Day 1 on WordPress – How Exciting!

Welcome to Taste The Difference Cookbook Blog. My intention here is to connect with others who are either Celiacs, gluten intolerant, or wheat allergic. And to share information in whatever way supports us all.

I was diagnosed gluten intolerant in 1994 after battling an autoimmune disease (Porphyria) for several years. At the time, no one seemed to know that my issues with gluten just might have precipitated the other illness(s).

After being told by my doctors that I could not expect to be alive in 5 years, I decided to take matters into my own hands. After much trial and error, it would appear that my efforts have paid off, in that I am alive today to write this! And, no one looking at me today would be able to tell that I was ever as ill as I once was.

My friends and family have encouraged me to publish my cookbook, which was developed over a 3 year period in an effort to find palatable food in a recognizable form. Many people contributed their standard recipes so that I could convert them into something acceptable for my own diet. And now, it is my intention to share this compilation with others going down that same path for the first time.

I will, over time, share how that all came about, and how I came to realize that I was on the right track. I would also like to offer my hand in encouragement to those out there who are challenged with multiple health problems. No one should have to go through this alone.

From time to time, I will post resources here, as well, and will always be available to answer questions.

May you be richly blessed, now and always

JoDee Vale
TasteTheDifferenceCookbook.com