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The Gluten-Free Fudge Founder: How She Built a Clean Dessert Brand

Tue, 12 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

The Gluten-Free Chocolate Fudge & Caramel You've Been Waiting For 🍫✨

In this episode of Eat with Dominique, I’m chatting with award-winning baker Eileen Gannon, founder of Sunday Night Foods. We dive into how she turned a family tradition into a clean dessert brand.

If you’ve been looking for a clean ice cream topping that doesn't compromise your gut health journey, this episode is for you. We talk about:

*The inspiration behind Sunday Night Foods
*What it really takes to create a clean, premium dessert sauce
*Eileen’s personal gut health journey and why ingredients matter

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Doctors Told Her to Quit Running or Get Surgery… She Didn’t Accept That | Addison LaBonte (Sweet Addison's)

Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 -0400

What would you do if doctors told you your only options were to quit the sport you love or undergo surgery?

That was the reality for Addison LaBonte, a Division I athlete turned marathon runner, when she began experiencing serious symptoms during training.

Rather than accepting that outcome, she began exploring what was really happening in her body—leading her to rethink food, performance, and long-term health.

In this episode of Eat with Dominique, we discuss her journey from diagnosis to discovery, and how it changed everything.

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Can Gluten-Free Heal Your Gut?

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

For many women, cutting gluten is a game changer—but it’s often just the beginning. A lot of us still notice lingering digestive issues, so… what’s a girl to do?

In this episode of Eat with Dominique, I sit down with Surya Milner, founder of Empress of Ghee, to talk about her gluten-free journey and how she reimagined ghee as a gluten-free, lactose-free cooking fat that brings richness back into food while supporting gut health, too.

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Why This Cookie Dough Doesn’t Taste Gluten-Free

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

As my fellow gluten-free girlies know, gluten-free often means not tasty—especially when it comes to our favorite sweet treats. But what if it could mean something different? Something… delicious?

In this episode of Eat with Dominique, I sit down with Kathryn Bricken, founder of Doughlicious, to explore how she created cookie dough and gelato bites that people can’t believe are actually gluten-free.

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The Gluten-Free Biscuit Queen

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

In the early internet days, selling biscuits online wasn’t really a thing.

Today, it’s Callie's Hot Little Biscuit — a nationwide handmade biscuit brand and South Carolina eatery with gluten-free options that sell out daily (seriously!).

In this episode of Eat With Dominique, I sit down with Carrie Morey to unpack the story behind it all.

We break down:
• How sending her mom’s biscuits from Charleston to NYC offices accidentally sparked a business
• Why growing up in the South made “feeding people” her love language
• What happened when her family’s biscuits were served at Reese Witherspoon’s wedding
• And the moment gluten-free went from unknown to non-negotiable for her eatery

We also discuss why Carrie decided to build her business around being a Mom - not the other way around.

If you’ve ever felt like you have to choose between your family and your ambition — this conversation is for you.

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Why Olive Oil Is Nature’s Ozempic — And Can Stop Your Bloating

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Bloating, cravings, hormonal acne. As women, we’ve all been there — and we’ve all been told that it’s normal. That we should just live with it. But what if we don’t have to?

In this episode of Eat with Dominique, I sit down with Maya Ayed, founder of Alya Health — a company helping women take control of their gut health, hormones, and energy with a daily dose of medicinal-grade extra virgin olive oil.

Maya shares why inflammation is often the root cause of gut issues, why olive oil can be just as anti-inflammatory as ibuprofen, and why your cravings, bloating, and hormonal acne are simply signs your body needs the right nutrients.

She also dives into why she believes food is the next supplement, and how olive oil has even been called “nature’s Ozempic” for its benefits on blood sugar stabilization.

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Why Gluten-Free Shouldn’t Taste Gluten-Free

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400

If you’ve ever felt disappointed by gluten-free food — or left out at the table because you couldn’t eat what everyone else was having — this episode is for you.

In this episode of Eat with Dominique, I’m joined by Julie Moreno, founder of Jewel’s Bakery & Café, a gluten-free restaurant in Phoenix known for food that challenges everything you thought you knew about gluten-free.

Julie shares how her daughter’s health journey inspired her to open a completely gluten-free restaurant, why she refuses to serve anything that tastes gluten-free, and what most restaurants still get wrong when it comes to gluten-free dining.

We also talk about the emotional side of food — feeling included, ordering without stress, and being able to fully participate in moments that revolve around eating.

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The Gluten-Free Mac & Cheese Every Gluten-Free Girl Needs — NYC’s S’MAC

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Raise your hand if you grew up loving mac and cheese — only to suddenly be unable to eat it once you went gluten-free.🙋🏾‍♀️

Same.

Today I’m chatting with Sarita Ekya, founder of S’MAC, the iconic New York City mac and cheese restaurant that has become a go-to for the gluten-free and allergy-friendly communities.

In this episode, we talk about what it actually takes to make gluten-free comfort food taste just as good as the version you grew up with.

We also discuss:
• How endless mac-and-cheese taste-testing led to Sarita developing her own gluten allergy
• Why removing all-purpose flour from their recipes required her engineering degree
• The surprising challenge of creating a vegan cheese that people actually want to eat
• Why the celiac community gives the most meaningful feedback
• The deeper mission behind building a restaurant where everyone can eat
• And the most underrated ingredient in any mac and cheese

This episode is especially for women navigating gluten-free or gut-friendly living who still want comfort food that actually tastes good.

If you’ve ever missed the foods you grew up with — or wondered whether gluten-free versions could ever live up to the original — this conversation is for you.

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The Gut Health Ingredient Hiding in Plain Sight

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400

What if one seed could help ease digestive struggles — and it’s been hiding in plain sight this whole time?

In this episode of Eat With Dominique, I sit down with Arif Khan and Sabeen Hasan, the founders of Chikka Chikka — the roasted fennel seed digestive redefining gluten-free gut health and digestion.

As children of immigrants from India and Pakistan raised in the U.S., Arif and Sabeen grew up between Eastern food traditions and Western ingredients — which ultimately inspired their product.

Their fennel snack pairs a traditional digestive ingredient with maple syrup, bridging cultures in a gut-friendly way.

In this conversation, we talk about:

• How women’s guts change as we get older — and how fennel can help
• The digestive science behind fennel (antacid, anti-inflammatory, fiber source) and why people are using it for acid reflux and digestion support
• And why they refused to turn their product into just another sugary snack

Because so many foods marketed as “healthy” are still mostly sugar.

And sometimes the most powerful ingredients have been right in front of us all along.

If you deal with gut sensitivity, digestive issues, or food triggers, this conversation is for you. If this episode resonates, subscribe and share it with a fellow gluten-free, gut-friendly friend.

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She Went Gluten-Free — Then Built a Granola Brand

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0400

23 years with gut issues.
One cookie that tasted like wax.

In this episode of Eat With Dominique, I sit down with Lisa Marsh, the founder of Ms. P’s Gluten Free, to talk about the long road that led her to build a granola brand rooted in health, flavor, and community.

For decades, Lisa lived with digestive issues doctors couldn’t fully explain. She was told she had a “spastic colon” at 19 — but it wasn’t until she was 42 that she was finally diagnosed with a gluten-related issue.

But when she tried going gluten-free, the next challenge appeared immediately: the food.

One of the first gluten-free cookies she tried tasted, in her words, like hot wax.

Yikes.

Instead of settling for gluten-free food that didn’t taste good, she started baking — determined to prove that gluten-free could be both healthy and delicious.

In this conversation, we talk about:
• Living 23 years with undiagnosed gut issues
• The moment she realized gluten might be the problem
• Building Ms. P’s Gluten Free while staying connected to her South Side of Chicago community
• And why she refused to bring gluten-free food to coworkers if it tasted like “dog food”

Lisa also shares advice for anyone navigating a gluten-free diagnosis and learning how to advocate for their health.

If you’ve ever struggled with gut issues, wondered whether gluten might be affecting you, or wished gluten-free food actually tasted good — this conversation is for you — especially the Black women navigating symptoms that doctors sometimes overlook.

If this episode resonates, subscribe and share it with a fellow gluten-free, gut-friendly friend.

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The Gluten-Free Bagels Every Gluten-Free Girl Deserves

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Gluten-free bagels… that actually taste like bagels? 🥯 You’re going to want to hear this.

In this episode of Eat With Dominique, I’m talking with Michelle Carfagno, founder of The Greater Knead — the brand redefining gluten-free bagels and soft pretzels for the allergy-friendly community.

We break down:
• The celiac diagnoses in her family that changed everything
• Why she committed to being completely top-9 allergen free
• What most people don’t understand about allergen-free manufacturing
• How building for allergies builds real community
• Why giving up gluten doesn’t mean giving up joy
• And the possibility of donuts x The Greater Knead — because some rituals are worth keeping 🍩

This episode is especially for women navigating celiac disease, food allergies, gluten sensitivity, or “mystery stomach pain.”

If you’ve ever felt like going gluten-free meant losing part of your identity — this conversation is for you.

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The Nut-Free Pesto Every Gluten-Free Girl Should Know

Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500

Pesto… on a pear? 🍐🌿

Stay with me.

In this episode of Eat With Dominique, I’m talking with Kaureen Randhawa, founder of Besto — the OG nut-free pesto.

We break down:
• Why most store-bought pesto doesn’t actually taste fresh — and the high-heat “kill step” that quietly changes everything
• The allergy story that sparked Besto
• Why Besto is made with just 9 real ingredients
• Why clean labels can actually taste better
• How gut health changes the way you shop — and cook at home
• Creative — and surprisingly addictive — ways to use pesto

If you’ve ever missed out on a food because of nuts, gluten, or “mystery stomach pain”… this conversation is for you.

And yes — we get into the pear pairing.

If this episode resonates, subscribe and share it with a fellow gluten-free, gut-friendly friend. And don’t forget — you can snag 10% off your first Besto order at EatBesto.com.

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