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Just Desserts!
CALVIN EATON
I am Calvin Eaton, the disabled chef, author, and content creator behind theglutenfreechef brand. I am filled with immense joy and pride as I present to you my latest creation, & Just Desserts! 40 Step-by-Step Gluten-Free Dessert Recipes, my new cookbook that celebrates the 10-year anniversary of my blog.
In 2012, I embarked on my gluten-free adventure, launching theglutenfreechefblog to chronicle my experiences with disability and gluten-free living. The reception was overwhelming, and in 2014, the success of the blog led to the establishment of theglutenfreechef bakery in Rochester, NY. What started as a personal narrative soon evolved into a global community, bringing together individuals with celiac disease and other conditions necessitating a gluten-free lifestyle. Today, the platform offers recipes, resources, reviews, and most crucially, a sense of belonging to countless people around the world.
In Just Desserts!, I’ve poured a decade of passion, expertise, and creativity.
Here’s a taste of what awaits inside:
• Mouth-watering Delights: 40 entirely gluten-free dessert and sweets recipes, from cookies and bars to buttercreams and glazes, each carrying my personal touch.
• Exclusive Content: These are original recipes, never before featured on the blog.
• Visually Stunning: Each recipe is complemented by beautiful full-color photography and illustrations.
• All-Inclusive: A good portion of the recipes are plant-based, making them egg-free, dairy-free, and nut-free.
• Baking Essentials: From pantry staples to baking resources, tips, and methods - I’ve ensured every baker feels equipped and inspired.
• Nutritional Guidance: Detailed nutrition information accompanies every recipe, ensuring mindful indulgence.
• International Appeal: With both standard and metric measurements, the recipes are accessible to a global audience.
Just Desserts! isn’t just a cookbook; it’s a reflection of my journey, my challenges, and my passion. It’s crafted for anyone who wishes to enjoy classic desserts, whether they’re new to the gluten-free world or have been baking without gluten for years. Please consider exploring Just Desserts! and perhaps sharing its essence with the people you know. I’m available for any discussions, interviews, or collaborations with the goal of increasing accessibility for the gluten-free community in Rochester, NY and beyond.
Calvin Eaton (he/his/him) is a disabled scholar, author, cultural curator, content creator, and social entrepreneur who specializes in the following subjects: African American history & culture, antiblackness, civil disobedience, housing justice & gentrification, sustainability, disability rights, food justice, and gluten free lifestyle/cooking. He is the Founder/CEO of the nonprofit education platform 540WMain, Inc.
You can contact Calvin at asktheglutenfreechef@ gmail.com or calvin@540westmain.org.
Just Desserts! can be ordered from Hipocampo Books and will help support a local Rochester, NY Latino-woman-owned bookstore. If you are a small woman or BIPOC owned bookstore in Rochester and beyond, please let’s connect. I would love to support you and have you sell my book in your store.
