I never imagined cooking would become such a big part of my life. Growing up, I was always the one being served meals by my parents. It wasn't until I became a mom that cooking slowly became part of my everyday life.
When my eldest was a baby, she had severe eczema. When my second daughter came along, she developed multiple food and environmental allergies. Suddenly, food wasn't just about filling hungry tummies, it became something I had to pay close attention to.
So I started cooking.
Not because I loved it, but because I wanted to prepare simple meals my children could enjoy safely. Over time, cooking became one of the ways I cared for my family. Simple soups, rice, noodles, one pot meals, and everyday dinners that got us through busy weekdays, solo parenting weeks, and everything in between.
For a while, I stopped sharing my cooking because I thought my meals were too ordinary. But people kept asking me for recipes, and that's when I realised something important:
Sometimes the meals that feel the most ordinary to us are exactly what another family needs.
So I started sharing again.
Today, Purplefairiess is more than just recipes. It's a place where I document the little things that make up our family life, from the meals we enjoy at home, to our travels, favourite places, helpful finds, and the everyday moments in between.
I don't cook with exact measurements. I usually eyeball everything, work with what I already have in the kitchen, adjust as I go, and I also repeat meals my family enjoys. That's what makes cooking feel sustainable for me.
Home cooking doesn't have to be perfect, it just has to work for your family.
If you're here, welcome. 🤍
I hope you leave with a recipe to try, a place to explore, or simply a little inspiration that makes family life feel a little easier.
