MusingBaker

MusingBaker Making delicious French-inspired pastries gluten free! Enjoying life in Magnolia-land, Waco TX.

Three years ago, my children introduced me to Hat Creek Burger Company while Jeff and I were visiting Waco.I’ve been bac...
08/17/2026

Three years ago, my children introduced me to Hat Creek Burger Company while Jeff and I were visiting Waco.

I’ve been back many times since.

Yes, the gluten-free options are a big reason why.

But what keeps me coming back is something much simpler.

It’s one of those places where everyone in the family can find something they enjoy while the grandchildren play nearby.

In my latest blog post, I’m sharing what I ordered, the gluten-free options that stood out, and why Hat Creek has become one of our family’s favorite stops.

Read the full review through the link in my bio.

The right tools won’t make you a better baker… but the right techniques will. ✨These are a few of the gluten-free baking...
07/13/2026

The right tools won’t make you a better baker… but the right techniques will. ✨

These are a few of the gluten-free baking habits that completely changed the way I bake.

For the full guide (and all of my favorite kitchen tools), head to the blog. Link in bio.

Which tip surprised you most?

06/27/2026

One of the simplest things that’s helped me eat gluten-free without feeling overwhelmed?

I let ChatGPT help me meal plan.

If I already know what I’m craving, I’ll usually flip through one of my favorite cookbooks or search Pinterest for inspiration. But when I’m trying to use what I already have at home, ChatGPT is my go-to.

Every week I tell it what’s already in my fridge, freezer, and pantry, then ask it to create gluten-free recipes using those ingredients.

It saves me time, reduces food waste, and usually means fewer trips to the grocery store.

Here’s a prompt you can copy:

“I eat gluten-free. Here’s everything in my fridge, freezer, and pantry. Create 5 healthy gluten-free recipes using what I already have, and make me a grocery list for anything I’m missing.”

Whether it’s a cookbook, Pinterest, ChatGPT, or Gemini, the goal is the same: make gluten-free living a little easier.

Have you ever used AI to help with meal planning? Or are you more of a cookbook or Pinterest person?

A lot of people see the recipes, the cakes, and the finished bakes.What they don’t always see are the hours spent learni...
06/19/2026

A lot of people see the recipes, the cakes, and the finished bakes.

What they don’t always see are the hours spent learning, researching, testing, and writing.

Lately, I’ve been working on something I’m really excited about—a resource for people who are just beginning their gluten-free journey.

When I first started, I had so many questions and spent a lot of time figuring things out through trial and error. My hope is to make that path a little easier for someone else.

Coffee shop afternoons, notebook pages, and lots of gluten-free conversations later… it’s slowly coming together.

If you’ve ever gone gluten-free, what do you wish someone had told you from the beginning?

How many of these surprised you? 👀Going gluten-free isn’t just about avoiding bread and pasta.Some of the most common so...
06/13/2026

How many of these surprised you? 👀

Going gluten-free isn’t just about avoiding bread and pasta.

Some of the most common sources of gluten are hiding in foods people eat every day—including soy sauce, seasoning blends, cream soups, licorice, and imitation crab.

The more you know, the easier it becomes to navigate grocery stores, restaurants, and ingredient labels with confidence.

✨ Save this post for your next grocery trip.
✨ Share it with someone who’s gluten-free.
✨ Follow Deb | Gluten-Free Living & Baking for gluten-free tips, recipes, baking education, and trusted finds.

Which one surprised you the most?

May menu is here 🤍Small-batch, gluten-free pastries and breads made fresh for porch pickup in Waco. This month’s menu in...
05/07/2026

May menu is here 🤍

Small-batch, gluten-free pastries and breads made fresh for porch pickup in Waco. This month’s menu includes buttery croissants, dark chocolate cookies, fresh bagels, madeleines, and our chocolate chocolate ganache cake 🍫

Available for preorder now — limited quantities each week.

What’s going on your order this month? 👀

I don’t usually drive 65 miles for breakfast…but when I hear gluten-free waffles, pancakes, and French toast are all on ...
05/02/2026

I don’t usually drive 65 miles for breakfast…

but when I hear gluten-free waffles, pancakes, and French toast are all on the menu, I go 👀

If you’re gluten-free, you know the drill—
scan the menu, settle for one option, hope for the best

this was not that

I shared the full experience (what I ordered, what stood out, and if it’s actually worth it) on the blog

→ link in bio 🤍

made something a little extra special this month 🤍I don’t share these as often, but I do take on a few weddings and cust...
04/28/2026

made something a little extra special this month 🤍

I don’t share these as often, but I do take on a few weddings and custom events here and there—always fully gluten-free, always made from scratch

there’s nothing better than knowing everyone at the table can actually enjoy dessert

04/17/2026

That first slice 🤍

Our gluten-free sourdough sandwich loaf — soft on the inside with that perfect crust.

Baked fresh each week.
Would you toast it or eat it as is? 👀

April menu is here 🤍A mix of returning favorites and what we’ve been baking lately — all gluten-free and made fresh each...
04/15/2026

April menu is here 🤍

A mix of returning favorites and what we’ve been baking lately — all gluten-free and made fresh each week.

And… bagels are finally here 🥯
Cinnamon + everything — you asked, we listened.

Chocolate ganache cake with raspberries, linzertortes, vanilla cream puffs, fresh croissants, and our artisan breads ✨

Thank you for being here and for always sharing what you want to see from us — it truly means so much.

Pre-orders are open.

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