The Future of Thanksgiving are Sides

November 23, 2020 Francesca Zani

This Monday’s Mood…

If only we could fast forward to Thursday and then hit the slow-mo button. Thanksgiving may have some missing variables this 2020 but it won’t stop the spread of food that lay before us. And we could all use some holiday TLC. I love sifting through Pinterest or my Instagram feed to see gorgeous photos of food that inspire. I mean drool-worthy, provocative food photos that make you want to get out of bed and rip through the kitchen at 12:03 am. I want to share some beautiful side dishes and hopefully, you’ll recreate one of them at your turkey dinner this week.

I don’t know about you, but that roasted acorn squash with ricotta is tip-top on my radar for sides. And the same goes for the sweet potato casserole. Apple crisp is my favorite dessert because of the crisp topping, and why I never thought to apply it to mashed sweet potato is a good thought? Candied yams are “eh” in my opinion, but I will give them another go crisp style. Hassleback is such a fabulous technique for getting buttery sauces into the nooks and crannies of your vegetables. I love the way this butternut squash is looking.

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Photos & inspiration from pinterest

The Betty Crocker Movement

February 18, 2020 Francesca Zani

It’s been going on for years, and the NY Times has made it’s claims about it too. Food stylists have culminated an entire library all over the web of outlandish, vibrant, vintage recipes reminiscing Betty Crocker. The authenticity of what looks like something from a glamorized Dr. Suess cartoon is actually a real scene. I am always so pleased by these photos. The styling and photography is unreal along with the bright splashes of color and perfect aspics. Would I dare to sit in on a meal like these… probably not. But, would I want to be part of the creation of this food scene that tells a long winded story, absolutely!

which is your favorite scene? How can this inspire your inner Betty Crocker…

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Photos & inspiration from pinterest

I'm in a Mood

February 11, 2020 Francesca Zani

I want to try something a little different than what I normally do. I’m all about story telling, feeling the spirit of things in the moment, inspiring you to eat whatever you want, whenever you want, and working with brands to promote a product or food that I appreciate and love. But, lately I’ve been into creating mood boards, and I do it right on my instagram stories. I look for things that I crave, food I want to try at some whimsical restaurant, clothes or accessories that make me giddy, or anything the color pink. I am always on the lookout for anything pink. That’s why I started my Pink Mood story archive on instagram, a place to go and be inspired by others who promote the color in their work. Nonetheless, mood boards are such a great outlet when you are feeling feelings and you can’t figure out what it is you need or want or crave in the moment. Maybe it represents your personality, wants and desires, or maybe it represents you in that very moment. Whatever it is, they are a great tool to get those creative vibes zinging.