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 ReadingEasy & Quick Confit Garlic is one of those kitchen staples that once you make it, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it. Slow-cooked in oil until soft, golden, and buttery, confit garlic takes on a mellow, caramelized sweetness that’s worlds apart from its raw, punchy counterpart. It spreads…
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Continue ReadingRoasted Courgette with a Lemon, Pine Nut & Tomato Herby Salsa. When life gives you loads of courgettes you got to start thinking out of the box. This roasted courgette dish is a great side to any meal, great to bring to a BBQ or for lunch with a few…
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Continue ReadingThis Chilled Lemon Yoghurt with Hot Charred Tomatoes is all about contrast – cool and creamy meets smoky and sweet, and the result is so much more than the sum of its parts. Inspired by an Ottolenghi classic, I simplified it just a little – because hey, it was Sunday,…
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Continue ReadingEvery time I flipped through Ottolenghi’s Simple, I’d spot this Roasted Aubergine & Courgette with Anchovies and Fresh Oregano Dressing and think: “Yes! I need to make that!” And now that I finally have, I’m kicking myself for not doing it sooner – it’s sooo good! Charred aubergine and golden,…
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Continue ReadingAsparagus, Courgette & Pea Risotto with Smokey Bacon screams summer to me! I love green asparagus in the summer—there’s just something about its fresh, slightly nutty bite that makes it the perfect ingredient for a light yet satisfying dish. I picked up a beautiful bunch at our local farmers market…
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Continue ReadingOozy, gooey, salty, sweet, crispy goodness. Oh my… This Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Cranberry Compote is such a great little recipe. You can’t really call it a recipe, to be honest, but it certainly delivers! Is there anything more indulgent than warm, melty Brie wrapped in golden pastry?…
