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SOLD OUT Video & Photography WORKSHOP/RETREAT: Finding Your Voice. Thursday July 14th – Monday July 18th 2022

May 2, 2022 By stemsandforks Leave a Comment

Held at Foxglove, a 200 year old original farm house situated on 70 acres of beautiful rolling hills just outside of Orangeville, Ontario, participants will experience true farm life in style. This workshop will be 4 days of intense video and photography study where you’ll learn mise-en-scène; composition, styling, angles, props, lighting, sound, and editing (Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro). And of course some guidance to help discover your visual voice. 

Retreat will be fully catered using local fare with dinners al fresco along a tree lined path whilst listening to our very own baroque cellist at sunset. Fine dining in our own private room at Keith Froggett’s Greystones Restaurant and wine tastings with lunch at a local vineyard. 

Couple options. Stay at the farmhouse or commute. (located about 1 hour outside of Toronto). Limited spaces. 

Paragraph I wrote to announce the last workshop…My sentiments have not changed. 

Photography in its purest form is a documentation of a moment, an essence, a memory, a vision, a soul. It’s one of the strongest mediums to tell a story, and in recent years, it has become the most accessible and democratic form of art and expression. Today, particularly through social media we are overwhelmed with visual diaries. Windows into the souls of our friends, celebrities and even pets. This was not the case 25 years ago when smartphones didn’t exist. Photography was different. Every frame mattered in an age when camera live views didn’t exist and film rolls were expensive to develop. 

During this workshop, we will go back to the way we photographed. With meaning, intention and purpose. To photograph the soul of ones subject as if it were one’s own through today’s looking glass; the camera.

Foxglove Farms, Alliston Ontario

Schedule Summary

Thursday July 14th 6:30 PM – 9 PM

***Those arriving from out of town are welcome to come to the farmhouse anytime after 4:30 PM***

Cocktails, dinner, introductions, schedule review, setting goals.

Photography/Editing: (1.5 days)

  • Hands on style sessions on styling/creating a still life scene with local produce, food, and foraged botanicals
  • How to create the dramatic technique, ‘chiaroscuro’, the use of strong contrasts between light and dark in photography. 
  • Followed by an in-depth session on editing in a painterly style in Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 

Video/Editing: (2 days)

  • Fundamentals on how to shoot video with your camera – settings for cinematic, slow motion, footage etc
  • How to create a striking and emotive story under 1 minute via use of light, props, angles, speed and composition.
  • Film a short video and learn how to edit both video and sound on Adobe Premiere Pro
  • Gimbals and stabilizers will be available 

Friday July 15th 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

-Finding your VOICE

-Gear & the basics of filming VIDEO

-Hands on Photography/Video style session and shoot with still life (video/photography combo optional)

-Floral garlanding and centrepiece demo

-Baroque Cellist Felix Deak will perform during cocktail hour. See below for bio.

-Dinner al fresco 

Saturday July 16th 9:00 AM- 9:00 PM

-Premiere Pro video editing

-1:1 Sessions 

-Still life and cocktail styling session

-editing tutorial Adobe Lightroom Classic

-Dinner at Greystones Restaurant 

Sunday July 17th 9:00 AM – 9:00 AM

-business/social media

-1:1 portfolio consultation

-wine tour and lunch

-editing pics and/or video

-video screening of participants work

Detailed schedule available upon request and booking.

Excursions: 

-Wine tasting tour at Adamo Vineyards.

-Fine dining experience in a private room at beautiful Greystones Restaurant (owned by Keith Froggett, chef at the legendary institution Scaramouche in Toronto) 

-Shelly Perry one of the partners from Valley of Mother Of God Gin shaking up some cocktails.

-All meals will be catered

Meals/Drinks: 

Snacks, beverages, and all meals will be served (3-4 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners and endless snacks and drinks) for all participants, those commuting and staying overnight.

DATE: Thursday July 14th 6:00 PM to Sunday July 17th 9:30 PM 2022 with option to stay until Monday July 18th 10:00 AM

Cost: 

$2500 Canadian + HST  NO overnight accommodations but all meals/refreshments included (located 1.5 hour outside Toronto)

(Those not staying overnight are welcome to stay at the farmhouse until 9PM in the evening)

$3500 Canadian + HST  Accommodations and meals/refreshments included

Included: Includes all materials, meals and refreshments. 

Not included: Travel to Ontario, Canada 

Spaces available: 7-9 

Who should attend?

This program is ideal for photographers/videographers, bloggers, social media influencers/content creators, food/floral stylists, food industry specialists such as restaurant owners, and portrait photographers and those interested in photography and/or styling your food, flowers or subject with an edge. Some basic knowledge of how to use a camera is recommended to attend this workshop. However all levels of photographers are welcome.

BRING: Laptop with Adobe Photoshop Lightroom CC, Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro 2021 installed, any type of digital camera with memory card(s) and fully charged battery, charger, and any special props you’d like to use. However I will have some props, tripods, gimbals, stabilizers and C stand available.

Please email: contact@stemsandforks.com for more information or to register.

Terms & Conditions:

Bookings are non-refundable unless you are able to find someone to take your place. 

Exceptions may be made at the discretion of the facilitator.

In the event (Ontario) government issues a provincewide Stay-At-Home order that requires everyone to remain at home due to COVID-19, we will notify you as soon as possible. You may have the option of a full refund –  or credit applied to the next workshop/retreat. 

Beginning March 1, 2022, in-person events will be permitted up to 100% capacity and there is no general requirement for participants to have received a COVID-19 vaccination. Every effort will be made to sanitize high traffic areas multiple times throughout the day. 

For more information or to register email: contact@stemsandforks.com

See you there.

Valley of Mother of God Gin, Maplewood Smoked Juniper
Foxglove Farmhouse
FoxGlove Lounge
Foxglove Sitting Room
Driveway to Farmhouse – Image provided by Shelly Perry.
Felix Deak, baroque cellist/gambist is a recording artist and regularly tours with Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra and Montreal based viol consort Les Voix Humaines. Super thrilled and excited to welcome Felix to perform for us. Photo: Matthew Marigold

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Ratatouille Tian

January 31, 2021 By stemsandforks

This recipe post was sponsored by Paderno Kitchenware.

4 Piece Ceramic Bakeware Set from Paderno Kitchenware
44.5 cm x 26 cm x 7 cm large rectangular baker Serves 6
Paderno Square Baker (26 cm x 21.5 cm x 6.3 cm) Serves 3
PADERNO Signature Ceramic Bakeware Set, 4-pc

Ratatouille Tian

Best served with fresh baguette or your favourite loaf of bread.

Serving Size:
6
Time:
1 1/2 hours
Difficulty:
Easy

Ingredients

  • 8 roma tomatoes 
  • 2 medium zucchinis
  • 2 medium eggplants
  • 28 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 3 shallots diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 orange or yellow bell pepper diced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 3 fresh basil leaves chiffonade 
  • Salt and pepper to taste 
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil to garnish before baking

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375F.
  2. Wash, prepare and cut all your vegetables and set aside. 
  3. In a non stick pan over medium high heat, warm up 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil.
  4. Sauté the shallots, 3 cloves garlic minced, thyme and diced pepper for about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Add the whole can of diced tomatoes and turn heat down to low. Allow to reduce about 10-12 minutes or until most of the water has cooked off. 
  6. Meanwhile, slice the tomatoes, zucchini, eggplants into thin slices about 3 mm.
  7. Pour the sauce into your Paderno large rectangular bakeware (44.5 cm x 26 cm x 7 cm) from the Paderno Signature Ceramic Bakeware Set.
  8. Alternate the sliced vegetables in the pan in lines or a circular direction. 
  9. Sprinkle with the chopped basil leaves, and salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Drizzle 2 tablespoons over the vegetables.
  11. Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour, removing foil for last 15 minutes. 
  12. Allow to sit for 10 minutes at room temperature before serving. This allows the juices to get reabsorbed.
  13. *Divide all the ingredients above by half to make it a serving for 3-4. Use Paderno Square Baker (26 cm x 21.5 cm x 6.3 cm) from the Paderno Signature Ceramic Bakeware Set.  

Filed Under: Belgian in the House, Brunch, Dinner, Sponsored, Vegetarian

Spiced Rum, Pecan, and Chocolate Bundt Cake

January 18, 2021 By stemsandforks

This recipe was sponsored by Paderno Kitchenware.

Paderno Kitchenware’s Fine-Edge Arch Cake Pan.

PADERNO Montgomery Chef’s Knife, 8-in
PADERNO Digital Kitchen Scale, 30-lb

Spiced Rum, Pecan and Chocolate Bundt Cake. This cake is super nutty and chocolately, mildly tipsy with a mellow touch of spice. It’s not a typical commercial bakery cake with a structured crumb. Rather an uber moist and delicious cake. Enjoy.

Spiced Rum, Pecan and Chocolate Bundt Cake

Serving Size:
10
Time:
15 min prep,
1 hour bake
Difficulty:
Easy

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cups or 295 g whole grain flour (NO SUBSTITUTES)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder 
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt 
  • 1 teaspoon cardamom 
  • 1 1/4 cup or 250 g white granulated sugar 
  • 1 cup vegetable oil 
  • 1 cup fancy molasses 
  • 5 large eggs room temperature 
  • 1/2 cup spiced rum 
  • 3/4 cup thick sour cream or Greek yogurt 
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk 
  • 1 1/2 cup or 185 grams chopped pecans 
  • 1 1/2 cup or 200 g semi-sweet chocolate chunks 
  • FOR THE ICING:
  • 1.5 cups or 185 g icing sugar 
  • 2 tablespoons spiced rum 
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 
  • OPTIONAL:
  • 1 tablespoon icing sugar to sprinkle on top of frosting

Directions

  1. Take your 10” Fine-Edge Arch Paderno Bundt Pan and grease with baking spray OR brush 2 tablespoons of unsalted and softened butter (make sure you grease all the grooves and indents) and dust with AP flour. Discard the access flour and set pan aside. 
  2. Preheat oven to 350F with oven rack in middle. In a large bowl, whisk together the whole grain flour, baking powder, baking soda, cardamom and salt and set aside. 
  3. In another large bowl, whisk together the sugar, vegetable oil, eggs, molasses, spiced rum, Greek Yogurt and buttermilk until a smooth. 
  4. Add the flour mix into the wet mix bowl slowly and whisk together for about 30 seconds. 
  5. Fold 1 1/4 cup pecans and 1 1/4 cup chocolate chunks into the batter. Do not over mix. 
  6. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup chocolate chunks and 1/4 cup chopped pecans into the Paderno Bundt pan. 
  7. Pour batter into bundt pan and bake for 55-65 minutes. Or until a tester stick comes out mostly clean. 
  8. Allow pan to rest about 20 minutes. Invert onto coolling rack or plate and allow to completely cool. 
  9. FOR THE ICING: Whisk together the icing sugar, spiced rum and vanilla extract until smooth and glossy. Once the bundt has cooled, drizzle the icing over the top of the cake.
  10. Dust 1 table spoon icing sugar. (Optional) 

Filed Under: Bundt Cakes, Cakes, Chocolate, Winter Tagged With: baking, bundt, cake, chocolate, nuts, pecans

Lace Cookie Coffee Ice Cream Sandwiches

August 17, 2020 By stemsandforks Leave a Comment

This post was sponsored by Paderno Kitchenware.

Paderno 9-cup Balanced-Brew Coffee Maker
Paderno 9-Cup Balanced-Brew Coffee Maker
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Filed Under: Baking Basics, Cookies, Ice Cream, Sponsored Tagged With: baking, coffee, cookies, dessert, ice cream, no churn, Paderno

Three Mushroom & Spinach Potstickers

August 13, 2020 By stemsandforks Leave a Comment

This post was sponsored by Paderno Kitchenware.

PADERNO Classic Non-Stick Cast Iron Wok, 32-cm
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Filed Under: Korean, Savoury, Sponsored, Vegetarian

SOLD OUT. Through the Looking Glass: Photography & Editing Workshop Toronto February 22nd and February 23rd 2020. An introspective session bringing soul back into photos.

January 21, 2020 By stemsandforks 2 Comments

A Photograph…captures a moment, an essence, a vision, a memory. It reveals the soul of the subject but more the soul of the person behind the camera. It is one of the strongest mediums to tell a story, and in recent years, it has become the most accessible, democratic form of art and expression. 

Today, particularily through social media we are overwhelmed with visual diaries. Windows into the souls of our sisters, friends, celebrities and even pets. This was not the case 25 years ago when smartphones didnt exist.  Photography was different. Every frame mattered in an age when camera live views didnt exist and film rolls were expensive to develop.

On Saturday February 22nd and Sunday February 23rd, I will be hosting a workshop that will go back to the way we photographed. With meaning, intention and purpose.  Through elements such as props, light, angles, composition, botanicals and editing, the simplest food or subject can be transformed into an opulent visual story. Learn to stand out from the ever growing saturated crowd of “photographers” and tell your unique narrative.  To photograph the soul of your subject as if it were your own through today’s looking glass; the camera. 

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Filed Under: Workshops Tagged With: adobe, camera, editing, learn, lightroom, photography, photos, photoshop, toronto, workshop

CANCELLED due to COVID- Paris In Spring: Photography Food Styling and Editing Workshop Saturday March 14th and Sunday March 15th 2020

January 20, 2020 By stemsandforks 2 Comments

Paris Photography/Editing Workshop Saturday March 14th and Sunday March 15th

Saturday, March 14th and Sunday, March 15th 2020

Paris…the most beguiling place to be during spring. She gives us blossoms of pink magnolias, warm sunbeams and soft rain mists. She sings with her gothic church bells, high and clear as her notes dapple the narrow cobble stoned pathways to lead us to scents of perfume and warm sweet bread. She’s centuries old and yet Paris still breathes and exhales art and culture with ease and abundance. She is a Goddess. The unrivalled Venus on earth and the ideal backdrop to reload oneself with creativity, memories and inspiration.

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Filed Under: Workshops Tagged With: food styling, lightroom, paris, photography, workshop

Curried Potato and Parsnip Soup

September 8, 2019 By stemsandforks 1 Comment

Paderno Wooden Spoon and Paderno Variable Speed Immersion Blender

This post was sponsored by Paderno Kitchenware. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

And just like that, the summer break is over, the kids are back in school and we find ourselves pulling our duvets out from the cedar closet. It’s my favourite time of year. That time sandwiched between summer and fall when the evenings are chilly enough to start serving hot soups with bread and slurp by an open fire. 
 
This curried potato, parsnip soup is the perfect weeknight soup. It’s fast and easy to prepare…20-25 minutes tops. And it’s full of potassium, rich in antioxidants, fibre and vitamin C. Typically cream is used for potato soups however this recipe calls for plain Greek yogurt. Use low fat plain Greek yogurt to make it less calorie rich. 
Any powdered curry should work here. I tend to like a bit of heat and thus used 1 tablespoon. Feel free to reduce this to 1 1/2 teaspoons to make the curry flavour mild. Be creative with toppings. Pictured here i used croutons and crème fraîche then sprinkled with some fresh dill and toasted walnuts. Alternatively you can use are pea shoots, pumpkin seeds, chevre, parmesan or bacon bits. 

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Filed Under: Autumn, Potatoes, Savoury, Soups, Sponsored Tagged With: curry, Paderno, parsnips, potatoes, soup

Tahini Maple Syrup Brownies

September 6, 2019 By stemsandforks Leave a Comment

The post was sponsored by Metro Ontario. All thoughts and opinions are my own

Peanut butter, dry roasted nuts and my childhood favourite, Pirate peanut butter cookies. I loved peanuts and anything peanut. However, as of 2008, I have not had any peanuts. That was the year we discovered my daughter was allergic to peanuts and was classified as anaphylactic. 

The first question I always get from young mothers is, “How did you find out?”. My daughter was 2 years old and a typical toddler. She was a super picky eater when it came to meals. In retrospect, this was a good thing. The day we found out was when I decided to share my peanut butter and jam sandwich. It was a first for Moineau. She took one bite and spat it out with disgust. Moments later, she broke out with a rash around her mouth. After seeing an allergist and getting tested, it was official. She was severely allergic to peanuts.

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Filed Under: Cakes, Chocolate, Family Favorites, Sponsored, Uncategorized Tagged With: brownies, chocolate, tahini

Grand Marnier Strawberry Dulce De Leche Pie

July 26, 2019 By stemsandforks Leave a Comment

This Post was sponsored by Paderno. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

I was tempted to name this pie “Strawboffee.” Doesn’t seem to roll off the tongue as well as Banoffee does it. But in all fairness, I wanted to pay homage to the infamous British pie the Banoffee: a portmanteau of its two main ingredients. Bananas and toffee. 

So instead I called it a Strawberry Dulce de Leche Pie which doesn’t do the tart justice. But I couldn’t name it “Crushed digestive cookie crust, layered with a rich dulce de leche, with red strawberries macerated in Grand Marnier, topped up with a massive fluffy cloud of Chantilly cream and shaved chocolate Pie,” now could I?

Paderno Power Blender
Paderno Power Blender 2-Litre jar is shatter-,scratch- and stain-resistant, as well as BPA-free.
Paderno Power Blender’s Vortex Blade Technology is specially-designed to circulate food while blending or chopping for perfect, consistent results

In this recipe, I made the dulce de leche by cooking the milk slowly in a Bain-Marie. Feel free to make your own homemade dulce de leche or boiling down the can of sweetened condensed milk in a pot. Frankly, I have never tried doing the method of boiling the entire can for an hour. I’ve read a few horror stories of it exploding mid boll! If you do boil the can please make sure the can of condensed milk is constantly and fully submerged in the boiling pot of water the entire time it is boiling. About 1 hour to boil is what I read online. The trick I’ve used below is cooking the condensed milk in the oven for an hour and a half in a Bain-Marie, a hot water bath. To slowly and evenly cook the condensed milk into a thick caramel toffee. …

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Filed Under: berries, Fruit, No Bake, Pies, Tarts Tagged With: banoffee, cake, dulce de leche, Paderno, strawberries, tart

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A symphony of flowers, food and California Ripe Olives. Had an exquisite evening learning and tasting the craft behind curing Californian olives @calripeolives last month. And yes, those are olives in the flower arrangements. Thank you for a special evening @calripeolives 

@gbcchca @thechefshouse kitchen 

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A symphony of flowers, food and California Ripe Olives. Had an exquisite evening learning and tasting the craft behind curing Californian olives @calripeolives last month. And yes, those are olives in the flower arrangements. Thank you for a special evening @calripeolives

@gbcchca @thechefshouse kitchen

#partner #californiaripeolives #california #olives #chefstablemuch? #fleurs #onthetable #chefskitchen #floralfaffing #florals #muscari #lisianthus
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Crispy smashed potatoes with avocado, tomatoes on sourdough topped with @sharpssauce hot sauce. Very tasty. You can find the sauce in @1924us shop online. I’ll put a link in stories. Great sauce for pretty much everything. 
Made this video for @1924us @sharpssauce a while back. Just getting around to posting content made for clients now. 
#smashedpotatoes #onthetable #recipereels #delicious

Crispy smashed potatoes with avocado, tomatoes on sourdough topped with @sharpssauce hot sauce. Very tasty. You can find the sauce in @1924us shop online. I’ll put a link in stories. Great sauce for pretty much everything.
Made this video for @1924us @sharpssauce a while back. Just getting around to posting content made for clients now.
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Sold out. Music, fruit, wine, work. Some simple joys in life which I’m fortunate to enjoy. 

It has been one month since Turkey experienced a catastrophic earthquake. We’ve all seen the the devastation and slow recovery as they reel from one of their worst humanitarian crisis in decades. 

Me - Offering 4-5 individuals interested in learning 1:1 (via zoom) bundles of 5 sessions (5 hours) to improve your photography, video, and/or styling. Donate $400 US to support Turkey’s recovery. (Valued at $700 US) please DM for those interested to work out the details. 
Due to popular demand - 3 group courses added post announcement in stories - these are sold out. 
For those not interested in learning, please consider donating any amount. Merci. 

Donation link in stories and my profile. 
#turkey #turkeyearthquake #support #donatenow

Sold out. Music, fruit, wine, work. Some simple joys in life which I’m fortunate to enjoy.

It has been one month since Turkey experienced a catastrophic earthquake. We’ve all seen the the devastation and slow recovery as they reel from one of their worst humanitarian crisis in decades.

Me - Offering 4-5 individuals interested in learning 1:1 (via zoom) bundles of 5 sessions (5 hours) to improve your photography, video, and/or styling. Donate $400 US to support Turkey’s recovery. (Valued at $700 US) please DM for those interested to work out the details.
Due to popular demand - 3 group courses added post announcement in stories - these are sold out.
For those not interested in learning, please consider donating any amount. Merci.

Donation link in stories and my profile.
#turkey #turkeyearthquake #support #donatenow
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Pair on Plate. 

#chiaroscuro #stilllife #onthetable #pear #raspberries #paintingwithlight

Pair on Plate.

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Peat smoke, eucalyptus, and berries. A visual experience of @Bowmore’s 12 and 15, including Bowmore Aston Martin Masters’ Selection 22 Year Old. Paying homage to the craftsmanship and legacy of Bowmore’s single malts, the Art of Time is central to every stage of the distilling process. 
 

Bowmore has unveiled the second installment in its Masters’ Selection Series: Bowmore Aston Martin Masters’ Selection 22 Year Old. A spirit that embodies the harmony between two distinctive
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#AD #Bowmore AstonMartin #ArtOfTime 

Must be legal drinking age. Please enjoy responsibly.

Peat smoke, eucalyptus, and berries. A visual experience of @Bowmore’s 12 and 15, including Bowmore Aston Martin Masters’ Selection 22 Year Old. Paying homage to the craftsmanship and legacy of Bowmore’s single malts, the Art of Time is central to every stage of the distilling process.


Bowmore has unveiled the second installment in its Masters’ Selection Series: Bowmore Aston Martin Masters’ Selection 22 Year Old. A spirit that embodies the harmony between two distinctive
brands.


#AD #Bowmore AstonMartin #ArtOfTime

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On a quest for the perfect snack,

Georgy ate..and ate..and ate.
But nothing quite hit the spot.

Until he discovered @delfrescopure ’s divinely delicious peppers..
Mouthwatering mini cucumbers..

And scrumptiously superb strawberries. AKA YES!Berries.

@delfrescopure Snack peppers, mini cucumbers and @Yes_Berries strawberries are all sustainably grown right here in Ontario through the year including our winter. #ad #delfrescopure #snacktime #peppers #localbuisiness #ontario  #onthetable #strawberries #eatlocal #eatwell

On a quest for the perfect snack,

Georgy ate..and ate..and ate.
But nothing quite hit the spot.

Until he discovered @delfrescopure ’s divinely delicious peppers..
Mouthwatering mini cucumbers..

And scrumptiously superb strawberries. AKA YES!Berries.

@delfrescopure Snack peppers, mini cucumbers and @Yes_Berries strawberries are all sustainably grown right here in Ontario through the year including our winter. #ad #delfrescopure #snacktime #peppers #localbuisiness #ontario #onthetable #strawberries #eatlocal #eatwell
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Previously seen in stories. Wasn’t planning on posting here. Continuity issues - tea bag strings. 

#glenngould #teabag #nocoughing #justforyou #PH #bday #bach

2 oj, 2 teas - bags out. A nod to Glenn Goulds desk.

Previously seen in stories. Wasn’t planning on posting here. Continuity issues - tea bag strings.

#glenngould #teabag #nocoughing #justforyou #PH #bday #bach
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#AD Beauty, innovation and craft. The pursuit of excellence takes time.

@Bowmore , the oldest licensed distillery on Islay has been refining its craft for more than 240 years. The craftsmanship at every stage of the process truly shines with sophistication in each bottle. Just as the distiller’s hand-selected the Bowmore casks, each flower was chosen to speak to the tasting notes of the expressions.  

A leader in the world of single malts, Bowmore has become one of the world’s most collectible Islay malts. 
After nosing my way through the 12 Year Old, 15 Year Old and the Bowmore Aston Martin Masters’ Selection 22 Year Old, it’s obvious the team of talented distillers at Bowmore achieve excellence in creating premium single malts. Textured, with a complex balance of smoke, rich fruit and notes of sea salt, Bowmore pursues perfection by understanding and accepting the impact time has on everything they do.

#Bowmore #AstonMartin #ArtOfTime
*Must be legal drinking age. Please enjoy responsibly.

#AD Beauty, innovation and craft. The pursuit of excellence takes time.

@Bowmore , the oldest licensed distillery on Islay has been refining its craft for more than 240 years. The craftsmanship at every stage of the process truly shines with sophistication in each bottle. Just as the distiller’s hand-selected the Bowmore casks, each flower was chosen to speak to the tasting notes of the expressions.  

A leader in the world of single malts, Bowmore has become one of the world’s most collectible Islay malts. 
After nosing my way through the 12 Year Old, 15 Year Old and the Bowmore Aston Martin Masters’ Selection 22 Year Old, it’s obvious the team of talented distillers at Bowmore achieve excellence in creating premium single malts. Textured, with a complex balance of smoke, rich fruit and notes of sea salt, Bowmore pursues perfection by understanding and accepting the impact time has on everything they do.

#Bowmore #AstonMartin #ArtOfTime
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My 2022 gingerbread house masterpiece. 16 kg of dough sprinkled with sugar by my other masterpiece, Georgy. 

For the past three Christmas’ i’ve built massive gingerbread houses and wrote thoughtful captions. 

I’m tired. 

What I learned this year is sometimes giving up is not a sign of weakness rather a strength to know when to let go. 

Thanks for the hug and help Georgy.

Happy holidays. 

(Miyazaki’s Spirited Away Bathhouse 2020, Escher’s Ascending and Descending 2021, Notre Dame 2019) 

#LongSleavesBlack #gingerbreadhouse #effit

My 2022 gingerbread house masterpiece. 16 kg of dough sprinkled with sugar by my other masterpiece, Georgy.

For the past three Christmas’ i’ve built massive gingerbread houses and wrote thoughtful captions.

I’m tired.

What I learned this year is sometimes giving up is not a sign of weakness rather a strength to know when to let go.

Thanks for the hug and help Georgy.

Happy holidays.

(Miyazaki’s Spirited Away Bathhouse 2020, Escher’s Ascending and Descending 2021, Notre Dame 2019)

#LongSleavesBlack #gingerbreadhouse #effit
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It has been a busy travel year for me. The one place that stood out was @Sonderstays Boston Fenway. 3 bedroom. 3 washroom suite with wrap-around windows and a massive kitchen with stunning views. See stories for links. (Video: LA, San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Paris) #SonderBoston #partner #aBetterWaytoCelebrate #Boston #travelphotography #travelforwork #paris #losangeles #newyorkcity #sanfrancisco

It has been a busy travel year for me. The one place that stood out was @Sonderstays Boston Fenway. 3 bedroom. 3 washroom suite with wrap-around windows and a massive kitchen with stunning views. See stories for links. (Video: LA, San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Paris) #SonderBoston #partner #aBetterWaytoCelebrate #Boston #travelphotography #travelforwork #paris #losangeles #newyorkcity #sanfrancisco ...

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Double-fried fries and fleurs. i like mine with maldon salt and dijon. 

Breaking up your scroll of Mariah Carey and cookies.

 #fries #flowers #random #floristreview #stilllife #onthetableathome #tweedia #floristsandflowers #faffingwithflowers #mokara #carnations #botanicalpickmeup

Double-fried fries and fleurs. i like mine with maldon salt and dijon.

Breaking up your scroll of Mariah Carey and cookies.

#fries #flowers #random #floristreview #stilllife #onthetableathome #tweedia #floristsandflowers #faffingwithflowers #mokara #carnations #botanicalpickmeup
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My current mood. I very much dislike snow and most days dislike Chopin. 

Compass and paring knife from @1924us 

#floraldesign #floralfaffing #botanicalsculpture #peonies #ilex #versilia #persimmons #flowerphotography #biodegradablefoam #floralart #longblacksleaves #chopin #darkandmoody

My current mood. I very much dislike snow and most days dislike Chopin.

Compass and paring knife from @1924us

#floraldesign #floralfaffing #botanicalsculpture #peonies #ilex #versilia #persimmons #flowerphotography #biodegradablefoam #floralart #longblacksleaves #chopin #darkandmoody
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Leftover props from todays set. a great late night snack and drink. 
#champagne #pandoro #panettone #onthetable #foodphotography #ilex #persimmon #darkandmoody #nightphotography #samesame #yawn

Leftover props from todays set. a great late night snack and drink.
#champagne #pandoro #panettone #onthetable #foodphotography #ilex #persimmon #darkandmoody #nightphotography #samesame #yawn
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Sunsets, birds, city lights and cocktails. With these extraordinary views and all the necessary bar tools to stir up some cocktails, I barely left my @sonderstays suite in Fenway Boston. 
Link in stories for more info.
Cheers,

Negroni Sbagliato with Champange

RECIPE:
Serves: 2 

Ingredients:
2 oz. Campari
2 oz. sweet vermouth
2 oz.  Champagne
Orange peel to garnish

Directions:
Pour Campari and vermouth into mixer with ice.
Stir for about 30 seconds and strain into two ice-filled rocks glasses.
Using a long bar spoon, gently pour the Champagne in each glass.
Stir and garnish with orange peel.
(Please drink responsibly)

#Abetterwaytocelebrate #SonderBoston #partner #negroniSbagliato #champagne #campari #fridaycocktails #imbibe #mixology #foodanddrink #cocktails #recipes #fridaynight #bar

Sunsets, birds, city lights and cocktails. With these extraordinary views and all the necessary bar tools to stir up some cocktails, I barely left my @sonderstays suite in Fenway Boston.
Link in stories for more info.
Cheers,

Negroni Sbagliato with Champange

RECIPE:
Serves: 2

Ingredients:
2 oz. Campari
2 oz. sweet vermouth
2 oz. Champagne
Orange peel to garnish

Directions:
Pour Campari and vermouth into mixer with ice.
Stir for about 30 seconds and strain into two ice-filled rocks glasses.
Using a long bar spoon, gently pour the Champagne in each glass.
Stir and garnish with orange peel.
(Please drink responsibly)

#Abetterwaytocelebrate #SonderBoston #partner #negroniSbagliato #champagne #campari #fridaycocktails #imbibe #mixology #foodanddrink #cocktails #recipes #fridaynight #bar
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About a year ago I had the pleasure of mentoring a group of talented high school students snap food photographs for a cookbook during the pandemic lockdowns. 
What began as a small project to fill their volunteer hours, @flashinthepandemiccookbook  quickly evolved into a collection of vibrant recipes and stories of what Toronto chefs, owners and staff of restaurants had to endure during the lockdowns. 

Thrilled to announce the e-book is officially up for sale with all proceeds going to The Daily Bread Food Bank @dailybreadto 
 Some recipes featured in Flash in the Pandemic Cookbook include Alo, Gusto 501, Pure Spirits, Cluny, Richmond Station, Good Behaviour, La Palette, Kimchi Korea House, Piano Piano plus dozens more. 

There’s also a LAUNCH PARTY. 
 Tuesday OCTOBER 11th. Sample unlimited canapés and food from stations such as @mikutoronto @mapleleaftavern @gladstonehotel_orange @broadviewhotel and Michelin star restaurant @hanayorkville and more. 
Plus live music, Jim Creeggan  @barenakedladiesmusic (Eventbrite tix in stories link)
Tickets are $100 which includes the e-book. 100% of all proceeds go to @dailybreadto 

Meet some of the chefs featured in the cookbook, the student photographers and well, me. See you Tuesday.

Pictured above slides 1-2 @KimchiKoreaHouse 

Slide 3 @gusto501 📷 Finn Creeggan 
Slide 4 @archeotoronto 📷 Moineau Shin Binon
Slide 5@alorestaurant 📷 Jadyn Cialini 
Slide 6 @broadviewhotel 📷 Sidney Moore 

Proud of the students incredible work and the team behind the scenes. @sarahkmartin_ , @jennyshinpr , Alan Jones.

About a year ago I had the pleasure of mentoring a group of talented high school students snap food photographs for a cookbook during the pandemic lockdowns.
What began as a small project to fill their volunteer hours, @flashinthepandemiccookbook quickly evolved into a collection of vibrant recipes and stories of what Toronto chefs, owners and staff of restaurants had to endure during the lockdowns.

Thrilled to announce the e-book is officially up for sale with all proceeds going to The Daily Bread Food Bank @dailybreadto
Some recipes featured in Flash in the Pandemic Cookbook include Alo, Gusto 501, Pure Spirits, Cluny, Richmond Station, Good Behaviour, La Palette, Kimchi Korea House, Piano Piano plus dozens more.

There’s also a LAUNCH PARTY.
Tuesday OCTOBER 11th. Sample unlimited canapés and food from stations such as @mikutoronto @mapleleaftavern @gladstonehotel_orange @broadviewhotel and Michelin star restaurant @hanayorkville and more.
Plus live music, Jim Creeggan @barenakedladiesmusic (Eventbrite tix in stories link)
Tickets are $100 which includes the e-book. 100% of all proceeds go to @dailybreadto

Meet some of the chefs featured in the cookbook, the student photographers and well, me. See you Tuesday.

Pictured above slides 1-2 @KimchiKoreaHouse

Slide 3 @gusto501 📷 Finn Creeggan
Slide 4 @archeotoronto 📷 Moineau Shin Binon
Slide 5@alorestaurant 📷 Jadyn Cialini
Slide 6 @broadviewhotel 📷 Sidney Moore

Proud of the students incredible work and the team behind the scenes. @sarahkmartin_ , @jennyshinpr , Alan Jones.
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Delicata Squash, Kimchi and vegan Mozzarella Spring Rolls made with @ViolifeCa vegan Mozzarella Shreds, glass noodles and mushrooms.
 
A great starter or side dish for your Thanksgiving table or autumn meal. They’re crispy, cheesy, packed with umami and uber scrumptious. And can we talk about the taste and texture of @vioilfeca vegan Mozzarella Shreds? The texture is exactly the same as the dairy version, and in MHO Violife has more flavour than reg mozzarella. It’s also gluten, soy, nut and preservative free.
 
Serve with a side of Cranberry dipping sauce (recipe below) or plum sauce.

➔ Yields 12 spring rolls 
 
Delicata, Kimchi and vegan Mozzarella Spring Rolls:
1 1/2 cup Violife vegan Mozzarella Shreds
1 cup grated delicata squash or any type of squash 
1 cup drained and chopped vegan kimchi 
1 cup cooked and chopped glass noodles
1 cup shimeji mushrooms (or any type of mushroom)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
12 spring roll wrappers
2 tsp cornstarch (for sealing wrappers)
2 tbsp water (for sealing wrappers)
Vegetable oil for frying
Dipping sauce
1 cup cranberry s1 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice
2 tbsp chopped cilantro
 
Recipe instructions below in comments (pinned)
Enjoy!
ad #violife #vegan #plantbased #canadian #thanksgiving #recipes #springrolls #recipereels

Delicata Squash, Kimchi and vegan Mozzarella Spring Rolls made with @ViolifeCa vegan Mozzarella Shreds, glass noodles and mushrooms.

A great starter or side dish for your Thanksgiving table or autumn meal. They’re crispy, cheesy, packed with umami and uber scrumptious. And can we talk about the taste and texture of @vioilfeca vegan Mozzarella Shreds? The texture is exactly the same as the dairy version, and in MHO Violife has more flavour than reg mozzarella. It’s also gluten, soy, nut and preservative free.

Serve with a side of Cranberry dipping sauce (recipe below) or plum sauce.

➔ Yields 12 spring rolls

Delicata, Kimchi and vegan Mozzarella Spring Rolls:
1 1/2 cup Violife vegan Mozzarella Shreds
1 cup grated delicata squash or any type of squash
1 cup drained and chopped vegan kimchi
1 cup cooked and chopped glass noodles
1 cup shimeji mushrooms (or any type of mushroom)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp nutritional yeast
12 spring roll wrappers
2 tsp cornstarch (for sealing wrappers)
2 tbsp water (for sealing wrappers)
Vegetable oil for frying
Dipping sauce
1 cup cranberry s1 tbsp fresh squeezed lime juice
2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Recipe instructions below in comments (pinned)
Enjoy!
ad #violife #vegan #plantbased #canadian #thanksgiving #recipes #springrolls #recipereels
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SOLD OUT.  VIDEO/PHOTO WORKSHOP Paris, France
 Oct 22nd and Oct 23rd with dream team @thepineapplechef @linda_lomelino @sliceofpai 
TWO intense days where you’ll learn the fundamentals of styling, photography, filming, and editing in Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro. Plus all the technical knowledge you need to shoot a thoughtful creative video or photograph. We’ll share  hacks and tips to getting cool shots especially when filming yourself and help you find inspiration to create unique content.
But more importantly guidance on how to nurture your unique identity to feel creatively fulfilled and stand out in a saturated market. More info in profile link and stories. See you in Paris. 

F 16 ISO 800 @ 1/40 sec 50 mm
 #photography #workshop #paris #videography#france #masterclass #gardenroses #carnations #floralfaffer #stilllife #chiaroscuro #onthetable #foodphotography #bettysboys #eden #nolongblacksleaves

SOLD OUT. VIDEO/PHOTO WORKSHOP Paris, France
Oct 22nd and Oct 23rd with dream team @thepineapplechef @linda_lomelino @sliceofpai
TWO intense days where you’ll learn the fundamentals of styling, photography, filming, and editing in Lightroom, Photoshop, Premiere Pro. Plus all the technical knowledge you need to shoot a thoughtful creative video or photograph. We’ll share hacks and tips to getting cool shots especially when filming yourself and help you find inspiration to create unique content.
But more importantly guidance on how to nurture your unique identity to feel creatively fulfilled and stand out in a saturated market. More info in profile link and stories. See you in Paris.

F 16 ISO 800 @ 1/40 sec 50 mm
#photography #workshop #paris #videography#france #masterclass #gardenroses #carnations #floralfaffer #stilllife #chiaroscuro #onthetable #foodphotography #bettysboys #eden #nolongblacksleaves
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A typical Betty lunch on any given day. 
-beans or lentils
-mix of fresh garden and store bought veg
-capers
-green onions and purple shallots or onions
-mix of herbs - typically I use dill or cilantro w/parsley
-smoked paprika
-nutritional yeast
-salt ( in video is a mushroom thyme infused salt that @mushroomsandthyme made for me;) thanks Jess 
-some sort of seed like sesame or sunflower
- toasted nuts
-freshly squeezed citrus juice and EVOO
Ceramic bowl @farmhousepottery 

#kitchentheatrics #recipereels #onthetable #foodartblog #frommygarden #mygarden #foodfluffer #salad #vegetarian #BackToBaroque #bach ‘s #twitchuponthethread #jeannelamon #legend #nolongblacksleaves

A typical Betty lunch on any given day.
-beans or lentils
-mix of fresh garden and store bought veg
-capers
-green onions and purple shallots or onions
-mix of herbs - typically I use dill or cilantro w/parsley
-smoked paprika
-nutritional yeast
-salt ( in video is a mushroom thyme infused salt that @mushroomsandthyme made for me;) thanks Jess
-some sort of seed like sesame or sunflower
- toasted nuts
-freshly squeezed citrus juice and EVOO
Ceramic bowl @farmhousepottery

#kitchentheatrics #recipereels #onthetable #foodartblog #frommygarden #mygarden #foodfluffer #salad #vegetarian #BackToBaroque #bach ‘s #twitchuponthethread #jeannelamon #legend #nolongblacksleaves
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Classic Martini made with the award winning  @valleyofmotherofgod gin. Smooth, deliciously complex and exquisitely balanced botanicals …@valleyofmotherofgod has become a staple on my liquor cart. Recipe link in stories.
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Massive thank you to Shelly and Malcolm creators of @valleyofmotherofgod for hosting the workshop back in July. Thank you beaucoup x. 

*Must be legal drinking age. Not sponsored. 

#godsgin #classic #martini #mixology #valleyofmotherofgodgin #cocktails #foodanddrink #fridaycocktails #longblacksleaves #backtoblack

Classic Martini made with the award winning @valleyofmotherofgod gin. Smooth, deliciously complex and exquisitely balanced botanicals …@valleyofmotherofgod has become a staple on my liquor cart. Recipe link in stories.
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Massive thank you to Shelly and Malcolm creators of @valleyofmotherofgod for hosting the workshop back in July. Thank you beaucoup x.

*Must be legal drinking age. Not sponsored.

#godsgin #classic #martini #mixology #valleyofmotherofgodgin #cocktails #foodanddrink #fridaycocktails #longblacksleaves #backtoblack
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Frangipane Peach Tarts made easy with @metroOntario Selection puff pastry shells.  When there aren’t enough hours in the day to make your own puff pastry from scratch (which is like never) These delicious, flaky tarts made with local Ontario peaches are prepped and baked in less than 35 minutes. Perfect summer bake. Find the recipe link in stories. #mymetro #peach #tarts #puffpastry #summerbaking #onthetable #foodartblog #ontarioproduce

Frangipane Peach Tarts made easy with @metroOntario Selection puff pastry shells. When there aren’t enough hours in the day to make your own puff pastry from scratch (which is like never) These delicious, flaky tarts made with local Ontario peaches are prepped and baked in less than 35 minutes. Perfect summer bake. Find the recipe link in stories. #mymetro #peach #tarts #puffpastry #summerbaking #onthetable #foodartblog #ontarioproduce ...

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Lemon yogurt cake recipe and preparation by the ever so elegant Cristina @the_publishers_daughter 

This video was an improvisation after @thebittersweetspoon asked to see my workflow from beginning to end during the retreat “Finding your Voice” last week hosted by the generous gin folks @valleyofmotherofgod 

After watching some footage by those who recorded me I realized my work-flow is intense, manic, deeply focused and a bit bossy (sorry Cristina lol). Oh…and loud (blasted baroque music)

Find @the_publishers_daughter delicious lemon cake recipe on her blog. I’ll put a link in stories. 

More retreat content on its way. Just trying to catch my breath. 

#recipereels #bakedfromscratch #lemoncake #findingyourvoice #thepublishersdaughter #premierepro #foodstories #onthetable #jeanmarieleclair #baroquemusic

Lemon yogurt cake recipe and preparation by the ever so elegant Cristina @the_publishers_daughter

This video was an improvisation after @thebittersweetspoon asked to see my workflow from beginning to end during the retreat “Finding your Voice” last week hosted by the generous gin folks @valleyofmotherofgod

After watching some footage by those who recorded me I realized my work-flow is intense, manic, deeply focused and a bit bossy (sorry Cristina lol). Oh…and loud (blasted baroque music)

Find @the_publishers_daughter delicious lemon cake recipe on her blog. I’ll put a link in stories.

More retreat content on its way. Just trying to catch my breath.

#recipereels #bakedfromscratch #lemoncake #findingyourvoice #thepublishersdaughter #premierepro #foodstories #onthetable #jeanmarieleclair #baroquemusic
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Recipe for this strawberry cardamom cake with @famigliazerillo strawberry jam and toasted meringue can be found in the summer edition of @dolcemag This cake is moist, light, full of flavour with a soft crumb. Tap @dolcemag link in profile to find a digital or print copy. Enjoy. 
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#summercake #bakingfromscratch #layercake #thebakefeed #strawberries #onthetable #cakes

Recipe for this strawberry cardamom cake with @famigliazerillo strawberry jam and toasted meringue can be found in the summer edition of @dolcemag This cake is moist, light, full of flavour with a soft crumb. Tap @dolcemag link in profile to find a digital or print copy. Enjoy.
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#summercake #bakingfromscratch #layercake #thebakefeed #strawberries #onthetable #cakes
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#leftovers from a set I did with @visualgram  Thank you Toby. Just what I needed to kick my ass into creating more just for fun and not for a pay cheque. Iso 200 50 mm f10 1/40 s

#cannedfood #chiaroscuro #theartofnotgivingafuc$

#leftovers from a set I did with @visualgram Thank you Toby. Just what I needed to kick my ass into creating more just for fun and not for a pay cheque. Iso 200 50 mm f10 1/40 s

#cannedfood #chiaroscuro #theartofnotgivingafuc$
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Grilled Watermelon and Tomato Salad with @metroontario Irresistibles Hot Chili Peppers on a bed of hummus with a lime, cilantro, mint dressing topped with salty toasted pumpkin seeds. Salty, sweet, cold, warm, crunchy, creamy and spicy. Very good. Grab this recipe in stories and your ingredients at your local @metroontario #mymetro #summergrilling #watermelon #summervibes #summercooking #easyrecipes

Grilled Watermelon and Tomato Salad with @metroontario Irresistibles Hot Chili Peppers on a bed of hummus with a lime, cilantro, mint dressing topped with salty toasted pumpkin seeds. Salty, sweet, cold, warm, crunchy, creamy and spicy. Very good. Grab this recipe in stories and your ingredients at your local @metroontario #mymetro #summergrilling #watermelon #summervibes #summercooking #easyrecipes ...

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#outtakes All that glitters ain’t gold. 

 #bloopers #behindthescenes #bts #reallife #colourful #language #blogger

#outtakes All that glitters ain’t gold.

#bloopers #behindthescenes #bts #reallife #colourful #language #blogger
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A collection of failures became a tower of sweet pleasure. 
Despite being 5 failed recipe testing layers, this cake was delicious. 
Layers: Lemon, almond, vanilla and cardamom. W/salted SMBC and maltesers. 
#maltesers #cake #duds #recipetesting #mistakes #baked #merrygoround #bakedfromscratch #foodreels #foodfluffer #foodstories #cpebach #baroquemusic

A collection of failures became a tower of sweet pleasure.
Despite being 5 failed recipe testing layers, this cake was delicious.
Layers: Lemon, almond, vanilla and cardamom. W/salted SMBC and maltesers.
#maltesers #cake #duds #recipetesting #mistakes #baked #merrygoround #bakedfromscratch #foodreels #foodfluffer #foodstories #cpebach #baroquemusic
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Tall, sweet and messy. 

Found a few cake pucks from recipe testing in the freezer. Dared myself to see how many layers I could stack. I’ll reveal that in a reel coming soon. 

Crushed maltesers, caramel, and a vegan Swiss meringue buttercream with various flavours of cake inside. Used Becel plant based salted butter this time. So good. SMBC needs salt. NEVER going back to unsalted. 
Just what my Sunday morning needed. 
#cake #leftovers #swissmeringuebuttercream #bakingfromscratch #foodphotography #darkfoodphotography #sundayvibes #foodfluffer #foodartproject #onthetable

Tall, sweet and messy.

Found a few cake pucks from recipe testing in the freezer. Dared myself to see how many layers I could stack. I’ll reveal that in a reel coming soon.

Crushed maltesers, caramel, and a vegan Swiss meringue buttercream with various flavours of cake inside. Used Becel plant based salted butter this time. So good. SMBC needs salt. NEVER going back to unsalted.
Just what my Sunday morning needed.
#cake #leftovers #swissmeringuebuttercream #bakingfromscratch #foodphotography #darkfoodphotography #sundayvibes #foodfluffer #foodartproject #onthetable
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I remember customers often saying, “it must be so relaxing to work with flowers.” 

4:30AM terminal, 6AM flower auctions, loading the truck, unloading, conditioning flowers, dealing with clients w/emotional milestones (birth,weddings, illness, death) evening bridal consultations, making centrepieces at 8 pm once you’ve closed shop. Of course the same centrepiece about 50 times. Go home if you’re lucky at midnight and start the same cycle the next day. 
It’s been 9 years since selling my biz I had for almost 20 years. 
I don’t miss the mad hard work but I do miss the people, the flower community and having access to an endless supply of flowers. 
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#floristry #floristlife #floristsreview #flowers  #botanicalpickmeup #floraldesign #butterflyranunculus #roses #magnolia #tulips #foamfree #pitt #tulips #digitalis #delphiniums #snapdragons #stilllife #onthetable #toomanyhashtags

I remember customers often saying, “it must be so relaxing to work with flowers.”

4:30AM terminal, 6AM flower auctions, loading the truck, unloading, conditioning flowers, dealing with clients w/emotional milestones (birth,weddings, illness, death) evening bridal consultations, making centrepieces at 8 pm once you’ve closed shop. Of course the same centrepiece about 50 times. Go home if you’re lucky at midnight and start the same cycle the next day.
It’s been 9 years since selling my biz I had for almost 20 years.
I don’t miss the mad hard work but I do miss the people, the flower community and having access to an endless supply of flowers.
.
#floristry #floristlife #floristsreview #flowers #botanicalpickmeup #floraldesign #butterflyranunculus #roses #magnolia #tulips #foamfree #pitt #tulips #digitalis #delphiniums #snapdragons #stilllife #onthetable #toomanyhashtags
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Spent part of the weekend getting the herb boxes and veggie patches set up. Zucchini, bell peppers, basil, parsley, tomatoes, lettuce, cauliflower and strawberries from @metroontario Cannot wait to harvest them in the coming weeks. 
  All available now (plus more) at your local @metroontario  #mymetro #gardening #veggiegarden #mygarden

Spent part of the weekend getting the herb boxes and veggie patches set up. Zucchini, bell peppers, basil, parsley, tomatoes, lettuce, cauliflower and strawberries from @metroontario Cannot wait to harvest them in the coming weeks.
All available now (plus more) at your local @metroontario #mymetro #gardening #veggiegarden #mygarden
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Seldom do I say favourite, or best. But this parmesan by @ViolifeCa is by far the best vegan parm I’ve had. The texture and taste is incredible. I’ve been topping it on all my grilled veggies like these grilled romaine, Treviso and Belgian Endives. Also great for the classics pasta, pizza, or with a side of crusty bread.  Cannot praise this vegan parmesan or the crafters behind @ViolifeCa where  they’ve considered all steps of production to make the smallest climate footprint. See below for recipes and stories for more information links.  #ad #violife #vegan #cheese 

Grilled Romaine with Violife Vegan Parmesan

1 head romaine 
2 tablespoons EVOO
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped toasted cashews
1/4 cup or 2 oz grated Violife Vegan Parmesan

Cut romaine ends off and slice down middle lengthwise.
Brush tablespoon of EVOO on each half.
Sprinkle salt and pepper.
Cook on hot grill about 2-3 minutes cut side down.
Squeeze fresh lemon juice.
Sprinkle chopped cashews. 
Sprinkle Violife vegan Parmesan.

Grilled Treviso & Belgian Endive
2 Trevino
2 Belgian Endives
2 tbsp dijon
3 tbsp EVOO 
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup or 2 oz grated Violife VeganParmesan

Whisk dijon, 1 tbsp EVOO, lemon juice in small bowl. 
Trim ends of Treviso and endives and cut down middle lengthwise.
Brush EVOO on cut side.
Cook on hot grill about 3 minutes cut side down. 
Drizzle with dijon dressing.
Top with grated Violife Vegan Parmesan.

Seldom do I say favourite, or best. But this parmesan by @ViolifeCa is by far the best vegan parm I’ve had. The texture and taste is incredible. I’ve been topping it on all my grilled veggies like these grilled romaine, Treviso and Belgian Endives. Also great for the classics pasta, pizza, or with a side of crusty bread. Cannot praise this vegan parmesan or the crafters behind @ViolifeCa where they’ve considered all steps of production to make the smallest climate footprint. See below for recipes and stories for more information links. #ad #violife #vegan #cheese

Grilled Romaine with Violife Vegan Parmesan

1 head romaine
2 tablespoons EVOO
Salt & pepper to taste
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chopped toasted cashews
1/4 cup or 2 oz grated Violife Vegan Parmesan

Cut romaine ends off and slice down middle lengthwise.
Brush tablespoon of EVOO on each half.
Sprinkle salt and pepper.
Cook on hot grill about 2-3 minutes cut side down.
Squeeze fresh lemon juice.
Sprinkle chopped cashews.
Sprinkle Violife vegan Parmesan.

Grilled Treviso & Belgian Endive
2 Trevino
2 Belgian Endives
2 tbsp dijon
3 tbsp EVOO
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup or 2 oz grated Violife VeganParmesan

Whisk dijon, 1 tbsp EVOO, lemon juice in small bowl.
Trim ends of Treviso and endives and cut down middle lengthwise.
Brush EVOO on cut side.
Cook on hot grill about 3 minutes cut side down.
Drizzle with dijon dressing.
Top with grated Violife Vegan Parmesan.
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A collection of @tatineofficial candles. 
I’ve accumulated quite the collection since photographing Tatine products since I started Stems & Forks back in 2017. 

Nostalgic, evocative, calming, luxurious both Margo (founder)  and her bespoke candles. 
Truly a heavenly experience each time I light one …or 18. 

#tatinecandles #fire #reflections #onthetable #weatheredhands #candles #paintingwithlight #shadows #mygarden #gochu

A collection of @tatineofficial candles.
I’ve accumulated quite the collection since photographing Tatine products since I started Stems & Forks back in 2017.

Nostalgic, evocative, calming, luxurious both Margo (founder) and her bespoke candles.
Truly a heavenly experience each time I light one …or 18.

#tatinecandles #fire #reflections #onthetable #weatheredhands #candles #paintingwithlight #shadows #mygarden #gochu
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May 23

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Gathered all the produce props from this weekends shot list and snapped these well past sunset.…f 8, iso 800, shutter 0”5. 
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#paintingwithlight #verylittlelight #stilllife #outtakes #onthetable #darkfoodphotogtaphy #lilacseason #foodart

Gathered all the produce props from this weekends shot list and snapped these well past sunset.…f 8, iso 800, shutter 0”5.
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#paintingwithlight #verylittlelight #stilllife #outtakes #onthetable #darkfoodphotogtaphy #lilacseason #foodart
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May 6

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Another recipe/video I made for @famigliazerillo 

Lavender infused bees knees made with @famigliazerillo  100% Canadian honey. Recipe will be in the next issue of @dolcemag You can find the honey @shopdolce_ca online store. I’ll put a link up in stories. Cheers 
#cocktails #beesknees #gin #imbibe #mixology #fridaymood #lavender #reels #bach #weekendvibes  #fridaydrinks #foodanddrink #onthetable #reels

Another recipe/video I made for @famigliazerillo

Lavender infused bees knees made with @famigliazerillo 100% Canadian honey. Recipe will be in the next issue of @dolcemag You can find the honey @shopdolce_ca online store. I’ll put a link up in stories. Cheers
#cocktails #beesknees #gin #imbibe #mixology #fridaymood #lavender #reels #bach #weekendvibes #fridaydrinks #foodanddrink #onthetable #reels
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