индикатор форекс 67 ангел / Blueberry, Lemon and Galleano Liqueur Cheesecake with mint and lilac blossom – Fig&Fern Bakery

Индикатор Форекс 67 Ангел

индикатор форекс 67 ангел

Blueberry, Lemon and Galleano Liqueur Cheesecake with mint and lilac blossom

When a chance to bake for my friends arises I rarely turn down such an opportunity to get my creative head on and make something both delicious and pretty to look at.. I guess I just can’t help but be a little bit of a show-off sometimes J So when invited to a BBQ on the bank holiday weekend I set about planning the perfect, summery dessert.

I’ve been eyeing up the lilac tree for a few weeks now with such honest intentions, but alas I have been such a busy bee that by the time a perfect opportunity came to use it, it was mostly withered, aside from the odd little blossom still clinging on for dear life. I was doggedly determined to use the very last of it and salvaged what I could.

Since the lilac cake was out of the window I had to get my creative head on quickly to come up with another recipe before the Big BBQ the following day. After pacing the kitchen, juggling lemons and opening and closing the fridge door times, my eyes settled on the punnet of blueberries hiding on the top shelf.  Blueberry and Lemon is a classic, summery combo but I really wanted to give it more of a WOW factor… perhaps something a bit boozy, it was an adult BBQ after-all and a Bank Holiday always calls for a tipple!

After the recent trip to Italy, my obsession still wears on so naturally I was drawn to the Italian Liqueurs. To tell you the truth, Limoncello was my first, most obvious choice to go with this one but I didn’t have the heart to open my bottle all the way from Sorrento just yet. Galleano is one of my favourites and a nice, well-rounded flavour, and so the lid was popped.

The lilac blossom got it’s debut along with the blueberries decorating the top of the cheesecake, with a drizzle of white chocolate and some mint for colour and fragrance! I think it looks super pretty and summery!

Serves

You will need a loose-bottomed, springform cake tin for this recipe

Ingredients

For the Base:

g Oat biscuits

g Butter, melted

50g Runny Honey

For the Cheesecake:

4 x g tubs of Full-Fat soft cheese (I use Philadelphia)

ml double cream

g Blueberries

g Icing Sugar

Zest and juice of 2 Lemons

ml Galleano

To Decorate:

50g Blueberries

50g White chocolate, melted

Mint leaves

Lilac blossom (optional)

 

Method

  1. Prepare the biscuit base by either crushing the biscuits with a rolling pin inside a zip-lock bag (my preferred method… gets out a lot of frustrations you didn’t know you had!) Or by blitzing them in a food processor. Melt the butter in a saucepan, stir in the honey and pour the mixture into the biscuit breadcrumbs and combine well.
  2. Press the biscuit mixture into the bottom of your cake tin. Using the back of your hand or a spoon to press down firmly. Pop it in the freezer to set whilst you prepare the rest.
  3. Tip your soft cheese into a bowl and mix using a spatula to soften slightly. Add the icing sugar and mix until smooth. Add in the zest and juice of the lemon until just combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk the double cream with the Galleano Liqueur until it forms stiff peaks, fold it into the cheese mixture slowly.
  5. Fold the blueberries into the mixture, saving a couple back for decoration.
  6. Take the base out of the freezer and spread the cheesecake mixture on top. Leave to set in the fridge for at least 6 hours, however, I would recommend over-night (if you are short for time, popping it in the freezer can speed things up nicely – just remember to take it out at least an hour before you want to eat it!)
  7. Time to decorate! Remove the cheesecake from the tin carefully and melt the white chocolate in the microwave. Once melted, drizzle luxuriously over the top of the cheesecake.
  8. Arrange the mint leaves and blueberries on top of the cheesecake using a bit of spare melted white chocolate (that you haven’t scoffed) as glue to hold the blueberries in place!

Enjoy every morsel whilst listening to your friends proclaim your excellence!

Shoot Sac

I love to carry on my lenses, extra batteries, cell phone and wallet with me throughout the day so I can quickly grab things as I need them, so I have always used a Shoot Sac camera bag vs dual camera bodies. It works for me, and I love it. It&#;s great for when you need to switch lenses in a flash or grab a battery in a hurry.

4. Light stand Bag What Is In My Camera Bag

Ever wonder what is exactly in my camera bag for a wedding day? Here&#;s a look into the professional wedding photography gear that I have and use on a wedding day. When I first was starting my photography business, I was SO freaking overwhelmed with all the gear that I needed to own to properly have the right tools for the job. I was overwhelmed by all the choices and was trying to understand what lenses were compatible with my camera, what gear I *really* needed, where to spurge and where to save.

Ok, let&#;s take a peek inside my wedding photography gear.

Below is a list of what is currently in my bag and the gear that I use. After 12 years as a professional wedding photographer, I have actually swapped out some of the more expensive gear for some more affordable options. There are lenses that I find I use all the time, so I invest in those and the lenses I only use for a part of the wedding day or occasionally, so I&#;d rather have a less expensive. (Plus, I have dropped / broken a lot of camera equipment over the years &#; so going with a more budget friendly option has saved me some $$$ over the years).

Every wedding photographer approaches the day differently, and what equipment is in my camera bag might not ultimately be what photography cameras / lenses / gear is best for you when you photograph a wedding. My suggestion is to not just buy a piece of gear because someone else has it but because you love it and need it to create your art.

Pro tip: When I was first starting out, I rented a lot of gear before I invested in it. I used to rent the Nikon f lens for the first year or two when I became a wedding photographer. That lens cost about $2, and I wasn&#;t ready to invest in it that the time, so I would rent it for $50 each time I photographed a wedding.  You can check out your local camera store to rent more expensive lenses or order a lens from places like eunic-brussels.eu

*Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission. I only gush about products, companies and things I cannot live without, and it is my goal it share the best things with YOU to save you time from hunting down things that will make your life simpler. 

Wedding Photography Cameras

I keep two full-frame professional mirrorless cameras with me for every wedding and shoot I do. I believe every wedding photographer (and professional photographer) MUST have TWO cameras. You never know when / if something might happen to your primary camera, so I strongly recommend that you invest in two camera bodies.

Two years ago, I made the switch to Sony and a mirrorless camera, and I have to admit, I wish I had made the switch sooner. While I loved my old Nikon D DSRL, the thing was HEAVY and when it was paired with a flash and heavy lens, it weighed over 5 pounds. Yikes! It was a lot to lug around, so when I tried out the mirrorless system with Sony, I was in LOVE. It is super lightweight, and my body doesn&#;t hurt quite the same post-wedding day after carrying around my gear all day because it is so light.

Wedding Photography Gear Checklist - Best Cameras for Wedding Photography Sony A7III

These are the cameras I keep in my photography bag

Wedding Photography Bags

I joked with my photographer friend the other day, that is it impossible to have one camera bag when you are a professional photographer.  Over the years, I have had a handful of different camera bags, but these are what I tend to use the most.

If you are interested in how I travel as destination wedding photographer (I&#;ve been on nearly 40 flights in the last 3 years to photograph weddings, be sure to check out this blog post coming soon on how I pack and travel as wedding photographer).

Wedding Photography Gear Checklist Camera Bags

1. Camera Bag Backpack Lowepro ProTactic BP AW II Camera & Laptop Backpack

This is like the MVP of camera bags, with its roomy compartments and comfy design. You can stash multiple cameras, lenses, and all those little extras while keeping the weight balanced on your shoulders. While this bag is far from stylish, it has been great for domestic and international travel. I love that you can only get the gear out of the bag when you put it down.

2. Camera Bag Shooting Bag Manfrotto LBAG Lightstand Bag

I use this bag for all of my light stands, umbrellas, styling mats and Mag Mod

4. Camera Bag Roller Bag

Professional Wedding Photography Gear Lowepro Pro Roller x AW Rolling Bag

I have had my Lowepro Pro RollerX AW Rolling Bag for 12+ years and this baby is still going strong. It is technically a little bigger than the carry on dimensions for domestic travel but is still great to use for a wedding day. If you are looking for something similar, I&#;d grab the Manfrotto Advanced III Rolling Camera Bag as it is similar to the bag I have.

Then there&#;s the roller bag, perfect for those who lug around heavier gear or if you have a lot of camera gear. This is also great for destination wedding photographers. This bad boy comes with wheels and a telescopic handle, so you can effortlessly glide through the wedding chaos.

Wedding Photography Lenses

Over the years, I have paired down my lens collection to what I use the most and these 4 Sony lenses + 1 Nikon lens are what I use every wedding day. Stay tuned for a full post about what lenses I use during each portion of the wedding day.

Wedding Photography Gear Checklist Lenses

1. 49mm Close-Up Filter Set (+1, 2, 4 and +10 Diopters) Magnification Kit : I ditched having a heavy macro lens for details and instead use these for the images I take of the rings / jewelry during bride prep and put this on my Sony ZEISS 55mm lens

2.  Sony ZEISS Batis 85mm f/ Lens  : My go to portrait lenses especially when I want to bokeh out a blurry background

3.  Sony FE 35mm f/ Lens : I  mainly use this for reception dance photos and sometimes during bride prep in small spaces.

4.  Tamron mm F/ Di III VXD  : I use this lens during the ceremony and during toasts / first dances.

5. Sony Sonnar ZEISS T* FE 55mm f/ ZA Lens : If I had to photograph a wedding all day with just one lens, this would be what I would pick. I love this lens so much.

6.  Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 50mm f/G : This stays on my 35mm film camera, and I love using this with my 55mm so that my film scans match my digital.

 

Wedding Photography Lighting  + Flashes

Wedding Photography Gear Checklist Lighting

Lighting Gear

FLASHES

+ (3) Flashpoint Zoom Li-ion R2 TTL On-Camera Flash Speedlight: My off-camera lights that I use during family portraits and during the reception.

+ (1) Flashpoint Zoom Li-on X R2 Round Flash: This is my go-to on camera flash that I use throughout the day. It triggers all my other flashes and I can adjust the off camera flash settings from the camera.

OTHER LIGHTING

 

Wedding Photography Film Kit

As a hybrid wedding photographer, I also shoot film throughout the wedding day. My film kit is a bit smaller than some other film photographers and has changed over the years. This is what I have in my current film kit.

Wedding Photography Gear Checklist Film Photography

1. Pentax N Medium Format Film

2. Sekonic L Flash Master Light Meter: I love this light meter. I keep the bulb in and meter for the shadows when I shoot my film.

3. VIJIM VL LED on Camera Video Light: I use this when I need a little more light on something. You can adjust the white balance / kelvin on it and the brightness. It is also great when it&#;s really dark and your camera is struggling to focus.

5. Kodak Professional Portra Film, : My go-to film stock for film / medium format film.

4. KODAK Portra 35mm Film

6. Nikon 65N 35mm Film Camera

7. Nikon AF-S FX NIKKOR 50mm f/G 

Wedding Photography Gear Extras

There are always a lot of little things that I keep in my photography gear. And what I think are essential as wedding photographer.

Wedding Photography Gear Checklist Extras

+ Sandisk SD Cards :You can never have too many SD cards. I personally do not delete my memory cards until I deliver the gallery and backup the RAW files in 4 places.

+ Eneloop batteries + charger : My favorite rechargable batteries that I use in my flashes / flash triggers.

+ Plastic storage case for batteries : This keeps my batteries organized in my bag. Batteries that are charged stay in the case while loose batteries go in my charging bag so I know what needs to be charged when I get home.

+ Camera Battery Bag : I love having a bag like this to keep all my camera batteries organized. I flip the batteries to know if they are dead or charged.

+ Phone Camera Mount : I attach my phone to camera for behind the scenes while I am shooting.

Want to add my camera bag to your Amazon wishlist? Here is the full list of everything I need when it comes to wedding photography gear + essentials.

*Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission. I only gush about products, companies and things I cannot live without, and it is my goal it share the best things with YOU to save you time from hunting down things that will make your life simpler. 

 

>>>>>Interested in more photography tips + advice? Be sure to check out a ton of free photography resources and education on the blog like how to determine your ideal client and which cameras and lens I bring with me when I travel out of the country for personal projects.<<<<<

Grocery shopping has always been one of my favorite pastimes. I love to cook, I love food, I love sales, I love coupons, I love wandering the aisles and looking for new products; shopping is simply one of my favorite things to do. After the birth of our son, I would leave him at home with my husband as I would go shopping.

As you know, our world is currently in a pandemic and things are not normal, but they are the ‘new normal’ as folks say. After my husband returned to work from his paternity leave, 12 weeks after our son’s birth, I quickly realized that I was going to need to figure out shopping on my own with a baby. I was not going to wait around for someone to be able to watch my baby in order for us to have yummy food in the house. I decided I was not going to live in fear of the virus and going in public, but just do everything in my power to prevent getting sick and to protect my little one.

The first day that I went grocery shopping by myself with my son I prepared as much as I could. I brought my hand sanitizer, Tula carrier, his diaper bag, extra food, my breast pump, and headed off to the store. I had written my detailed shopping list in order of Costco’s layout to be able to zoom through and throw every item in the cart as fast as I could. My plan was simple, but much harder to execute than I had expected.

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Costco, obviously, is a massive store, and wearing a baby on your front and picking up bulk items took quite the effort and probably looked pretty comical. I was doing squats to grab my toilet paper and bottled water and heaving the items into my cart. I had sweat dripping down my neck and my hair transformed into a frizzy puff ball from the humidity I had created with my heavy breathing and swift movements while wearing a mask. I had my arms jetted out in front of me while pushing the cart, to avoid accidentally bonking my baby’s body on the handle. People quickly cleared their paths when they saw a sweaty, determined mom speeding down the aisles. I would nod at them in appreciation as they got the heck out of my way.  

I remember being anxious about checking out knowing I would have to unload my cart onto the belt quickly and under pressure. However, due to COVID, the cashiers asked me to leave the items in the cart so they could scan them without handling extra items. This eliminated another sweaty activity for me and I was grateful.

I got in and out of Costco in under 30 minutes that first trip and this was short enough for my son to not get mad about being in his carrier. I ripped my mask off my face as soon as I made it to my car and inhaled the fresh Pacific Northwest air. As I took him out of the carrier a nice breeze cooled the parts of our bodies that were previously just sandwiched together during a vigorous shopping trip. I put him in his car seat, unloaded the groceries, shoved the cart in the corral, hopped in my driving seat, sanitized my hands, threw on my portable/wearable breast pump to release those babies on the drive home, cranked the AC and drove home feeling pretty proud.

Upon arrival at home, I brought my son inside and began the unloading and lysol wiping process of our purchases. After unloading, we took a bath and put on fresh clothes. We were both clean, I didn’t feel that our health was compromised and we had just tackled our first big shopping trip together without any help; it felt like we had conquered the world.

As my son gets older, shopping has become exponentially easier. He loves to look around and take it all in and often releases sounds of joy and glee while walking around. People seem more courteous when they see a mom wearing her baby and clear the pathway.  

I prefer to bring a shopping buddy with me to town, because having the extra hands makes things a million times easier, but I like knowing that going by myself is an option. Before having a baby, it was easy to not notice the parent shopping with their little one, but I have now learned how much work it really is and how much preparation it takes to leave the house. It’s pretty wild how mindless shopping used to be for me and how much more stressful it has become having a baby. But, tackling the grocery shopping with my little sidekick keeps things interesting and I am thankful for such an easy going little guy.

Tips for Shopping with a Baby at Costco

  • Preparation is the key to success! Bring everything, regardless of if you need it or not (diapers, diaper bag, food, carrier, stroller, etc.)
  • Write out your shopping list AHEAD of time, in order of the store aisles to prevent any backtracking or forgotten items
  • Have your hand-sanitizer ready to go upon arrival back at your vehicle
  • Make sure the little one is well rested, because shopping is a workout, physically and mentally!
  • Use it as a teaching opportunity. Count the items as they go into the cart and talk about what you are purchasing.
  • Accept help offered to you and the kind offer to cut the line to pay first
  • Wear your hair pulled out of your face, because things are going to get sweaty
  • Park next to to a cart corral for ease of the cart return

And lastly, don’t stress!  

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