Calvin Eaton

(he/his/him) Calvin Eaton is a disabled community educator, content creator, and social entrepreneur, whose area of expertise includes antiracism, equity, justice, instructional design, and program development. In 2016 Mr. Eaton founded 540WMain, Inc. a non-profit online and community-based organization for accessible education and events that promote justice for all.

The Gluten-Free Chef’s 8 Tips for a Restful (Not Stressful) Gluten-Free Thanksgiving

November 27, 2024

  Thanksgiving 2024 is in full swing and if you’re like me, planning or attending a holiday meal when you’re gluten-free is very stressful. There’s so much to look forward to—family, friends, and yes, food! But let’s face it: the traditional Thanksgiving spread isn’t typically the easiest to navigate gluten-free. Read More

Exciting News from my Gluten-Free Kitchen: My Cookbook Debut on Fox Rochester!

December 20, 2023

In case you missed it, I had the incredible opportunity to appear on Fox Rochester today, promoting my new cookbook “Just Desserts: 40 Step-by-Step Gluten-Free Dessert Recipes.” This isn’t just any cookbook; it’s a celebration of gluten-free indulgence, proving that gluten-free isn’t synonymous with taste-free. Here’s the catch, though – Read More

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Elevate the Success of #JustDesserts Cookbook: Your Reviews on Goodreads Matter!

December 19, 2023

If you’ve already got your hands on my cookbook, #JustDesserts, I want to express my heartfelt thanks. Your support means the world to me, and I’ve got a little favor to ask that can make a big difference for me. The next best way to help me is to rate Read More

Just Desserts: Now Available for Pre-order

February 13, 2023

I’m thrilled to announce that my new cookbook: Just Desserts: 40 Step-by-Step Gluten Free Dessert Recipes is now available for pre-order exclusively through Hipocampo Children’s Books. This cookbook has quite literally been 10 years in the making ever since I started this award-winning website in 2012 while living in Nashville, Read More

Red Fern Has the Gluten-Free (and Vegan) Midas Touch

December 1, 2022

The Red Fern  The Red Fern; situated unassumingly on the corner of Oxford and Park Avenue has become Rochester’s premiere all-vegan eatery. Its runaway success is in no uncertain terms due to the grit, tenacity, and finesse of Red Ferns’ audacious owner Andrea Parros. Petite in stature but bold and Read More

Kith & Kin Bakeshop & Bistro Keeps it 100% Gluten Free

October 11, 2022

Kith and Kin may be a quaint & unassuming operation located on a busy stretch of road but it’s a well-oiled full-service gluten-free operation that you need to know about and visit.

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Salena’s Cultivates a Culture of (Gluten Free) Care

September 5, 2022

Salena’s Mexican Restaurant This month I am featuring Selena’s Mexican Restaurant owned by Kelly & Aaron Metras. I sat down with the long-time restauranteurs and discussed the ups and downs of being a woman-owned business and how they have made accessibility a focal point of everything they do at the Read More