Connemara with the Lens and Larder Retreat

19/11/201522/11/2015 Moya21 Comments

Returning from Ireland and feeling inspired by the rustic terrain of Connemara and the Lens and Larder photography retreat I recently attended at Ballynahinch Castle. It truly was a visual feast for the eyes, the food styling, still life, forest walk, beach and of course the beautiful scenery, was all pretty amazing. All this would not have been possible without the organizers and tutors who injected an energy that could only leave you inspired. Continue reading “Connemara with the Lens and Larder Retreat” →

Persian Spice Mix for Rice | Advieh-ye Polow

11/10/201511/10/2015 Moya4 Comments

I could never imagine my kitchen without spices, fresh or dried and love using them with cooking and baking. Advieh is a Persian spice mix for rice dishes and an aromatic blend that’s sweet and warming, a little earthy and a touch romantic. Using dried rose petals, cinnamon, cardamom and cumin, this advieh recipe is from a friends Persian cookbook, New Food of Life by Najmieh Batmanglij. Continue reading “Persian Spice Mix for Rice | Advieh-ye Polow” →

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How to fold a Paper Napkin into a Flower Bud

27/09/201527/09/2015 Moya4 Comments

I’ve let the style ideas section of this blog idle, so this week decided to share something a little creative that’s not going to add calories to anyone… including myself. Now I certainly don’t consider myself an origami master but have a few simple napkin folding sketches tucked into an old folder from the good old photocopying days. Nowadays we have so much choice when buying paper or cloth napkins and many with beautiful patterns, textures and plenty of gorgeous colors. Continue reading “How to fold a Paper Napkin into a Flower Bud” →