I have been gluten free for about 15 years or so. IT STINKS!!!! But I have learned to deal with it. I have a great gluten free recipe for peanut butter cookies, if you want it. It helps you feel less deprived. The only thing I will say is make sure you have cleaned everything in the kitchen really well before you cook. Also, watch spices. Some spices use wheat as a anticlumping agent. I have found that the cheaper spices are usually without wheat.