Who Am I?

I am a consultant living in the Washington DC area. For several years, I traveled for work and had the opportunity to try some amazing food. But as I hit my mid-twenties, I discovered that I had developed lactose intolerance. I had no clue how to go about finding dairy free food on a regular basis. Sure I found one or two things here and there but wasn't sure how to sustain that diet. I was scared of eating foods with diary and of the pains that came from doing so, therefore I started to eat less. I lost over 30 lbs (~14 kgs) in less than 2 months. I was a lightweight guy to begin with, so losing 30 lbs really affected my health.

Lost I turned to the internet. I found random sites but rarely found any apt information. There were several elaborate Vegan and Gluten free recipe sites. But I didn't cook, at least not on a regular basis, so I needed help to understand what I can buy from the local grocery stores, how to find dairy sensitive restaurants, and ideas for simple 30 minutes-or-less recipes. For help, I turned to a good friend, who was lactose intolerant too but followed a strict vegan diet. She was godsend for me as she showed me the ropes.

But the world of dairy-free diet is still relatively unknown to me. As I am learning to cope, I have been discovering great food options and recipes at regular grocery stores and common farmers markets. But as you might know allergen-free food doesn't always taste good. So in this blog I will list my finds and twists on how prepare them so you will lick the dishes clean.