The summer before my junior year of high school I watched every episode of Chopped on Netflix. I had always enjoyed cooking, but this show made me view it in a whole new way! It was a way to be creative and find how different flavor profiles and textures combine to make a beautiful meal When my mom and I realized we had food intolerances that added a new layer to it all —could I make gluten free meals without sacrificing taste, texture, and creativity? Slowly but surely, cooking has become my creative outlet and the way that I love others. Many of the meals I make are inspired by the people I do life with and my desire to make them feel known! And that is how Leah x Gluten Free was born-- a way to document my recipes that are made with love and without any gluten!