Decadent, Dairy- and Gluten-Free Dining with Divine Treasures

Sometimesour health demands us to take a step back and reflect on what we’re putting in our bodies. At our doctor’s and loved ones’ requests, we begrudgingly force ourselves to alter our diets in hopes that the challenge and misery will be worthwhile. It appears grim—but it doesn’t have to be.

Where many people see “food elimination” and “craving struggles,” Diane Wagemann saw an opportunity. When she realized dairy and gluten had to go, she took her knowledge and talent and redesigned recipes to fit her needs. These days, she and the customers of her Divine Treasures shop in Manchester satisfy all their cravings—and then some.

Many people on gluten-free and dairy-free diets see positive shifts in mood, reduced inflammation, fewer digestive issues, and better skin health. We’ll let the specialists explain the specifics—we’re just here to let you know that your nutritional needs are ours as well, and we have created a healthy space where dairy and gluten are never a concern.

Our kitchen is dedicated free of both, and here we make creamy cheeses, pizzas, calzones, quick meals to heat-and-eat on a lazy day, and even a decadent slew of cakes, brownies, cookies, and ice cream for dessert. And of course, using organic ingredients adds to the fresh taste and health benefits.

At Divine Treasures, we don’t eliminate the “good stuff”—we create the good stuff from better stuff. Because what feels good should always taste good!

Written by Samantha Skeels, marketing and design with Divine Treasures, a glutenfree, vegan artisan treat shop located in Parkade Plaza, 404 Middle Turnpike West, Manchester, CT. Visit dtchocolates.com, email diane@dtchocolates.com, or call 860.643.2552. See ad on page 19 >