Cherie Lyden: The Evolution of Wholegreen Bakery, Coeliac Advocacy & Simplifying Gluten Free Baking

Send us Fan MailA Gluten Free Podcast Episode 69 On today’s episode of A Gluten Free Podcast, I’m joined by Cherie Lyden, the powerhouse behind Sydney’s award-winning 100% gluten free business, Wholegreen Bakery. Cherie is not only a business owner and baker, but also a passionate coeliac advocate, educator, cookbook author, and now an official Coeliac Australia Ambassador.We dive into the inspiring journey of Wholegreen Bakery, from its early beginnings to the opening of the brand-new Alexandria café, and discuss what it means to be a leader in the gluten free space. Cherie also shares the motivation behind her brand-new cookbook Gluten Free Baking Made Simple, which aims to make gluten free baking approachable and achievable for everyone—whether you’re newly diagnosed with coeliac disease or a seasoned gluten free home baker.We also reflect on the importance of community support, advocacy, and education around coeliac disease, and how Cherie’s mission goes far beyond baked goods—she’s helping to shift the conversation about gluten free food in Australia and beyond.In this episode, we’ll cover:The launch of the Alexandria café: what the response has been like and how it fits into Wholegreen’s growing visionBecoming a Coeliac Australia Ambassador: what it means to Cherie and how it aligns with her personal and professional missionThe making of Gluten Free Baking Made Simple: why she wrote it, what you’ll find inside, and how it’s helping change the narrative around gluten free foodWhat sets Wholegreen Bakery apart: from their commitment to flavour and quality to their unwavering dedication to being 100% gluten freeThe challenges of running a gluten free business: staffing, supply chains, and how Cherie ensures safety and consistencyWholegreen’s mission: creating delicious food that everyone can enjoy—coeliac or not—while raising awareness and normalising the gluten free dietCherie’s personal connection to coeliac disease and how that has shaped her approach to advocacy and bakingAdvice for others on a similar path: from building a gluten free business to advocating for the coeliac communityLinks & Resources📘 Buy Cherie Lyden’s cookbook – Gluten Free Baking Made Simple🎟️ Get tickets to the book launch event🌐 Visit the Wholegreen Bakery website📸 Follow Wholegreen Bakery on Instagram👍 Like Wholegreen Bakery on FacebookGet in TouchIf you’d like to connect, ask a question, or share your gluten free journey:📱 Follow me on Instagram: @a.gffamily📧 Email me: [email protected]📝 You can also read my regular column Gluten Free Family in The Australian Coeliac magazine, published quarterly for Coeliac Australia members.DisclaimerThis podcast is for general information purposes only and reflects the personal experiences and perspectives of the host and guests. The content shared is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider before making any changes to your diet, diagnosis, or treatment plan.Gourmet Granny's have great gluten free stocks & gravies. Use our code GFFAMILY for 15% off site wide. Buy here! Support the show