I’m Back in the Kitchen!
Nine years going on Ten! Honestly, it feels surreal even typing that out. What started as a small gluten-free food blog has now become a decade-long journey of recipes, creativity, late-night kitchen experiments, and learning how to navigate life while staying true to the things I love.
If you’ve been following along with me on Off The Wheaten Path over the years, you probably noticed things became a little quiet… then active… then quiet again. The truth is, the past couple of years have been a season of transition. Like many people after COVID, I struggled to find my rhythm again. Balancing work, personal life, health, creativity, and the pressure of constantly creating content became more difficult than I expected.
What began as a food blog slowly expanded into publishing projects, recipe development, creative design, and faith-based content, with four cookbooks and a few other minor projects. While I’m incredibly grateful for that growth, trying to juggle both worlds often left me stretched thin. Some days the recipes flowed naturally. Other days, burnout won. And somewhere in the middle, I realized I missed the original heart of this blog – sharing comforting gluten-free food, Caribbean-inspired recipes, and the joy that comes from gathering around a table.
As Off The Wheaten Path turns 9 this year, it feels like the perfect time for a fresh start as we lead up to the 10th anniversary. It is a revamp. A reboot. A healthier and more intentional version of the blog.
Over the next few months, you’ll start seeing more easy gluten-free recipes, healthier lifestyle ideas, meal inspiration, Caribbean flavors, behind-the-scenes content, and practical tips for living gluten free without feeling overwhelmed. I want this space to feel inspiring again – not only for you, but for me too.
And before all the new recipes roll out, I couldn’t help but revisit some of the classics that continue to be favorites in our kitchen.
Here are the top five recipes we still make over and over again:
Easy Gluten Free Butter Chicken
Enjoy the flavous of India in this Easy Butter Chicken recipe. Creamy and smooth with a hint of spice. Served over Basmati Rice for a gluten free treat!
Get the recipe here!
Trinidad Cheese Paste
Try this delicious alternative to Pimento Cheese! A simple but delicious combination, Cheese paste is something that is well known in Trinidad and the Caribbean..
Get the recipe here!
Quinoa Tabouli
Enjoy this Grain Free, Gluten Free and delcious alternative to this classic Arabic side dish! Made with quinoa instead of wheat, this Tabouli is yummy and healthy.
Get the recipe here!
Gluten Free Saheena Bites
Enjoy this Trini Street food classic in bite sized form. A blend of Dasheen Bush or Taro Leaves in a batter that is deep fried and served with chutney. It’s like having a party in your mouth!
Get the recipe here!
Trinidad Pholourie – Gluten Free & Vegan
There are just some recipes that stick with you and become your favorite. But for me, there are just too many favorite recipes. So instead of having a favorite recipe, I have a recipe of the week that tops all the others. Like my easy Gluten Free Pholourie.
Get the recipe here!
This new chapter of Off The Wheaten Path is all about balance – good food, creativity, healthier habits, and rediscovering the joy of blogging again after a difficult season.
Thank you for being here, whether you’ve followed from the beginning or just recently discovered this little corner of the internet. There’s so much more to come, and I’m excited to finally get back into the groove of things.
Here’s to the next chapter of gluten-free living, Caribbean flavors, and fresh inspiration.
