Bio

Welcome, Foodie Fam!

I might be stating the obvious, but I can’t help it; I love food! I started as my grandma’s sous chef at five years of age; cooking has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.

At the age of 10, I prepared my first full meal by myself. I made two beautifully cooked sunny-side-up eggs, a few slices of bacon, buttery grits, and toast smeared with strawberry jam for my great-grandfather.

I felt like I was on top of the world that day! Even though I made the grits and bacon in the microwave, the fact that his plate was empty by the time I cleaned up my mess is all that mattered to me.

Since then, I couldn’t stay away from cooking; the kitchen has always been my domain. Writing is a passion of mine that also runs deep into my early childhood days. Food writing is my love. It’s my therapy. It’s my thing.

Cooking alongside older cooks in my family, I have learned many tips, tricks, and techniques along the way. Cooking is such a joy to me, and I love sharing it all with you!

On June 9th, 2018, I was diagnosed with celiac disease, drastically changing my view on food. My blog made a turn from all things food to strictly gluten-free and dairy-free recipes.

My family is mixed; the kids and I are strictly gluten-free/dairy-free, while the Mr. is dairy-free. I strive to create recipes that don’t use weird substitutes, taste delicious, and make eating healthy cool.

I have frequent/numerous diners of different dietary needs; some have none at all. Every recipe here on Zelandaskitchen.com is tested multiple times before being posted; If it’s not 100% right, it’s back to the drawing board I go! 😂

My Foodie Fam members are a group of foodies who love food that nourish the body, the mind, and the taste buds!

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