I’m Monica — chef, cafe owner, gluten free innovator, recipe developer, instructor, writer, and wellness enthusiast — and I’m passionate about proving that gluten-free food can be just as joyful, delicious, and unapologetic as anything else at the table.

Four years into my career as a pastry chef, I was diagnosed with celiac disease and other autoimmune conditions. I thought it meant the end of everything I'd built. Instead, over the 20+ years since working in prestigious kitchens, I realized I needed a deeper understanding of how to combine my love of food with real, nourishing health.

I believe that food not only fills our bellies, but it also nourishes our souls, and I made it my mission to share that. That belief split into two paths: a cafe where nobody has to ask which menu is "safe," and a flour brand built for people who refuse to settle. Different problems, same root.

Here you'll find everything from what's inspiring me; to recipes that nourish the body, the soul, or — most often — both at once; to a behind-the-scenes look at life and business; to tips for incorporating sustainable and joyful habits into your day.