Gypsy Girl Granola

Food allergies may seem like a curse for many peo- ple, but Gypsy Girl Granola founder Suzi Tasker says the outcome of her family's allergies have also become a blessing.

Tasker is finishing her sec- ond year in business selling her granola and says it has already been an interesting journey. Tasker's nearly six- year-old son, Noa, is allergic to gluten, dairy and eggs, forcing a dietary revamp in Tasker's home.

The challenge initially seemed daunting, but Tasker soon found there were lots of alternate options for feeding her consumption-challenged son.

"If I can (work around food allergies), anyone can," Tasker said.

For Gypsy Girl Granola, Blue Mountain Station provides a local face for Tasker's blossoming business as well as a local kitchen she can use. Tasker also hopes to create some jobs, even just part- time or temporary positions for students.

Overall, Tasker said she is "thrilled beyond belief" to be joining up with Blue Mountain Station. She said she envisions a lot of directions her business can take and she wants to continue broadening her business model as the sta- tion grows.

"The sky is the limit," Tasker said.