Maple Chutney

I have been working on updating my idli podi post from a few years ago. However, sometimes I forget I have two children, who fall sick and it throws all my planning and rhythm off the window. Today is just one of those days, it is going to take me a few more days to hit publish on my post. It also happens to be first day of the challenge. I have never participated in it before because I never planned properly for it. I never truly understood how much time, trial and error it takes to create something that follows a theme. My idli podi fits the bill so perfectly, and even though the blog is not updated I am thrilled with how the photos turned out. My post is at the mercy of insta gods so many may not see it but I am happy I am putting it out there.
I want to talk a little bit about the maroon/burgundy board you see here. I painted it. It turned out beautifully, I adore all its ‘flaws’. I have seen Kimberly use a similar board. The fastest way to acquire it was to create it myself. It lends beautifully to bright and vibrant images as it does to dark and moody shot. All around I am happy with how it turned out.

This challenge is hosted by Kimberly she is a food photography educator, business coach and podcaster . She is all around amazing and generously shares a wealth of information on her platform and newsletter.
First theme is “Knowing your camera”. This year’s challenge is judged by Costas and Ritu

Cocktail hour started a little bit early today because this Spiced Clementine Bourbon Sour had to be photographed. Such a fun and festive cocktail for this time of the year. you are a cocktail queen ! What a fantastic recipe. The combination of clementine juice, maple, lemon juice with bourbon and sage is so sublime. Yes I did drink this after the shoot lol 😂 Also is the best she got these vintage glasses for my shoot and of course was fantastic company. Joanie your video on how to shoot Christmas lights was extremely useful!
This is getting to be an Oscar speech 🤣 maybe I had one too many 🍹 🍸 Happy Friday peeps! thank you for a review copy