Wholesome, Allergy-Friendly Recipes – From My Table to Yours

Feeding your family with dietary restrictions doesn’t have to mean giving up joy, flavour, or connection. I’m here to show you how.

Why I started Foodamentally

Hi, I’m Nanna, the home cook and writer behind foodamentally, a food blog filled with allergy-friendly recipes and lots of educational insight. This blog was born from my family’s personal journey with food allergies, intolerances, and gut health challenges.

It all began when my son suddenly developed severe food intolerances and eczema at 18 months old. We discovered that dairy, gluten, certain fruits, and even many additives in common gluten-free foods triggered reactions. I had to learn quickly — adjusting his diet, reading every label, and making staples from scratch. Over time, his health improved, but not without hard work, persistence, repeated stumbles, and setbacks.

Learning About Allergy-Friendly Cooking Is a Journey, Not a Destination

Just as things were settling down, I suddenly found myself facing my own struggle. After a severe case of food poisoning, I began a years-long odyssey: through specialists, diagnoses (SIBO and IBS) without resolutions, and many dead ends. Whenever I thought I had cracked the code, I was thrown another curveball! I am living proof that just eating gluten-free meals isn’t the be-all end-all.

What helped the most? Food. Real wholesome family meals made with natural ingredients, most definitely stress management, and lots of trial and error. Today, I feel better than I have in years! I’ve learned how to adapt our meals to support our whole family’s bodies and we’re again eating the same meals.

Foodamentally is here to help

Cook one meal that works for everyone without resentment or confusion (check out our Butter Chicken Recipe That works for Everyone),

Find allergy-friendly recipes that don’t rely on highly processed, factory-produced foods, or one-size-fits-all nutritional advice (like our Amazingly Versatile Salted Caramel Bliss Balls),

Understand why certain foods cause issues and what to do about it (start with What's gluten and why does it cause issues in some?),

Or make meals your kids actually want to eat (who would have thought Mac 'n' Cheese could be made healthyly and even dairy-free?).

A gentle, practical approach to nourishing your family with wholesome meals and intention.

Family- and allergy-friendly recipes that can be made gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian or vegan if needed —all without sacrificing flavour or connection.

My focus is on shared meals instead of separate plates and three-hour cooking marathons (unless that's what relaxes you).

Smart substitutions and techniques that replicate or expand on the taste and texture of traditional dishes without faking something nature never intended to be that way (hello artificial colourings and flavourings).

In-depth, research-backed articles on gut health, allergies, and food choices.

Real Food, Real Connections: Wholesome Family Meals for Every Plate

I believe that we are what we eat — literally. The food we choose becomes the building blocks of our bodies, moods, and our long-term health. That’s why foodamentally focuses on whole, nutrient-dense foods made from real ingredients, grown in harmony with nature.

But I also believe in flavour and joy. I didn’t want to trade delicious food for feeling better — I wanted both! So I set out to make meals that nourish and satisfy, that make your body feel good and taste great on your tongue.

Feeding a family with food restrictions isn’t easy. I know how tough it is to make one wholesome family meal work for a dairy-free child, a vegetarian partner, a low-FODMAP eater, and a teenager trying out veganism. Therefore, all my allergy-friendly recipes are delicious, flexible, and achievable.

Fun Facts about me

I am as German as they get: brutally honest, dislike small talk, say it how it is, always on time (although this attribute is dwindling the longer I live in OZ)

As a kid, I wanted to become an archaeologist, then studied fashion design and journalism, before focusing on graphic design, brand development, and nutrition.

I worked in TV, luxury hospitality, had a tech start-up and ran a primary school tuckshop.

I have two pet chickens and have failed in setting up a producing veggie patch. So far…

When it comes to allergy-friendly recipes, “Why” is just as important as “What”

While I love sharing recipes, Foodamentally is about more than just what to cook: it’s about helping you understand how food works, how it interacts with your body, and how it can support healing and well-being in your family.

With a Diploma of Health Science (specialising in Nutrition) and a background in marketing, I’ve learned how our bodies and beliefs are shaped, not just by biology, but by industry influence, media messaging, and one-size-fits-all advice. The truth is, there’s no universal rulebook when it comes to food. Yes, some nutritional principles are grounded in fact, but that doesn’t mean they affect every person the same way.

I’ve found that it’s much easier to change how you eat when you understand why a food may cause harm, or how your body might heal without it. Sometimes, it’s about temporarily removing food to allow your gut to repair. Other times, it’s about how the food is prepared, what it’s paired with, or even something else in your diet that’s triggering the reaction.

That’s where Foodamentally comes in: I want to give you the tools, insights, and confidence to make informed choices. Because when you understand your body and how to nourish it, food becomes more than just fuel—it’s a source of joy, connection, and strength.

And really, what’s better than a healthy body, a delicious meal, and sharing both with the people you love?