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As one kitchen door closes another one opens

2011 has been another interesting year for alexandrapatrick. We’ve done some of our most demanding (and satisfying) photographic work yet, including for a Very big Atlantic airline, Pierre Koffmann, a world leading food service plc, MEND, The Gallivant and many … Continue reading

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Ploughing on in Kent…

It’s always rewarding when a client calls up and asks me to do some more work. It (hopefully!) means they like what I’ve done and that we get along well together. I particularly enjoyed my first shoot at The Plough … Continue reading

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Whatever happened to taste?

It’s still a balmy 18 degrees in east Kent yet we’re being bombarded with images relating to cosy nights in with a hearty stew and a roaring log fire. And you’ll hardly have failed to notice all the Christmas paraphernalia … Continue reading

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Brain food

Nervous time in the Callow household. Our son takes the 11+ this week so we’re doing all we can to get him into the best possible shape. His tutors have fed his brain with solutions to all those fiendishly tricky … Continue reading

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Baker days

My mum was always in the kitchen working up wonderful steamed puddings, Madeira cakes and Yorkshire puddings. With five hungry mouths to feed she became a skilled baker. Then along came my wife. Now she’s in another league altogether – … Continue reading

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Taste the dirt difference

Organic fruit and veg – what’s your take? During the economic crisis, sales have taken a bit of a hit with many cash strapped families opting for “supermarket perfect” apples, onions, tomatoes and carrots. OK, so the mass produced variety … Continue reading

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Summer’s gone, school’s back

Remember all that beautiful weather back in April? Around us the farmers we in a bit of a tizz worrying about their crops. Well, the warm dry spell didn’t last long. In fact, it’s been a pretty miserable summer. Damp, … Continue reading

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Salad days

Regular readers will know that I like to eat seasonal food, to make the best of what’s grown locally. Admittedly, I’m hardly alone – everyone involved in the UK food industry seems to be singing from the same hymn sheet. … Continue reading

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Coffee and quietness

These days, so much communication is conducted electronically. Everyone’s texting, e-mailing, tweeting and Facebook-ing to such an extent that we’re missing out on the pleasure of face to face engagement. Digital communication is faceless, anonymous, rushed and often impolite. There’s … Continue reading

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Bye bye supermarket (for now)

Only a few weeks ago the land around here was parched. We’d barely had any proper rain all winter and you’d be forgiven for thinking we’d moved to Morocco. The farmers were in particularly sombre mood as nothing seemed to … Continue reading

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