13 Years Gluten Free - Celebrate With Me!

August marks the 13th anniversary of my diagnosis of Celiac Disease!  This diagnosis was the best thing that ever happened to me.  I have been blogging and creating videos for almost one year.  I am certain that all of my gluten free and custom eating babies know that I love to cook and bake.  I also love to eat sweet treats.  In 2002 it was extremely difficult for me to give up birthday cake.  My sister Tonda, always make a big deal about my birthday. When I started my gluten free journey birthdays and other celebrations that revolved around food seemed to loose their charm.  I could not find any sweet treats that actually had a good (or okay) taste.

We have come a long way custom eating babies!  The cake pictures in this blog post are from my nephew's birthday (2014) .  I baked Darren a four tier cake with alternating layers of raspberry and chocolate with a raspberry buttercream and chocolate ganache frosting.  This cake looked wonderful and had a great taste.  My nephew does not have Celiac Disease or any custom eating needs.  Eating a gluten free cake on his birthday was a sign of support and dedication to ensuring that I am healthy and able to fully participate in events. 

Custom eating is so much easier when you have a strong support system.  I dedicated my victory of being 13th years gluten free, I also salute my family and friends for being support warriors and forward thinkers.  I would not be where I am today without my support system.

Luv you all!!
XOXOXOX
Dawn

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