I am Laurence, founder of this blog. I returned to France during COVID in 2020. My roots are in France but I feel at home everywhere. My parents lived in Morocco, Tunisia, Vietnam, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Congo. I grew up in Reunion Island, I studied in Spain, in Costa Rica, I was an expat in Asia and the United States... all that to say that I have always had one foot between two continents, especially when it’s about food or culture. I was raised on nuoc mam sauce, curry, coconut candies and tagine at my grandmother's house, then I discovered beef bourguignon, duck confit, macaroons and finally pad Thai appeared, satay skewers, fried rice… and for several years, gluten-free! My blog aims to take you on a journey through the cultures and cuisines of the world while remaining faithful to a gluten-free diet. Each country, with its unique history and cultural richness, offers flavors that I am delighted to share with you. Prepare to discover the culinary wonders of our planet, while remaining attentive to your well-being!
Enjoy your meal and enjoy your trip around the world
Why “gluten-free”?
I am not celiac but gluten intolerant. I stopped eating gluten more than 4 years ago quite by chance. I regularly had significant pain in my joints, to the point where I could no longer hold a knife or my tennis racket. I did all possible tests in the US but we found nothing. On my return to France, I decided to go on a week-long diet to eliminate the excesses of summer: no more sugar, cakes and starchy foods. The week passed and I realized that my pain had disappeared. I did some research and didn't go back to gluten. My pain has not returned.
Travel leads us to discover other cultures and traditions, stimulates our curiosity, gives us a feeling of freedom. In the meantime, dare to be adventurous in your daily life and try cooking elsewhere. On the travel , you will find a tourist and culinary presentation of each country, classified by continent. You will also find a list of basic ingredients needed to cook like in this country. Finally, for each country that I have visited, I will share with you my travel report.
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