In this episode of Gluten Free Unwrapped, Jenny Finke chats with Lorraine Fagela, the inspiring baker and founder of Hand & Heart Gluten Free — known for her amazing gluten-free baking mixes, sweet treats, and a cozy gluten-free bakery & café in Saco, Maine.
Lorraine’s journey began in 2012, when she developed a mysterious rash and a range of symptoms that she eventually traced back to gluten and wheat. Frustrated by the lack of satisfying gluten-free options, she took matters into her own hands. What started as a personal mission turned into a thriving business — and a game-changing all-purpose gluten-free flour blend.
You’ll hear how Lorraine:
- Turned a health scare into a gluten-free passion project
- Started in the food world by making flavored coconut chips
- Created her first GF flour blend after experimenting with alternative flours
- Secretly entered a baking contest with gluten-free flan — and won Best in Show!
- Launched her retail flour line in 2020, now with four blends for different baking needs
- Started a bakery in 2024 that has generated raving fans and lines out the door
Listen to the full episode on Gluten Free Unwrapped wherever you get your podcasts.
About Lorraine Fagela and Hand & Heart Gluten Free
- Visit handandheartglutenfree.com & sweetsandco.com
- Instagram: @handandheartglutenfree
- Facebook: @handandheartglutenfree
- Tiktok: @handandheartglutenfree
About the Host
Jenny Finke is the host of Gluten Free Unwrapped. She’s a longtime blogger at Good For You Gluten Free and founder of the popular gluten-free subscription boxes, Love Me Gluten Free.
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