I have met people that has gluten and lactose intolerance, for real. They do not follow this diets because they want to lose weight or just trying to see how their bodies reacts by being without those substances.

Today I had a friend that follows this FODmap diet, that I have never heard about before. I was curious about this. She can't have things like onion and garlic. Basically my main ingredients for every dish. I was really intrigued by this and invited her to come anyway. I had to try. I was afraid, of course, that the food would be flavorless. I read blogs, saw lists, checked every ingredient, shared the menu with her... But at the end it was worth it.

I decided to do ribs and mashed potatoes. Actually for the mashed potatoes I wanted this different texture, more similar to aligot - mashed potatoes with cheese. But with no cheese. I know, I am stubborn.

I was pretty happy with the results. She seemed pretty happy with it as well. All I had to do was using the food processor and add ghee for the velvety texture. For the ribs I used the pressure cooker. Made a paste with cherry tomatoes and spring onion (just the green part), add bacon fat, turmeric, bay leaves, baby spinach, cumin, smoked salt, worcestershire sauce, dried oregano and arrowroot in the end to thicken it.

Here is the thing: I thought that the food tasted delicious. And also tasted like real food. I mean, I actually could taste the meat. Once a friend told me that he doesn't season the meat with garlic because he thinks is tastes too garlicky. And now I can see why.

Yes, it's possible to not add onion and garlic and play with other ingredients. But still onion and garlic are very convenient, and delicious!

Now I feel so blessed that I don't have any food allergies. I can have everything and also feel so bad for the past me - the peaky eater one. I am so open for the new flavors, even from things that I know that I don't like - beets I am talking to you!