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Maple Rhubarb Jam With Cardamom

May 19, 2019 By Kelly Leave a Comment

A simple, spring-inspired, small-batch rhubarb jam, lightly sweetened with maple syrup, with a gentle warming note from ground cardamom.

Microwave Lemon Curd

April 30, 2019 By Kelly Leave a Comment

A simple recipe for foolproof lemon curd that cooks in five minutes or less in the microwave.

Maple Peach Whisky Jam

May 23, 2015 By Kelly 11 Comments

Whisky and fresh thyme help balance out the sweetness of peaches and maple syrup in this small batch Maple Peach Whisky Jam.

Hi! I’m Kelly Neil and I'm a food photographer and content creator based in my beautiful hometown of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada. Welcome to my food photography and recipe blog! Mostly you’ll find simple comfort food and baking recipes I’ve developed and written (although sometimes I share recipes from others I admire). All of the food photography you see here is my own, and you’ll also see I’ve done quite a lot of professional work for clients like The Chronicle Herald, Loblaw & President’s Choice, Penguin Random House, and Dairy Farmers of Canada. To read more about me and see who else I've worked with visit my Work With Me page.

Lemon Buttermilk Cake With Strawberry Jam-Cream Cheese Icing

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Charred Corn Couscous Salad With Feta And Basil

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11 Simple Ways Visiting A Dietitian Improved My Life

Let me tell you 11 Simple Ways Visiting A Dietitian Improved My Life. I recently had the opportunity for a personal consultation with Kristen Gaudet, PDt. I’ve listed some of the strategies I learned from Kristen below, followed by a recipe for Whole Grain Spaghetti With Greens, Toasted Pistachios, And Lemon. | This post was…

How To Make Lilac Sugar (plus ten ways to use it)

Lilac sugar can add a soft and gentle floral note to your baking and desserts. All you need is lilac blossoms, white sugar, and a little time. After about a week, just sift out the blossoms, and use your lilac sugar anywhere you would use regular sugar in recipes. The same principle of making floral-scented…

Roasted Chickpea Tacos With Lime Yogurt Dressing

These roasted chickpea tacos with lime yogurt dressing and avocado are a quick, easy, and affordable way to provide your family with the protein they need. Although as a family we do eat meat, we’ve been cooking, and often preferring, plant-based recipes with beans and legumes on a weekly basis. We recently discovered roasted chickpeas…