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Privacy Policy

 
Last updated: May 30th 2018
 
MG Studio operates the https://www.stemsandforks.com website.
 
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Stems and Forks is committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to our website, subscribers to our newsletters, workshop registrants, and those providing contact information. In addition, Stems and Forks is opposed to unauthorized commercial e-mail delivery, otherwise known as spam.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding this Privacy and Spam Policy, or to report spam abuse, please send an e-mail to Contact@StemsandForks.com. It is Stems and Forks’ policy to respect your privacy regarding any information we may collect while operating our website. 

HOW YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION MAY BE USED

Stems and Forks collects non-personally-identifying information of the sort that web browsers and servers typically make available, such as the browser type, language preference, referring site, and the date and time of each visitor request. Stems and Forks’ purpose in collecting non-personally identifying information is to better understand how Stems and Forks visitors use its website.

Stems and Forks also collects potentially personally-identifying information like Internet Protocol (IP) addresses for logged in users and for users leaving comments on StemsandForks.com blogs/sites. Stems and Forks only discloses logged in user and commenter IP addresses under the same circumstances that it uses and discloses personally-identifying information as described below, except that commenter IP addresses and email addresses are visible and disclosed to the administrators of the blog/site where the comment was left.

Stems and Forks may use your personal information in the following ways:

  • To operate and maintain the website;
  • To create your account, identify you as a user of the website, and customize the website to your account;
  • To send you promotional information, such as newsletters. Each e-mail newsletter will provide information on how to opt-out of future mailings by unsubscribing;
  • To send you administrative communications, such as administrative e-mails, confirmation e-mails, technical notices, updates on policies, or security alerts;
  • To respond to your comments or inquiries;
  • To provide you with user support;
  • To track and measure website performance;
  • To process payment for purchases you make through Stems and Forks;
  • To protect, investigate, and deter against unauthorized or illegal activity;
  • To review the effectiveness of our marketing programs and analyze other general demographic trends;
  • To notify you of new information or services that may be of interest to you; or,
  • To send promotional materials.

Stems and Forks does not rent or sell your personally identifiable information with third-parties. We may, however, share your information with third-parties when we are authorized to share such information.

Stems and Forks may use third-party service providers to service various aspects of the website. Each third-party service provider’s use of your personal information is dictated by their respective privacy policy.

Tracking: Stems and Forks uses various marketing tools that help us create a better user experience for people visiting our site. These tools allow us to look at aggregated data such as scrolling patterns, clicks,and allow us to run tests to determine which pages result in the best actions. However, your personally identifiable information is not used by any of these tools. We use the following third-party service providers for tracking: Google Analytics: Privacy Policy

Remarketing: Stems and Forks uses remarketing tracking cookies and conversion pixels from vendors such as Google and Facebook to present special offers to you for our products or services over the Google Content Network and via social networks. This means you may see an ad for one of our products or services as a result of visiting our website. In addition, Stems and Forks uses custom audiences based on e-mails of subscribers and customers. This allows us to present special offers for our products and services to you via Facebook. However, your personally identifiable information is not used by any remarketing service other than to present you special offers from us. We use the following third-party service providers for remarketing:

Facebook: Opt-out of Facebook remarketing here

Google: Opt-out of Google remarketing here

Contact Information and Website Support: We offer multiple ways to contact Stems and Forks including contact forms and e-mails. If at any time, you attempt to contact us through a contact form, the information you provide will be stored on our servers.

Comments:
Stems and Forks uses Word Press to make it easy for you to leave comments on blog posts. Personal information that you enter for comments will be stored on the Word Press servers, in accordance with the Word Press privacy policy.

Newsletters:
Stems and Forks uses MailChimp as its e-mail service provider. MailChimp collects contact information, distributes our newsletter, and tracks actions you take that assist us in measuring the performance of the website and newsletters. You may view MailChimp’s privacy policy here. At any time, you may be removed from our newsletter list by clicking on the unsubscribe button provided in each e-mail.

Quizzes, Forms, Giveaways, Promotions, and Surveys:

We may invite you to complete a quiz, form, survey, provide feedback, or participate in a promotion (like a giveaway), either through our Sites or a third-party platform. If you participate, we will collect and store the data you provide us as part of your participation, such as your name and email address and any other requested feedback. If you submit this information via a third-party platform, the collection, use, and sharing of your data will also be subject to the privacy policies and other agreements of that third party.

Purchases:
In future, Stems and Forks may use a third party to service payments for most purchases of services. The third party may collect personal information such as your name, e-mail address, address, and payment information. Once the provider has been determined, you may view privacy policy here.

Upon making a purchase, you will receive e-mail confirmations to the e-mail address you provide during your purchase.

WEBSITE VISITORS

Stems and Forks collects non-personally-identifying information of the sort that web browsers and servers typically make available, such as the browser type, language preference, referring site, and the date and time of each visitor request. Stems and Fork’s purpose in collecting non-personally identifying information is to better understand how Stems and Fork’s visitors use its website.

Stems and Forks also collects potentially personally-identifying information like Internet Protocol (IP) addresses for logged in users and for users leaving comments on StemsandForks.com blogs/sites.

Stems and Forks only discloses logged in user and commenter IP addresses under the same circumstances that it uses and discloses personally-identifying information as described below, except that commenter IP addresses and email addresses are visible and disclosed to the administrators of the blog/site where the comment was left.

Gathering of Personally-Identifying Information

Certain visitors to Stems and Forks’ website choose to interact with Stems and Forks in ways that require Stems and Forks to gather personally-identifying information. The amount and type of information that Stems and Forks gathers depends on the nature of the interaction. For example, we ask visitors who sign up at StemsandForks.com to provide a username and email address.

Protection of Certain Personally-Identifying Information

Stems and Forks discloses potentially personally-identifying and personally-identifying information only to those of its employees, contractors and affiliated organizations that (i) need to know that information in order to process it on Stems and Forks’ behalf or to provide services available at Stems and Forks’ website, and (ii) that have agreed not to disclose it to others. Some of those employees, contractors and affiliated organizations may be located outside of your home country; by using Stems and Forks’ website, you consent to the transfer of such information to them.

Stems and Forks will not rent or sell potentially personally-identifying and personally-identifying information to anyone. Other than to its employees, contractors and affiliated organizations, as described above, Stems and Forks discloses potentially personally-identifying and personally-identifying information only in response to a subpoena, court order or other governmental request, or when Stems and Forks believes in good faith that disclosure is reasonably necessary to protect the property or rights of Stems and Forks, third parties or the public at large.

If you are a registered user of a Stems and Forks website and have supplied your email address, Stems and Forks may occasionally send you an email to tell you about new features, solicit your feedback, or just keep you up to date with what’s going on with Stems and Forks and our products or services. If you send us a request (for example via email or via one of our feedback mechanisms), we reserve the right to publish it in order to help us clarify or respond to your request or to help us support other users. Stems and Forks takes all measures reasonably necessary to protect against the unauthorized access, use, alteration or destruction of potentially personally-identifying and personally-identifying information.

Cookies

A cookie is a string of information that a website stores on a visitor’s computer, and that the visitor’s browser provides to the website each time the visitor returns. Stems and Forks uses cookies to help Stems and Forks’ identify and track visitors, their usage of Stems and Forks’ website, and their website access preferences. Stems and Forks visitors who do not wish to have cookies placed on their computers should set their browsers to refuse cookies before using Stems and Forks’ website, with the drawback that certain features of Stems and Forks’ website may not function properly without the aid of cookies.

Business Transfers

If Stems and Forks, or substantially all of its assets, were acquired, or in the unlikely event that Stems and Forks goes out of business or enters bankruptcy, user information would be one of the assets that is transferred or acquired by a third party. You acknowledge that such transfers may occur, and that any acquirer of Stems and Forks may continue to use your personal information as set forth in this policy.

RIGHTS RELATED TO YOUR PERSONAL DATA

Opt-out: You may opt-out of future e-mail communications by following the unsubscribe links in our e-mails. You may also notify us at Contact@StemsandForks.com to be removed from our mailing list.
Access: You may access the personal information we have about you by submitting a request to Contact@StemsandForks.com
Amend: You may contact us at Contact@StemsandForks.com to amend or update your personal information.
Forget: In certain situations, you may request that we erase or forget your personal data. To do so, please submit a request to Contact@StemsandForks.com.

Please note that we may need to retain certain information for recordkeeping purposes or to complete transactions, or when required by law.

CHILDREN’S INFORMATION

Stems and Forks does not knowingly collect any personally identifiable information from children under the age of 16. If a parent or guardian believes that Stems and Forks has personally identifiable information of a child under the age of 16 in its database, please contact us immediately at Contact@StemsandForks.com and we will use our best efforts to promptly remove such information from our records.

SPAM POLICY

Stems and Forks is strongly opposed to spam. We will only send e-mail to users that have explicitly requested to receive an e-mail from Stems and Forks. Examples may include:

  • Opt-in subscribers to the Stems and Forks Newsletter
  • Users that complete a contact form
  • All communication will be related and relevant to what you have requested.

WEB LINKS

Occasionally, Stems and Forks contains links to other sites. Please be aware that Stems and Forks is not responsible for the privacy practices or the content of such other sites. We encourage our users to be aware when they leave our site to read the privacy and spam policies of each and every website that collects personally identifiable information. This Privacy and Spam Policy applies solely to information collected by Stems and Forks.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

HOW DO I CONTACT STEMS AND FORKS?

If you have any further questions or comments regarding the Stems and Forks website or this Privacy and Spam Policy, you may contact contact@stemsandforks.com.

 

Privacy Policy December 4th 2016 below

Personal Information Collect, Use, Disclosure and Consent
Personal Information may include your name, email address, age, home address, phone number, marital status, income, credit history, medical information, education, employment information and social registration numbers.
 
We are committed to providing our clients, customers, members (“you”, “your” or “them”) with exceptional service. Providing exceptional service may involve the collection, use and, at times, the disclosure of your Personal Information. Protecting your Personal Information is one of our highest priorities. While we have always respected your privacy and safeguarded all Personal Information, we have strengthened our commitment to this goal. This is to continue to provide exceptional service to you and to comply with all laws regarding the collection, use and disclosure of Personal Information. We will inform you of why and how we collect, use and disclose Personal Information; obtain your consent, as required; and handle Personal Information according to applicable law. Our privacy commitment includes ensuring the accuracy, confidentiality, and security of your Personal Information and allowing you to request access to, and correction of, your personal information.
 
This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use and disclosure of Personal Information when you use our Service.
 
We will not use or share your information with anyone except as described in this Privacy Policy. We will only collect Personal Information that is necessary to fulfill the following purposes:
 
•To verify identity;
•To identify your preferences;
•To open and manage an account;
•To ensure you receive a high standard of service;
•To meet regulatory requirements;
•Other legal reasons as apply to the goods and services requested.
 
We will obtain your consent to collect, use or disclose Personal Information. In some cases, we can do so without your consent (see below). You can provide consent orally, in writing, electronically or through an authorized representative.
 
You provide implied consent where our purpose for collecting using or disclosing your Personal Information would be considered obvious or reasonable in the circumstances. Consent may also be implied where you have notice and a reasonable opportunity to opt-out of having your Personal Information used for mail-outs, marketing or fundraising and you do not opt-out.
 
We may collect, use or disclose Personal Information without the consent:
•When permitted or required by law;
•In an emergency that threatens an individual’s life, health, or personal security;
•When the Personal Information is available from a public source;
•When we require legal advice from a lawyer;
•For the purposes of collecting a debt or protection from fraud;
•Other legally established reasons.
 
We will not sell your Personal Information to other parties unless consent has been provided or implied. We retain your Personal Information for the time necessary to fulfill the identified purposes or a legal or business purpose. We will make reasonable efforts to ensure that your Personal Information is accurate and complete. You may request correction to your Personal Information to ensure its accuracy and completeness. A request must be in writing and provide sufficient detail to identify your Personal Information and the correction being sought.
 
We are committed to ensuring the security of your Personal Information and may use passwords, encryption, firewalls, restricted employee access or other methods, in our discretion. We will use appropriate security measures when destroying your Personal Information such as shredding documents or deleting electronically stored information, in our discretion.
 
Log Data
We may also collect information that your browser sends whenever you visit our Service (“Log Data”). This Log Data may include information such as your computer’s Internet Protocol (“IP”) address, browser type, browser version, the pages of our Service that you visit, the time and date of your visit, the time spent on those pages and other statistics.
 
Cookies
Cookies are files with small amount of data, which may include an anonymous unique identifier. Cookies are sent to your browser from a web site and stored on your computer’s hard drive.
 
We use “cookies” to collect information. You can instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent. However, if you do not accept cookies, you may not be able to use some portions of our Service. If you do not instruct your browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is being sent, your consent to our use of your Personal Information may be implied.
 
Behavioral Remarketing
MG Studio uses remarketing services to advertise on third party web sites to you after you visited our Service. We, and our third party vendors, use cookies to inform, optimize and serve ads based on your past visits to our Service. In certain circumstances, your implied consent to our accessing, using or disclosing may be provided if you do not instruct your web browser to refuse all cookies or to indicate when a cookie is sent or if you do not opt out of Google Analytics or other services, as indicated below.
 
•Google
Google AdWords remarketing service is provided by Google Inc.
You can opt-out of Google Analytics for Display Advertising and customize the Google Display Network ads by visiting the Google Ads Settings page: http://www.google.com/settings/ads
Google also recommends installing the Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on – https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout – for your web browser. Google Analytics Opt-out Browser Add-on provides visitors with the ability to prevent their data from being collected and used by Google Analytics.
For more information on the privacy practices of Google, please visit the Google Privacy & Terms web page: http://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/privacy/
 
•Facebook
Facebook remarketing service is provided by Facebook Inc.
You can learn more about interest-based advertising from Facebook by visiting this page: https://www.facebook.com/help/164968693837950
To opt-out from Facebook’s interest-based ads follow these instructions from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/about/ads/#568137493302217
Facebook adheres the Self-Regulatory Principles for Online Behavioral Advertising established by the Digital Advertising Alliance. You can also opt-out from Facebook and other participating companies through the Digital Advertising Alliance in the USA http://www.aboutads.info/choices/, the Digital Advertising Alliance of Canada in Canada http://youradchoices.ca/ or the European Interactive Digital Advertising Alliance in Europe http://www.youronlinechoices.eu/, or opt-out using your mobile device settings.
For more information on the privacy practices of Facebook, please visit Facebook’s Data Policy: https://www.facebook.com/privacy/explanation
 
Service Providers
We may employ third party companies and individuals to facilitate our Service, to provide the Service on our behalf, to perform Service-related services or to assist us in analyzing how our Service is used.
These third parties have access to your Personal Information only to perform these tasks on our behalf and are obligated not to disclose or use it for any other purpose.
 
Communications
We may use your Personal Information to contact you with newsletters, marketing or promotional materials and other information that may be of interest to you. You may opt out of receiving any, or all, of these communications from us by following the unsubscribe link or instructions provided in any email we send.
 
Compliance With Laws
As set out above, and for clarity, we will disclose your Personal Information where required to do so by law or subpoena or if we believe that such action is necessary to comply with the law and the reasonable requests of law enforcement or to protect the security or integrity of our Service.
 
Security
The security of your Personal Information is important to us, but remember that no method of transmission over the Internet, or method of electronic storage is 100% secure. While we strive to use commercially acceptable means to protect your Personal Information, we cannot guarantee its absolute security.
 
International Transfer
Your information, including Personal Information, may be transferred to — and maintained on — computers located outside of your province, country or other governmental jurisdiction where the data protection laws may differ than those from your jurisdiction.
If you are located outside Canada and choose to provide information to us, please note that we transfer the information, including Personal Information, to Canada and process it there.
Your consent to this Privacy Policy followed by your submission of such information represents your agreement to that transfer.
 
Links To Other Sites
Our Service may contain links to other sites that are not operated by us. If you click on a third party link, you will be directed to that third party’s site. We strongly advise you to review the Privacy Policy of every site you visit.
We have no control over, and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.
 
Children’s Privacy
Our Service does not address anyone under the age of 18 (“Minor”).
We do not knowingly collect personally identifiable information from Minors. If you are a parent or guardian and you are aware that your Minor has provided us with Personal Information, please contact us. If we become aware that we have collected Personal Information from Minors without verification of parental consent, we take steps to remove that information from our servers.
 
Changes To This Privacy Policy
We may update our Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page.
You are advised to review this Privacy Policy periodically for any changes. Changes to this Privacy Policy are effective when they are posted on this page.
If we make any material changes to this Privacy Policy, we will notify you either through the email address you have provided us, or by placing a prominent notice on our website.
 
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us.

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flora and fare
Photography/video, botanical sculptor, stylist. Toronto, Canada

Betty Shin Binon
I was invited by the talented Ritumbhara @happytum I was invited by the talented Ritumbhara @happytummybyritumbhara to help her judge her monthly photo challenge. This month Chiaroscuro.
Ritumbhara’s description of chiaroscuro, “Between light and dark lies life.”
The Oxford dictionary, “The treatment of light and shade in drawing and painting, an effect of contrasted light and shadow created by light falling unevenly or from a particular direction on something.”
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For me the relationship between light and shadow is simple. Beauty and joy can only be appreciated and understood when darkness is present. 🌚
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Hope you’ll join @happytummybyritumbhara chiaroscuro challenge. Be sure to check out her last post for all the details. I’ll post more details in stories. Challenge lasts during the month of January. Please tag @happytummybyritumbhara @foodphotobiteswithritu @stemsandforks 
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Little Georgy when he was 4 years old 💓
Adieu 2020. Picking up the pieces for 2021. ✨ Adieu 2020. Picking up the pieces for 2021. ✨
Earlier this month I had the pleasure of leading a Earlier this month I had the pleasure of leading an online workshop on how to showcase local Ontario mushrooms into an easy decorative winter centrepiece. Go to @producemadesimple bio link to video tutorial and see what I made using these ingredients. 
 Special thanks to @producemadesimple for hosting and Windmill Farms Ontario for supplying  all the beautiful mushrooms. #ambassador #producemadesimple #putlocalonyourlist #ontariofresh
This croquembouche tower made with @MetroOntario I This croquembouche tower made with @MetroOntario Irresistibles Profiteroles was incredibly easy to assemble. Some toothpicks, a tablespoon of dusting sugar and 10 minutes is all you need to put together this perfect New Year’s eve showstopper. See stories for a tutorial on how to assemble. #mymetro #MetroOntario
Presenting my version of a holiday Sunakku grazing Presenting my version of a holiday Sunakku grazing board.  A few traditional Asian New Year’s items, snacks and of course some scrumptious 2 Year Aged Cheddar and Cranberry Cheddar from @blackrivercheese1901 (AD)
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My mom and dad have been isolated with us during most of the lock down, so this board covers everyone’s taste in the house. The cheese pretty much pairs beautifully with everything on this grazing board. My personal fave is @blackrivercheese1901 2 Year Aged Cheddar with the mushroom and chive gyoza. Clock wise from top left: @BlackRiverCheese1901 2 Year Aged Cheddar, tteok, forelle pears, kimbap, black bean mochi, gluten free crackers, more aged cheddar, walnut cake, puffed barley, senbei, @blackrivercheese1901 Cranberry Cheddar Log, mushroom and chive gyoza, ttoek, vegetable dim sum, pecans, wasabi peas, almonds, toasted cheddar pockets, yakbap, pumpkin seed crackers. 
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Which would you eat first? #BlackRiverCheese #ElevateWithBRC
Peace on earth. Happy holidays. ✨ . . Pic from t Peace on earth. Happy holidays. ✨
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Pic from the archives. Pavlova from workshop with @thepineapplechef @twiggstudios London ‘19
A private online 2 hour photo editing session with A private online 2 hour photo editing session with me. My contribution to @foodisourpower ‘s contest. Each ticket entered will have a chance to win one of several amazing prizes, donated by members of @foodisourpower Tickets are 3 dollars. All funds raised will be donated to the Black Curriculum(UK) and the Loveland Foundation(USA) charities that work to support black communities in particular children and women. Visit @foodisourpower for all contest details . Loads of great donations lined up. Purchase tickets until December 29th, 2020. Winners and prizes will be announced on December 30th, 2020 
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This contest is not sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Instagram.

#foodisourpower
Gingerbread Bathhouse from the cult anime SPIRITED Gingerbread Bathhouse from the cult anime SPIRITED AWAY by the legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki. The idea for the bathhouse that came from my 14 yr old daughter Moineau (a steadfast Miyazaki fan) was the perfect last bake for 2020. Revered by many as the best animation of all time Spirited Away is laden with deep meaning, symbolism and wisdom. Often compared to Alice in Wonderland & Wizard of Oz, the Japanese animation drifts between reality, fantasy and spiritual worlds with themes of greed, morality, faith and courage. The “spirit” of the film is simple. That even the bad have the potential to be good and that the good could be better. In Chirhiros (protagonist) case, experience, courage and hard work helped her get back home and resolutely declare at the very end that, “l’ll be alright”.
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A special thank you to @bulkbarnfoods for their generousity in supplying me with the materials and tools to assemble the gingerbread house. And to the lovely Jenny @littlelovelifestyle for continuing the tradition of creating these large scale gingerbread structures. Please do check out her beautiful interactive gingerbread barn. The detail and work she put into it is mind-blowing! 
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To see this gingerbread bathhouse in person, visit  @minamitoronto ‘s  window display. 
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#studioghibli #hayaomiyazaki #spiritedaway #anime #gingerbreadhouse #festivebaking
“Although cheese was novel to me then [as a chil “Although cheese was novel to me then [as a child], what I realize now, is that my growing appreciation of cheese was a natural shift within a subconscious familiarity. At the heart of many cheeses and the ingredients I grew up with (like kimchi, miso, anchovies and kombu), was the king of flavour – umami. As I’ve refined my gastronomic repertoire over the years, I don’t feel that I’ve moved away from my childhood staples or cultural origins. I’ve simply expanded my bandwidth for the familiar. Umami, whether in a slice of aged cheese or in a simple kombu broth, both elicit feelings of simultaneous comfort and euphoria.”
-Cheese & The Culture of Flavour, read the full article I contributed to @savourontario Plus the recipe for this uber yum Rösti with Kimchi Salsa & @mountainoakcheese Gouda. Links in profile and stories. Or head to @savourontario #contributor #ontariocheese #kimchi #savourontario
Revenge Bedtime Procrastination. I first saw this Revenge Bedtime Procrastination. I first saw this viral Twitter statement in June and it resonated with me. Much of my daytime and evening is spent working and taking care of the kids. By the time I herd the kids to bed, I’m exhausted, Yet I fight to stay awake. 
And the things I do late into the night are not particularly productive. I watch puffed up concert pianists describe the meaning of life in a Bach concerto. Something I’m sure would knock out most of you into an instant slumber. 😂
Black taper candles from @tatineofficial
Starry Night Vegetable Tart from Helen Nugent @bat Starry Night Vegetable Tart from Helen Nugent @batterednbaked new book Pie Style.
Congrats Helen. The book is a collection of pie masterpieces. Extraordinary work. 
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Sorry. No post bake pic. We were hungry!  #piestylebook #helennugent
Pretty much what my holiday table will look like t Pretty much what my holiday table will look like this year. Small, sweet, and festive. Probably what everyone’s table will be this year in Ontario and much of the world. A quick and easy way to add some festive cheer is using a petite 4-inch poinsettia from @MetroOntario tied with some fragrant herbs like thyme or rosemary. Tie little bouquets of thyme for each place setting and sprinkle the rest on the table for fragrance. It’s the ideal sized centerpiece for a table of 6 both in width and height. Poinsettias now available at your local @metroontario see stories for more details. #mymetro #ontario #poinsettia #smallgathering
I’ve neglected the “stems” of Stems & Forks. I’ve neglected the “stems” of Stems & Forks. 
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#pampasgrass #phalaenopsis #mobydick #Gomphocarpus #Schwartzwalder
Midnight Cake with Dark Chocolate Fig Ganache & Po Midnight Cake with Dark Chocolate Fig Ganache & Pomegranate Syrup. Recipe by the culinary genius @rhubandcod  so so delicious. I’ll put a swipe up in stories. 
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Styling inspiration: if Guillermo del Toro and Hannibal Lecter were to have cake. 
Have a happy Halloween 👻 #halloween
Pictured above is an exquisite (mainly vegetarian) Pictured above is an exquisite (mainly vegetarian) sushi spread from @aburitora at Yorkdale. Ordered online through @aburiathome which conveniently has all locations in one url page to order. 
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With the local restrictions of dine-in at restaurants again, it’s upsetting to see how vulnerable these businesses are. There are so many restaurants that are part of our cultural fabric here in the Greater Toronto Area. It would be grievous to see it fade away. Order take out, get delivery, get gift cards. Support restaurants  #notsponsored
Pecan & Pumpkin Rolls made with @MetroOntario Sele Pecan & Pumpkin Rolls made with @MetroOntario Selections Pecan Pieces. A twist on the beloved cinnamon rolls, these buns are filled with pumpkin purée, brown sugar, pecans and then liberally slathered with a maple syrup glaze. Soft, sweet with a subtle nutty crunch, these rolls are a perfect weekend bake. Find all the ingredients at your local @MetroOntario. Recipe link in stories or profile @metroontario #mymetro "
@marysbrigadeiro chocolates. Sweetened condensed m @marysbrigadeiro chocolates. Sweetened condensed milk, with butter, pure cocoa powder and 50% cocoa chocolate stirred, then hand rolled to a perfect, creamy truffle-like ball. Chewy like caramel but intense like fudge, these chocolate gems should come with a warning. Addictive! @marysbrigadeiro is located on the Danforth in Toronto, but she delivers worldwide. I’ll pop a swipe up in stories. 
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Its been about 4 months since @FoodIsOurPower was born.  A platform of international creatives joined to celebrate, educate, inspire and donate in support of anti-racism and the BLM movement. They’ve been an incredibly passionate group... enthusiastic and so talented . A massive thank you to @thelittleplantation for initiating this collective. And to everyone who has participated and donated to the activities since its inception in July. Merci beaucoup.
This shot is my contribution to this months activity hosted by @ufisheries.vinny 
See stories for details ✨✨✨
Halloween Haunted House Kit from @WilliamsSonomaCa Halloween Haunted House Kit from @WilliamsSonomaCanada done 3 ways. #ad With Halloween cancelled for many, this activity is perfect to keep the kids distracted from feeling disappointed about staying in. The kit comes complete with pre-cut and baked chocolate cookie pieces,  3 tubes of icing, and assorted Halloween candies, to decorate. See reels and stories on how I got the house to light up and be smoky and the giant spider web. #WilliamsSonomaCanada
Artisan cheese tower I made for @savourontario Ma Artisan cheese tower I made for @savourontario  Made using local Ontario products, this artisan cheese tower includes Big Brother, Blue Cheese from @glengarryfinecheese, Triple Crème Brie from @qualitycheeseinc and rennet free creamy blue cheese from @thornloecheese 
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Adorned with local Ontario chocolates, flowers and cranberries, this cheese pyramid makes the perfect centrepiece for a small Thanksgiving get-together or any festive autumnal gathering. See link in stories or check out @savourontario webpage for instructions on how to assemble. Loads of pics to help! Happy thanksgiving Ontario 🍂🍂 #savourontario #buylocal #ontario #supportlocal #collaboration #contributor
Cozy sweaters, fall leaves, roaring fires and baki Cozy sweaters, fall leaves, roaring fires and baking with pumpkins...autumn is definitely my favourite season. #Ad Pictured above, an Earl Grey Pumpkin Meringue Pie, made using @WilliamsSonomaCanada OliveWood kitchen tools and the GoldTouch NonStick Pie Pan. These new  kitchen tools make baking pies effortless and such a joy. Last slide: (clockwise), OliveWood Rolling Pin (never going back to my old pin) ), Bench Scraper, Measuring cups, Pastry Cutter and Pastry Brush. Left and center, 9” GoldTouch NonStick Pie Pan - the true hero! The crust comes out golden and flaky every time and slides out with ease. Check out stories for a quick video tutorial and a swipe up link to the recipe. #WilliamsSonomaCanada #baking #autumn
One of the perks of working on set is being able t One of the perks of working on set is being able to take home the edible props.  Bougatsa, a traditional Greek dessert made by the brilliant and beautiful @irene_matys . Traditionally filled with vanilla custard, Irene added apples and dusted with a cinnamon sugar.  It was and still is incredibly delicious. Filakia Irene. 😗
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This is also my contribution for the brown, beige and texture challenge hosted by @silvia_salvialimone and @twiggstudios Possibly my three fave things to photograph. #brownfoodchallenge
Red wine and chocolate. The perfect denouement to Red wine and chocolate. The perfect denouement to any lovely meal - and a wonderful way to pair together some local crafters. That's what #PairItForward from @LCBO is all about - pairing your local favourites to help support Ontario's small businesses and makers.
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Today I'm featuring a decadent local favourite - Toronto’s @MarysBrigadeiro delicious Brazilian confections paired up with @HenryOfPelham Baco Noir 2018 Speck Family Reserve from St. Catharines. Creamy hand-rolled chocolates enrobed with textured sprinkles plus a full bodied red with berry and hints of spice… the union is heavenly!
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I’d love to hear about your favourite local pairing - share it using the hashtag #ad #PairItForward 
#Partner #PleaseEnjoyResponsibly #SupportLocal
So many beautiful and thoughtful entries for the c So many beautiful and thoughtful entries for the complementary colour challenge in autumn or spring tones hosted by @silvia_salvialimone
Today  is the last day to submit.
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Above I used a split complementary colour scheme. Reds-oranges and hunter greens. 
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Complementary colours help create striking images while monochromatic colour schemes are usually calmer. 
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Using colour theory for some is intuitive. And for others, a struggle. When in doubt look at the colour theory guide and colour wheel. There are many online As well please see @silvia_salvialimone last few posts for more tips. Don’t forget to tag us and #colourchallenges

Pictured above are beautiful heirlooms from @delfrescopure 🍅
So many beautiful entries already for the compleme So many beautiful entries already for the complementary colour challenge with @silvia_salvialimone 
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Another approach to creating an image with complementary colours is using the split complementary colour scheme. 2 similar (analog) colours such as blush and red with 1 opposite (complementary) colour such as green. 
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We naturally use split complementary colours as some hues are not common in nature such as blue. 
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Challenge is autumnal tones however 
For those down under spring tones are totally acceptable. 
Be sure to tag @silvia_salvialimone and I and use the hashtag #colourchallenges 💓
Hosting a Colour Challenge with @silvia_salvialimo Hosting a Colour Challenge with @silvia_salvialimone starting today until the weekend. 
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Complementary colours are essentially opposite colours on the colour wheel. Red and green. Orange and blue. Yellow and purple. The challenge is to create a harmonious picture using complementary/opposite colours by using food, flowers, props etc. 
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Be sure to tag @silvia_salvialimone and @stemsandforks with hashtag #colourchallenges Challenge ends this weekend. Winner gets a complimentary consultation with @silvia_salvialimone 💕Good luck!
My heart was melting snapping these for Grandparen My heart was melting snapping these for Grandparents Day... Little Georgy and his grandad making the easiest Plum & Blueberry Puff Pastry using @MetroOntario Selections Puff Pastry Sheets. The recipe is incredibly simple; less than 5 ingredients, prepped and baked in under 20 minutes using local Ontario blue plums. 
There are two versions. One with the full Selections Puff Pastry sheet my dad put together and the other mini squares that Georgy made. Both have the same amount of ingredients which can all be found @MetroOntario. Happy Grandparents Day. Find recipe in stories. 
#MyMetro #MetroLovesLocal
Just me, my little prince bust and 12 pieces of Ch Just me, my little prince bust and 12 pieces of Champagne Bronze Non-Stick Pans from @padernokitchenware hanging out. Been cooking non stop on these PFOA-Free friends. There’s even a steaming basket included for veggies or dumplings. Check out stories for a wee bit of cooking ASMR. #ItsACookingThing
It’s been over 6 months since covid gripped the It’s been over 6 months since covid gripped the world and cocooned some of us in our homes with sourdoughs, wine and Netflix. For myself, it’s been 6 months of epiphanies and merciless reflections. One being, I’ll never have balance and I’m okay with that. 
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Was utterly delighted to be interviewed by the lovely Nat and Angela for their podcast  @TheSocial.focus about photography and how I got here. I’ve put a link in stories. #lovemyjob 
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Love that burns plus some other candle friends … from a series I took for @tatineofficial
I wasn’t happy with this image at the time I sho I wasn’t happy with this image at the time I shot this so I set it aside. I have hundreds of (sets) images that never made my “cut”. Above a vegetarian feast I cooked earlier this year. 
Clockwise from top. 
-swiss chard pan fried lightly with salt and pepper. 
-bok choy w/ gochugaru, garlic, rice vinaigrette 
-lentil salad w/sundried tomatoes, mint, walnuts, tofu, paprika, salt and pepper. 
-garlic ramps with gochugaru vinaigrette 
-center - quinoa, tomatoes, olives, dill, capers with a lime and sweet mustard dressing
Had the absolute pleasure of being interviewed by Had the absolute pleasure of being interviewed by the one and only Joanie Simon, talented photographer and teacher of @TheBiteShot We dig deep into the meaning behind this pic I posted a few months back about my “...herculean side project to convince you that #BaroqueMusicIsCool” and discuss how I visualize music. I’ve put a link in my stories to the Youtube interview. As well I’ve added a link to a Spotify playlist I’ve finally put together of about 20 easy to listen to baroque songs. 
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Note to self. Lubricate eyes. #blinkblink 
#thebiteshot #joaniesimon #thewelltemperedclavier #jsbach
I think you’ve all noticed that my fave olive oi I think you’ve all noticed that my fave olive oil is @CarapelliUSA 
Il Centenario Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Love using it on salads, dipping breads or grilling veggies like these green tomatoes. Made from early harvests from century old olive trees, Il Centenario is fresh, elegant with a subtle spicy finish. The dark bottle is sleek and makes for a lovely addition to complete any tablescape. And the anti-drip spout is just brilliant.Visit my stories to see how to make these grilled green tomatoes and a link to purchase Il Centenario. #125YearsOfMastery #ad #MyCarapelliCraft #CarapelliFirenze #extraViginOliveOil
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See stories for last slide #glitch
Colac Braided Bread from @irina.r.georgescu Carpat Colac Braided Bread from @irina.r.georgescu Carpathia: Food From the Heart of Romania. Simple ingredients: flour, salt, Evoo...baked warm with a slab of butter- heaven. 
A beautiful book featuring edgy Romanian dishes. And stunning photos. Congrats @irina.r.georgescu 
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Special thanks to @foodfluffer x
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#irinageorgescu #carpathia #baking #bread #foodfluffer #foodphotography
Considered the “royalty” of apples, @PinkLadyA Considered the “royalty” of apples, @PinkLadyAppleUK is sweet, crisp with a subtle juicy fizz. #ad 
A delightful apple to munch on but equally beguiling as a decorative statement. Pink Lady Apples are sun ripened longer to meet optimal sweetness, firmness, colour and flavour before being harvested. Look for the pink Pink Lady® pink heart shaped sticker.  #PinkLadyApples
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