the evening we cooked with aran goyaoga

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Finally found the time to post the photos of an intimate and delicious evening cooking side-by-side with Aran Goyaoga. Growing up in a world of flour, butter and sugar, in a family of bakers from the Basque Country, she is now a freelance food writer, photographer and stylist living in Florida. Aran was extremely sweet … Read more

Small Plates and Sweet Treats FoodLab on Sunday

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I personally feel like 2013 will be about learning, trying new things and getting out of our comfort zone. Having said that short, simple statement (no need to blab on right :), I want to share an amazing food event I’m going to this Sunday, January 20th. It’s a lovely afternoon of cooking, eating and … Read more

taste mtl

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Montréal is finally doing it right with TASTE MTL‘s first edition of Restaurant Week! Happening Gourmand was good for a few years, but it got old fast. So bon apétit everyone, have fun exploring the city’s neighborhoods and restaurants! I will try to post a few photos :) xo, Dina ps: I absolutely love the … Read more

Japan <3 Pakistan & Pakistan <3 Japan

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Recently I shot a small wedding and again what pops out for me afterwards when I sift through the photos are the candid smiles, the unexpected details, the uninhibited children…that’s what I <3 the most :) Click on the arrows to view all photos. xo, Dina

Rosalie for MRC

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Last month I reviewed Rosalie for the MRC *. I think it’s been open for almost 10 years now, so that’s quite impressive! Dana (the writer) and I spent some time chatting with Carl, one of the restaurant’s promoters, on their terrace. Rosalie had its ups and downs and recently this Montreal supperclub just became happening again. The pizza … Read more

the little details

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Last weekend I shot a small Pakistani wedding – such great fun. We signed an NDA so I can only show you the little details of this colorful, über-friendly henna party and wedding reception. Enjoy :) xo, Dina