Inspiration

Gingerbread Loaf with Spiced Poached Pears and Vanilla Bean Cream

I don’t know if I can put my finger on it, but there is just something so comforting about gingerbread, especially when it is warm, straight out of the oven.

In My Dreams, There is a Cake in a Forest.

Just out of nowhere, I began to have visualisations of a lone cake in a forest. Recently, Matt and I shot images for our wedding invitations in a pine plantation about an hour out of Melbourne, and little did I know I would be back assembling a three tiered cake amongst the rows and rows of trees. {Um…isn’t that what artists do, of course I was going to be back?}

I kept having this dream about shooting a cake in a forest, and I kept telling everyone that it was going to be my next project. Saying it out loud sounded, well ludicrous – and I loved it. Imagery of a cake dwarfed by the towering rows of straight pines, yet having enough magic for you to instantly connect to.

Finding Breakfast: Chocolate Ombré Pancakes

This being my first post in this new series, Finding Breakfast, it’s probably a good idea to introduce what this is all about. I’ve been sitting on this idea for a while now, and these shots are close to a year old, (really – I waited that long to share this?). I am not quite sure what I was waiting for, but the time just didn’t feel right.

Now that I have this new space to play in where I am focusing on food stories, the project just felt into place and I am glad I waited. This will be an ongoing project and a journey of its own. I am hoping to post monthly on this series, saying that out load makes me feel more committed and a little scared as I feel worked to the brim all the time!….

Watermelon Basile Granite: Paleo Reset by Lizzy Marsh

Typically granita is a semi-frozen dessert made from sugar, water and various flavourings, but Lizzy likes to make hers from nothing but real fruit. This recipe is basically three ingredients, and they are all fresh.

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When Lizzy is at her local farmers market, she stocks up on cheap, in-season fruit, watermelon and peaches being her favourite. She then dices them up and freezes them until she is ready to make granita. It’s a quick and healthy version that won’t be making you take that trip to the freezer every half hour to stir up the ice crystals.

Shepherd’s Pie Pots: Paleo Reset by Lizzy Marsh

A good ‘ol meat pie is one of Australia’s favourite dishes, and I certainly know (probably because I’m an Aussie) that I have a soft spot for a meat pie. As a teenager, I think I would eat one

Skin Food Smoothie: Paleo Reset by Lizzy Marsh

Slowly I am more and more getting into smoothies. I love veggies, but when it comes to fruits – I am down right picky with what I enjoy eating. I have always thought about smoothies as being a mixture of milk and fruit, and that never excites me

PORTFOLIO UPDATE: Paleo Reset with Lizzy Marsh, Book Give-Away and Recipe Sneak Peeks!

As you know, earlier this year I was commissioned to shoot Lizzy Marsh’s first Paleo book from front to back, 55 recipes in 5 weeks. The book will be available for limited released here in Australia, the UK, Canada and the US from 1st September.

Liquorice Macaron with Persian Fairy Floss Roses

Talia and I met up after my vacation to brain storm what we wanted to work on next. We have been toying with the idea of macarons for some time now

Dumpling Saturday! Sauces, sticky fingers, beers and fully bellies.

Dumpling Saturday happened exactly a week ago, and how fitting that I am getting around to posting this on another Saturday, [we were just way too full for me to post this on the day].

Five Spiced Salt ‘n’ Sichuan Pepper Chicken with Lotus Root Chips

The last week has been a lovely change in pace, with more time to appreciate every moment and take the time to do the things I enjoy. There has been a lot of new recipes happening in my house this week, as well as updating my portfolio site, holiday planning (Oh yeah, Matt and I are heading off to

Coconut French Toast In Bed, Palm Oil Fee – What my Mum really wants this Mother’s Day.

We all know that Mother’s Day is a day to celebrate these wonderful creatures who brought us into this world and have never stopped looking after us,

A little hello and fabulous pizza dough!

A few years back, Matt and I travelled around the Southern part of Australia. An organic olive and fig farmer shared his recipe with Matt, and he cooks it to perfection having been taught by Dan, the creator of the recipe

Easter Egg Cupcakes

With Easter only a few days away, and all of my time at the moment spent on shooting recipes for the Paleo book, I did manage to put some time aside with Talia to play with some ooey gooey melted chocolate and to bake these cute little egg cup cakes.

Avocado & Jalapeño Dip – A Great Snack For The Busy Month Ahead

When it comes to being busy, I like to unwind by eating my favourite comfort foods and dips and chip are high on that list.

The Urge To Shoot Cakes, A White Butter Cake Will Do Just Nicely!

I absolutely love the shape and look of cakes. There is something about a circle that is just so perfect and pleasing to my eyes. It is probably a good thing that my baking skills are not awesome, cause I would shoot cake everyday of the week if I could.

Fig Salad with Marinated Danish Feta & Sweet Balsamic Vinegar

It is by far my favourite season, especially early on when summer fruits are still lingering around and the days are still long. Before figs slip out of season, I wanted to make