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My love of creamy butter tarts began in elementary school when my friend Stephanie and I used to ride our bicycles to the corner store.

We spent our paper route earnings on a dozen butter tarts that we shared between giggles, thoroughly enjoying every last crumb.

I have always been a skilled cook and baker. My recipes were rebuilt several years ago with learning that I was Celiac. With determination – and many hours of trials – I have perfected my gluten free pastry recipe.

When I visited my dear friend in hospital earlier this year and brought her some of my homemade butter tarts.

We had a few laughs, reminisced about our youth, and enjoyed our favourite treat. Stephanie passed away peacefully on June 1, 2018 … National Butter Tart Day.

My heart was broken. In an effort to heal, I turned to my ever present entrepreneurial spirit and my passion for baking to create Joanie’s Pastries.

I set out to honour our cherished memories with not just a good butter tart but a spectacular gluten-free butter tart … and, yes it is possible!

I hope you enjoy every bite!

Joan Hepburn