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Tomato Sage Yogurt Quiche with Buckwheat Cheddar Crust

Tomato Sage Yogurt Quiche with Buckwheat Cheddar Crust

about 2 weeks ago

To get the recipe for my tomato sage yogurt quiche with buckwheat cheddar crust visit Baked - the blog.

Watermelon Pavlova Recipe

Watermelon Pavlova Recipe

about 4 weeks ago

A light and refreshing summer dessert using watermelon, aka the quintessential summer fruit.

"Breakfast" Milkshake Recipe : Atlantic Superstore's 2018 Canadian Food Trends #OccasionalIndulgence

"Breakfast" Milkshake Recipe : Atlantic Superstore's 2018 Canadian Food Trends #OccasionalIndulgence

about a month ago

The second Atlantic Superstore 2018 Canadian Food Trend is “Occasional Indulgence” and I’ve combined two of my favourite things – vanilla ice cream and breakfast.

Rhubarb Simple Syrup Recipe

Rhubarb Simple Syrup Recipe

about a month ago

I made this rhubarb simple syrup recipe and combined it with gin and sparkling water to make a refreshing and pretty spring-inspired cocktail.

Tom Yum Soup with Chimichurri-Marinated Shrimp, and Vegetables

Tom Yum Soup with Chimichurri-Marinated Shrimp, and Vegetables

about 2 months ago

I’ve had the incredible opportunity to partner with Atlantic Superstore for their Atlantic Superstore 2018 Canadian Food Trends #TasteTheNewNext!

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A traditional Nova Scotia table with homemade fish chowder, cucumber salad, pickles, soft white dinner rolls, salty butter, and a carton of @crosbysmolasses. This shot was inspired by the blue saltire, and gold shield on the Nova Scotia provincial flag.
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Happy Sunday friends.
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Blue ceramic plates by @potsbykw
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#visitnovascotia #novascotia #halifax #dartmouth #fishchowder #seafoodchowder #eastcoast #coastallife #coastalliving #halifaxnoisefood #novascotian #novascotiaeats #novascotia #canadianblogger #canadiancreatives #foodphotograpy #foodphotographyandstyling #flatlayoftheday #lunch🍴 #foodbloggerlife #foodphotographer #foodphotographyprops #propstyling #propstylist #maritimer #atlanticcanada #seafoodlover #novascotialife #halifaxblogger #halifaxlocal

It’s a cool, sunny morning in Cape Breton and even though I have work to do, it still feels like a mini vacation which, to be honest, I desperately need.
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My father-in-law and I always go on a road trip of some sort while we’re here. I’ll visit the beach to pick glass every day, and tomorrow we’ll go to the Mabou Farmers Market. Summer is at its height of luscious beauty here and I’m soaking up every single ounce of it.
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What about you? Are you taking any time to relax, visit somewhere special, and enjoy the bounty of summer?
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#inverness #mabou #capebreton #novascotia #halifax #dartmouth #halifaxphotographer #quiche #yogurt #buckwheat #cheddar #summerlunch #thebakefeed

Since I was a kid, baking has been one of the only constants in my life. Whether I’m baking a cake, roasting vegetables, or swearing at pie crusts, baking is something I know I can always count on. It helps me relax when I’m stressed, it calms me down when I’m angry, and it helps me feel happiness when things seem hopeless. Some people meditate, some people drink or do drugs, some people go to counselling. I bake.
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Woke up to the news yesterday that @baked_theblog is shortlisted in the Best General Food Blog category at the @tastecanadaawards. To be included in this collective force of 9 Canadian women, with their focused passion for all things #baked, and, to be in the company of @simplysweet_705, @rhubandcod, @stemsandforks, and @thelemonapron, is a real thrill. Congrats to everyone who made the shortlist including my faves @sweetsugarbean, @aimeebourque, @simonathibault, and @kristy_gardner. Good luck to all!
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#flatlay #lifewellcaptured #foodandflatlay #hurrayforplay #lifeandthyme #food52 #platedpictures #liveforthestory #foodphotographer #theprettyblog #feedfeed #buzzfeast #realsimple #tastingtable #seekinspirecreate #darlingfood #food52grams #foodheaven #storyofmytable #seekthesimplicity #onthetable #momentslikethese #onthetableproject #ofsimplethings #momentsofmine

In my email newsletter last week I talked about how I'm
“making a pivot". You see, for the longest time I referred to myself as a "food photographer, food stylist, and food blogger" but now I know that's not quite right.
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I recently started seeing an AMAZING business coach and now I understand that I'm actually a storyteller who helps food brands with their online marketing. And I'm a storyteller with a desire to teach.
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Some of you may have already noticed the gentle pivot in my content (and my stories) but for those who haven't, expect to see more thoughts and info on:
☆ Storytelling through photography and video
☆ Food styling and food photography basics
☆ What it's like to develop and write recipes professionally for clients and create sponsored content for brands
☆ DIY posts about making backgrounds and other props for food photography
☆ Writing 4 newspaper columns for @thechronicleherald
☆ TV and other media appearances
☆ Behind the scenes at shoots
☆ Future workshops and events
☆ The incredible bounty of Nova Scotia fare and locally-made products available at my fingertips, like sea asparagus from @eastcoastwildfoods, ceramics by @potsbykw, and wine from producers like @selkiewine
☆ And more! (Whew that's a lot! I hope you stay tuned 🤗)
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styling + photography : Kelly Neil
#halifax #halifaxphotographer #dartmouth #bedford #annapolisvalley #southshore #novascotia #novascotiawine #novascotiaseafood #foodstylingandphotography #halifaxnoise #halifaxnoisefood #halifaxns #novascotiaeats #novascotiaphotographer #nswine #visitnovascotia #rosé #lunch #naturallight #stilllifephotographer #stilllifestyling #foodstylingbackgrounds #foodphotographer #foodstylist #feedyourstory

On Canada Day weekend, I can't help but reflect on how incredibly fortunate I am to live in Nova Scotia. Enveloped by immaculate white sand beaches and crisp Atlantic sea water, this home of mine yields a diverse and fascinating history, rife with stories that make my heart sing. The fields, orchards, and ocean, laden with animals, fruit, and fish, are second to none: They feed my family and they feed my soul. My home is the essence of my story.
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I hope your holiday long weekend is off to a great start and you’re taking some time to feed your own story.
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styling : @kathyjollimore
photography : Kelly Neil
#visitnovascotia #novascotia #halifax #dartmouth #downtowndartmouth #coastallife #coastalliving #eatlocalns #fishnchips #halifaxnoisefood #seafood #feedyourstory

Is there anything more magical than a bottle of chilled rosé and Nova Scotia strawberries on the deck with friends over the Canada Day long weekend? I THINK NOT.
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To make your life a little more magical, visit the @selkiewine Facebook page, and enter to win a two-night stay for four at @foxharbrresort, with dinner at Cape Cliff Dining Room, and lunch at Jost Vineyards, including a wine tasting and tour. The entire package is valued at over $2500!! All you have to do is comment on @selkiewine’s pinned Facebook post and tell them who you want to share the magic with, and why. Comment by July 5th to enter!! ✨
#pink💕 #pinkflowers🌸 #peoniesaremyfavorite #rhododendron #pinkroses #longweekend #patiolife #friendsgathering #eattogether #eatlocalns #downtowndartmouth #jost #jostvineyards #frizzante #raspberries #redcurrants #winelovers🍷 #wineweekend #heatwave #cheers🍷#magic #magicmoment

If you're up early tomorrow morning, catch me on @ctvmorningliveatlantic at 7:45 talking all things watermelon, including my watermelon pavlova recipe, and tips for choosing, storing, and cooking with watermelon. 🍉🍉🍉
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styling + photography : Kelly Neil
#watermelon @watermelonboard #pavlova #sweetcuisines #eatsimple #timefordessert #feedfeed #beautifulcuisines #foodflutter #sodomino #platedpictures #lifeandthyme #dessert #huffposttaste #f52grams #Halifax #Halifaxphotographer #EastCoast #visitnovascotia #eatlocalNS #halifaxnoisefood #foodandflatlay #foodstylingandphotography #halifaxlocal #halifaxns #canadianblogger

I thought it would be fun to put a spin on the classic slice of watermelon so I made watermelon pavlova with lime juice, fresh ginger, and chopped mint. It's a simple, gorgeous dessert that looks and tastes amazing for outdoor summer entertaining! Link to the recipe is in my bio. 🍉🍉🍉
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styling + photography : Kelly Neil
#ad #watermelon @watermelonboard

SUMMER IS HERE!!!
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Whether a quick slice at breakfast, a snack on the go, packed up in a picnic basket, or on a platter at a BBQ, watermelon is THE quintessential summer staple.
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Convincing Elodie to drink water is a never-ending task, and this summer, spending so much time outside, I know it will be even harder.
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Luckily, she LOVES watermelon and can often be found, running through the grass barefoot, a half-gnawed slice in her hand, pink juice dribbling down her chin.
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It may sound obvious (um, WATER-melon😂), but watermelon is 92% water. 92%!!! It’s a great (and easy) way to stay hydrated in the summer. 🍉
styling + photography : Kelly Neil
#ad #watermelon @watermelonboard
#watermelon🍉 #watermelonlove #watermelonlover #watermelonrecipes #recipeontheblog #summerrecipes #summerfoods #picnicfood #bbqfood #toddlermum #toddlerfood #halifaxphotographer #halifax #dartmouth #novascotia #foodbloggerlife #canadianblogger #dessert🍰 #dessertlove #recipelinkinprofile #foodinfluencer #recipedevelopment #recipedeveloper #coastallife #fruitlovers

Elodie is going to my aunt and uncle's house for the afternoon so you KNOW WHAT MAMA BE DOIN' RIGHT? #gnomesayin
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If you guessed sitting in front of my computer writing, and editing photos then you guessed correctly boo.
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FRESH TWEETS

RT @hollychm: @baconandbaileys I don’t know, but I like to have lobster on the side. Too Scotian of me? Probably.
about 2 days ago
RT @Suzanne_Rent: I'm looking for community story ideas from #Halifax, #Dartmouth, #LowerSackville, #FallRiver. Send me a message if… https://t.co/XZQ65NIEWi
about 2 days ago

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Fresh Peaches

August 06, 2012

Tags: fruit, peaches, white

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