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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

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

Gochujang White Wine Nova Scotian Scallops. Made with Nobilo Sauvignon Blanc & MSC Scallops with Raddichio and Mandarin

June 8, 2019 By stemsandforks 5 Comments

This post was sponsored by the Marine Stewardship Council and Nobilo Wines. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Please enjoy wine responsibly.

What is food sustainability? 

I asked a couple of family and friends, and the answers varied.

“Food sustainability…Isn’t that a system that makes sure there’s enough food for the human population?”

“I think it’s the process to make sure that there is enough food for everyone but also minimizing the harm done to the environment.”

“Making sure the future will have food!”

Yes, it’s all of the above and more.

Food sustainability is the balancing act to generate enough food that can feed the human population today all the while making sure the environment is sustainable enough to provide the entire population for tomorrow. 

There was a quote I read recently from economist Herman Daly, “What use is a sawmill without a forest?” Indeed. Which perfectly sums up the Three Pillars of Sustainability: Economics, Society, and Environment. It was this three pillar philosophy that paved the way for companies to create third parties for sustainability standards and certification.

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Filed Under: Appetizers/starters, Belgian in the House, Savoury, Seafood Tagged With: mandarin, marine stewardship council, martha stewart, nobilo wine, radicchio, scallops, white wine, wine

Miso Marinated Grilled Summer Vegetables Using Metro’s New Online Pick-up Delivery Service.

June 3, 2019 By stemsandforks 4 Comments

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

I feel like half my days are centred around food. Thinking about what to cook, shopping for the ingredients and then preparing the actual meals…and of course, washing dishes!  And I’m not speaking of cooking/planning recipes for my blog…rather the time spent cooking and shopping entailed with having a family with growing kids. So anything to cut the process of meal prep time and I’m all in.

This is why I was utterly thrilled when my fave grocer Metro Ontario introduced an online delivery and pick-up the program. With special Tri-Zone delivery trucks, with temperature controlled areas, ambient, refrigerated and frozen zones, ice creams arrive frozen, and veggies arrive crisp and fresh.

And the selection and variety available in-store is equally amazing online.

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Filed Under: Appetizers/starters, Dinner, Grill, Savoury, Vegetarian Tagged With: asparagus, bbq, bellpeppers, delivery, grill, metro, miso, online, tomatoes, turnips, vegetables, vegetarian, zucchini

Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Eggs

June 2, 2019 By stemsandforks 2 Comments

This post is Sponsored by Gwillimdale Farms. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

Whenever I see potatoes, I think of Vincent Van Gogh’s “The Potato Eaters.” The first time I saw this dark, murky impressionistic painting, was in 2nd grade in an Encylopedia Brittania book. AKA the Wikipedia of the ’70s and ’80s. I was so taken by its hard reality; the wrinkled, stained hands, the sunburnt skin, and tired, hungry faces. 

Eventually, when I was old enough, I read the background behind the sombre painting, and I was even more moved. 

The Potato Eaters by Vincent Van Gogh

“You see, I really have wanted to make it so that people get the idea that these folk, who are eating their potatoes by the light of their little lamp, have tilled the earth themselves with these hands they are putting in the dish, and so it speaks of manual labor and—that they have thus honestly earned their food. I wanted it to give the idea of a wholly different way of life from ours—civilized people. So I certainly don’t want everyone just to admire it or approve of it without knowing why.”- Vincent Van Gogh.

 The concept of working the land with one’s hands to nourish oneself and others to survive, resonated with me for years. To live “honestly.”  

Not much has changed since 1885 when the Dutch post-impressionist painter created this masterpiece. Farmers are still toiling the land but on a much larger and faster scale to keep up with demand. 

This post is in partnership with Gwillimdale Farms. Operated since 1903, family owned and operated by the humble and hardworking John Hambly, wife Cristina and his children.  4th and 5th generation farmers, Gwillimdale currently farms on 1000 acres of fertile lands on the Greenbelt of Bradford, Ontario.  

Their specialty: root vegetables. Parsnips, onions, carrots, beets and potatoes. 

And in all sincerity, their produce is impressive. Always crisp carrots, fresh potatoes, and firm parsnips. Gwillimdale not only grows their produce, but they also harvest, clean, pack, and distribute directly from their farm to your local grocer. They are, without a doubt, one of the finest root vegetable producers in the province.  I’m so honoured to be sharing this simple brunch recipe with you to showcase their humble, versatile and beautiful vegetable; the humble Solanum tuberosum, aka the potato.  

Bon app!

Visit Gwillimdale Farms for more information and/or recipe ideas.

Instagram: @GwillimdaleFarms

Facebook: @GwillimdaleFarms

Twitter: @GwillimdaleFarm

Crispy Smashed Potatoes with Eggs
2019-06-02 12:02:04
Serves 4
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
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Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
1 hr
Ingredients
  1. 1.5 kg or 8-10 medium Gwillimdale Farms Potatoes washed and scrubbed (approx 150 g per potato)
  2. 6 tablespoons unsalted fresh butter
  3. 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  4. a few sprigs of (purple) basil
  5. 2 cloves of fresh garlic
  6. 4 large fresh eggs
  7. Salt and pepper to taste
  8. Parsley to garnish (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 425 F
  2. In a large pot, add the potatoes, a tablespoon of salt and add water until it covers all the potatoes.
  3. Bring to a boil and cook for 30 minutes until potatoes have softened through (25 minutes if using smaller potatoes and 35 minutes if using large potatoes)
  4. Drain the potatoes in a colander and allow to sit for 3-5 minutes for the excess water to dry/drip away.
  5. Meanwhile take the two garlic cloves and give it a pound with a knife so that they split open.
  6. Place the garlic, the sage and the butter on a baking tray about 12 x16 inches or so on the stove top at medium heat and allow the butter to melt for about half a minute.
  7. Transfer the potatoes to the baking tray and smash them with a potato masher until about 1 inch thick.
  8. With a basting brush or spoon, make sure the tops of the smashed potatoes are all coated with the butter.
  9. Drizzle the 2 table spoons of olive oil over the smashed potatoes.
  10. Sprinkle salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.
  11. Bake for 35 minutes or until golden and crispy.
  12. Remove tray from oven and position your potatoes to create “walls” to contain your eggs.
  13. Add your 4 eggs in between the smashed potatoes and bake for another 2-5 minutes depending on how well done you’d like your eggs to be. Keep an eye on your eggs!
  14. Remove from oven, sprinkle the eggs with salt and pepper and parsley to garnish.
Notes
  1. Feel free to spray your potatoes with vinegar or sprinkle with chili flakes or drizzle with siracha sauce. Be creative!
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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

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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. 
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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.
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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. 
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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.

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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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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.

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

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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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#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.

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

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

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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.

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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 ...

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

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Compass and paring knife from @1924us

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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)

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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!
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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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Jul 24

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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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Jul 11

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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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Jul 8

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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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Jun 25

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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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Jun 14

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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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Jun 12

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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.
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#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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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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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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