**This is an interview with the owner. Please scroll to the bottom of the page for bakery address, phone number, website, email, and social media links.**

Gluten Free Cottage Law Business

Everything is Gluten Free operates as a “cottage law” business. Moonbeam prepares all baked goods inside their home, not at a storefront bakery. You’ll find their baked goods at local markets and pop-ups. Due to cottage law rules, they are not able to ship.

Dedicated Gluten Free Kitchen

What about the chance of cross contact with wheat flour? Moonbeam shares “I am a dedicated gluten-free baker. We do not bring any gluten into our home as I have Celiac Disease and my oldest son is gluten-intolerant. I even react to touching gluten, without ingestion.

Read more about this gluten free small business created from a momma’s love to feed everyone.

1. What inspired you to become a baker? Why the focus on gluten-free? 

I have loved baking since I was a small child. My family is Pennsylvania Dutch, and I loved learning cultural recipes with my Grandmother and Mom. That passion grew throughout my life, and when I was diagnosed with celiac 11 years ago, I was determined to still be able to make my favorite things. 

2. Are there other highlights of your products?  Dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free etc? 

I do have a few dairy-free items but do not specialize in any other allergen. Growing up on the East Coast, I like to specialize in the baked goods I was raised eating. This includes bagels, sticky buns, and my almond cake. I also sell artisan jams that are gluten-free and vegan.

3. What steps do you take to ensure that your products are truly gluten-free? only use certified products? call companies?, etc ? 

I only use products labeled/certified gluten-free. I currently use Bob’s Red Mill oats in my baked goods. However after learning more about purity protocol oats, I will be switching to Bakery on Main. I do not use any gluten free wheat starch in my products.

4  Can you share a story of a customer who’s been greatly impacted by your business? 

Here is my favorite review: “This is the most wonderful place for gluten free baked goods ever! Moonbeam is so friendly and kind. The pumpkin rolls and new cinnamon roll recipe are amazing! I am unsure how gluten free food tastes so accurate to the gluten-full counterparts I have grown to miss. Your baked goods make living with Celiac Disease easier.”

5. What would you like consumers to know about your products and your business? 

We take custom orders for just about anything- I love a challenge! We rotate our menu seasonally and are always adding new items. Everything is Gluten Free is owned by a queer mom (they/them) who wants to make the world happy with their baked goods!

Everything is Gluten Free Location, Hours and Contact Information

Brighton – Home based baker

Participates in the following Farmers Markets – Brighton and Canton.

They also participate in the Suburban Collection Showplace Craft Show in April and December.

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Everything is Gluten Free is one of many gluten free bakers across the state of Michigan.  Click this link to see a comprehensive list of all the gluten-free bakeries in Michigan, complete with interactive map! Looking for more local eats? Check out my list of gluten free baked good options at Michigan Farmers Markets. 

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**This is an interview with the owner. Please scroll to bottom of page for bakery address, phone number, website, email, and social media links.**

No More Belly Aching has been on my horizon for quite a few years. I first visited their Lee Rd. location in 2013. Since then they’ve moved to a new location. However, their dedicated customers have followed them to their new Grand River Avenue store. It’s understandable. Not only can it be hard to find gluten-free fresh baked goods, but even harder to find ones there are dairy-free as well.

No More Belly Aching carries a variety of baked goods. My husband really likes their rye-style bread. They offer pizza crusts, as well asdairy-free cheese to make your own pizza crust. And for dessert they have lemon bars and cupcakes. Read more about No More Belly Aching from Randy Howell, the baking genius and operator of this bakery, in his own words.

1. What inspired you to become a baker? Why the focus on gluten-free?

A friend of ours owns a local health food store. While she was vacationing in Canada, she stumbled upon a dedicated gluten-free, dairy-free bakery. Being gluten free herself, she was very impressed with the product, and inquired as to whether the bakery could supply her store. Ironically, the bakery was actually up for sale. She asked us if we would be interested in operating a gluten-free, dairy-free bakery. We eagerly jumped at the chance!

So, we began commuting and hour and a half, weekly, to the bakery in Ontario Canada. There we learned the art and science of gluten-free, dairy-free baking. After several months, it was time to move that facility from Canada to Brighton. It wasn’t a simple task, but we succeeded and here we are!

2. Are there other highlights of your products? Low sodium, fat free, etc?

We are dedicated gluten-free and dairy-free facility. No More Belly Aching does not use any peanuts, tree nuts or soy, but are not certified “free” of those ingredients. Our baked goods include a range of products that are also vegan, as they are free from eggs. We do not use any preservatives.

3. What steps do you take to ensure that your baked goods are truly gluten-free?

Being a dedicated facility, we source our ingredients only from suppliers who are certified gluten-free. Additionally, we track our supplier’s ingredient lot tracking codes and keep daily production logs that link directly to each batch of our products. This means, for example, we can tell you what specific batch of flour was used in any specific batch of our products. In the event of a contamination issue we can quickly determine and communicate what products have been affected.

4. Can you share a story of a customer who’s been greatly impacted by your business?

There have been so many over the years! To put it simply, there is no better feeling than when a a customer with food restrictions looks you in the eye and tells you that you have saved their life! This is a statement not taken lightly. Likewise, the appreciation from their family members impacts us greatly. It gives our daily efforts true purpose! You can read some of our reviews on Facebook.

5. What would you like consumers to know about your products and your business?

Wo offer more than just baked goods. We sell products from other Michigan small businesses, such as Old World Gluten Free pierogi and Full Flavor Foods sauce mixes. We also sell dairy free cheese, so you can build your own dairy free pizza with our crusts. Outside of our own storefront, you can find our products at Natural View Market and Busch’s in Brighton.

We are baking five days a week, Tuesday through Saturday. Stop in and chat with us. We hope to see you soon!

Location, Hours and Contact Information

No More Belly Aching
10049 Grand River, Suite 100
Brighton MI, 48116
Tuesday thru Friday 10am – 5 pm, Saturday 10 am – 4 pm
CLOSED SUNDAY & MONDAY
(810) 225- 9773

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No More Belly Aching is one of many gluten-free bakers across the state of Michigan.  Click this link to see a comprehensive list of all the gluten-free bakers in Michigan, as well as an interactive map!

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