Hi there, and thanks for stopping by!
A Little About Me...
I'm Celeste, the owner of Life After Wheat. I have always loved spending time in the kitchen, and over the past 12 years have been perfecting the art of gluten free baking and cooking.
When my husband was diagnosed with multiple food allergies, I was so disappointed by the options and didn't want him to miss out. Although there are a lot more options now, I know that so many of you feel the same way and wish that you could enjoy your favorites again without settling for crumbly and dry foods.
That's why I created Life After Wheat, because I love helping people discover just how good gluten free food can taste by sharing my family's favorite recipes and products!
Over 100,000 visitors frequent Life After Wheat each month, and I'm so happy that I get to share my favorite recipes with you! I hope you take some time to look around and find some new favorites.
Be sure to check out my cookbook, How to Make Gluten Free Bread That Actually Tastes Good if you would like to learn how to make your own soft and fluffy gluten-free breads at home!
And if you're new to gluten-free, I hope you'll join my course and community to get all the tools and support you need to live your best gluten-free life.
All my recipes have been taste-tested and approved by my 5 gluten-eating kids so you know they're *really* good!
If you're feeling discouraged by gluten free living, shopping, or baking, I hope you stay a while and find some helpful information that makes life just a little bit easier and tastier too 🙂
Here are my most popular gluten free recipes to get you started:
Top 5 Gluten Free Recipes:
Work with Me
Want to work with me? Let's Chat! I only work closely with a few brands each year, but I would love to hear from you and see if your brand is a good fit. You can learn more HERE
Have a Question?
Learning how to navigate a gluten free lifestyle can be challenging, and I'm here to help. Please check out my Beginner's Guide for tips and info, and my Amazon shop for some of my favorite products. If you have another question, send me a dm on any social media platform or drop me a line at Celeste@thereislifeafterwheat(dot)com and I'll get back to you soon. We're in this together!
Rachel E says
Gluten Free Mama would like to connect with your blog about a big project we are working on. I don' t have your email. Hope you will connect back so we can share.
LifeAfterWheat says
I actually got your email, just haven't had a chance to respond yet but I will get with you soon!!! Thanks Rachel!
Debra says
Hi Celeste! Do you ever use almond flour for baking?
LifeAfterWheat says
Debra I don't use almond flour very often. I sometimes add a touch to muffins or cookies but prefer the texture other types of flours provide. Thanks for stopping by!
Namrata says
Hi Celeste!
I am so encouraged by your post.
You have penned down your joy and struggles so beautifully.
I am glad I woke up this morning reading your blog. It brings much hope.
Life is hard at times and it's true that we see the beauty and enjoy that moment 🙂
Thank you for sharing this!
God bless you and your family.
🙂
thereislifeafterwheat@gmail.com says
Thank you so much for your kind words! ? I wish you the very best on your gluten free journey.
Marianne says
Hi Celeste, just discovered your blog via Yummly. Looking to make some gf pancakes for my family this Sunday morn (eldest daughter and husband have celiac) and your "diner pancakes" caught my eye. I've saved your site. Glad I found you!
thereislifeafterwheat@gmail.com says
Hi Marianne, I'm glad you found us 🙂 Let me know how everyone likes the pancakes!
Carrie Veatch says
HI Celeste, I've never read your about me page before on your website and I LOVED it. Thanks for being so honest. The power of attitude is huge and your authenticity shines through. I'm so happy to connect with you in this space of the gluten free world!
Carrie
thereislifeafterwheat@gmail.com says
Thank you so much Carrie! -Celeste
Jacquelilne Segelke says
I wanted to know what I should do to make breads with active yeast instead of instant yeast. I do not have instant yeast nor have I ever heard of it. Do I use 1 Tab of active yeast in the !/2 cup + 2 Tab of warm water? I am not much of a bread maker and would love to try your gluten free crescent rolls for my son who has celiac. Thanks for your help. Jacqueline
thereislifeafterwheat@gmail.com says
You can use them interchangeably, but the bread might take a little longer to rise. Be sure it's in a warm place, like an oven that has been preheated to 110 and then turned off. Happy baking! -Celeste
Amy says
I just stumbled on your blog through Pinterest and I'm so glad I did! I have been gluten free for 10 years now and am finally getting confident enough to try making bread so I'm excited to try your recipes! I was wondering if you've tried Carol's all purpose gluten free flour blend? I have been using it in other recipes for a few years now and I love it. I've noticed other bloggers saying no flour is an exact cup for cup substitute but (other than actual bread) I have not found a non gf recipe that hasn't been successful in a 1:1 substitution with that particular blend. My non celiac friends and family can't ever tell the difference.
thereislifeafterwheat@gmail.com says
Hello Amy! I am so happy you're here and have found a few recipes to try. I haven't heard of that flour blend, I'll have to keep my eye out for it. Thanks for sharing the info! My go-to for gluten free flour is Better Batter and it works similarly, I find I can use it in just about any recipe. Happy baking! -Celeste
Sara says
I used to love Burger King's Çroissanwiches. Alas, I am now gluten free as is my husband. Is there a gluten free croissant recipe, so I can enjoy Çroissanwiches again?
thereislifeafterwheat@gmail.com says
Hi Sara, I have a crescent roll recipe that is very popular: https://thereislifeafterwheat.com/2014/11/perfect-dinner-rolls/
Cherie says
After being GF for many years, why are you still buying flour blends and baked goods instead of making your own which, as is common accepted knowledge, homemade is better? That's the first thing I did upon being diagnosed. I have never bought anything I can make myself. I have great success with everything. My multigrain bread is awesome!
thereislifeafterwheat@gmail.com says
Great question Cherie! I like to test my recipes with a variety of gluten free flour options to make it easy for readers like you to make the recipes with whatever you might have on hand. I am so happy to hear that you are enjoying delicious multigrain bread that is gluten free, there is nothing better! Most recipes work well with the homemade flour blend that I developed, which you can find here: https://thereislifeafterwheat.com/2014/10/gluten-free-flour-mix/
Darlene Thietje says
I want to try and make the dairy free optional GF rolls can I substitute flax seed for the egg and can I use almond milk instead of the powdered milk??
thereislifeafterwheat@gmail.com says
I haven't tried using a flax egg, but I am guessing it would work - especially if you are using Better Batter, Namaste, or GF Jules flour. Use powdered coconut milk or omit the powdered milk all together.
Chantelle Pique says
Omw. I have been GF for 8 years and tried lots of biscuit recipes and wasted a lot of money. Your 4 ingredient recipe is delish. Thank you so much for this!
thereislifeafterwheat@gmail.com says
SO glad you enjoyed the biscuits Chantelle!! Thank you for taking the time to come back and let me know 🙂 -Celeste
Clare says
I'm not on social media but wanted to share with you my experience making the GF pie crust. I was very easy and turned out great! My daughter is GF and she loved the apple pie I made for her. She has shared your recipe with a friend of hers who is also GF. Thank you so much for putting this on Pinterest!!
thereislifeafterwheat@gmail.com says
I love that! Thanks so much Clare.