Aloha!

Who’s crazy enough to start a food blog?!  This Momma!

Hello, my name is Elaine and this is where you’ll see my obsession with food as I juggle the journey through motherhood, work, and a healthier lifestyle.  I’ll have a variety of recipes: wholesome, kid-approved, savory, fusions, some simple, some not (if they’re made from scratch), and sweets since I’m a sucker for them (sorry!).  There will be traditional recipes while others aren’t since I play with ingredients to find a healthier alternative without compromising on taste. Well, most of the time.

Bribery with food is the name of the game with my little one.  To share my love of food while teaching him listening and motor skills, I’ll be mixing in some precious time with him in the kitchen.  Other times I’ll be alone, trying to gain some sanity back and contemplate about the next big thing on my “To Do List” ha!  

Now I’m no chef but I’m an adventurous foodie.  I’m a nurse by trade, born in the Philippines, raised in Hawaii, and transplanted in California sometime after college.  That’s when my cooking adventure started because my belly (and wallet) couldn’t afford to eat out for every meal.  Fast-forward 15 years later, I’m a Neonatal ICU nurse loving on babies and Mommy to a very energetic little boy who is my heart on two cute little feet.

Please feel free exploring this website I created and I hope you enjoy what I have for you.  A lot of love and thoughtfulness was invested in my virtual album of recipes and a glimpse of my life.  If you do try any of these recipes, I’d love to see your creations so don’t forget to include me in your hashtags #PlayteFull.

To all the Mommas out there, we deal with the good, the bad, and the hormonal mess.  Just don’t blink because they outgrow that cute squeaky little voice too soon. But first, coffee… then make every day count. ❤️

xoxo