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STEMS AND FORKS
Beautiful musings of flora and fare.
Photographer, recipe developer, botanical sculptor. #thiskoreanbakes Toronto, Canada

Piping buttercream is not my forté. Basket weave

Piping buttercream is not my forté.
Basket weave chocolate cake for little Georgy’s birthday a couple days ago. I wish he could stay little forever. #foreveryoung

We’re behind about a month or so with the flower

We’re behind about a month or so with the flower season here in Ontario. Was fortunate to catch the tail end of these tulips.

Gazpacho, marinated veggies, epinadas, grilled veg

Gazpacho, marinated veggies, epinadas, grilled veggies and vegetarian paella. Some of the foods we’ve been feasting on this week with @MarquesdeRiscal wines. I’ve become a massive fan of their wines. I’m normally into red wines but find myself grooving to their white Reuda DO Blend which is equally elegant with peach and citrus hints and a clean crisp finish.They’re truly premium wines grown on one of the oldest vineyards in Rioja. And impressively was the first non-French wine to win the diploma of honour of the Bordeaux Exhibition in 1895. That said they’re pricing is very approachable. Marques de Riscal Rioja is $26.70/bottle & Marques de Riscal Rueda is $14.65/bottle @LCBO. On May 28th @ViewtheVIBE and @MarquesdeRiscal will be hosting another Multisensory Spanish VIBE experience and it’s free to register using the link in my stories! Remember to always enjoy wine responsibly. #MarquesdeRiscal #MarquesVIBE

A botanical rendering to pay homage to the Well-Te

A botanical rendering to pay homage to the Well-Tempered Clavier. .
A Herculean side project of mine to persuade you that
#BaroqueMusicIsCool

The past couple of months have been challenging fo

Made @julie_jonesuk Potato, leek and cheddar chees

Made @julie_jonesuk Potato, leek and cheddar cheese cube(s) from “The Pastry School”. This book is pure pastry #art but never falls short on sharing technique or forgetting flavour. Brava @julie_jonesuk School’s never been so beautiful and delicious. #juliejones #thepastryschool

We often think sight and sound are the most import

We often think sight and sound are the most important of our human senses. To be able see our children’s faces or hear a moving symphony. Indeed very precious. But it’s smell that often triggers nostalgia and memories for us. Fresh baked cookies, a newly mowed lawn or the first drops of rain when it kisses the sidewalk. It’s scent that not only ignites memories but a flurry of emotions for many of us.
It has been a pleasure working with @tatineofficial shooting her candles for the past couple years. The biggest pleasure has been burning her candles throughout my house. In particular Spirit House. This candle has transported me beyond my four walls for the past 2 months. Her candles evoke emotions, comfort and a sense of calm and peace. Merci Margo.
#notsponsored #quarantinelife

Cinnamon buns with candied chanterelle mushrooms.

Made from the grapes grown in rich clay-limestone

Made from the grapes grown in rich clay-limestone soils of Rioja and aged in oak barrels, @marquesderiscal Rioja Reserva can be described as graceful with spicy, dark fruit-flavours and whispers of a woody finish. It’s an impressive wine with beautiful structure and elegant tannins. Definitely has become one of my favourite red wines.
It’s been a delight pairing the @marquesderiscal wines with my dinners during this collaboration with @viewthevibe They’ve been adding an elevated sense of occasion during our dinners at home lately. Available now @lcbo Marques de Riscal Rioja Reserva for $26.70 and if you’re into white there’s Marques de Riscal Reuda DO $14.65. Drink wine responsibly. Check out @viewthevibe to enter to WIN a Multisensory Spanish VIBE Experience from the comfort of your own home too! #MarquesdeRiscal #MarquesVIBE
#torontolifestyle #torontoliving #torontovibes

When @ladeedagourmetsauces team asked if I could v

When @ladeedagourmetsauces team asked if I could virtually cook and shoot the talented recipe developer and food stylist @irene_matys family moussaka recipe using their Twelve Veggie Tomato Sauce, it was a resounding yes. It was my first time doing a cook along online as well making moussaka. Moussaka is a baked traditional Greek dish, typically consisting of eggplant, potatoes and lamb. Irene’s family version is vegetarian using lentils, eggplant, potatoes, zucchini and topped with a halloumi béchamel sauce with a crunchy bread crumb crust. Instead of the meat sauce, @ladeedagourmetsauces Twelve Veggie Tomato Sauce which is vegan, gluten and preservative free was used. Needless to say it was very scrumptious. Let’s support this local Ontario product that in turn supports the charity @Food4KidsOntario Go to my stories for a link to the recipe and the sauces and check out @irene_matys version as well. #collaboration #ladeedasauces #NotJustForPasta #SupportLocal #SmallBiz2Biz #EatHealthy #HealthyLiving #SupportingWomenInBusiness #LookForLocal #LaDeeDaCares

Thankful for these two ...and for the pups too. #p

Thankful for these two ...and for the pups too. #parenthood

Dear Mothers, Imagine opening your front door and

Dear Mothers, Imagine opening your front door and receiving this as your mothers day gift on Sunday morning. These fresh strawberry glazed donuts are yeast free and ready within 25 minutes. And the tower assembly, within 10 minutes. Slide over to see a wrist corsage made from the same batch of mini roses. All florals and donut ingredients can be found at your local @metroontario . See stories for a complete tutorial and a for a location close to you. Recipe in comments below. #mymetro #donuts.

It’s asparagus season here in Ontario. As usual

Isolation has not bothered me. I have enjoyed this

Isolation has not bothered me. I have enjoyed this free time to slow down and take notice of my grey hairs and facial furrows lit by the spring sun but shadowed by the promise of the inevitable. To allow my mind to clamber to both light and dark corners and drunkenly relish what is beyond my control. For me there has been an unexpected beauty in all that has been unfolding. To make haste slowly. #festinalente .
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Outtake from a photo shoot I did back in March with @soocookie #lightandshadow #decay #limes #isolation #contentment #vanitas

Sonia @saltnpepperhere Mochi waffles brushed with

It has been 43 years since I immigrated to Canada

It has been 43 years since I immigrated to Canada with my Japanese/Korean parents. Toronto in the 70’s was still somewhat provincial. Sushi and kimchi were virtually unknown. It was an era when the most exotic items at the local grocer was salsa and jalapeños. It was during these early years I remember my parents receiving their monthly box of goodies from relatives back home. Seaweed, noodles, salted anchovies and to my utter delight Japanese candy and snacks. .
My monthly box of Japanese goodies pictured above from @kokorocares deluged me with childhood memories.
Matcha soba noodles, Kinako powder with Uji matcha, matcha chocolate, hoten, Uji matcha peas, and marble candy.
Arigato @kokorocares 🙇🏻‍♀️.
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Shot on @bureau_48 board

Lately I’ve been trying to create a sense of occ

I think little Georgy has had enough home economic

I think little Georgy has had enough home economics.
A few weeks ago, I truthfully explained to my little prince why he hadn’t left the house since mid March save for a few dog walks. At 5 years old, it was challenging for him to grasp that a virus smaller than a speck of flour was to be feared. It was decided he needed to make the enemy larger, tangible with zoomorphic features. A large red muscular beast with a tail and a spear.
Pleased to know his imagination hasn’t been dampened. .
Finally made #thecookie by @alisoneroman chocolate chunk shortbread

Home made Korean Knife Noodles (kalguk-su)with a m

Home made Korean Knife Noodles (kalguk-su)with a miso tahini broth topped with shiitake, white and king mushrooms and potatoes. Picture 2 @moineaubinon in a lovely red dress from @sondeflor
Recipe in stories. I’ll eventually publish in blog. .
A simple nourishing bowl of hot noodles is all I really want this weekend. Happy Good Friday.

This Easter will be a bit different for all of us

This Easter will be a bit different for all of us here in Ontario and abroad. It’ll be smaller in size but extra large with gratitude. Below I’ve shared one of my favourite classic carrot cake recipes using @MetroOntario Selections Classic Cream Cheese for the frosting. Super simple to make, this recipe is delicious and solid. I pretty much make this every Easter.
Flanking this carrot cake are a few local fresh cut tulips. With the borders closed, @MetroOntario has been continuing to support and provide local flowers like these beautiful variegated magenta tulips. We can all use a little cheer and cake right now. Wishing everyone a Happy and very HEALTHY Easter or Passover. .
Check out my stories for some tips on how to get your tulips to stop bending.
Carrot Cake recipe below in comments and in stories.
#mymetro

Just some hand cut tagliatelle/parpadelle. I poste

Just some hand cut tagliatelle/parpadelle. I posted the process video in stories a few days ago and it’s now in my highlights including the recipe.
The pesto here was inspired by the brilliant @rhubandcod “leftover pesto recipe”. basically its pesto made with whatever odds and sods greens you got lurking in your fridge and nuts in your pantry. In my case, dill, parsley, a bit of wilted basil with walnuts, almonds with some Grana Padano. .

The simple, sweet pleasures of life have been clos

The simple, sweet pleasures of life have been closed off to most of us. Like so many of you out there I too am eager to get on the other side. It’ll come. For now we wait. We hope. We #stayhome 🕊

So obviously I didn’t go to Paris to do the work

So obviously I didn’t go to Paris to do the workshop last week. @thepineapplechef and I decided to go live in 5 minutes to demo a set and answer any burning questions you had for us about photography, styling, business ...anything. See you in a few minutes. 🌿

I’m down to the last kilo of flour and Ive been

I’m down to the last kilo of flour and Ive been coveting this white dust with an unimaginable level of fervour. I’ll try not to mention the elephant in the room here (ahem #hoarders )But I must admit I’ve seen many people posting some exquisite baked goods. This chocolate/pear frangipane tart was made with a pie crust freezer stash, a few bruised pears (the last ones in the bin) and some almond meal I found in my pantry. I overloaded it with nuts and berries and all sorts of goodies in fear that this would be one of the last few bakes for weeks to come. #thiskoreancantbakeanymore

I haven’t been here on @instagram for a few days

I haven’t been here on @instagram for a few days. I’ve been struggling to find calming words that haven't already been shared. And to create an image that captures the gravity of the issue without being an all-out downer. Then I saw my fathers hands. Hands that laboured on farms, lived through war, experienced extreme poverty, witnessed the most horrific deaths, immigrated to a new world and suffered massive heart failure at 40 and despite all, realized his dream of becoming a chemist, raised a family and survived. Marred by wrinkles and scars but endowed with strength and resilience, it was these calamitous chapters that gave these hands their fortitude, and carries it still, during this raging tempest.
If I can learn anything from my father and his hands, it’s that this too shall pass. But not before strengthening our resolve. 🌿
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🇰🇷 나는 며칠 동안 인스 타 그램에 없었습니다. 나는 아직 공유되지 않은 차분한 단어를 찾기 위해 고심하고 있습니다. 또한 문제를 완전히 해결하지 않고도 문제의 중력을 포착하는 이미지를 만들 수 있습니다. 나는 아버지의 손을 보았다. 농장에서 일하고, 전쟁을 겪고, 극심한 빈곤을 겪고, 가장 끔찍한 죽음을 목격하고, 새로운 세계로 이민을 갔으며, 40 세에 대규모 심부전을 겪었고, 그럼에도 불구하고 화학자가되는 꿈을 깨달았고, 가족을 키우고 살아 남았습니다. 주름과 흉터로 훼손되었지만 힘과 탄력이 부여 된이 재난 장은이 격렬한 폭풍우 동안이 손에 힘을 주며 여전히 운반합니다.
아버지로부터 무엇이든 배울 수 있다면 이것도 통과 될 것입니다. 그러나 우리의 결의를 강화하기 전에는 아닙니다.

This year for International Women’s Day, I’ve

This year for International Women’s Day, I’ve decided to make spring posies for a few women who’ve made a positive difference in my life. I found all the fresh cut flowers I needed at my local @metroontario Tulips, hellebores, freesias and pussy willows. These bouquets are small and simple to assemble but packs a huge impression when presented. Happy International Women’s Day. Make the women in your life feel special. (See my stories for a little tutorial) #mymetro #internationalwomensday #metroontario

Over the moon to announce I’ll be mentoring a wo

Chocolate cake adorned with @fruitsfromchile firm

Chocolate cake adorned with @fruitsfromchile firm crunchy red grapes. Our sponsor for the workshop last weekend. Cannot thank @fruitsfromchile enough for supplying us with grapes and support. .
Theres a story behind this picture as with every photo I post. But I’m betting no one can guess except the workshop participants!
@ariantiquary
@barbarawrigleymcdevitt
@catchlight.studio
@leakypot
@themagpiecakery
@zoesmythephotography
@theyummyfarm 🤰🏻👶🏻

Apple sauce cake with SMBC made by @davidlumto Who

Apple sauce cake with SMBC made by @davidlumto Who catered the workshop this weekend. And gorgeous firm grapes supplied by @fruitsfromchile ! I only eat firm grapes! Both grapes and cake as delicious as they look. .
Thank you @davidlumto for the unique and delicious personalized vegetarian meals. We all felt so special. 💘🌿

“Through the looking glass” workshop Class pho

“Through the looking glass” workshop Class photo. Some extraordinary and beautiful photographers. We are not “only” or “just”. We ARE. Love you ladies xo (totally channeling #vogue here;) Massive thanks to @fruitsfromchile for their extremely generous sponsorship. .
@theyummyfarm for your help from coffee, dishes to leading a discussion on biz. .
@davidlumto for the incredible vegetarian catering 🌿
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@justcrumbs for her delicious baked goods straight from her upcoming cookbook .
@abhishekdekate and @soocookie for loading the “door” 😬
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And @urbanloftto for the space.
Could not have done it without all your help. 💕 more workshop pics coming soon.
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“The truth will set you free.” Not sure if thi

“The truth will set you free.” Not sure if this quote is originally from the bible or Anne Of Green Gables but it encapsulates everything I’m going through right now. .
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#theartofsayingno

Made using @MetroOntario Dozen red roses local app

Made using @MetroOntario Dozen red roses local apples and Ferraro Rocher, See my stories on how to impress your valentine this year by making this in less than 15 minutes. Plus learn a few hacks on how to keep your roses last longer by using half a teaspoon of bleach! #mymetro #valentines #redroses

Heres a fun idea for an easy Valentines day snack.

Heres a fun idea for an easy Valentines day snack. Chocolate Baguette using Première Moisson Or Front Street breads Drizzled with @MetroOntario Irresistibles Finesse 70% Dark Chocolate. Sprinkled with cranberries, pistachios and apricots. Serve alongside Coffee Tonic Mocktails made with Irresistibles House Blend Coffee and condensed milk. See below for both recipes and find all supplies at your local @metroontario
#mymetro"
Coffee Tonic
Yields: 2 Mocktails
Ingredients:
12 ounces or 1.5 cups brewed and chilled Irresistibles House Blend Coffee
6 tablespoons Selections Condensed Milk
4 ounces or 1/2 cup Selections Tonic Water
pinch of cardamom
Ice
Orange peel to garnish
2 maraschino Cherries
In a mixing glass/pitcher, combine the pinch of cardamom, and cold brewed Irresistibles House Blend Coffee with some ice.
Take two low ball glasses (10 oz tumblers) and add 3 tablespoons of Selections Condensed Milk in each glass.
Divide the coffee mix evenly between the two glasses.
Add 1/4 cup tonic water to each glass
Garnish with orange peel and/or maraschino cherry. .
Chocolate Baguette
1 Première Moisson Baguette
100 g Irresistibles Finesse 70% dark chocolate
1/8 cup or 15g toasted & chopped walnuts
1/8 cup or 15 g dried Cranberries
1/8 cup or 15 g chopped pistachios
4 pieces or 16 g chopped dried apricots
Instructions:
Cut the Irresistables 70% Dark Chocolate, place in a heat proof bowl and microwave for about 45 seconds stopping every 15 seconds to stir the chocolate.
Drizzle over bread and sprinkle all the nuts and dried fruits.

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