Pear and Hazelnut Chai Loaf (Paleo Friendly, Gluten Free) + Children’s Party

by daphne // May 26, 2016 // No Comments

I had to face one of my fears the other weekend. It was a kid’s party. I’m staring at tiny teddies, fairy bread, cordial, meat pies, iced cupcakes. Talk about gluten and sugar filled treats. I breathe. Then I say... Continue reading →

Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookies (Paleo, Gluten Free, Dairy Free) + Respecting the process

by daphne // May 23, 2016 // No Comments

When it comes to my self image, it is always a work in progress. You can read about what I wrote about self image, scales talk and food judgement in respective links. Over the past few months, I have more... Continue reading →

Chocolate Teddies (Paleo, Gluten Free) + A day at home

by daphne // May 19, 2016 // 1 Comment

I haven’t done one of these posts in a while now. Documenting what I did with Asher in a day. I wrote about child led play back in June 2015! These days are getting rarer because I always seem to... Continue reading →

Orange Carrot Thyme Muffins (Gluten Free, Paleo, Dairy free. Nut Free) + Toddler woes

by daphne // May 16, 2016 // No Comments

I have heard and known about the terrible 2s. While it is often viewed as the child being difficult, I looked it as if things just seem overwhelming for a 2-3 year old child. Plus, they are learning how to... Continue reading →

Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Slice aka “Snickers” (Paleo, Raw, Clean Eating, Gluten Free, Dairy Free) + Coping with changes

by daphne // May 12, 2016 // No Comments

It has been a busy few months. It is now May but time just seem to be ticking quickly away. So far we have, Travelled I have had a few stressful encounters at work Job offer followed by job change... Continue reading →

A Simple Nut Free Chocolate Chip (gluten free, paleo) + Toddler Talk P3

by daphne // April 28, 2016 // No Comments

Asher: Pretty toes! (Pointing to my pedicure then proceeding to kiss my toes). Asher: Looking at my plain finger nails. “Not pretty fingers mummy” (Shaking head) __________ Asher: “Mummy is pretty.” Me: “Thanks ash! What about daddy?” Asher: “Not pretty.”... 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 →

Orange Pistachio Cake (Paleo, Gluten Free)

by daphne // March 28, 2016 // No Comments

Have you ever wondered how quickly time just seem to go by these days. So quickly that you can’t seem to catch your breath? In my teens, I had a grand plan. I wanted to graduate and find a job... 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 →

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