Gluten for Punishment

<p><strong><em>A must read! I found myself laughing as well as crying... Raw Riveting Real Revealing Relatable Rousing.</em></strong></p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p><strong><em> Julie serves up humor insight and dessert in equal measures - reminding us that even with the perfect 'recipe' you can't always create the perfect dish or relationship.</em></strong></p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p><strong><em> If you're looking for a book that is as emotionally satisfying as it is delicious this memoir is a must-read.</em></strong></p><p><strong><em> </em></strong></p><p> </p><p><strong> Julie Seyler's love life has been a recipe for disaster-and she has the baked goods to prove it.</strong></p><p> </p><p> In this humorous and heartfelt collection beloved baking blogger Julie Seyler shares stories of love loss and everything in between-accompanied by her signature dessert recipes-in one irresistible gluten-filled volume.</p><p> </p><p> Whether she's arriving home after an awkward first date or seeking comfort once a promising relationship goes up in flames Julie knows exactly where to turn when things go awry: the kitchen. And after three decades spent dating a cast of brooding complicated Gen X creatives her recipe box is overflowing-even while her bed remains empty.</p><p> </p><p> From frustrating flings with the emotionally unavailable to an unflinching exploration of the love that lingers after tragedy Gluten for Punishment is a wry and honest reminder that while relationships are rarely predictable a sweet ending always awaits in the kitchen.</p><p> </p><p> Features 40 recipes including 5-minute peanut butter mousse Cape Breton-Style Oatcakes and Czech Kolache. </p>