For the second day of the IFBC I focused on the photography workshops with Andrew Scrivani. Andrew has been working in the food photography industry for years, and he is both charming and generous with his time and information. Food porn is a very popular subject for us food bloggers and we oohed and ahhed over photos of …
Things have been a little busy here at chez Stasty, as we have moved into a new house. This time last year I was packing my things for the move to America and this September I packed our things ‘again’ to move into our new home.
The International Food Bloggers Conference is taking place in Seattle this year, and a lot of food bloggers from all over the world will be coming to Seattle. Here are just a few of my favorite things about Seattle and some tips for enjoying your weekend here in Washington.
Photo courtesy of Bon Appetit People often ask me how I get inspired to create my recipes. Well some of my inspiration comes from weird and wacky places like kids toys, movies or events, but more often, it comes from eating out. I prefer to dine in restaurants that are noted for their creative …
When I was young, we often took the ferry to France for our summer holidays. All four of us would clamber into the back of the car, elbowing each other and fighting to get the window seats. I always got the middle seat. My parents used to pack everything into our car, (winter and summer …
The idea of the gastro pub always interested me and I really enjoy going to them. However gastro pubs in Ireland are a rare breed. Some are called gastro pubs but are essentially pubs serving reasonably edible food. The Exchequer on the other hand, is for me, a genuine gastro pub that serves delectable drinks and …
