Our August BFree Foodie of the Month is Maya Harnett!
Diagnosed with coeliac disease and find it hard to find good gluten free cookies? Set up a gluten free bakery! At least, that’s what Maya did. Maya was diagnosed with coeliac disease 2 years ago, and has since launched @baked.free.from, a gluten free bakery in Newcastle UK, where you can order home-made and delicious gluten free cookies, gluten free brownies and baked goods!
We ordered one of her GIANT custom gluten free cookies which she hand delivered to our team in London:
Needless to say, it was absolutely DIVINE.
🟢 BFree Foodie Name & Age:
Maya Harnett, 23
🟢 City:
Newcastle, UK
🟢 Diagnosis:
Coeliac disease May 2022
🟢 Bio:
Coeliac foodie with a love for baking, cooking, eating new foods, and trying new recipes!
🟢 Favourite BFree Product:
Your gluten free carrot cake!!
🟢 Go-to Recipe:
2 ingredient pizza base – Greek yoghurt and gluten free flour!
🟢 What are you passionate about?
Anything food related! I have my own gluten free baking business, and I absolutely love baking. In particular, my favourite thing to bake is brownies. I also love going out to eat at restaurants and trying new things; I love a ‘taste test’!
🟢 Tell us more about ‘Baked Free From’ – Maya’s Gluten Free Bakery:
Six months ago, I started Baked Free From, offering gluten free and coeliac-safe cakes, cookies, and sweet treats. Initially, when I was first diagnosed with coeliac disease, I found it SO difficult to find gluten free cakes and bakes that tasted good and were suitable for special occasions and birthdays. I have always loved baking, I always baked for family and friends’ birthday parties and since being gluten free, that passion has only grown. As a coeliac myself, I know how hard it can be to find gluten free treats, and therefore, I wanted to be part of making that a little bit easier for anyone with dietary requirements.
🟢 What was your first product?
My first product was gluten free cupcakes. I launched my business just before Easter, so the creme egg and mini egg ones went down a treat! Currently, my most popular product, and my favourite product to make, is my gluten free giant personalised cookies; these are perfect for a birthday or special occasion!
🟢 What’s your favourite thing about Baked Free From?
It makes me so happy to know that my bakes bring joy to people with allergies—everyone deserves delicious treats! I offer dairy-free and vegan options as well as gluten free so no one has to miss out. Ultimately, the best thing about Baked Free From is bringing the fun back into eating with allergies. My customers are often used to missing out at birthdays and parties, and I love making sure no one has to go without—whether they have allergies or not!
🟢 How do I place an order for Baked Free From?
You can place your order by contacting us on Instagram (@baked.free.from) or Facebook (Baked Free From). We are based in Newcastle, UK.
🟢 Favourite GF Restaurant:
Honest Burgers!
🟢 Best Life Tip:
Your diagnosis doesn’t define you – your life can still be lived to the fullest with coeliac disease! Since being diagnosed I’ve found a whole new love and appreciation for food and it’s an opportunity to try new things and embrace the change <3
Check out @glutenfree.eats.ne to keep up to date with Maya.
Tip:
Think you could be our next BFree Foodie? Email us at hello@bfreefoods.com or DM us on Instagram!
