Terra's
Hand-Made Organic Gluten Free Pastries and Sweets in Tysons, Vienna
We curate the CLEANEST ice cream out there! My ice creams are made with 100% A2 milk and A2 cream, plus only natural plant-based stabilizers. My add-in flavors are also all 100% natural, with absolutely no artificial colors or dyes. Same goes for my baked goods, which are all gluten-free. I believe the fewer and more natural ingredients in a product, the better.
Terra's
BEST BEGINNINGS
My love for cooking and baking began when I was a little girl. After my grandparents immigrated from Lebanon in the 1980s, my grandmother worked as a baker for the renowned Mediterranean Bakery and Cafe in Alexandria, Virginia. I vividly remember standing on a stool, watching her create the most scrumptious Lebanese desserts. As I grew older, I helped my Tata whenever I could and dabbled in making my own sweet creations when my mom opened her own business: Yum Yum Ice Cream Cafe. I loved learning about the business and creating our cookies, scones, and brownies from cherished family recipes.
After earning a Business and Culinary degree from Johnson & Wales in Rhode Island, I decided to set aside my professional culinary dreams to start a family. Over the year raising five boys, I perfected these recipes and shared them with family and friends. It was my passion to bake away in the kitchen after everyone was fast asleep.
I began experimenting with gluten-free sweets like brownies, cakes, and muffins. Each time I created a new recipe, I would have my family be the taste testers. If they finished a whole slice or muffin, I knew I had succeeded.
After months of trial and error, I finally perfected my gluten-free recipes. I experimented with alternative flours like almond flour, coconut flour, and tapioca flour to create the perfect texture and taste in my baked goods. I also discovered natural sweeteners like honey, maple syrup, and coconut sugar that gave my treats a delicious sweetness without the use of refined sugar.
Once I had a collection of gluten-free recipes that I was proud of, I was encouraged by the positive feedback, I decided to open Terra’s gluten-free ice creams, coffee and sweets. With the support of my family, I found the perfect location and transformed it into a cozy gluten-free
Deciding to switch to a gluten-free diet can be a personal decision driven by various factors, including health concerns, sensitivity to gluten, or seeking potential improvements in overall well-being. While individuals with celiac disease must avoid gluten due to their autoimmune condition, others may choose to eliminate gluten from their diet to address symptoms like digestive issues, bloating, fatigue, or to improve their overall health.
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