Hello Reader,

Before we head into Thanksgiving and the whirlwind of Black Friday, I wanted to take a moment to share a few things with you.

My mission is to support our community and the people and businesses that make our gluten-free lives tick… and today’s newsletter reflects that.

Spread the "Love" this Holiday Season

Quick reminder before we dive in: December Love Me Gluten Free boxes ship in 10 days! This box is full of festive, feel-good holiday treats — I absolutely love it. ❄️🎄🎁⛄

Use LOVE4DECEMBER for 20% off your first monthly box (new subscribers only) at lovemeglutenfree.com.

And if you’re looking for the perfect gluten-free gift, we’ve got you covered with prepaid 3-, 6-, and 12-month gift subscriptions. Our prepaid subscriptions are already deeply discounted up to 20% off of EVERY box - no code needed!

Below are the goodies from our November box; December will be different, but just as delicious.

Meet Häppy Candy

I love spotlighting talented young founders, and today I want to introduce you to Maxi Heidenblut, the founder of Häppy Candy.

Maxi grew up in Germany loving gummy candy — but after developing autoimmune issues, she had to give it up and overhaul her diet. She tried many better-for-you candies, but didn't love the odd textures, strange aftertastes from stevia, monk fruit, allulose, and the side effects of fiber and sugar alcohols.

So she invented Häppy Candy - a gummy candy made with 70% less (but real) sugar, and no alternative sweeteners or artificial dyes.

👉 You get to try this delicious candy for FREE. Maxi is giving a FREE bag of candy with your first order at this special link. Yay!!

Fuel for Your Body + Brain

You know how hard it is to find a good certified gluten-free protein bar. Well, let me introduce you to MOSH.

• MOSH was founded by Maria Shriver and Patrick Schwarzenegger (yes, Arnold's son).
• Each bar contains whey and plant-based protein to fuel your body.
• You'll benefit from brain-fueling ingredients like Cognizin® Citicoline, Ashwagandha, and Lion's Mane.
• MOSH comes in several fun and seasonal flavors.

Several people emailed me this month to thank me for introducing them to their new favorite protein bar after I included two MOSH bars in my November Love Me Gluten Free box.

While you can find MOSH at select retailers, like Sprouts, you can also stock up online with this 👇 sweet deal.

👉 Use the code GLUTENFREE25 for 25% off at moshlife.com through 12/31/25.

An Important Update About Modern Bread & Bagel

Many of you have seen the recent controversy surrounding Modern Bread & Bagel. An influencer posted about their health code violations and criticized how the situation was handled. Modern Bread & Bagel messed up, and I was eager to learn their side of the story.

Why I’m Sharing This

A few weeks before everything happened, I had interviewed Orly Gottesman, the founder of Modern Bread & Bagel, for my podcast, Gluten Free Unwrapped.

Orly is smart, talented, passionate… and relentless in her mission to serve our gluten-free community. Alongside her celiac husband, Josh, she has built something truly special.

She started as a home baker and quickly turned into a professionally trained pastry chef. This path led her to create (arguably) the most iconic gluten-free restaurant chain in the U.S. You can hear her full story on my latest podcast episode.

What Orly Told Me This Week

I reached out to Orly this week to check in - before I published her episode. She was open, emotional, and honest. Here is what she shared:

• They had temporarily shut down their Chelsea location to address all health code issues; everything has been resolved, and she deeply regrets what happened.
• They also understand that a manager mishandled the situation; they now have new protocols in place.

But the fallout has been devastating:

• Modern Bread & Bagel sales are way down across all stores.
• An investor pulled out, prompting a pause in their new Penn Station buildout.
• As you'll hear in the interview, they are expanding to Denver ... but they lost one of their leases.
• She was both visibly heartbroken that she had let down the community she loves, and shaken that she didn't get the chance to address or fix her mistakes before people distanced themselves from her.

Why This Shook Me

Honestly, this wasn’t just a setback for Orly and her team — it felt like a setback for all of us. Modern Bread & Bagel is 100% gluten-free and has served our community with such care and creativity. Their bagels and pastries are truly unmatched.

While I don’t excuse what happened, I do understand and appreciate that everything is being addressed. Mistakes happen, and what matters most is how quickly and sincerely we work to fix them.

I’ll be honest: I worry every day about making mistakes. I’m human, and I rely on so many people to help me run my business. My hope is that, if I ever stumble, you’ll give me the benefit of the doubt — and the chance to make things right.

How We Can Help

1) While we can’t control what others say or publish, we can control what information we consume, believe, and amplify.

2) Modern Bread & Bagel rarely offers discounts, but I asked Orly for a special discount in case you wanted to support her business.

👉 Use the code LoveMeGF10 for 10% off any online order through Dec 10th. One use per customer.

Let’s show up for a business that has always shown up for us.

Two Recalls

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is voluntarily recalling one batch of Passion Fruit Dreamsicle Ice Cream Bars because they may contain undeclared wheat and soy. Visit the FDA for more information.

Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of its Häagen-Dazs Dark Chocolate Mini Bars in the 6-count package because it may contain undeclared wheat. Visit the FDA for more information.

See You on Tuesday 😮

There is just too much to share in one newsletter, so I'll be back Tuesday with my holiday gift guide picks and a few easy last-minute Thanksgiving tips and recipes. See you soon!

Sincerely,

Jenny

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