Archive for the ‘Tips’ category
Are you hungry for change?
Hello my lovely readers! Sorry about being away for so long – it’s been over a week! But, I really needed to take some time to refresh and rejuvenate after completing the magazine. Now that I got my much needed “vacation”, I’m ready for lots more interesting posts and recipes. In the spirit of rejuvenation and change, I’ve been thinking about making a few changes to my current lifestyle in order to live healthier. Today, I randomly stumbled upon a new documentary ‘Hungry for Change’ and I just had to share it! It’s available online for free for another two days, so watch it soon. It’s one of the best food-related documentaries since Food Inc. If you loved Food Inc., I’m sure you’ll enjoy this one too!
Part 4-Create your own magazine- Photography
Happy Tuesday! Today, I’m going to talk about my favourite resources for tips on food photography as part 4 of the “Create Your Own Magazine” series. When I first started the blog last year in late March, I had no clue what it took to take a good photograph of food. It wasn’t until August that I took a serious interest in improving my skills, especially for my magazine. I found many useful resources online, but it was hard to filter through all of it. So…I’ve compiled a list of sites and tips I found the most helpful in my journey. I hope this can help you too in your creative endeavours.
If you happened to miss the introductory post of this series, you can find it here. I have received a number of questions on how to create an online magazine and I’ll be addressing a few topics in a six-part series.
Part 1-Create your own magazine- Inspiration
Hello my lovely readers! So sorry for the delay with part one of the “Create Your Own Magazine” series. I’ve been down with the flu and you all know how that is. I’m much better now (just in time for the holidays!). So here’s the first part of the series which is on “inspiration“. We all know that without any inspiration, it’s hard to even start working on a creative project. In this post, I plan to cover the process of brainstorming. Are you looking for inspiration, but not sure where to find it? Look no further – I plan to include a whole bunch of my favorite online magazines, some of which are pure eye candy.
If you happened to miss the introductory post, you can find it here. I have received a number of questions on how to create an online magazine and I’ll be addressing a few topics in a six-part series.
Holiday entertaining- my favourite tips
Happy Tuesday, everyone! Just a few more days until the holidays are here – aren’t you excited? Well, if you’re dreading all the holiday entertaining you need to do, you’re not alone. The festive season can be more stressful than it needs to be so let’s try to make it a little easier, shall we…
I’m sharing some of my favourite entertaining tips with you here. What are your favourite tips? Would love to hear from you!
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1. Prepare a detailed menu a week before the party and shop for all ingredients a day or two in advance. You don’t want to stress about running out of something the day of!
2. Chop and prep ingredients the day before, so you can spend time doing more important things the day of the party. Store chopped ingredients in air-tight containers to retain freshness.
3. If you’re planning to serve something new, try the recipe a week before the party, just in case it doesn’t go according to plan. I like to use tried and tested recipes to ease off the stress of trying something unfamiliar.
4. Try to serve dishes that can be prepared in advance and reheated prior to serving, so you’re not spending all your time in the kitchen. After all, your guests expect to spend time with you too!
5. Keep plenty of ice in the freezer for drinks. There’s nothing worse than running out of ice! Purchase bagged ice cubes from the supermarket if you’re having a large event.
6. Make sure the dishwasher is empty before the party begins. This way you can discreetly load the dishwasher with any large items during the party. This will save time and valuable kitchen counter space.
7. Select background music to create an inviting ambience and prevent awkward silent moments! Choose your tracks in advance so you’re not fumbling with the sound system during the event.
8. Don’t stress about decorating. Keep it simple and inviting. Make your space welcoming by quick additions such as fresh cut flowers and beautiful scented candles.
9. Don’t be afraid to ask for help. We all know you can do it all, but a little help goes a long way during a dinner party. Ask close friends to come over early to help out and enjoy a good cocktail before the party begins. Enjoy!
Leave a comment with your favourite tips! 
New series- How to create your very OWN magazine!
Hello my lovely readers! I wanted to take the time to thank all of you for your appreciative comments and feedback on the new issue of Flavour Fiesta magazine. I’m so glad you enjoyed it and thanks for sharing with your friends. If you haven’t seen it yet, you can find the direct link here.
I’ve been receiving a number of questions/queries from a few of you about how I created the magazine, where I got the backgrounds, how the process of using Issuu works, etc. I am by NO means an expert, but I would love to share what I’ve learned so far. If you’re toying with the idea of having your own magazine or even a publication for your business, read on…
Cornflakes can be breadcrumbs too…
Don’t have breadcrumbs at home? Use cornflakes! I can’t tell you how many times I needed breadcrumbs for a recipe, but didn’t want to drag myself to the grocery store for it. Sound familiar? Well, I did some digging in my pantry and realized that I could use cornflakes as breadcrumbs.