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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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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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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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Britain at its Best

We Brits do love to knock ourselves. It’s part of our national make-up. Always deriding the state of the weather, our roads and our cuisine. I agree about the roads – the pothole situation is pretty dire and getting worse. … Continue reading

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Local hero

Over the years I’ve been fortunate to work with some very talented, committed and passionate local food heroes (several of whom are quite mad too. But that’s for another day). These are the people who still believe in quality, locally … Continue reading

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Think first shoot second

All photographers develop a style of their own – thank goodness! Most of my work revolves around food – growing, processing, cooking, plating and eating it. I use available light where I can (to make the food look as natural … Continue reading

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Out on the street

Bit of a break from shooting just food images this week. I’ve been out and about attempting to capture the feel of a traditional street market, in this case in Canterbury. The client wanted some shots that portray the true … Continue reading

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Let’s hear it for Ermintrude

Those of us of a certain vintage will remember Ermintrude as the pink cow from The Magic Roundabout. Although I was more of a Dylan fan, from a food perspective I reckon that Ermintrude and her bovine chums have given … Continue reading

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Oliver’s army

I was never a fan of Elvis Costello – he was just a bit too cool for me. However, I did buy his hit single “Oliver’s Army” and played it to death in 1979. Fast forward 32 years and that … Continue reading

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Carrots – the future’s orange

Last time around I was bemoaning the fact that it’s always national this type of food week or day. Of course they’re not all bad…(well, it is my blog and I can change my mind whenever I like. So there). … Continue reading

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