In this episode of Gluten Free Unwrapped, I’m joined by Lorraine Fagela, the inspiring baker and founder of Hand & Heart Gluten Free — known for her amazing gluten-free baking mixes, sweet treats, and a cozy gluten-free bakery & café in Saco, Maine.

Lorraine's journey began in 2012, when she developed a mysterious rash and a range of symptoms that she eventually traced back to gluten and wheat. Frustrated by the lack of satisfying gluten-free options, she took matters into her own hands. What started as a personal mission turned into a thriving business — and a game-changing all-purpose gluten-free flour blend.

You’ll hear how Lorraine:

• Turned a health scare into a gluten-free passion project
• Started in the food world by making flavored coconut chips
• Created her first GF flour blend after experimenting with alternative flours
• Secretly entered a baking contest with gluten-free flan — and won Best in Show!
• Launched her retail flour line in 2020, now with four blends for different baking needs
• Started a bakery in 2024 that has generated raving fans and lines out the door

Lorraine’s story is one of resilience, hard work, and serious baking talent.

More about Hand + Heart Gluten Free

WEBSITES: handandheartglutenfree.com & sweetsandco.com

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FACEBOOK: @handandheartglutenfree

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FACEBOOK: @lovemeglutenfreebox

More about Jenny Finke

Jenny Finke is the founder of the popular blog, Good For You Gluten Free. Find her at (goodforyouglutenfree.com and subscribe to her FREE newsletter at welcome.goodforyouglutenfree.com.

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