My name is Amy and I am a wife and mother of 3 girls and 1st time Oma to our sweet grandson. As long as I can remember, I have always enjoyed baking and trying new recipes. For years I have wanted to run my own bakery. In 2018 our youngest daughter was diagnosed with Celiac Disease. Celiac disease is a genetic autoimmune disease where the ingestion of gluten leads to damage in the small intestine. It is estimated to affect 1 in 100 people worldwide, but only about 30% are properly diagnosed. * 

*Visit Celiac Disease Foundation for more information.

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Gluten is in a lot of products, not just those containing wheat, like breads and baked goods. In the beginning, it was a challenge to go to the grocery or, even more so, going out to eat. We had to be extremely careful so that the food she was eating was safe and free from cross contamination. Individuals with Celiac Disease cannot consume more than 20 ppm of gluten otherwise they can suffer from a wide range of symptoms of what we called, "being glutened" which includes the damage that is taken on by the small intestines. Symptoms can range from nothing at all (silent celiac) to days of pain and discomfort which also leads to malnutrition. 

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When our daughter began to understand the reality that came along with her new diagnosis, she became disheartened that she would not be able to delight in the same treats and snacks her friends would be able to enjoy. I quickly began learning the ins and outs of gluten free cooking and baking. Our 1st Thanksgiving was stricter than the ones that would follow because we had to cut out corn and lactose. (These are two common allergies that accompany the celiac diagnosis.) But the family embraced the change and came together to try new recipes. Nine months after her diagnosis, we were able to reintroduce both milk and corn into her diet because her gut had healed.

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We are lucky to live in a time to have a lot of gluten free products at our fingertips. Years ago, we would have had to make our own flour blends and combinations. As the years have passed, we have tried new recipes and techniques to improve the flavor and texture of gluten free baked goods.

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I am excited to continue this journey by providing safe, fun and tasty gluten free products to others.

​Welcome to True Light Bakery!

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