Hi! My name is Saffron. I’m from Amsterdam, a freelance photographer, recipe developer, food stylist, culinary photographer and beekeeper on the weekends. I’m a passionate cook and lover of all things food. With this site I’d like to share my passion and knowledge and maybe even inspire you to go on an adventurous food journey as well.
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Continue ReadingJapanese Pickled Daikon—sweet, tangy, fiery, spicy, refreshing, and crunchy. This is a super easy recipe, takes just a few minutes to put together, and makes a fantastic accompaniment to loads of dishes. We eat them mixed through salads, on the side of a meal, or just as they are for…
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Continue ReadingFrench Apple Cake with Rum—the perfect easy bake for the weekend! This little cake comes together in a jiffy and is an absolute winner: a crunchy caramelised topping with a fluffy, moist apple cake underneath. And for extra indulgence? Serve it warm with vanilla ice cream—though it’s just as delicious…
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Continue ReadingEasy Fermented Hot Sauce with Honey—the perfect way to use up an abundance of homegrown chillies! If you’ve ever grown chilli plants, you know they’re one of the easiest (and most rewarding) plants to care for. But when you suddenly have more chillies than you can handle, what’s the best…
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Continue ReadingTomato, Saffron and Basil Risotto with Prawns—a dish that brings a little summer sunshine to your plate, even as autumn starts knocking at the door. While the weather might be shifting, the garden is still bursting with fresh, vibrant ingredients, especially basil. After being away for two weeks, we came…
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Continue ReadingCaramelised Fennel & Courgette Puff Pastry Pies—this one was definitely a fridge raid, no-recipe kind of dish, but I’m so glad I snapped a picture to show you because it turned out absolutely delicious! The fennel and courgette are slowly sautéed until perfectly caramelised with onions, garlic, and a blend…
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Continue ReadingRich vanilla cream, speckled with vanilla seeds with a crunch caramel layer on top, the satisfying crrrrack when your spoon breaks through and the creamy cold texture of the cream. Man this dessert is definitely my favourite of all desserts. Whenever I can order it at a restaurant I have…
