I had an office job working in the healthcare industry for many years before I started getting sick. After a lot of time spent visiting countless doctors, I was ultimately diagnosed with Crohn's disease and placed on disability.

The diagnosis was just the first step - no more guessing. My challenge since has been researching what foods my digestive system can handle without having severe flare ups and debilitating pain. And oddly enough, despite only being able to eat certain foods, managing my weight became a struggle as well.

After much experimentation, I started to bake, combining ingredients I've become familiar with as being safe and healthy for people with digestive sensitivities into recipes. I now have a collection of baked good and meal recipes that not only are Crohn's-friendly, but have also supported me on my weight loss journey.

I am passionate about and want to help others who suffer from Crohn's and other digestive disorders by sharing these baked goods with them. I make my baked goods from scratch at home. - measuring, weighing, leveling, etc. to create nutritional baked goods that serve as meal replacements. Because I have lived and struggled with Crohn's disease I don't just consider this a business venture, but a lifestyle support system.

Currently, New Jersey does not allow for the sale of baked goods from home, and I am asking you to sign this petition to change that. Please support me and many other home bakers in the state of New Jersey who are petitioning to have bills A3618 and S1768 signed into legislation.

Thank you for taking the time to read and sign this petition,

Mrs. Linda M. Vassallo

For more information:
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2016/Bills/S2000/1768_I1.PDF
ftp://www.njleg.state.nj.us/20162017/A4000/3618_I1.HTM