Gluten for Punishment

A food memoir by Julie Seyler

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Gluten for Punishment: Just Desserts for the Heartbroken, Lovesick, and Jilted

Julie Seyler’s love life has been a recipe for disaster—and she has the baked goods to prove it.

In this humorous and heartfelt book, beloved baking blogger Julie Seyler shares stories of love, loss, and everything in between—accompanied by her signature dessert recipes—in one irresistible, gluten-filled volume.

Whether she’s arriving home after an awkward first date or seeking comfort once a promising relationship goes up in flames, Julie knows exactly where to turn when things go awry: the kitchen. And after three decades spent dating a cast of brooding, complicated Gen X creatives, her recipe box is overflowing—even while her bed remains empty.

From frustrating flings with the emotionally unavailable to an unflinching exploration of the love that lingers after tragedy, Gluten for Punishment by Julie Seyler is a wry, honest reminder that while relationships are rarely predictable, a sweet ending always awaits in the kitchen.

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