Breakfast! You know it’s often my favorite meal of the day, especially brunchy-style breakfast meals. It’s been a while since I shared any eggcentric posts with you, so here you go. A little more time consuming than scramble and toast, but it’s worth the extra few minutes of prep time to treat yourself to something…
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We’ve been overcast and fogged in for several days now, and I’m not going to lie – it’s starting to really be a drag. No sun for days (hopefully not weeks) on end is a real downer. Just grey and colorless all around. I do like the blue grey tones of winter light for food photography,…
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Another easy dinner you can make from scratch in about an hour. Why not make your own instead of buying the pre-made kind? I don’t bother to create the traditional fork ridge pattern on my gnocchi, I just leave them plain jane and give them a quick sautee. This one is sure to satisfy your…
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A few adjustments have been made for this dish inspired by the recipe found in Jerusalem. Fast, easy, and the only thing requiring cooking: the pasta! A super quick weekday meal that packs a flavor punch, is easy on the wallet, and won’t let you down. You’ll surely be adding it to your list of go-to dinners.…
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It’s Saturday morning (‘er – afternoon) and I’m at home! A nice surprise Saturday off. It’s drab outside with grey overcast skies, and dead grasses rustling in the chilly wind on the balcony. Even the cat is feeling it, trading her usual jaunt around the apartment for an afternoon curled up in the fleece blanket sprawled over…
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Okay, okay, the hiatus is over. I’m back. My first recipe post in 2-3 weeks, yikes. I’m in the mood for coffee these days, heaps and heaps of coffee. Busy work, longer work days, less daylight, chilly weather, they all inspire me to reach for that second (or third) cup’a’joe of the day. And what’s…
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Hey Guys! Sorry I haven’t posted anything in the last couple of weeks – it’s just been too busy at work so I’ve spent the majority of my free time catching up on laundry, errand running, and a few things that don’t require much brain power! Hopefully next week things will be back up and…
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If you’re following along with my last couple of entries- this is a sample recipe post to show you how to use your new DIY food photography backgrounds. I’m digging the white today. It really helps the colors of the food shine. Let us know if you’re trying these DIY projects for yourself, and if so…
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Last week we talked about how to make your own dark wood stained food photography background/faux table. Last night I finished painting and distressing the other side of these boards – white! – I’ll give you a quick run down of how to get this look on a budget, and talk a bit about my 5 favourite food…
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Today I’m writing to you from grey, dreary Toronto. I don’t mind the dreary or the damp cold, I actually welcome the sweaters and lattes… I’m a fan of fall. And this lazy Monday is DIY day! I’m going to share with you, along with this recipe for pickled peppers: some quick steps for creating your…
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No Thyme to Waste 