Kimberly, a self-taught baker and food photographer, used to find baking daunting and challenging. But everything changed when she baked her first batch of chocolate chip cookies in 2020 and realized how easy and fun it could be. As Kimberly experimented with different recipes and techniques, her passion for food photography grew alongside her love for baking. Now, she wants to inspire others to discover the same joy in baking and show that creating delicious treats with just a little patience and creativity is possible. You can find her recipes on her blog eggsflourmilk.com and on Instagram @eggs_flour_milk.
Scrolling through Kimberly's Insta feed will leave you with the impression that you are viewing old Dutch paintings. There is a stillness and gravity even in her action shots. The gentle quality of light delicately models her creations. Her food-stuffs strike a pose and present their best angles to the camera. They leave you staring, mouth agape, tummy rumbling.
When creating this spice blend, I was inspired by my childhood growing up in a West Indian household, which is why it’s named Harvest Spice; for the cozy feeling of home and nostalgia the aroma of this blend invokes. The spices I used for this blend were all part of the dishes we enjoyed, especially during the holidays when the sweet scent of cinnamon, warm clove, citrusy cardamom, aromatic nutmeg, and peppery allspice permeated the air. I wanted this blend to pull double duty in the kitchen, so I added earthy coriander and the subdued bite of white pepper to bridge the gap between sweet and savory.
This incredibly versatile spice blend has limitless uses:
Breakfast recipes such as French toast or baked oatmeal
Baked goods such as pies, cakes, and cookies
Meat and poultry dishes, like Moroccan-inspired stews
Tips:
Add Harvest Spice to dry ingredients for sweet treats, then follow the recipe as instructed.
When preparing your savory dishes, add the spices after the aromatics have softened and sautee briefly to avoid burning. This method allows the flavors to bloom and be efficiently distributed throughout the dish.
