Who We Are
Welcome to Gluten Free Kitchen Stories, where every recipe tells a tale of transformation, resilience, and the beautiful discoveries that emerge when we reimagine cooking without gluten. We’re storytellers, passionate cooks, and gluten-free advocates who believe that behind every successful gluten-free dish lies a compelling story—of adaptation, innovation, and the profound joy of creating food that nourishes both body and spirit.
Our kitchen stories began with personal journeys of necessity that blossomed into adventures of culinary exploration. Each recipe we share represents not just ingredients and instructions, but the narrative of how we’ve navigated challenges, celebrated victories, and discovered that gluten-free cooking opens doors to flavors, techniques, and possibilities we never would have explored otherwise. Every story in our collection proves that limitations can become the greatest catalysts for creativity.
Our Mission
To collect, craft, and share the most inspiring gluten-free kitchen stories from around the world, creating a comprehensive library of recipes, techniques, and experiences that guide, encourage, and empower everyone touched by gluten-free living. We’re dedicated to proving that every gluten-free kitchen has stories worth telling and dishes worth sharing, transforming individual challenges into collective wisdom and culinary celebration.
Our Vision
We envision a world where gluten-free cooking is celebrated not as restriction, but as a rich narrative tradition filled with innovation, cultural exchange, and extraordinary flavors. Through our ever-growing collection of kitchen stories, we’re building a global community where every cook’s gluten-free journey contributes to a larger tale of human adaptability, creativity, and the universal power of food to heal, connect, and inspire.
Our Values
Story-Driven Cooking
Every recipe comes with its story—the inspiration, the challenges overcome, and the people it has touched. We believe understanding the “why” behind each dish makes it more meaningful and memorable.
Inclusive Narratives
Our kitchen welcomes stories from every culture, dietary need, and cooking skill level. We celebrate the diverse voices that make the gluten-free community rich with perspectives and flavors.
Safe Harbor
We understand that for many, gluten-free isn’t a choice—it’s essential for health. Our kitchen stories prioritize safety, cross-contamination prevention, and the peace of mind that comes with trusted, thoroughly tested recipes.
Cultural Celebration
Food tells the stories of our heritage. We honor traditional dishes from every culture by carefully adapting them for gluten-free living, preserving their essence while making them accessible to our community.
Empowerment Through Sharing
We believe that sharing our kitchen stories—both successes and learning moments—creates a supportive network where everyone’s experience contributes to collective knowledge and confidence.
Innovation from Tradition
The best gluten-free cooking stories honor what came before while fearlessly exploring what’s possible, blending time-tested techniques with modern gluten-free innovations.
Our History
Gluten Free Kitchen Stories was founded in 2018 when our founder realized that behind every successful gluten-free recipe adaptation lay a compelling human story of determination, creativity, and discovery. What began as a personal blog documenting one family’s gluten-free journey quickly evolved into a platform celebrating the diverse experiences of cooks worldwide navigating gluten-free living.
By 2020, our collection had grown to include stories and recipes from over 500 contributors across six continents, reaching more than 450,000 monthly readers seeking both practical recipes and inspirational narratives. Our signature “Recipe Origin Stories” series launched that year, diving deep into the background and development of beloved gluten-free adaptations that have become community favorites.
The breakthrough came in 2021 with our “Cultural Heritage Project,” which partnered with gluten-free cooks from various cultural backgrounds to adapt traditional family recipes for gluten-free preparation. This initiative not only preserved culinary heritage but also expanded the global understanding of gluten-free possibilities, earning recognition from cultural food preservation organizations and international cooking publications.
Our comprehensive e-book series, “Stories from the Gluten-Free Kitchen,” launched in 2022 and has become the most downloaded collection of narrative-driven gluten-free recipes, with over 180,000 downloads. The series has been featured in Gluten-Free Living Magazine, Celiac Disease Foundation resources, and numerous food and health publications as an example of how storytelling enhances cooking education and community building.
Meet the Team
Our Team – Gluten Free Kitchen Stories
Marco Santos
Gluten-Free Chef & Latin Cuisine Innovation Specialist
When my youngest son was diagnosed with celiac disease at four, I knew I had to reimagine every traditional Brazilian and Portuguese recipe from my childhood without losing their authentic soul. With my Johnson & Wales training and Miami Latin fusion experience, I’ve developed 320+ gluten-free recipes celebrating authentic Latin flavors using cassava flour and plantain alternatives. My gluten-free empanada recipe won “Best Appetizer” at the 2023 Miami Gluten-Free Food Festival, and I previously ran “Sabores Sin Gluten,” serving Miami’s Latino community. Food is culture—everyone deserves to experience the joy of sharing traditional family meals.
Elena Brown
Gluten-Free Culinary Storyteller & Recipe Heritage Specialist
After being diagnosed with non-celiac gluten sensitivity in my late twenties, I refused to lose my Italian heritage learned in nonna’s Brooklyn kitchen. With my food journalism background and European baking training, I’ve adapted 400+ traditional recipes from various cultures, with my gnocchi recipe winning “Recipe of the Year” from the National Gluten-Free Living Awards in 2022. I collaborate with the Italian-American Cultural Center documenting traditional family recipes and teach monthly pasta-making classes with the Westchester Celiac Support Group. Food is the heart of family storytelling—no one should sacrifice their cultural heritage.
Sophie Williams
Gluten-Free Nutritionist & Family Meal Planning Expert
As a pediatric dietitian at Children’s Hospital of Denver, I witnessed too many families struggling with managing their children’s celiac disease—stressed parents, frustrated kids, everyone eating bland boxed products. I’ve developed 375+ family-friendly recipes focusing on practical solutions: lunch boxes, after-school snacks, and make-ahead dinners that actually work for busy families. My meal planning system was featured in Parents Magazine, and I’ve presented research at the Rocky Mountain Pediatric Nutrition Conference. Families need real-world solutions, not just perfect test kitchen results.
Follow Us
Become part of our global community of kitchen storytellers and add your voice to our ever-growing collection:
Facebook: @GlutenFreeKitchenStories
Share your own kitchen stories, connect with contributors from around the world, and discover new tales of gluten-free cooking creativity.
Instagram: @GFKitchenStories
Beautiful food photography paired with the stories behind each dish, plus behind-the-scenes glimpses of our recipe development and testing process.
Pinterest: @GlutenFreeKitchenStories
Story-driven recipe collections organized by culture, occasion, and cooking technique, perfect for discovering your next kitchen adventure.
YouTube: Gluten Free Kitchen Stories
Video storytelling that brings our contributors’ kitchen tales to life, featuring cooking demonstrations and the personal narratives behind favorite recipes.
TikTok: @GFKitchenStories
Quick recipe stories, transformation tips, and glimpses into the creative process behind successful gluten-free adaptations.
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Ready to discover the stories waiting to be told in your own gluten-free kitchen? Explore our collection of narrative-driven recipes, download our free “Your First Gluten-Free Kitchen Story” guide, and join thousands of storytellers who have learned that every adaptation, every successful dish, and every kitchen challenge overcome becomes part of a larger, inspiring tale of resilience and culinary creativity. Your kitchen story is waiting to be written.