for pre-order at lovemeglutenfree.com. It's filled with Thanksgiving vibes, entertaining ideas, and other seasonal goodies to get you in the holiday spirit!

Reserve your November box now 👉 use the code NOVEMBERJOY for 20% off at lovemeglutenfree.com (code is for new monthly subscribers only).

Let's Get Cozy!

Our October "Cozy" box was packed with products perfect for fall, including Fig & Thyme Crackers by Maine Crisps, warm ramen from Gluten Free Meister, and Overnight Protein Oats from Maja.

Here's a closer look at the products we're featuring this month:

Let's Give 'Em Pumpkin to Talk About...

It's pumpkin season, so there's no better time to share a few gourdous pumpkin recipes + exciting pumpkin products to get you in the mood.

Pumpkin Squares: These pumpkin squares are my most visited recipes this time of year —and with good reason. They're super easy to make, they feed a crowd, and they're downright delicious.

Pumpkin Donuts: These pumpkin donuts bake up moist and delicious. They're coated with a delightful maple-infused glaze.

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies: I infused traditional chocolate chip cookies with pumpkin for a moist, soft, and chewy pumpkin cookie that is a family favorite! 😉

The Pick of the Patch

We also love that several brands are making pumpkin-infused products this year. Here are some of our favs:

Barley Malt is a No-Go

With Halloween around the corner, I wanted to give you a friendly reminder that barley is not gluten-free and can hide in many products and candies. Beware!

Avoid ingredients made with malt, yeast extract, brown rice syrup, and natural flavors unless they're certified gluten-free (e.g., some gluten-free products contain gluten-free yeast extract).

And while companies are legally required to disclose if a product contains wheat (as shown in "May Contains" statements), they don't have to disclose if a product contains barley. Even "wheat-free" and rice-based products can contain barley.

For a complete guide on hidden barley sources and how to protect yourself, read my article, Beware of Malt and these 21 Potential Sources of Barley (Gluten).

Remember, barley hides in these everyday products:

• Frosted Flakes
• Rice Krispies
• Corn Flakes
• Malt Vinegar Chips
• 100 Grand Bars
• Milky Way Bars
• Whoppers (Malt Balls)
• Malt vinegar
• Knorr Vegetable Bouillon
• Milkshakes (made with malted powder)

Meet KC Sunshine's Cookies

Check out the latest episode of my podcast, Gluten Free Unwrapped. I feature KC Styers, the founder of KC Sunshine's Cookies. She transitioned from the classroom to business owner when she started a gluten-free and plant-based cookie business in her mid-50s.

She's proof that it's never too late to follow your dreams, and, in fact, how experience and wisdom have prepared her for this next big chapter of her life.

📣 Tune in on Apple Podcast, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. It's an incredible interview with an up-and-coming entrepreneur in the gluten-free space!

That's all I have for this week. I'll be back next week with more exciting news from gluten-free land!

Sincerely,

Jenny

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