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💚I always feel so special when restaurants look

💚I always feel so special when restaurants look after me as a solo diner. At @forest.akl (which used to be on Symonds Street... this was my first time at their new artsy place on Dominion Road) not only was I reserved a corner table for the cosiest vibes, but the lovely staff suggested I order half portions of multiple things, after expressing that I literally wanted the whole menu. Those half portions ended up being more like full portions... but since the food is actually pretty light, you'll find you can eat a lot more of it!
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The reason I compulsively booked a table was the return of their fried feijoa dessert. I so badly wanted to try it last year, but never made it to Auckland during the fleeting season it was available. I could NOT afford to miss it this time. It definitely lived up to my high expectations, soo crispy, yet hot and silky inside - rolled in a sweet and tart fejioa skin sherbert, and the homiest sticky ginger cake. I loooved the very generous pool of earl grey custard.
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What I got:
🍸Pea shell martini
🌽Witloof taco, corn nugget, chilli lime mayo, pickles
🍠Roasted purple kumara, Marmite cream, capery peas, paprika, rosemary
🍯Deep fried halloumi, celery honey, pickled shiitake, kohlrabi
🍩Whole feijoa fried like a doughnut, feijoa skin sherbert, ginger cake, earl grey custard
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My tip: ORDER THE FRIED FEIJOA. And the kumara dish - that Marmite cream was just awesome with those briny capery peas!!
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#nzfoodie #feijoa #aucklandeats #nzfoodphotographer #foodwritersnz #dessertgram #vegetarianrestaurant #plantbasedfood #solodining #artofplating

🍨There's always room for dessert... especially

🍨There's always room for dessert... especially when a hot saucy cake is involved, and especially on weekends🤷‍♀️
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Here's what's on the dessert menu at
@maverickstaupo!
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#lovetaupo #nzfoodie #nzfoodphotographer #nzcontentcreator #restaurantphotography #cheesecake #selfsaucingpudding #nzeats

🍾Cheers to Friday! While the country is being b

🍾Cheers to Friday! While the country is being battered with storms, there's no reason you can't enjoy a tipple or two in good company (or at home with a good book and a blanket). I'm in the mood for a spicy margarita🍹
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Photos from a client shoot at @appetite_nz (who have live music tonight!)
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#drinksphotography #restaurantphotography #nzfoodphotographer #cocktailgram #mixology #flashphotography #nzeats

Making a mess is fun... just don't trip over the t

Making a mess is fun... just don't trip over the tripod (yes I've done that before - thank goodness it was dry so all I needed was the vacuum cleaner 😳).
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So grateful to have a job I have the most fun and creative freedom in! 📸
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#foodphotograhy #honey #nzfoodphotographer #nzfoodblogger #nzcontentcreator #photographytips #photographybehindthescenes #satisfying #nzfoodie #foodstyling

🍯Sourdough, butter, Manuka honey. When you've g

🍯Sourdough, butter, Manuka honey. When you've got high quality ingredients to work with, a simple combination can be something really special!
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I used @manuka_emporium
MGO 100+ here (although with their offering of jars ranging in MGO levels, you can choose how fancy you want your toast to be👸), spread thick on @embra.nz's famously good sourdough. This bread is beautifully spongey and tangy, with a deeply sweet and crunchy crust. I love how the honey drips and gathers in all its holes and crevices.
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These images are from a recent photoshoot for @manuka_emporium🍯
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#nzfoodie #nzphotographer #nzcontentcreator #nzproductphotographer #productphotography #manukahoney #sourdough #toast #slowmornings #foodstyling #tablesetting

🦪Seems like summer has returned for a brief mom

🦪Seems like summer has returned for a brief moment! The warmth and sunshine means oysters and a cold drink are all the more enticing.
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These plates and tipples are all at Tauranga's @jaisabenbarbistro. Its waterfront location is perfect for soaking up that Vitamin D and enjoying the beautiful sea view - you can sit in the main restaurant, in their outdoor porch or upstairs overlooking The Strand (the perfect mix of people watching and sea gazing)!

🎉Celebrating a milestone! 🎉 Photographing Li

🎉Celebrating a milestone! 🎉 Photographing Linda Duncan (@theworldseasiestrecipes') newest cookbook was such a privilege.

Over several weeks last year I invaded Linda's hallway with mountains of equipment, and would turn up each day to a smorgasbord of food ready to shoot. With Metallica blasting (and fuelling the energy), I'd style and shoot each recipe at my table, while Linda cooked and worked through and endless stream of dishes. There were many learning experiences, lightbulb moments and trips to the dairy - and it was such a rewarding feeling sending off the completed gallery of images. Even more rewarding was seeing the book in physical form!

It was such an amazing experience working alongside Linda. This is the 4th volume of her The World's Easiest Recipes cookbooks - so if you've got the first three, here's a new one to add to your collection...

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#behindthescenes #nachos #comfortfood #easyrecipes #nzfoodphotographer #nzphotographer #foodphotographer #creativephotography #smallbusiness #solopreneur

Food photographer lunch date! I had the best time

Food photographer lunch date! I had the best time laughing, sharing success and horror stories, and offering advice with the talented @allymacfarlanephotography and @thesaarahproject, all while we grazed on the most delicious lunch at the new @bianca.akl by @hayden.phiskie (previously Cotto and Ada!!) and photographing it all of course. Creatives connecting with other creatives is such a special thing🙏
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As for what we ate... the tortiglioni with lamb shank and chilli was really something to rave about. The hollow centres of each tube-shaped piece filled up with liquid from the meat sauce - resulting in bursts of hot juicy ragu with each bite.
The rotolo is pure satisfaction... firstly, you'll cut through perfect layers of pasta and ricotta, then swirl your forkful through a pool of rich and robust beef cheek ragu... and experience its balance of creamy, chewy and soft; and richness, saltiness and the brightness of basil. So so yum. And those crunchy hazelnut butter potatoes... if you've had them before at Ada, you're in for a familiar treat!
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Have you visited Bianca yet?
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#nzfoodie #rotolo #beefcheek #pasta #nzfoodblogger #nzcontentcreator #foodandwine #nzflavour #aucklandeats #pastaporn #nzrestaurant

🍹🌮We are ONE WEEK away from Little TNT Garde

🍹🌮We are ONE WEEK away from Little TNT Garden Party dinner... have you got your tickets? I'm so excited for this evening of Mexican food and margaritas.
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It'll bring back summer with a three-course meal and drinks pairing... cooked by @mexa_nz (who've been popping up around the Mount with their incredible Mexican dinner menus - if you haven't tried them yet, you are seriously missing out!), and drinks by @elevatedspiritstequila Tierra Noble tequila. If you love a well-made margarita, you're in for a treat.
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It's happening next Saturday 6th April at @littleguy.3116's lush garden area, which will make for a real cruisy summer vibe!
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(P.S - In the photo is a chilli margarita I shook up last week, using @elevatedspiritstequila Tierra Noble Blanco Tequila... this is the premium tequila you'll get to try on the night!)
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You can grab tickets to the event from @elevatedspiritstequila - via the link in their bio. Doors open at 4.30. Hope to see you there!🍹🌮

🐇Today's the day to bake hot cross buns! Whethe

🐇Today's the day to bake hot cross buns! Whether you've secured a pack from your favourite bakery (or the convenience of the supermarket), I'll argue there's nothing like a homemade batch.
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Besides from the heavenly smell of warmly spices and fresh bread, hot cross buns are just at their best straight from the oven. They are also such a fun project to make - and you get such a sense of pride taking your freshly made buns out of the oven.
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I've made these ones using fruit cake mix leftover from Christmas (I'm sure lots of us have big bags of the stuff at the back of the pantry...), but you can use whichever dried fruit you like... or chocolate.🤷‍♀️
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Grab the recipe on my website, via the link in my bio.
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Have you got batch of hot cross buns yet?

🦑Is this not the prettiest cannelloni you've ev

🦑Is this not the prettiest cannelloni you've ever seen? Whenever there's pasta on the menu at @embra.nz, I'm always excited to see what patterns, colours, pressed herbs or gold paint might adorn it!
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Besides from this stunner, my favourite dish on their March menu has to be the Poussin Balmoral. It's insanely tender, the haggis is nice and rich, and the fried poussin 'KFC style' is just such a comfort (with perfect pepperiness and crunch)!
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Here's what's on the March menu:
🐄BEEF TARTARE - Matangi beef tartare, mushrooms, confit egg yolk
🦑SQUID - Squid cannelloni, fennel, tomato, lemon
🐟TUNA - Charcoal grilled dry-aged albacore tuna, rainbow chard, chorizo, spelt & saffron risotto
🍗POUSSIN - Poussin 'Balmoral', haggis, bacon, turnip, potato galette
🍯BLACKBERRY - Blackberry & honey mousse, black sesame ice cream
🧀CHEDDAR - vintage cheddar vol-au-vent, figs, macadamias
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Hint hint: its the last week of March... don't miss out 👀
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#nzrestaurant #squid #artofplating #nzcontentcreator #cannelloni #pasta #foodphotographer #nzfoodblogger #lovetaupo #nzfoodie #finediningnz #pastamaking

🔥🍳How good is a hash? A medley of various fr

🔥🍳How good is a hash? A medley of various fried things topped with a crispy, soft-yolked egg is pure satisfaction. This Sumac-Spiced Halloumi and Potato Hash with Cumin Fried Eggs is such a cosy dish for rainy days like today.

Enjoy it for brunch or lunch, or add some fish or sausage to make a dinner of it. I love how the edges of the halloumi and potato go all crispy - avocado and parsley give it a beautiful freshness too.
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The recipe is on my website (linked in my bio) - go check it out for tomorrow's Sunday brunch👀

#brunchinspo #avocado #halloumi #healthybreakfastrecipe #healthylunchideas #nzfoodblogger #nzfoodphotographer #potato #nzcontentcreator #nzfoodie

🐇You need just TWO ingredients to make these lu

🐇You need just TWO ingredients to make these luxurious golden eggs! I love the flavour of manuka honey in these beauties - besides from a pure manuka honey filling, the chocolate itself also has manuka honey mixed into it. And those are the only two ingredients you'll need.
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Make these for your evening treats in the lead up to Easter... or wrap them and hide them for an Easter hunt next weekend!
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This recipe was developed and captured for @manuka_emporium - find the recipe on their website, linked in their bio (or head to www.manukaemporium.co.nz and click 'Recipes').
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#manukahoney #chocolate #Easter #easterrecipes #eastereggs #momentsofmine #darkandmoody #foodphotography #nzfoodie

☘️Today's the day for beer and stout... and we

☘️Today's the day for beer and stout... and we are so lucky to have @lakemanbrewingco brewed right here in beautiful Taupo.
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I collaborated with Lakeman last year, to launch a special limited edition stout named "Drought Breaker" (2nd photo👉), launched in August. This was a deliciously rich stout with flavours or orange, cardamom and bourbon (sooo good for cosy winter evenings). Not only was the stout rolled out in supermarkets, but was served on tap at Lakeman’s flagship restaurant @jimmycoopslakehouse. What a fun time - I really enjoyed working with the team at Lakeman over a series of months to develop the flavours, and photograph the brewing, sampling and eventual launch stages of the product.
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While that stout has now finished, Lakeman has just launched their 2024 edition of their Hairy Craic Irish Cream Stout - which they release every year for St Paddy's Day! This is a seriously delicious stout - and it's just been rolled out in various restaurants, bars and stores around the country.
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Swipe through for some of my fave shots working with Lakeman!🍻
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#stpatricksday #craftbeer #lovetaupo #craftbrewing #nzphotographer #nzfoodie #drinksphotography #supportlocalnz #beer #stout #happyhour

It's Pi(e) Day! π = 3.14 aka 14th March (obviousl

It's Pi(e) Day! π = 3.14 aka 14th March (obviously only makes sense in American date format - but I'll take any excuse to celebrate pie🤷‍♀️).
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Here are some really yum pies I've made and shot over the past few months... from a spruced up version of a steak and cheese, to various pizzas, saucy pot pies and sweet pies. I can't share the recipes yet, but rest assured they are coming soon.👀
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I'm keen to know...what's your favourite pie (made at home, or elsewhere)?

#Piday #steakandcheesepie #pies #pierecipes #mincepie #pieday #moodyfoodphotography #nzfoodie #baking #momentsofmine

🔥Meat Mondays? Sounds like it should be a thing

🔥Meat Mondays? Sounds like it should be a thing🤷‍♀️.
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Here are just some of the delicious steaks from the Butcher's Block menu at @maverickstaupo... choose your steak, say how you like it cooked, and pick your sides and sauces. Their blue cheese sauce is my pick for sure.
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(Yes, we did all get to feast on these after the shoot!)
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#steak #gastropub #nzfoodie #nzrestaurant #nzbeef #tomahawksteak #steakdinner #foodphotography #restaurantphotography

Dessert + drinks = my kinda Saturday night. This

Dessert + drinks = my kinda Saturday night.

This baked Alaska, skillet cookie and beautiful array of drinks are at @appetite_nz, Pukekohe's newest restaurant. If you haven't yet been, this sunny weekend is your perfect opportunity...
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#aucklandeats #restaurantphotography #foodphotography #nzrestaurant #bakedalaska #bombealaska #meringue #simplepleasures #cocktailphotography #drinksphotography #nzfoodie

🔥Is there a more comforting dessert than a spon

🔥Is there a more comforting dessert than a sponge pudding? I adore this Plum, Rum & Raisin Sponge Pudding for its soft and velvety rum-spiked, raisin-studded plum filling, topped with a dense rum-soaked cake. It is the happy medium between rich and light.
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The best part is the bottom of the cake, where it meets the filling and soaks up all those flavoursome ruby juices. I've run with the rum & raisin theme as it not only happens to be one of my favourite ice cream flavours, but I love the way this combo tastes with stone fruit.
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Grab the recipe via the link in my bio, and whip it tomorrow for your Friday night dessert🍧
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#plums #stonefruit #dessertrecipes #easydesserts #foodphotography #nzfoodie #nzfoodblogger #simplepleasures #autumnmood #foodstyling

🦪Oysters, banana ketchup, pork fat, chives. Wha

🦪Oysters, banana ketchup, pork fat, chives. What an absolute punch of sweetness, freshness, smokiness and tang. When the meal started this good, I knew I was in for something real special!
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This was the first course of @solerawine × @kol_auckland's collaboration dinner in February. I anticipated every dish so eagerly - naturally, with a menu of such inspiring flavour combinations and exquisite smells from the kitchen. Every dish was just amazing.
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Here's what we ate:
🦪OYSTER - banana ketchup, pork fat, chives
🍄MUSHROOM - mushroom mousse, carrots, larb
🐄BEEF TARTARE - tamarind, daikon, pomegranate
🍗CHICKEN SKIN - tikka masala
🐟KINGFISH - ghost chilli, nectarine, finger lime
🐙OCTOPUS - ajiyuzu, shishito, pine nuts, pineapple
🦆DUCK - hoisin, fennel kraut, peanut, bok choy
🥦BROCCOLINI - curry tofu, furikake, cashew
🐖PORK BELLY - black apple, spring onion, cumin
🍋PROFITEROLE - yuzu, truffle
🍊CHURROS - curry leaf, orange
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Next level!! What an epic night🔥
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#oysters #nzfoodie #nzrestaurant #foodphotography #artofplating #winebar #kingfish

👟💪Well done to all the Ironman competitors t

👟💪Well done to all the Ironman competitors this weekend!! I'm sure many will have treated themselves to brunch this morning (I did see a lot of Ironman t-shirts around town today) - and while it's been a wet and grey day, it's always a good time at @2miletaupo.

There's just something about sitting right at the lake's edge, watching the water ripple and the boats gently bob and sway. It's arguably the best spot in town for a drink in the afternoon or a morning coffee - and they make an awesome brunch too! Have you tried their brunch menu?🥯

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#brunch #slowmornings #lovetaupo #nzfoodie #nzfoodblogger #foodphotography #discovernz #ironman2024 #bagels #nzcafe

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