The story of Desirée - Glutenvrijmaaktmeblij
How Gluten-Free Eating Changed Our Lives and Led to Our Own Website
“You turn every bite into a pastry.” I hear that often and I am proud of it. For me, eating is not just something you do to live. It is enjoying, discovering, being together. And I felt that extra strongly when I struggled for years with stomach complaints that no one had an answer to.
I am Desirée, founder of Glutenvrij Maakt Me Blij a platform for busy families who want to live gluten-free without stress. And it all started… with my belly.
For years I had complaints: a bloated feeling, sprints to the toilet and fear of dinners. “It's part of your thyroid disease,” they would say. Or: “Maybe it's irritable bowel syndrome.” But nothing really helped. Until I started eating gluten-free and within a few weeks I recovered. No more stomach pain. No more panic with every bite. Then my mother and daughter followed, each with their own complaints. A few tests later it turned out that we also had other food allergies and intolerances. In my case, a sugar allergy was added. That was quite a puzzle in the beginning.
Yet that puzzle also brought our family something beautiful: clarity and creativity. Birthdays, dinners, holidays, everything became easier. Everyone knows what to expect. No more awkward explanations, just enjoying. Trying new products, exchanging recipes and laughing together about baking blunders. My daughter now makes the most delicious cupcakes and brownies, my mother cooks as if she runs a Michelin-starred restaurant. And me? I develop recipes, write blogs, share tips and build step by step a gluten-free site that really makes a difference. Everything to make gluten-free life more accessible and fun for everyone.
In between all that testing and writing, I also have my own favorites. One of them is the strawberry goat cheese salad, you really have to try it. All you need is strawberries, lamb's lettuce and soft goat cheese. Within two minutes you have a delicious healthy salad that tastes like a creamy strawberry dessert... but with lettuce. Super simple and mega tasty!
What do I like about Gluutbye?
Gluutbye is an inspiring platform that shows that gluten-free living doesn't have to be complicated and that you can treat yourself. Their monthly boxes are a great way to discover new gluten-free products and make life a lot more fun.
Gluten free is not a limitation, but a source of creativity, connection and growth. And I hope that through my channels, (future) products and collaborations I can inspire others to also say: 'Hey, gluten free makes me happy!'.
Love,
Desiree
About Desirée:
Desirée is the founder of Glutenvrij Maakt Me Blij , a platform full of practical inspiration for families who want to live gluten-free without stress. She works as a medical consultant, is a content creator, recipe developer and has big plans for her gluten-free website. Follow her via @glutenvrijmaaktmeblij or visit glutenvrijmaaktmeblij.nl for honest tips, delicious recipes and the best gluten-free hotspots.
