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Roasted Strawberry & Whipped Ricotta Toast

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Flatlay of a blueberry hazelnut tart with a slice cut out and topped with a scoop of melting ice cream

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It may be summer but it seems that Mother Nature h

It may be summer but it seems that Mother Nature has a different plan for Cork today! The rain is pouring down this morning but let’s hope that there is some sunshine around the corner ☀️On a day like today it’s the perfect excuse to meet friends at a local cafe, swap summer stories over steaming cups of coffee while indulging in delicious homemade desserts 💛 Here are some photos taken at a photoshoot at @cafeizz where incredible coffee and cake awaits. I hope wherever you are today you are savouring coffee in the rain or basking in the sunshine 💛💛
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#coffeeshop #cafelife #cafegourmet #gourmetcoffee #cakedays #coffeeeveryday #foryourpage #cakecakecake #colourfulfood #friendscoffeemoment #friendshipandcoffee #myfoodstory

The best part of baking is when you get to taste i

The best part of baking is when you get to taste it 💜💜
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#cakedays #fromoventotable #justoneslice #blueberrycake #mycommontable #onmytabletoday #bakwdfromscratch #freshlybaked #cakelove #bakingaddiction #foodstyling #irishfoodstylist

This is my life saver tea time treat for last minu

This is my life saver tea time treat for last minute guests. I just call them berry crumble bars as you can use fresh or frozen berries and any berries you choose. The magic lies in the dual purpose mix which changes texture when pressed into the base but is light and crunchy when loosely sprinkled on top. Best of all it is a blender made miracle ready to bake in minutes. Time for tea anyone ? 💜💜
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#berrycrumblebars #cakedays #livethelittlethings #myfoodstory #storytellingphotography #thefeedfeedbaking #bakedfromscratch #justoneslice #flatlaytoday #onourcreativetable #teatimetreats

Food styling is like stepping into another world f

Food styling is like stepping into another world for some of us creatives. After my mum passed away I found I could escape into a world of endless creativity where I could create something as beautiful and ever changing like a butterfly. 🦋 My daughters and I have a strong feeling of connection with butterflies and they are so understanding and patient with me when I start a food styling project and often lend a helping hand to make the process even more enjoyable. I know this resonates with a lot of you and how important it is to have something in your life that lets your creativity shine 💜
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#creativitymatters #letyourlightshine #littlestoriesofmylife #bakingwithlavender #foodstylingstories #beautifulcuisines #foodstylingwithcreativity #letwomencreate #foodartblog #bakingwithlavender #foodartevaproject #foodartclick_ #foodphotographyandstyling #bakeyourworldhappy

I am loving everything lavender at the moment so I

I am loving everything lavender at the moment so I decided to add a twist to my baking routine by making lemon and poppy seed madeleines with a little extra lift. To make them extra special I topped them off with a heavenly white chocolate lavender coating 🥰Absolutely divine and true to say lavender love is in the air 💜💜
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#lavendercake #lavenderlove #cakedays #lavenderfields #purplefood #foodcontentcreator #onmytable #f52gram #thefeedfeed #livethelittlethings #myfoodstory #makeitdelicious #bakingwithlavender #summerbaking

Lavender picking is so therapeutic and the best pa

Lavender picking is so therapeutic and the best part is you get to bring some home to relive the memories 💜💜💜
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#lavendercake #lavenderfields #lavenderdreams #lavenderpicking #fromgardentotable #naturephotography #purplefields #littlestoriesofmylife

When life gives you lavender it’s time to get cr

When life gives you lavender it’s time to get creative in the kitchen 💜 When you spend an afternoon surrounded by lavender it’s almost impossible to avoid baking lavender infused treats like these lemon Bundt cakes infused with lemon and lavender syrup. Drizzled with a light glacé icing with @rawnice beetroot and blue spirulina powders to give them a lovely lavender coloured frosting 💜 Thanks to my daughter for lending me your hands 😀💜
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#lavenderfields #lavendercake #feedyoursoul #purplecakes #bakinglove #bundtcake #eatprettythings #foodtographyschool #foodartproject #foodstyling #mycolourstory #onmytabletoday #myfoodstory #countrybaking #produceisbeautiful #foodforfoodies

The lavender fields of Provence? Think again. This

The lavender fields of Provence? Think again. This lavender paradise is in Courtmacsherry where the lavender fields meet the majestic sea. A paradise for bee and nature lovers, this hidden gem combines the beauty of Provence with the rugged charm of Ireland. As soon as you step foot inside the gates the scent of lavender transports you into a different world 💜 Stay tuned for more about my afternoon in this hidden gem 💜
Thanks to @shaunataitx for helping frame this shot 💜
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@the.seven.heads
#lavender #lavenderfields #theartofslowliving #stillwithstories #purpleflowers #seasonalstories #naturephotography #sevenheads #natureloversparadise #lavenderflowers

Ok so we may not be enjoying the best summer weath

Ok so we may not be enjoying the best summer weather in Ireland this July but who says you can’t bring summer to the table? I love strawberries in my salads as they add a pop of sweetness and a vibrant colour to your table. You can slice the strawberries and toss them with greens like lettuce or spinach. Finish off with your favourite dressing, like a balsamic vinaigrette and enjoy the refreshing combination of summer in a salad ❤️
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#summertable #strawberrysalad #onmytabletoday #summervibes #strawberrybliss #feelslikesummer #saladideas #saladbowl #healthygoodness #mystoryinabowl #irishfoodphotographer #eattheseasons

Weekends are a time for indulging in little luxuri

Weekends are a time for indulging in little luxuries like treating ourselves to flowers and macarons ❤️ It’s funny how us women don’t need a special occasion to buy ourselves flowers as it adds a touch of warmth and life to a house making it feel like a true home ❤️ BTW hubby I’m not hinting, just saying… 😂
Flowers from @daisychainkinsale
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#weekendvibes #ilovemacarons #macaronphotography #flowersphotography #selflove #selfindulgence #flowersandmacarons #comfortliving

A bit of stop motion is the perfect way to start t

A bit of stop motion is the perfect way to start the weekend. What are you baking this weekend? ❤️
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#stopmotion #stopmotionfood #raspberrychocolatetart #chocolateraspberrytart #weekendvibes #weekendrecipes #tgiffood #tgifridays #onmykitchentable #foodstylish

If you have a favourite family dessert recipe but

If you have a favourite family dessert recipe but want to add a different way of presenting it I find a deliciously creative way to enjoy tarts is to bake them in a rectangular tin. Slice into funky triangles to make them perfect for sharing and adding a playful touch to your dessert table✨
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#TartSlices #YummyCreations #raspberrychocolate #bakedfromtheheart #bakedfromscratch #onmytabletoday #creativefoodandmood #mycommontable #justoneslice #loveyourdessert #myfoodstory

Just to demonstrate how easy it is to put together

Just to demonstrate how easy it is to put together a tart in minutes if you have all the elements made in advance 🥰 I made these all the night before: chocolate shortcrust pastry shell and the white chocolate mascarpone filling. All I had to do was melt the chocolate, fill the pastry and top with raspberries ❤️
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#easydessert #chocolateraspberrytart #lastminutedessert #comfortfood #myfoodstory #onmytable #eatcaptureshare #foodphotographyandandstyling #foodartblogs #foodartclick_ #spoonfed #foodblogfeed #lifeandthyme #fromscratch #eatprettythings #makeitdelicious #belightinspired #beautifulcuisines #beautifulstillmoments #damnthatsdelish #foodblogeats

In our house birthday tarts reign supreme over bir

In our house birthday tarts reign supreme over birthday cakes! Here’s one I made this weekend for a friend ❤️To add a touch of elegance you can make some simple sugar paste flowers to decorate. Just add candles to complete the perfect recipe for a truly magical birthday celebration ✨✨
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#chocolateraspberrytart #chocolatelover #berrytart #comfortfood #birthdaytart #beautifulcuisines #foodartclick_ #bakeandshare #foodstylingandphotography #creativefoodandmood #surlatable #foodthe8thart #bakingtherapy

Showing you how easy it is to make bao buns yourse

Showing you how easy it is to make bao buns yourself. The dough is easy to make, you let it rise then roll it out and cut into circles and fold over. Allow to rise again and steam in a steamer for a few minutes. Perfect for the weekend or for food styling and photography. And the best part is you get to eat it ❤️
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#foodvideo #baobuns #bts #behindthescenes #btsfoodphotography #weekdaydinner #weekenddinner #onmytabletoday #foodstyle #lifeandthyme #steamedrecipes #madeinmythermomix #fromscratchwithlove #fusionfood #diningwithfriends

The set up for my almond milk photoshoot. To demon

The set up for my almond milk photoshoot. To demonstrate you can shoot almost anywhere depending on what food story you want to convey. I used our tv u it for the first time as it was the right height and the wood was the right texture for the shoot . So check out your bedrooms, sitting rooms and change the location of where you normally photograph ❤️
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#photoshootideas #photoshootstory #almondmilk #myfoodstory #onmytable #bts #behindthescenes

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It may be summer but it seems that Mother Nature h

It may be summer but it seems that Mother Nature has a different plan for Cork today! The rain is pouring down this morning but let’s hope that there is some sunshine around the corner ☀️On a day like today it’s the perfect excuse to meet friends at a local cafe, swap summer stories over steaming cups of coffee while indulging in delicious homemade desserts 💛 Here are some photos taken at a photoshoot at @cafeizz where incredible coffee and cake awaits. I hope wherever you are today you are savouring coffee in the rain or basking in the sunshine 💛💛
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#coffeeshop #cafelife #cafegourmet #gourmetcoffee #cakedays #coffeeeveryday #foryourpage #cakecakecake #colourfulfood #friendscoffeemoment #friendshipandcoffee #myfoodstory

The best part of baking is when you get to taste i

The best part of baking is when you get to taste it 💜💜
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#cakedays #fromoventotable #justoneslice #blueberrycake #mycommontable #onmytabletoday #bakwdfromscratch #freshlybaked #cakelove #bakingaddiction #foodstyling #irishfoodstylist

This is my life saver tea time treat for last minu

This is my life saver tea time treat for last minute guests. I just call them berry crumble bars as you can use fresh or frozen berries and any berries you choose. The magic lies in the dual purpose mix which changes texture when pressed into the base but is light and crunchy when loosely sprinkled on top. Best of all it is a blender made miracle ready to bake in minutes. Time for tea anyone ? 💜💜
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#berrycrumblebars #cakedays #livethelittlethings #myfoodstory #storytellingphotography #thefeedfeedbaking #bakedfromscratch #justoneslice #flatlaytoday #onourcreativetable #teatimetreats

Food styling is like stepping into another world f

Food styling is like stepping into another world for some of us creatives. After my mum passed away I found I could escape into a world of endless creativity where I could create something as beautiful and ever changing like a butterfly. 🦋 My daughters and I have a strong feeling of connection with butterflies and they are so understanding and patient with me when I start a food styling project and often lend a helping hand to make the process even more enjoyable. I know this resonates with a lot of you and how important it is to have something in your life that lets your creativity shine 💜
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#creativitymatters #letyourlightshine #littlestoriesofmylife #bakingwithlavender #foodstylingstories #beautifulcuisines #foodstylingwithcreativity #letwomencreate #foodartblog #bakingwithlavender #foodartevaproject #foodartclick_ #foodphotographyandstyling #bakeyourworldhappy

I am loving everything lavender at the moment so I

I am loving everything lavender at the moment so I decided to add a twist to my baking routine by making lemon and poppy seed madeleines with a little extra lift. To make them extra special I topped them off with a heavenly white chocolate lavender coating 🥰Absolutely divine and true to say lavender love is in the air 💜💜
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#lavendercake #lavenderlove #cakedays #lavenderfields #purplefood #foodcontentcreator #onmytable #f52gram #thefeedfeed #livethelittlethings #myfoodstory #makeitdelicious #bakingwithlavender #summerbaking

Lavender picking is so therapeutic and the best pa

Lavender picking is so therapeutic and the best part is you get to bring some home to relive the memories 💜💜💜
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#lavendercake #lavenderfields #lavenderdreams #lavenderpicking #fromgardentotable #naturephotography #purplefields #littlestoriesofmylife

When life gives you lavender it’s time to get cr

When life gives you lavender it’s time to get creative in the kitchen 💜 When you spend an afternoon surrounded by lavender it’s almost impossible to avoid baking lavender infused treats like these lemon Bundt cakes infused with lemon and lavender syrup. Drizzled with a light glacé icing with @rawnice beetroot and blue spirulina powders to give them a lovely lavender coloured frosting 💜 Thanks to my daughter for lending me your hands 😀💜
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#lavenderfields #lavendercake #feedyoursoul #purplecakes #bakinglove #bundtcake #eatprettythings #foodtographyschool #foodartproject #foodstyling #mycolourstory #onmytabletoday #myfoodstory #countrybaking #produceisbeautiful #foodforfoodies

The lavender fields of Provence? Think again. This

The lavender fields of Provence? Think again. This lavender paradise is in Courtmacsherry where the lavender fields meet the majestic sea. A paradise for bee and nature lovers, this hidden gem combines the beauty of Provence with the rugged charm of Ireland. As soon as you step foot inside the gates the scent of lavender transports you into a different world 💜 Stay tuned for more about my afternoon in this hidden gem 💜
Thanks to @shaunataitx for helping frame this shot 💜
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@the.seven.heads
#lavender #lavenderfields #theartofslowliving #stillwithstories #purpleflowers #seasonalstories #naturephotography #sevenheads #natureloversparadise #lavenderflowers

Ok so we may not be enjoying the best summer weath

Ok so we may not be enjoying the best summer weather in Ireland this July but who says you can’t bring summer to the table? I love strawberries in my salads as they add a pop of sweetness and a vibrant colour to your table. You can slice the strawberries and toss them with greens like lettuce or spinach. Finish off with your favourite dressing, like a balsamic vinaigrette and enjoy the refreshing combination of summer in a salad ❤️
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#summertable #strawberrysalad #onmytabletoday #summervibes #strawberrybliss #feelslikesummer #saladideas #saladbowl #healthygoodness #mystoryinabowl #irishfoodphotographer #eattheseasons

Weekends are a time for indulging in little luxuri

Weekends are a time for indulging in little luxuries like treating ourselves to flowers and macarons ❤️ It’s funny how us women don’t need a special occasion to buy ourselves flowers as it adds a touch of warmth and life to a house making it feel like a true home ❤️ BTW hubby I’m not hinting, just saying… 😂
Flowers from @daisychainkinsale
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#weekendvibes #ilovemacarons #macaronphotography #flowersphotography #selflove #selfindulgence #flowersandmacarons #comfortliving

A bit of stop motion is the perfect way to start t

A bit of stop motion is the perfect way to start the weekend. What are you baking this weekend? ❤️
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#stopmotion #stopmotionfood #raspberrychocolatetart #chocolateraspberrytart #weekendvibes #weekendrecipes #tgiffood #tgifridays #onmykitchentable #foodstylish

If you have a favourite family dessert recipe but

If you have a favourite family dessert recipe but want to add a different way of presenting it I find a deliciously creative way to enjoy tarts is to bake them in a rectangular tin. Slice into funky triangles to make them perfect for sharing and adding a playful touch to your dessert table✨
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#TartSlices #YummyCreations #raspberrychocolate #bakedfromtheheart #bakedfromscratch #onmytabletoday #creativefoodandmood #mycommontable #justoneslice #loveyourdessert #myfoodstory

Just to demonstrate how easy it is to put together

Just to demonstrate how easy it is to put together a tart in minutes if you have all the elements made in advance 🥰 I made these all the night before: chocolate shortcrust pastry shell and the white chocolate mascarpone filling. All I had to do was melt the chocolate, fill the pastry and top with raspberries ❤️
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#easydessert #chocolateraspberrytart #lastminutedessert #comfortfood #myfoodstory #onmytable #eatcaptureshare #foodphotographyandandstyling #foodartblogs #foodartclick_ #spoonfed #foodblogfeed #lifeandthyme #fromscratch #eatprettythings #makeitdelicious #belightinspired #beautifulcuisines #beautifulstillmoments #damnthatsdelish #foodblogeats

In our house birthday tarts reign supreme over bir

In our house birthday tarts reign supreme over birthday cakes! Here’s one I made this weekend for a friend ❤️To add a touch of elegance you can make some simple sugar paste flowers to decorate. Just add candles to complete the perfect recipe for a truly magical birthday celebration ✨✨
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#chocolateraspberrytart #chocolatelover #berrytart #comfortfood #birthdaytart #beautifulcuisines #foodartclick_ #bakeandshare #foodstylingandphotography #creativefoodandmood #surlatable #foodthe8thart #bakingtherapy

Showing you how easy it is to make bao buns yourse

Showing you how easy it is to make bao buns yourself. The dough is easy to make, you let it rise then roll it out and cut into circles and fold over. Allow to rise again and steam in a steamer for a few minutes. Perfect for the weekend or for food styling and photography. And the best part is you get to eat it ❤️
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#foodvideo #baobuns #bts #behindthescenes #btsfoodphotography #weekdaydinner #weekenddinner #onmytabletoday #foodstyle #lifeandthyme #steamedrecipes #madeinmythermomix #fromscratchwithlove #fusionfood #diningwithfriends

The set up for my almond milk photoshoot. To demon

The set up for my almond milk photoshoot. To demonstrate you can shoot almost anywhere depending on what food story you want to convey. I used our tv u it for the first time as it was the right height and the wood was the right texture for the shoot . So check out your bedrooms, sitting rooms and change the location of where you normally photograph ❤️
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#photoshootideas #photoshootstory #almondmilk #myfoodstory #onmytable #bts #behindthescenes

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