Gluten for Punishment: Just Desserts for the Heartbroken, Lovesick, and Jilted Paperback – July 11, 2025

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 collection, 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 is a wry and honest reminder that while relationships are rarely predictable, a sweet ending always awaits in the kitchen.Includes 40 recipes like 5-minute Peanut Butter Mousse, Cape Breton-Style Oatcakes, and Key Lime Tart with Raspberry Coulis. Read more