Frequently asked questions

When I set up my Instagram account in 2016, I intended for it to be a journal of my healthy meals. Over time, I started posting more themed and creative food, and the response was positive. So I changed my focus. For me, that's a big part of content creating - being guided by your viewers in what they want to see. 

Sometimes, I'll get a random idea when I'm going about my day-to-day, but for the most part, I have to be in 'brainstorm mode.' It doesn't entail anything special, just me thinking quietly to myself and sketching very roughly drawn ideas down on paper or in my free drawing app.

I like them all, but a few do stand out. Nuts About You is one example. I had a plan in my head, but once I created it, I got the idea to incorporate the avocado pit as a nut. The same happened with the Cucumber, Feta & Basil Christmas Tree. I looked at all the cucumber cutouts I had left and then decided to make presents out of them. It's fun when ideas turn out even better than I pictured. 

My kids love post days, and know I save everything for them. They do have favourites, but those change all the time.

A Croque Monsieur, grilled cheese sandwiches in general, and my friend's aubergine parmigiana.

I've linked them for you in my Shop. You can also make the eyes using white and dark chocolate. For savory recipes, try mozzarella or another white cheese, and black olives or sesame seeds for the pupils.

I usually choose good-quality baking chocolate or dark chocolate with up to 70% cocoa solids (but it takes longer to set).

You can melt chocolate in a bain marie (water bath), microwave it, or put it directly in a pot on low heat while stirring (this is usually what I do).

You can drizzle the melted chocolate onto washed berries or apples for a delicious snack, pour it in an ice cube mold to freeze and reheat later, or use it to make a delicious hot chocolate. Simply spoon a tablespoon of melted chocolate into a mug and top with warm milk.

It’s called a Lekue Decopen and it's excellent for precise piping (I've linked it in my Shop). It’s effortless to use, just be sure not to overfill it. A sealable freezer bag works fine too.

Absolutely. I use cookie cutters to make my creations as precise as possible. That said, it’s often the same 8-10 cutters I use on rotation (a 24 piece tin set that I've linked for you in my Shop). You can definitely cut things by hand, too.

I include a rough estimate of the time the recipe will take for each creation. I realize everyone works at a different pace - even some days, I work slower than others. So please bear in mind, it’s only meant to give you an approximate indication.

Nothing makes me happier than receiving messages that you and your kids enjoy looking at my feed together or you've made one of my recipes, and it was a success. I love it if what I do can help someone, bring people together, or be the start of new traditions in your home. 

You won't succeed unless you try.