Hello Reader,

Welcome to our weekly newsletter, where we talk about everything gluten-free ... and never get tired of it.

For long-time readers, you know I've been following the story of Omer Shem Tov. I have an exciting update for you - keep reading.

But first, if you're new here, you may not know that I also founded the Love Me Gluten Free subscription boxes. Each month, I curate a selection of tasty gluten-free goodies so we can all enjoy sampling new foods and the joy of unboxing together!

👉 Reserve our very special and ultra-cozy October box now at lovemeglutenfree.com. Use the code COZYOCTOBER for $10 off any subscription. Boxes ship Monday, September 30th, and they're filled with fall, Halloween, and cozy treats.

Chipotle's Guac Recipe

A few years ago, Chipotle tweeted its not-so-top-secret guac recipe. Their guac is amazing—but a bit pricey. So, of course, I used the recipe to make a week’s worth of guac for a fraction of the price! 🥑

I enjoyed my homemade guac with Avocado Toast Crackers by Crunchmaster. These crackers are baked - not fried - and seasoned to perfection. What a treat!

Pumpkin Donut Holes

My friend Jen (who lives in California) spotted the new gluten-free pumpkin pie spice donut holes at Trader Joe's and snapped this photo. I know they will be in more stores soon - keep checking! Check out all the GF fall finds at Trader Joe's in this post.

Gluten-Free Beer 101 🍻

This week on Gluten Free Unwrapped, I interviewed the inspiring Karen Hertz of Holidaily Brewing Co. Here's what we talked about:

• Karen shared how a double cancer diagnosis led her to a gluten-free diet.
• Her dietary changes inspired her to create Colorado’s first dedicated gluten-free brewery and the first women-owned gluten-free brewery in the U.S.
• Karen dives into the gluten-free beer-making process and gives us a rare glimpse into how it's made.
• She also shares how gluten-reduced beers differ from gluten-free beers - and why you should be wary of them!

👉 Listen to the episode wherever you get your podcasts.

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Omer is a Free Man - Reflections

If you’ve read my newsletter over the years, you know the name, Omer Shem Tov. He was the young man with celiac disease who was kidnapped at the Nova Music Festival and held hostage for 505 days.

This week, Omer spoke at an event in Denver, and my husband and I had the surreal honor of meeting him. Hearing him share his harrowing story brought me to tears. He endured brutal conditions, including being held inside a cage in total darkness in the tunnels of Gaza, where he couldn’t stand upright or take a deep breath.

I had a few moments alone with Omer to ask him about his experiences. He told me that he ate whatever he was given - usually bread and occasionally rice and beans - but he did not get gluten-free food. He said he experienced stomach pain daily, but ate whatever he could to survive.

Omer is now physically free, but he still carries mental scars. He says he can’t fully recover until all the hostages are home. There are still 48 of them, and only 20 are believed to be alive.

If you prayed for Omer’s safe return, your prayers worked and helped him survive. Please don't stop praying. Others need your help. 🙏

Happy New Year

To all my Jewish friends, Shana Tova! Wishing you a sweet and happy New Year. 🍎🍯

Traditionally, families attend synagogue and enjoy sweet foods together—dipping apples in honey to welcome a year of sweetness. Here’s hoping this year is even sweeter than the last two!

PS: Check out my list of Rosh Hashanah recipes for a bit of inspiration.

Sincerely,

Jenny

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