1 Year Blogiversary & a Giveaway!

** The Winner’s selected using a number generator from Random.org are as follows**

Bread Class- Expo Ticket:  Cara

Gluten Free Expo Book: Randall 

Congratulations to you both! 

Giveaway is now closed..

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1 year today. I can’t believe it really..

1 year ago today I was sick and tired of feeling like a lost soul in the world. I had spent the several years prior working all kinds of different jobs- feeling I wasn’t capable of ever really doing much with my life.. not knowing even what made me happy. The early 20′s are confusing!

Feb. 2010 after a stressful period in my life I got really sick. Its the best thing that ever happened to me. Soon after like many are -I was put on the elimination diet and of course learned that I was gluten and dairy intolerant. I found myself in the kitchen from that point on coming up with new ways to eat. I started posting quick cell phone pics of my creations on facebook. Various friends told me I should start a blog.

A Blog?? I thought blogs were so dumb! Why would I write recipes  to hand out for free? What I didn’t understand at that time was that with a blog comes a community of friends and opportunities that I never thought would be possible. Furthermore- I didn’t realize that writing recipes without Gluten and Dairy might actually help some people.

A VERY kind friend swooped in and offered to help me build a website.. how could I say no? It seemed a little meant to be.  This friend put in hours of work- taught me the ropes, helped me with upgrades, answered hundreds of emails with questions. This site is all thanks to him! THANK YOU JASON!

1 year ago I couldn’t bake a gluten free muffin if I tried. Today- I’m happily working on my first cookbook, have made 4,000 new friends and have written over 200 recipes. What a year it has been!! Without question the happiest year of my life.

Another REALLY amazing opportunity that came my way was getting asking to present at the Gluten and Allergen Expo several months ago in Chicago!  I shared my recipe for Chicago Style Deep Dish Pizza and met other bloggers and other individuals that have become dear friends. 

I was beyond elated when Jen Cafferty asked if I would come teach a portion of the bread class at the upcoming Expo happening in Dallas this October 1st and 2nd. 

Today to celebrate the best year of my life and to celebrate my 27th birthday (which is also today!) – I’m giving away a ticket to attend the Bread and Beyond class happening Saturday October 1st from 8-12 am. (a $105 value)  Peter Bronski, Mary Capone and I will each be sharing recipes!

In this class I’ll be  covering my 2 favorite breakfast breads!

Allergy Free English Muffins

& The worlds Fluffiest/ Softest Cinnamon Rolls. (at least in my mind they are

AND..

Today I am also giving away a copy of the Gluten and Allergen Free Cookbook!!

This book contains over 100 recipes from previous expo’s compiled from the worlds top Allergy Free Chef’s and authors!  The cookbook covers breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, beverages, bread, substitutions and helpful tips to start a gluten-free diet.

For the opportunity to win this giveaway :  Please “Like” my new Facebook Page, and Subscribe to the blog either via the Email or RSS Feed Option (both located on the right panal of this site  

THEN

Leave a comment saying you did so- AND mention in the comment if you would like the book or the ticket! 

 

Come back on Monday ( August 29th) to find out who the winners are!

 THANK YOU ALL for making this past year of my life so special. I never expected to receive so much kindness and support. There is something REALLY special about the gluten free community. I appreciate every one of you!

MUCH LOVE!

xo,

Brittany

PS. Seasonal Sunday’s will be back tomorrow!! Stop by for some recipe inspiration.