10 Pics from WOAP Food WKSP | Murray Lloyd Photography

murray lloyd August 14, 2013

708 photos were analysed during the food photography workshop held at Ruth Pretty’s Springfield premises. As a part of Visa Wellington on a Plate, the event asked guests to photograph six dishes.

The most photogenic food - Prawn Cocktails, Saffron Crepes, Honey and Lemon Marinated Smoked Salmon and of course the dessert - Little Orange Cakes with Chocolate Mousse, Poached Mandarins and Vanilla Ice Cream.

Of the two dishes which did not fare so well on looks (Olive and Parmesan Rugelach and Coq au Vin), this picture certainly got the biggest laugh.

and these are the top ten

Saffron Crepes with Roasted Pumpkin and Cumin. Photo by Juliet Watterson

Saffron Crepes with Roasted Pumpkin and Cumin. Photo by Asher Regan

Palace Court Prawn Cocktail. Photo by Andrew Harrow

Saffron Crepes with Roasted Pumpkin and Cumin. Photo by Natalie Keane

Palace Court Prawn Cocktail. Photo by Susan Knaap

Palace Court Prawn Cocktail. Photo by Susannah Field

Honey and Lemon Marinated Home Smoked Salmon with Red Onion Pickle and Citrus Sour Cream. Photo by Susan Knaap

Little Orange Cakes with Chocolate Mousse, Poached Mandarins and Vanilla Ice Cream.

Journey to a Christmas Pudding | Murray Lloyd Photography

murray lloyd December 20, 2012

Mother in law would be delighted if I made the pud. Raisins yes, sultanas yes, currents yes…dried pineapple must get, figs also, beef suet must get, so much for being vegetarian….brandy yes, sherry must get - great chilled pre-dinner drink. Need a 1.5 litre bowl … and a space offive 7 ½ uninterrupted hours. Need string. Mother in law provides bowl, suet from the butcher. All assembled. Have coffee and begin. Chop, chop chop. Suet rather smelly, minced, rubbed in. Mix into bowl. Paper lids on, teflon rubber bands replace string. Pud in pot. That took 2 ½ hrs only 5hrs to go….water gets in top of pud. redo paper still 5hrs to go...

finished pudding should look something like this, recipe in Ruth Pretty Cooks at Home or you can find it here..eat in 2012 or even better save for 2013. Another recipe from the book might also be good around Christmas.

Traditional Christmas pudding by Ruth Pretty.

Alice in Bakingland cookbook | Murray Lloyd Photography

murray lloyd October 14, 2012

After bringing armfuls of fresh baking home over the last couple of months, I will miss Alice and her kitchen. Alice has been fantastic to work with and her generosity showed no bounds. This was typified when on the last day of food photography she offered me a cake to take home. Aptly named Celebration Cake, Alice was celebrated when the cake was presented at a friend's house and held pride of place amongst fish and chips, burgers and a few beers.

Although the styling here differs from the more refined book version, the inside remained the same - three layers of chocolate cake. For those who like to bake, look out for the book in the middle of next year.