Shire Born

about me

As my name suggests, I am a part-time hobbit, escaping to my quiet life in the Shire whenever I can.

In reality, I am a busy student who uses cooking as therapy. I am severely gluten intolerant and mildly dairy intolerant, so most of the recipes I post/comment on will be compatible with my dietary restrictions. Still, I love to eat, and have learned that you don't have to sacrifice flavor and personality when you go gluten and dairy free. I tend to like recipes that are either real homey comfort food, or transport me to the places I've travelled to, or would like to someday visit.

I believe in eating organic, ethically raised meat and vegetables. I like to stay as close to nature as possible, eating mostly whole
foods.

Favorite Foods:

Homey, Shire foods: fish and chips, pork and kraut, eggs and bacon, heaps of vegetables.

Ethnic foods! Thai and Middle Eastern in particular.

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