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 →

Paprika Pulled Beef (Gluten free, clean eating, paleo) + Other advantages of bulk cooking

by daphne // September 28, 2015 // No Comments

How many times can you “pull” a meat? Many I think! I spotted this gorgeous looking chunk of brisket at the butcher and could not resist myself. It was like the meat was calling for me. I wondered- would it... Continue reading →

Cinnamon Beef Ribs with Silverbeet + Childled play

by daphne // June 29, 2015 // 1 Comment

I am learning about play lately. Specifically child led play. The notion of letting Asher takes over and just do what he wants while I follow his lead. Play has so many layers of meanings to it. A child’s ability... Continue reading →

Ricotta Chives Waffles + Work Life Balance

by daphne // June 18, 2015 // No Comments

Balance is such an subjective word. What is balance for you may not be balance for us. A recent conversation with a close girlfriend got me thinking…. Balance is the perceive notion that there is even weight given. Work-Life Balance... Continue reading →

Tahini Zucchini Carrot Salad (Raw, Paleo, Gluten Free)

by daphne // February 5, 2015 // No Comments

I realised that it is difficult to live with a recovering perfectionist. My poor hubby often gets the brunt of it. Living with a perfectionist means for him, I’m always on a mission. – Eating clean – Creating and making... Continue reading →

Poached Chicken aka Hainanese Chicken Rice

by daphne // November 20, 2014 // 4 Comments

My grandmother used to tell me stories. Her voice often filled with emotions and eyes lit up as she talked through them. Why wouldn’t they be as they were adventures of her own life. A resilient and resourceful woman, she... Continue reading →

Miso Chicken Cutlets on Zucchini Noodles

by daphne // November 6, 2014 // 1 Comment

The weather is warming up. The sun is shining. Spring is here and summer is approaching!! While I’m embracing salads, there is something warm and comforting having a cooked dinner. I’m still using the oven heaps despite the warm weather-... Continue reading →

Indian Style Beef Cheeks on Spinach and Paneer Cheese

by daphne // October 16, 2014 // 1 Comment

When the going gets busy, I tend to shove food in my mouth. Most days, I portion out my lunches or dinners as I know that I will probably put spoonfuls while thinking or doing other things. Eat fast so... Continue reading →

Mushroom Chicken Burgers with Avocado Basil Slaw

by daphne // October 9, 2014 // 1 Comment

I recall those days. Where money was tight and we could barely get through the end of the month without going red. We ate a lot of mince then. Now, we eat a lot of mince too. For a different... Continue reading →

Coconut Crusted Chicken

by daphne // September 22, 2014 // 1 Comment

I was making dinner one Sunday night. Hubby turned to me and said “I really feel like having some crispy chicken.” He went on to say how he would probably feel sick buying KFC or fried chicken though and regret... Continue reading →

Words That Nourish

Clean Eating. Healthy Living

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