Gluten Free Living Now Expo (Day Two)
October 9, 2011
Greetings again from Indiana!
Cassie and I have had another fantastic day at the Gluten Free Living Now Expo, here in the beautiful Carmel Indiana.
The morning was off to a bit of a slower start than Friday, seeing as how almost everyone was attending conferences and self-help sessions in the mid-morning hours. The crowds started to pick back up around 11:30 AM, and we were off and rolling once again. It’s been a ton of fun to get the Apple’s Gluten-Free Kitchen name out to the general public, and to see the happiness and joy that is on their faces when they try the WORLD’S BEST gluten-free baked goods. Several individuals have mentioned that the Vegan Pumpkin Streusel Muffins have changed their life. One of the founders of the event had mentioned that the muffins are like “Christmas in my mouth.” If that doesn’t make you smile, I don’t know what will.
It’s such a joyful feeling to know that you can do something, as simple as baking, and knowing that you just made someone’s day. These individuals have finally tasted what they’ve been missing since going gluten-free. Just because it’s gluten-free, doesn’t mean that it has to be taste free!!
I feel like I’m at home at this conference. Not because I’m gluten-free, and there’s so many things that I can safely eat, but because of the sense of community. I feel like I know the individuals that are attending the conference. Almost like we share some sort of deeper level of connection that not everyone can understand. (We get what it’s like to be gluten-free, and to have to be on our toes all the time to make sure that we’re eating safe foods.) I’m honored to be here, and to have the opportunity to show what amazing gluten-free products the Apple’s Gluten Free Kitchen has to offer!
Cassie and I will be back at it again on Sunday for the final day of the expo. We look forward to seeing what tomorrow brings. 
~ Amy Carbonneau
