February 2012
3 posts
I always feel so proud when my husband publishes a...
Andro’s latest book is “Why Spencer Perceval Had To Die’ and in this little clip he explains a little of what it is about. Why Spencer Perceval Had to Die: The Assassination of a British Prime Minister Shot on Nikon D90
4 tags
Antique smocks at the WI's Denman College
I was doing a food shoot for the WI last week at Denman College near Abingdon, and was very struck by these smocks, part of a collection they have of classic old English working smocks.Some of these are originals and some made from the original patterns - all are beautiful. I particularly like the one with red embroidery inside, which was worn by a pall bearer at a funeral at Itchen Abbas in...
Shooting lemon drizzle cake with raspberry sauce...
Everything’s going well on the shoot again - differences resolved - shots approved and moving on to a day of sweet things!
January 2012
1 post
Shopping in Lewes
Went to Lewes yesterday afternoon and did a little Christmas shopping despite the wind and rain. These were some of the things I lusted after but didn’t buy - may need a return visit, but not alas for the little antique glass that cost £3000! (Far right in the penultimate pic!) See the full gallery on Posterous
December 2011
1 post
Lunch
Prawns, stir fried vegetables and brown rice
September 2011
1 post
My new Olympus xz1 as delivered by Amazon.
I have been listening out all day for a delivery from Amazon. It’s beautiful weather for once this summer and all the doors and windows are open. We’ve been here all the time and Conker has spent most of the day lying on the terrace sunbathing, and he always barks when the gate us opened. So as it was getting late in the afternoon I was getting anxious that my new camera wasn’t...
July 2011
3 posts
Untitled
Lamb leg steaks with garlicky flageolet beans
We found a new (to us) butcher today. In a residential area of Tonbridge in a small unassuming parade of shops, away from the main town, which we were visiting because Andro had an eye appointment, I discovered Whites. They sell Welsh lamb, Scottish beef, organic pork and poultry, and it all looked wonderful. I bought lamb leg steaks and a beautiful piece of organic pork belly. We had the lamb...
Untitled
June 2011
2 posts
Treats from Starnash Artisan Foods at the South of...
See the full gallery on Posterous I was delighted to find these goodies among all the, no doubt delicious but predictable, chutneys and biscuits in the food tent at the South of England Show at Ardingly, West Sussex. These salamis from Starnash Artisan Foods were I think the best I have ever tasted - and as I love salamis and air dried sausages in general and buy the best I can find, that is...
More imag
E processing on the iPad 2: Coq au vin this time processed with Snapseed. Marie-Louise Avery Food & Lifestyle Photography 07860 436668 www.marielouiseavery.com www.thepicturekitchen.co.uk http://thepicturekitchen.photoshelter.com/ Sent from my iPad
May 2011
4 posts
That was breakfast.
Lovely sourdough bread, off-limits for me now....
Cappuccino. Trawling thro archive whole stuck in...
Cutlery drawer, #Lensbaby lens, #Nikon
April 2011
7 posts
A corner of my Art of Food Photography Exhibition...
4 tags
Small globe artichokes - delicious braised!
We had these for lunch yesterday. I trimmed and halved them, and added them to some pancetta, chopped onions and garlic in a pan and let them cook a little while in olive oil. I then added a glass or so of wine and let that cook down before adding a cup of quinoa, a couple of cups of water with 2 tsps of Marigold vegetable stock and and a teaspoon of honey (to counteract the potential...
5 tags
Another eggy Swedish breakfast
Such simple tastes perfectly combined. This is one of my favourite breakfasts, now with gluten free crispbread that tends to crumble rather than the really hard dark rye crispbread I prefer, but it’s a fair substitute.The egg should not be overboiled, leaving the middles still moist and it’s nice when it’s still a little warm and the butter underneath melts slightly....
Conker leaping!
See the full gallery on Posterous In the woods there is a wonderful Victorian brick channel to carry the water which runs of the hill, it has recently been cleared and restored and happens to be the perfect width for Conker to show off his jumping skills!
Red pepper
Doors - Images | thePictureKitchen: food &... →
I can’t stop photographing doors!
Doors
I’m building up my collection of shots of doors on thePictureKitchen
March 2011
3 posts
Blueberry smoothie
This is the most wonderfully sustaining breakfast! It’s quick to make and good for you with blueberries for anti oxidants, egg for protein, flax seed for protein and fibre, yoghurt and milk for calcium and a little fat. And most of all it is totally delicious! Blueberry smoothie 1 egg 1 tblsp Greek yoghurt 1 banana 1handful blueberries 1pod of cardamon seeds crushed 1 dsp...
Frogspawn - it must be spring!
Frogspawn - it must be spring! via SimplyTweet
Brandy & soda. I deserve it I cleared out the...
Brandy & soda. I deserve it I cleared out the larder! via SimplyTweet
February 2011
6 posts
St Clements pudding
This is a traditional British steamed sponge pudding named after its sticky sauce with orange and lemon zest, “Oranges and lemons say the bells of St Clements” in the children’s nursery rhyme. Orange marmalade pudding with St Clement’s Sauce Serves: 6 individual puddings Preparation time: 15-20 minutes Cooking time: 20-25 minutes 175g (6oz) soft margarine...
St Clement's Pudding | thePictureKitchen: food &...
via thepicturekitchen.photoshelter.com A new upload to thePictureKitchen
5 tags
Details from my studio, shot on the SLR Magic lens
The light was fading at about 4.00 this afternoon and I was in the studio doing boring, housekeeping things, clearing up from the last shoot, sorting props etc. I suddenly felt I wanted to do something a little more creative so grabbed the little Oly Ep-1 and put on the Magic lens I got last week, Set at f1.7 and iso 800 I got 1/60th so could hand hold the camera to catch these...
5 tags
Terrine de Campagne - my simple French style...
Sadly it is almost impossible to find a paté to buy that is free of wheat or maltodextrin, so I can only enjoy one of my favourite treats if I make it myself. Fortunately it is not much effort if you have a strong food processor and the result is so much nicer and cheaper than a shop bought pate that it is a double bonus. This recipe is particularly quick and easy and very adaptable to your own...
4 tags
Also testing the SLR Magic f1.7 lens on a little...
A quickly grabbed test - but I think the lens is lovely - just enough in focus. Shame the coffee was cold. Shot with Olympus EP-1 - no processing
5 tags
Testing the SLR Magic 35mm f1.7 lens on my Olympus...
See the full gallery on posterous This is a quick comparison series using the SLR Magic 35mm f1.7 lens I bought recently. The first two are shot with the Magic, the first at f1.7, and the second stopped down - unfortunately I can’t quite remember how much, and as the lens is manual there is limited EXIF info. The third was shot on the Olympus 14-42mm F3.5-5.6. I love the effect of the...
January 2011
4 posts
8 tags
Wedding cake with cherubs and ribbons
My sister makes fabulous celebration cakes, and I hope she is planning to sell the moulds for these delightful cherubs which she made for our nephews wedding cake. I’ll let you know when she does!
Wedding cake - Images by Marie-Louise Avery
Posted via email from Marielou’s posterous | Comment »
Chopping red peppers really finely
Posted via email from Marielou’s posterous | Comment »
Our Boxing Day walk on Ashdown Forest
See the full gallery on posterousIt’s become quite a tradition of ours to take our Boxing Day walk on Ashdown Forest. This huge expanse (about 6500 acres) of heathland is one of our favourite places, and of course Conker adores it - lots of other dogs around so lots of good smells and thrilling encounters. It was looking fantastic with sparkling sunshine glinting off the snow...
Merry Christmas!
With best wishes to you all for a Merry & Peaceful Christmas Marielou Posted via email from Marielou’s posterous | Comment »
December 2010
2 posts
Another Pic Grunger picture
Another picture addiction. Keep on playing with Pic Grunger. It does magical things to nice but ordinary shots, like this one of early morning light coming through our landing window. Posted via email from Marielou’s posterous | Comment »
Experimenting with Pic Grunger iPhone app
I love the effects I am getting using this app. Must work out how to achieve the same effect on full size images. Posted via email from Marielou’s posterous | Comment »
August 2010
2 posts
3 tags
Pulled pork and beans for burritos
I was responsible for the food for our annual parish lunch last weekend. I’ve done it often before and it’s always been a barbecue, something like boned out lamb shoulder slowly cooked in a Weber or marinaded chicken legs or large prawns on a skewer. All were delicious even if it’s me that’s saying so, but all involved lots of last minute work - seemingly always on a very...
4 tags
Drying shallots
Wish I could claim that I had grown these little beauties - but that would be cheating! They are my sister’s produce from the big vegetable garden she has created at Moon’s Green. Posted via email from Marielou’s posterous | Comment »
July 2010
4 posts
The way they used to store apples
This apple store was on some land belonging to friends of ours, and although the structure is still standing the extraordinary interior, filled with perfectly ventilated trays for apples has been removed. The building was designed for maximum insulation to keep the temperature consistent summer and winter and needed a constant flow of air through it, and the thatched exterior, roof and walls and...
7 tags
A light and easy lunch for guests
When we have people coming for a meal and I have more time to shop than to cook this is my staple. The beautiful Icelandic cod loin that we can now buy from the counters of most good supermarkets is the basis of this dish, and then add some pretty cherry tomatoes on the vine, some black olives and some capers, a sprinkling of salt and good fresh ground pepper, and sprig or two of thyme....
4 tags
Some of my favourite foods combined to make a...
This salad is just so self indulgent! Just like a list of my favourite things really!
Prawn, Mango and Avocado Salad for 2
I packet large hot water prawns (shrimp) - raw a little sunflower oil I avocado I mango 1 tbsp Thai chili dipping sauce 1 bunch coriander (cilantro), chopped
Quickly stir fry the grey raw prawns in the sunflower oil over a high heat until they turn pink. Stir in the...
5 tags
How to hold a chicken
Another topic on our small holders training day at Moons Green farm was on poultry, on how to look after them, feed and house them, and how to handle them. Philip is a natural with his livestock and it was lovely to see how expertly he held this chicken and how it settled in his hands. </object> Posted via email from Marielou’s posterous | Comment »
June 2010
8 posts
8 tags
Roast tomatoes with goats' cheese recipe
This is such a simple lunch dish and yet it evokes all the flavours of the Mediterranean and suddenly you can imagine yourself in Provence in a shady square wih a tumbler of rosé. ● 2 firm large beef tomatoes, continental type ● sugar to dust ● Freshly ground black pepper ● 2 tbsp olive oil ● 1 small onion, skinned and very finely chopped ● 1 garlic cloves, skinned and crushed ● 6 anchovy...
3 tags
Most viewed picture on thePictureKitchen.com
Curiously this image as been viewed more than any other on http://thepicturekitchen.photoshelter.com/ Photoshelter site Posted via email from Marielou’s posterous | Comment »
3 tags
French bread
This image is always high on the viewed image stats on thePictureKitchen. Which means I keep looking at it and it keeps reminding me how nice bread is and how much I MISS IT! Sometimes I imagine that being gluten intolerant is just a bad dream. Posted via email from Marielou’s posterous | Comment »
3 tags
It's Wimbledon. Wimbledon means strawberries!
Strawberries - Images by Marie-Louise Avery Posted via email from Marielou’s posterous | Comment »
3 tags
A potential client wanted to know if I can...
Meat - Images by Marie-Louise Avery Posted via email from Marielou’s posterous | Comment »
6 tags
Ready to start baking
I need to do a little baking (gluten free of course) to get over my fury! Posted via email from Marielou’s posterous | Comment »
3 tags
Rice shots
Rice - Images by Marie-Louise Avery