Mary, the proprietor of Mary C Gluten-Free Treats, has had a long-standing interest in baking. As a teen, Mary worked at two different bakeries in Chicago. As she learned more about the bakery environment, her interests continued. Following a long career in sales and merchandise coordinator positions at Levi Strauss & Co., she is now dedicating her time to prioritizing health, family, friends, and her passion for baking.

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Recognizing the growing demand for healthier, gluten-free, and grain-free alternatives, Mary combined this need with her love of baking. For over twenty years, Mary has strived to follow a gluten-free and anti-inflammatory diet for personal health reasons. Throughout this time, she has been dedicated to creating gluten-free versions of traditional recipes handed down through generations, as well as developing new ones.

 

Mary's recipes include a variety of treats, sweets, healthy snacks, and indulgent options designed for a contemporary audience. Holidays, celebrations, birthdays, and everyday routines are often associated with specific foods. Mary C Gluten- Free Treats seeks to support these traditions by offering more inclusive options that help maintain memories and create new ones.

 

Mary is continually enhancing her expertise and has obtained the Certificate of Completion for the Illinois Food Handler Training Certificate Program.  She has obtained the Premier Food Safety's, Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate. She has met the requirements and received registration and approval for a Cottage Food Operation registered in Illinois from the Cook County Department of Public Health. Mary continues to expand her knowledge in various avenues, including classes offered at the Wilton Sweet Studio.