Julia Matto is an award winning author of The Magic of Gluten Free Cooking.

Her work is dedicated to gluten-free cooking, aiming to equip readers with the information and skills they need to enjoy a happy and healthy lifestyle fueled by their own home cooking.

Prior to becoming an author, she worked as a secretary to the Counseling Department for the Stratford, Connecticut school system, honing key organizational skills.

Julia struggled with digestive and metabolic issues for years before understanding the power of a gluten-free diet. As she began to shift her lifestyle and eliminate gluten, she felt the changes in every area of her life. As her symptoms improved, she discovered a new lease on life and a passion for helping other people to reap the same benefits.

Inspired by the vast knowledge of Dr. Ashton Caskey, DC, ND, she began writing and sharing the lifestyle changes that have made such a difference to her. Julia has retired from a career in education and has also run several e-commerce businesses. Her organizational and soft skills now come into their own in her new venture as a writer.

Julia lives in Connecticut with her husband. Her daughter (who is her most loyal cheerleader) lives next door. The author lives an active life, and loves creating healthy meals for her family and friends; gardening; pickle ball; walking and playing with her family’s French bulldog.

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UPDATES:  Hi Everyone!  Here is a new summer mocktail recipe to enjoy! Happy and Healthy summer to you!

Italian Spritz

3 parts orange juice

2 parts non-alcoholic bitters

1 part club soda or sparkling water

Just add ingredients to shaker then pour into a lovely stemless wine glass with ice, and garnish with an orange slice and a sprig of Rosemary. 

Now close your eyes, sit back, relax and imagine sipping on your Italian Spritz by the Mediterranean Sea.

Double this recipe to make an extra spritz.

Serves 2

Note:  Kick it up a notch for a delicious cocktail.  Add a jigger of your choice of Rum to your wine glass and you’ll feel like you’re on a Caribbean island!