I’ve been asked in the past why I blog, sometimes in conversation, sometimes in comments on Instagram, Facebook, or wherever I’m rambling about gluten-free life. It’s a fair question, really. Why spend hours writing about pasta, pizza and the eternal battle against crumbs in the butter (not a problem anymore thanks to the gluten free labels I’ve got). ?
I started blogging a few years after being diagnosed with coeliac disease. The idea came to me after the Facebook groups started gaining attention, and I realised it could be more than just a hobby, it could also help me grow confidence, both personally and professionally. And it has.
But it’s not just for me. It’s for us, the gluten-free community. Blogging is my way of saying:
- “Yes, you can still have proper pasta.”
- “Yes, restaurants really do need to take cross-contamination seriously.”
- “Yes, it’s fine to laugh at the absurdity of it all.”
Food is about connection. Even if the food on the plate is gluten-free, the conversations around it should be wide open. Blogging lets me connect with people on the same journey, the wins, the fails, and the “did I really almost eat gluten-free dog treats in a shopping centre?” (true story) moments.
At the end of the day, blogging gives me a voice in a world where gluten-free is often an afterthought. It’s a chance to say: we’re here, we’re hungry and we’re not settling for anything less than amazing food.
That’s why I blog.
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