About Me

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Hey there, I'm Jacqui!

I believe that good food should be enjoyed by everyone, and I'm excited to share recipes that satisfy different tastes, proving that gluten-free can be both delicious and family-friendly!

Welcome to Eat Fresh Glow, your go-to destination for wholesome and delicious gluten-free recipes.

I'm Jacqui, the creative force behind this blog, and I'm here to share my passion for creating easy-to-make dishes that are not only gluten-free but also free of refined sugars and mostly dairy-free.

I draw inspiration from wholesome foods and the changing seasons, and offer step-by-step recipes that are designed to be approachable for busy home cooks like you.

A Bit About Me

My love for cooking began in Ottawa, Canada, surrounded by the delicious blend of my Mom's French-Canadian heritage and my Dad's mix of Croatian and Italian roots. My mom filled our plates with comforting classics like savory meat pies, creamy yellow split-pea soup, homemade breads and hearty morning buckwheat pancakes with apples. Meanwhile, my dad, influenced by different cooking cultures, introduced me to the world of home-cooked meals made from scratch, like mouthwatering pasta fagioli, rich vegetable soup with white beans, and all kinds of fish like squid, octopus, smelts and lemon garlic salmon.

I'm excited to share gluten-free versions of some of the traditional foods I grew up with, along with many new and fresh ideas I've learned along the way.

I hope I can inspire you to embrace a healthy lifestyle through creative and delicious wholesome foods.

My Personal Transformation

My path to this point has been shaped by my own health journey. Dealing with hypothyroidism, chronic Lyme disease, severe IBS, SIBO and a family history of celiac disease, I experienced firsthand the transformative power of dietary changes.

By eliminating gluten, refined sugar and dairy, I gained remarkable improvements in my health, mental clarity, and vitality. I discovered that feeling great on the inside radiates a glow on the outside. While I primarily follow a plant-based diet, I'm not strictly vegan or vegetarian; I enjoy organic, local, pasture-raised and grass-fed meats along with sustainable wild-caught fish and seafood for their health benefits.

What Will You Discover on Eat Fresh Glow?

Simple and delicious gluten-free recipes that have been created and tested in my own kitchen and that I hope you'll love as much as my family and friends do! In fact, I regularly whip up gluten-free meals for my four wonderful kids and husband, who aren't exclusively gluten-free.

I believe that good food should be enjoyed by everyone, and I'm excited to share recipes that satisfy different tastes, proving that gluten-free can be both delicious and family-friendly!

More About Jacqui & The Blog

Why did you start food blogging?

I'm a mother of four amazing kids and one of my greatest joys is nourishing my family and friends with satisfying delicious meals. I wanted to have recipes available for my teens to prepare when they're off to college and needing to cook quick and healthful meals and snacks. This has evolved into creating recipes for anyone in need of a little culinary inspiration.

What's your background in food?

I am a self-taught cook, drawing inspiration from my mom, dad, nonna, and years of experimenting in the kitchen. I am a Certified Holistic Nutritional Consultant from the Institute of Holistic Nutrition and a Certified Culinary Nutrition Expert from the Academy of Culinary Nutrition. I have read and cooked from numerous cookbooks, learned from accomplished chefs, participated in cooking classes in PEI, Boston, and Italy, and devoured countless food documentaries. Years of cooking experience have enriched my culinary skills.

Do you have a cookbook?

I don't have a cookbook yet but it's definitely something I'm working towards. Exploring the possibility of sharing my recipes in a cookbook is an exciting journey, and I look forward to the day when I can bring the flavors of Eat Fresh Glow to your kitchen shelves.

Can I use your pictures/recipes on my blog/site?

Certainly! You're welcome to use my pictures and recipes as long as you provide proper attribution and a link back to the source. Complete publication of my recipes requires specific permission, so please contact me at [email protected] for inquiries.

Join Me in a Fresh Culinary Adventure

Together we'll embrace the beauty of fresh garden produce, support local farmers' markets, and select organic, nutrient-rich ingredients from the grocery store whenever possible. Let's create wholesome, easy and delicious meals for you, your family and friends to enjoy!

If you have any questions, please reach out to me at [email protected]. Your feedback and experiences with my recipes are invaluable, and I look forward to hearing from you. Welcome to Eat Fresh Glow!