Happy Father’s Day to all the lovely dads out there! I am busy making Father’s Day dinner here on this Sunday afternoon. It can be slow going with two babies but while Crunchy Daddy keeps Crunchy Toddler occupied, I can do some work in the kitchen thanks to babywearing. Crunchy Daddy will be grilling […]
Paleo Pok Pok Wings
June 9, 2013 by ·
I must have a bit of PTSD from the three day hospital stay after Crunchy Baby arrived because every time I see bland food like plain boiled chicken fillet or plain beef broth, I want to run to my pantry and pour balsamic vinegar in my eyes. I don’t know why hospital nutritionists equate bland […]
Easy Yummy Egg Drop Soup (Paleo, Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
May 22, 2013 by ·
We are trying to return to some level of normalcy around here with two under two. It gets easier every day. Sometimes, when both are fussy, I have to suck it up but Thank the stars for things like baby carriers that allow me to hold both my children…. and still make dinner. Quick and […]
Yum Yum Hot and Sour Soup (Paleo, Gluten Free)
March 21, 2013 by ·
Today, we did a late term ultrasound to check the position of my placenta as it was creeping a bit close to my cervix some months ago. Everything is great except this baby has a gigantic head and belly (measuring two weeks bigger than everything else). I suppose with genes like ours, he didn’t […]
Slow Cooker French Onion Soup (Paleo, Gluten Free)
March 10, 2013 by ·
Do you have a travel bucket list? I definitely do! Growing up, I have always wanted to go see the world. Things got really difficult for me after college on the family front and for a while, I gave up all hope of ever leaving the shores of New Zealand. I watched my friends go […]
Hawaiian Ahi Poke (Paleo, Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
March 9, 2013 by ·
We got married in Hawaii some years back and try to return there every year or so. I think if all the stars would align, we would probably retire there one day when we’re old and creaky. It has the beach and sea like what I grew up with in Fiji but is still America […]
Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp Skewers/Ebi No Bacon Maki (Paleo, Gluten-Free)
February 20, 2013 by ·
Mark Antony and Cleopatra, Romeo and Juliet, Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Like many famous romances in history, bacon and shrimp may come off initially as an unlikely pair but once you have them together, you know it’s meant to be (minus the tragic endings). If you’ve never had the two things together, you need […]
Chinese Steamed Egg (Paleo, Gluten Free)
January 15, 2013 by ·
My cousins were my best friends growing up. The best memories from my childhood took place at my cousins’ homes and especially around the dinner table. Many of my uncles and aunts were accomplished cooks and one of them made the world’s best steamed egg. Maybe when I am able to go visit them one […]
Sauteed Mushrooms/Champignons Sautes Au Beurre (Paleo, Gluten Free)
January 10, 2013 by ·
This very simple mushroom dish is actually a favorite of mine to prepare as a side item to serve with a main dish or as part of a bigger recipe like coq au vin or boeuf bourguignon. The sauteed mushrooms should be lightly browned and not lose their liquid when cooking. To do this, they […]
Brown-braised Onions/Oignons Glaces A Brun (Paleo, Gluten Free)
January 10, 2013 by ·
This little onion dish adds a beautiful brown effect to dishes like coq au vin and boeuf bourguignon. It smells divine when cooking! Find yourself 18-24 small white onions and peel them. An easy way to peel is to blanche them – boil in very hot water for a minute and then plunge in icy […]
