My name is Matt Verini. In the past few years, I have discovered a deep passion for cooking and faced some culinary challenges, which have made me a better chef.

In October of 2023, my girlfriend was diagnosed with Alpha Gal Syndrome (AGS). This is a disease which makes those infected, allergic to a sugar molecule called Alpha Gal. This molecule is found in the tissues of all mammals except for humans and other primates.

Sounds pretty simple when you first hear this. "Just don't eat red meat." That's what I thought too...

When you think more about it, dairy products also contain this molecule since it is a sugar within the meat, and not just the meat itself. We have to constantly be on the lookout for foods that contain biproducts of mammals and shop very organically.

This page is designed to bring attention to what foods people with this condition can eat, and how you can have fun with the creative process of making these meals!