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Hope you’re having an eggcellent weekend (sorry,

Hope you’re having an eggcellent weekend (sorry, couldn’t help myself) 🙃

Egg & Soldiers photographed on a beautiful @heinstirred.backgrounds

#breakfast #eggandsoldiers #heinstirredbackgrounds #heinstirred #foodphotography #foodtography

Look what landed in my hands a couple of days ago

Look what landed in my hands a couple of days ago - The Ottolenghi Test Kitchen team’s new book!

“Irresistible recipes for flexible, everyday home cooking that unlock the secrets of your pantry, fridge and freezer.”

Looking forward to moving into my new place next week and getting into my own kitchen space again. It’s been too long.

Big thanks to @penguinbookssouthafrica for sending this to me 🙌🏼

#ottolenghi #ottolenghitestkitchen #ottolenghitestkitchenshelflove #recipebook #penguinbookssouthafrica #penguinbooks

Some recent client work for @drink1966official, av

Some recent client work for @drink1966official, available to purchase soon in South Africa.

Please go and give them a follow 🙌🏼

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‘Tis the season for pumpkin pie, if you’re in

‘Tis the season for pumpkin pie, if you’re in the Northern Hemisphere. Throwback to 2018 when I baked my first and only one to date 🍂
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People often ask me if I miss living in Shanghai,

People often ask me if I miss living in Shanghai, and my answer to that is yes and no.

Moving to an overseas country, especially one which was completely foreign, was one of the bravest and best decisions I’ve ever made. It fundamentally changed me, I grew up and learnt a lot about myself. It exposed me to a multitude of cultures and languages through making friends who weren’t only from China, but also all over the world. I even met fellow South Africans there who are still good friends of mine today, and who are also responsible for improving my Afrikaans!

I miss the fun and excitement, karaoke and teppanyaki nights approached with reckless abandon, many down downs and so many laughs. I miss walking the streets and exploring, the chaos and the obscurity. The bus rides to and from work, hailing taxies (when they would actually stop) and being able to walk home alone late at night unafraid and not having to watch my back. The golden gingko trees in autumn, the blossoms in spring, the plain trees and the buzz of the cicadas in summer.

And the food, I really really miss the food!

What I don’t miss is the feeling of loneliness when all the things that filled the void were quiet and still. There were periods of time, especially during the winter months, where I wouldn’t walk out the front door for days. I don’t miss the sadness realising that my relationship at the time was going to end, as well as the frustration I felt towards my friends and family who had no idea how hard it was living there.

If I had to do it again I would. Sure, I’d change it up slightly, but everything that happened there shaped me into who I am today. Don’t ever discount your experiences, good or bad - learn and grow 💫

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Mood, but it’s also Friday, so there’s that 🌚

Client work for @thermomix_za

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It’s been almost a month, although in truth it f

It’s been almost a month, although in truth it feels like years. The age-old saying of “time heals” is so true, but that in itself takes time. Nights are hard, weekends are worse, but they get better.

One 👏🏼 Day 👏🏼 At 👏🏼 A 👏🏼 Time.

I ask myself often if I’ll feel like this forever, knowing that the answer is of course no. This is one of those things in life which you can look back on and think to yourself: “shit, that was excruciating, but look, you made it!”

Yesterday I signed the lease for my new place which I move into soon. A space I’ll be able to call mine, and a space I’ll be able to make just for me. New beginnings and the opportunity to rebuild and to start creating again. I’m extremely excited, for that and for the things I’m already planning to do over the next few months.

I’ve also learnt that it’s okay to be sad and optimistic at the same time. You have to go through it to get through it 💫

Have you ever made your own rough puff pastry? It’s one of the best things you can do with butter, flour, salt and water.

Client work for @thermomix_za
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