Matcha Goji Slice (Raw, Paleo, Gluten Free) + Food Judgement P2

by daphne // June 2, 2016 // No Comments

Would it be a surprise to you if I say that our food decisions are evolving? At certain points of my life, I have become strict- often having “good food” and “bad food”. I followed strictly to my meal plans,... Continue reading →

Chinese Walnut Cookies 核桃酥(Paleo, Gluten Free)

by daphne // April 18, 2016 // No Comments

I thought I have posted these before but I actually have not! Even before we were married, hubby absolutely loves Chinese walnut cookies or 核桃酥. They are buttery, short and melt in your mouth. They are the must have if you... Continue reading →

Travelling with a Toddler + Chinese Almond Cookies (Paleo, Gluten Free)

by daphne // April 7, 2016 // No Comments

During my travels, what I missed most was having the familiarity of my kitchen and ingredients that I know can sit well with our values, principles and food philosophy. I do believe in diversity and regardless of where we are... Continue reading →

Mango and Blueberry Jelly + Toddler’s Conversation P2

by daphne // March 24, 2016 // No Comments

Playing with IQS gelatine resulted in quite a lovely jelly. I have made it 3 times with different fruits now and each time it was a winner. Often gelatine leaves a funny acidic after taste but with this, it wasn’t... Continue reading →

White and Black Sesame Cookies (Gluten Free, Clean Eating, Paleo) + Chinese Traditions

by daphne // March 21, 2016 // No Comments

Every year I say that I will endeavour to write and note recipes BEFORE Chinese New Year. It doesn’t seem to happen these days. Nevertheless, if you are following my Instagram, you would have noticed that despite my lateness- it... Continue reading →

Goat Curry (Gluten Free, Clean Eating, Asian, Paleo)

by daphne // February 18, 2016 // No Comments

Fact: Ice cream tastes better when we have it during winter. No? It doesn’t melt as fast and somehow the tongue tingles more with the cold. While we love our salads during summer, we tend to gravitate towards curries as... Continue reading →

Toilet Training Adventures + Raw Papaya Salad (Paleo, Clean Eating, Gluten Free, Dairy Free)

by daphne // January 21, 2016 // No Comments

Asher is toilet trained! Woohoo! What a milestone…and what a journey it has been. Asher started using the potty real early on- when he was 4 months young. Some thing changed at around the year mark where he just refused... Continue reading →

HOT HOT HOT! A Easy Summer Salad with Miso Almond Coconut Dressing

by daphne // January 11, 2016 // No Comments

There are times when I do question why do I continue to blog. I do not have a wide audience and really, this is more of a way for me to record down the recipes that I enjoy creating and... Continue reading →

Fig and Mango Agar Agar Jelly (Paleo, Gluten free, Dairy Free, Refined Sugar free)

by daphne // April 20, 2015 // 1 Comment

Since I started working, I felt that my world has gotten smaller. I’m getting good at saying no, and scheduling less on weekends. I’m better at receiving help and having a blind eye when household chores doesn’t get done as... Continue reading →

Vietnamese Chicken Salad with Nam Jim Sauce (Paleo, Clean eating, Gluten Free) + Judgement on what other people eat

by daphne // April 13, 2015 // 2 Comments

I have learnt that there is no “one size fits all”. I meant it in the way of meals and food. Fitness and health is a journey. Everyone has their own set of circumstances that require individualisation. What works... Continue reading →

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