The Bakery That Happens to Be Gluten Free

Over the past several months, we have had hundreds of conversations with customers at festivals, and the ones that always stick out to me are the conversations about "being gluten free."

I have been gluten free since 2008 with a fairly serious intolerance. I remember the challenge I had early on to find okay gluten-free options, passable gluten-free flours and longed for a cookie cake more than I would care to admit.

When a gluten-free eater comes up to our booth and learns we are a bakery that also happens to be gluten free, their eyes light up. And the next words out of their mouths are typically something like "shut up, no way" or "this might be the best day of my life."

These reactions are honestly part of why I do this work. I believe everyone deserves a delicious treat every now and again, and everyone deserves a birthday cake for their birthday. 

I also know the perception some people have about eating gluten free. A reputation of being dry, gross or not that tasty. Back when I first became gluten free in 2008, I had some of these same experiences and I understand where this perception comes from. 

Some comments are funny, like when my friend accidentally ate a dog bakery cookie one time and said "these must be the gluten-free cookies." But some comments aren't so funny, like the one man who stopped excitedly, until he realized everything was made with gluten-free ingredients. He loudly said, "oh, these must be nasty" and walked away.

Gluten free has a reputation, but with better gluten-free flour mixes and bakers who understand how to make delicious gluten-free treats, this reputation deserves to change. I no longer crave store-bought cookie cake, because I know I can make a better cookie cake: one that won't make me sick but also tastes better. 

Yes, everything we make is made with dedicated gluten-free ingredients on dedicated gluten-free equipment. If you have a gluten allergy, celiac disease or don't want to eat gluten, Roses & Whiskers is for you. 

But if you simply want a delicious treat, for your birthday or just because, Roses & Whiskers is for you, as well.