Why Mise en Place?
Mise en Place: Gluten Free is the brain child of Sharon B.
I have been a lifelong culinary enthusiast…from long before the word ‘foodie’ became a thing. I’m serious. Baking, cooking and sharing culture through food is a passion! Mise en place is a French phrase specific to the preparation of ingredients for cooking, but it works well as a practice for orgainzing life “putting everything in its place” to add richness to each day - regardless of challenges like food allergies and dietary restrictions.
Over the course of my adult life, I have consistently sought to learn more about food and culture. I’ve learned from friends, from jobs and from day courses. After being diagnosed with non-coeliac gluten intolerance in 2011, I had to seriously recalibrate my cooking, re-learn so much and find new inspiration in the kitchen. I looked for more books, more courses and cooking demonstrations; searched out the naturally gluten-free foods of other countries. I even went so far as to get certification from what was previously known as the Natural Gourmet Institute in New York for their abbreviated Gluten-Free Intensive Course, and went all the way to South Korea to experience exceptional gluten-free, vegan Buddhist temple food at a Michelin-starred Buddhist temple restaurant.
I served on the board of the Gluten Intolerance Group of Greater Dallas chapter for over 5 years, having served 2.5 of those years as president where I arranged lectures from knowledgeable health professionals for the group, organized member events and discussions, as well as cooking lessons, demonstrations and pot lucks.
I’ve also been a travel enthusiast and francophile since my teen years. The two years I spent as a resident of Le Havre, France etched Normandy on my heart as my home away from home and inspired a love of the area that I am passionate about sharing with others.
2021 began the availability of a small range of gluten-free baked goods by Sharon B. Gluten-Free. These are products I have been perfecting over some time and feel passionate about sharing. They are cookies, bread, and cakes with excellent texture and complex flavors. See the menu pages for the details.
All photos on the other pages of this site have been taken by me while I have been baking and travelling the world.