About Me
I’m a New Zealander living in Amsterdam who absolutely loves food but grew up with myriad tummy problems. They’ve all been put down to the ol’ IBS and anyone who’s been given this diagnosis will understand it’s more than a little frustrating. I turned down my doctor’s offer of medication, as I was unwilling to treat the symptoms but not the cause, and ignored my dietitian who said I’ll ‘grow out of it’.
I’m trying to find the answer through food. This is where Cooking with Nothing comes in. I’ve tried countless elimination diets to try and figure out the cause of my suffering. I then realised it wasn’t just one thing, but many. It’s transformed by view of food completely, and I’m now following a low-FODMAP diet with a focus on whole foods.
The erratic-ness of the site corresponds to my food history. One day I was eating something, the next day not (ask my friends who need an updated list if they ever want to cook for me). Hopefully the site (and my tummy, too) will become more stable as time goes on. For now, it’s just a simple blog to follow my progress, share some recipes and hopefully help others with the same issues.
Any comments and suggestions are welcome as I continue on my quest!
