Gretchen F. Brown, R.D., is the founder of www.kumquatblog.com, a gluten-free blog devoted to the belief that gluten-free food can and should be easy to prepare, wholesome, and delicious enough for everyone.  She recently authored a cookbook, Fast & Simple Gluten-Free, featuring fresh and classic favorites in 30 minutes or less.

Gretchen has worked in the test kitchens and photography studios of Oxmoor House and is now a freelance recipe developer, food stylist, food writer, and food photographer.  She has been gluten-free for several years, as a result of a lifetime of stomach pains and health problems.

A military spouse for nearly 11 years, she lives with her husband, son, and daughter in Fort Leavenworth, KS.