June Gluten Free Dessert Recipes

Transitioning from "Sorry" to "Thank You"

Learning To Not Say Sorry

Almost no one wants to be a burden. Those of us with Celiac Disease don’t want to make things harder for our families or our friends. We don’t want to “impose.”

I had some health issues this past week that immediately make me feel guilty that other people had to help me out. Whether it was taking time off of work, or physically helping me to do something, I didn’t want to be a burden. That I should be able to “handle” myself better.

And then I realized instead of saying “sorry” I could in turn say THANK YOU. Thank you for feeling that I’m important enough to change your schedule. Thank you to nurses and hospital staff for maintaining our dignity when our bodies rebel against us. Thank you for just listening. Thank you for accommodating my dietary needs.

I hope you understand that you’re worthy of the same dignity and compassion that you daily show to others. May those of us who are the last to ask for help be willing to accept it with gratitude. <3

Sincerely,

Margaret Clegg

P.S. Here’s the link to gluten free groceries on sale this week. Maine Pie Co. gluten free pie shells are on sale for $6.99 for a 2 pk at Meijer this week.

Taking Advantage Of What’s in Season

Agriculture is big business in Michigan, and we’re lucky to have a diversity of fruits and vegetables available to us. In June, strawberries, blackberries, zucchini squash and beans are in abundance. And cherries begin to ripen at the end of the month. Here are some great gluten free recipes to try this month.

Some “Berry” Good Recipes

• Gluten Free Fruits of the Forest Pie

• Gluten Free Strawberry Galette

• Gluten Free Buckwheat Pancakes with Strawberry Sauce

• Gluten Free Strawberry Pretzel Salad

• Gluten Free Upside Down Cake

• Gluten Free Blueberry Zucchini Bread

• Gluten Free Recipes with Michigan Produce

Celiac Disease News & Gluten Free Headlines

• Celiac Disease Treatment Granted Fast Track Status by US FDA

• Why Rogue Cells Might Explain why certain Celiac Disease Patients don’t improve on a gluten free diet.

• Feeding America West Michigan offers gluten free meals at libraries this summer

• 5 Reasons People Love Gluten Free Veggie Craft Pasta

Final Celiac Disease Awareness Month Infographics

• Celiac Disease and the U.S. Miliary

• Celiac Disease and Thyroid Disease

• Celiac Disease and Mental Health

• Celiac Disease and Disordered Eating

• Other Conditions Associated with Celiac Disease

2025 Gluten Free Events

• June 6- Gut- Brain Health & Celiac Disease Webinar

• June 10- Virtual Celiac Support Group Meeting

• June 30 - Jackson, MI GF Support Group Meeting

• July 12- Virtual Teen GF Conference

• Aug 10-15 - Michigan Gluten Free Kids Camp

• Sept 26-27 - My Gluten Free World Expo Utah

• Oct 3-5 - Gluten Free Baking Retreat, Roscommon MI