Hello, I’m Kate. I’m a wife, a mom, and a home baker. From childhood, I could be found in the kitchen throwing together some tasty baked treat. My love for bread led me to the beautifully tangy world of sourdough. Now a mom, I desire to feed my kids healthful foods, but whole grains and alternative sugar options can be tricky when baking. So, this blog and YouTube channel were born. Which ingredient will produce better results, This or That?
In early 2025, my health took a turn for the worst. I started experiencing extreme allergic responses to pretty much everything. All the testing the doctors did said everything was normal, I just needed to get on allergy shots and regular allergy medication. But then, a dear friend, recommended I see her functional health doctor. I’m so glad I did!
After more and different testing, this doctor found that I had all the inflammation associated with an autoimmune disease without the autoimmune markers. He said, “You’re lucky. Most people don’t catch it early enough. You are about 1-2 years from fully developing an autoimmune disease, and Hashimoto’s sucks.” I knew we needed to make some changes.
Some of my testing showed dairy, specifically lactose and casein, were the major contributors to my inflammation, along with several other minor sensitivities. We made significant dietary and lifestyle changes and are continuing to learn more and heal. All of my recipes are primarily written dairy free, but included in most note sections I have dairy adjustments.
I look forward to sharing with you the things I’ve learned in the kitchen over the years and answering any questions you may have.
