A Sweet Thyme

🌿 About Gwen

Hi! I’m Gwen Wolken, the founder of A Sweet Thyme — a recipe blog focused on healthy, whole-food cooking that doesn’t compromise on flavor.

For over 40 years, I’ve been crafting simple, nourishing recipes that are gluten-free, paleo-friendly, low in sugar, and always big on taste. From Mediterranean classics with a modern twist to naturally sweetened chocolate desserts, my recipes are made to inspire creativity in your kitchen — without the stress.

I live in Chicago, a city bursting with culinary inspiration. I’m a proud mom of three grown boys, two of whom are married and creative cooks themselves. My love for food started in childhood, learning from my mom, who taught me that cooking is love. She passed down a rich collection of Jewish and Mediterranean recipes that I still cherish — and reimagine — today.

I launched my food career in 2009 through Dove Chocolate Discoveries, where I became one of the top 5 chocolate educators in the country. Yes, I’m a die-hard dark chocolate lover — and I’ll be sharing those indulgent recipes too!

🍽 About A Sweet Thyme

I started A Sweet Thyme in 2019 as a way to share my passion for real food with friends and family. After a brief pause during the pandemic, I relaunched in May 2023, and haven’t looked back since.

My recipes are inspired by:

• My Jewish & Mediterranean upbringing

• Restaurant visits & reader requests

• A desire to make healthy food easy, exciting, and satisfying

You’ll find dishes that are:

• Whole food-based and minimally processed

• Gluten-free, paleo, or Whole30-inspired

• Simple to prepare and tested again and again

At A Sweet Thyme, my goal is to help you feel your best through what you eat — because healthy eating should be joyful, flavorful, and fulfilling.