Cassava, yuca (not yucca), or manioc is a root vegetable traditionally eaten in many cultures; in South East Asia it's eaten in soups, as a rice replacement, in desserts like this cake, or as a snack (cassava chips). Ever since I started AIP, I've been venturing into unfamiliar … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2014
Christmas Morning Casserole (Maple-Banana Baked Breakfast Casserole)
(Note: This post contains affiliate links) It's Christmas eve day here and I'm writing this post in my pyjamas. Yep, not rushing around prepping food like crazy, as the Christmas eve party we were to host got cancelled. After being struck with sudden extreme fatigue on Monday … [Read more...]
Grain-free Tang Yuan (Paleo/ AIP)
(Note: This post contains affiliate links) Tang Yuan are glutinous rice balls or dumplings of Chinese origin, eaten especially during festive periods such as the Winter Solstice or on special occasions such as weddings. Traditionally made by hand, frozen and ready-to-cook … [Read more...]
Review: The Alternative Autoimmune Cookbook
Disclaimer: I received a copy of the e-book directly from the author and did not receive any monetary compensation for the review. My opinions are entirely personal. This post contains affiliate links. I was a voracious reader growing up, reading fiction books on a daily … [Read more...]
Savoury Biscuit (Grain-free, Coconut-free, AIP, Paleo)
(Note: This post contains affiliate links) I couldn't quite figure out what to call this when I developed it. Biscuit? Scone? Shortbread? It's rather confusing especially when different cultures use different names. For example, a cookie to an American would be a biscuit to … [Read more...]
AIP Pie Recipes
Pies, especially berry-filled ones, remind me of lovely warm summer days. And of course with autumn, the apple pies and pumpkin pies come a-calling with their comforting and rich fillings. Now that winter is almost here, the cold weather has gotten me hankering for … [Read more...]
Asian Crepes with Coconut Sauce and Grilled Bananas
I had the pleasure of being invited by Vivian of The Real Food Guide to guest post and was more than delighted to do so, as her site is filled with fantastic articles, resources, and not to mention delicious recipes. Today, I'm sharing a totally Paleo AIP-compliant recipe based … [Read more...]
The Importance of Emotional Support on the AIP
An open letter to everyone and a reminder to myself on the importance of emotional support on the AIP. (Note: This post contains affiliate links) The Paleo Autoimmune Protocol. AIP. The very term that makes some folks in the Paleo community suck in their breaths and say: … [Read more...]