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21/09/2023

Best place to be in Sifnos

26/05/2023

Best croissant 🥐... for sure!

Pretty cool pic too!

If you have followed my food pics you know that one of my favs to shoot is Colette Bakery. And now Boston.com says Colette has the best croissants in Boston, no surprise there.

https://www.boston.com/community/readers-say/the-best-places-to-get-a-croissant-in-greater-boston/

The pic on the story is from yours truly at sizzle&STEM. OK no photo credit, but still really cool.

If you are a local, check out Colette Bakery in either Medford or Melrose. Best Bakery evah'

Over 100 readers recommended locations where you can get the baked good. Read our complete guide to 39 local spots.

27/01/2023

How much cute can you handle?

Lucky enough to do a photo shoot this week at Meadow Mist Farm. (I love my job!)

Yes, it is pretty cold out, but if you need to warm your heart visit with some one-day-old lamb. In spite of my frozen fingers and my camera battery dying cuz of the cold, I would not be happier doing anything else.

The shoot was filled with smiles, chasing the little ones around the barn and photo ops galore. So far the new residents are all lamb ewe (3 female, 2 are twins). We are trying to name them so comment in the photos if you have any suggestions.

If you want to learn about Meadow Mist Farm check out the website.

www.meadowmistfarm.com

Hope you enjoy these photos as much as I did taking them.

Support local family farms!
Photos by sizzle&STEM

29/09/2022

They're back!!!

The Bill McGoldrick's Acoustic Duo made it back to Aloft Hotels Lexington tonight. If you have watched my posts for anytime at all you know that Lynn and I are big fans. Tonight we were blessed with the voice of Lauren Elizabeth Scudder, who simply crushed it, as usual.

Bonus tonight, reunion with Stephanie and Kate, long time Aloft buddies. So good that life continues to move toward normal, whatever the hell that is.

As long as there is great music and friends, its all good.

06/09/2022

A little rain 🌧️ ain't gonna stop us.

Yes, it was an ugly day here in Lexington, but even with the wet weather, The Lexington Farmers Market marches on.

Hit the polling place to do the voting thing then stopped by to see Alex and the hardy folks at the market.

Stopped to see Drew at Drew's Stews and More grabbed some "Ye Olde Corne Chowdah (can't get too much corn 🌽 in late summer... yum)

Next, more outstanding swordfish from Liberty Fish . Love their fish 🐟 sooo much. Got some last week so now I am obsessed.

Speaking of obsession, said Hi at Bread Obsession. Incredible sourdough 🥖 and more.

Lastly very photogenic melons at Kelly Farms.

So many more vendors to see, but next time maybe in the sun 🌞. One thing is for sure, nothing stops the dedicated folks at the market!

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25/07/2022

HHB plaques in 15 seconds.

Fun with Capcut and Canva editing.

"We are not kidding when we say Half Helmet Brand football 🏈 award plaques are custom made... by hand. (that's right, that's Kevin assembling a plaque)

Plaques that stand out from the pack. Just like your team.

We say... See the difference. Make a smile 😄 that last forever.

https://halfhelmetbrand.com/learn-more/"
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21/07/2022

So sweet to hear...
.. that my favorite bakery 🥖🥐🍪 is expanding.

Yes, Colette Bakery is opening another location. C'est magnifique! 🎊💐🎉

Nathalie and her team are opening a new location in Melrose at 465 Main St. In honor of that news, I thought I would post some drool worthy "best of" from shoots in the past.

If you are a local and have not experienced the wonder of this bakery you now have 2 choice locations to get your fix.

Check out more great pastries and bread at https://colettebakery.com/

CONGRATULATIONS Colette!

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16/07/2022

Back in the studio... Yea!

Been a bit since I got into the studio to do some brand shots. OK... I know it's just jars of jam... but still fun. And you get to lick yummy jam off your fingers during the shoot.

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01/06/2022

Now it’s Official, summer in Lexington is here!

If you have been following my feed you know that I am a big fan of farmers markets. Of course, my fave is the Lexington Farmers Market. Farmers markets have been the source of lots of fun and photo 📸 opportunities. This year promises to be better than ever. Oh, and did I mention great food!

Got to check-in with old friends at Drew's Stews and More, and House Bear Brewing. And of course, Alex and the crew were running everything with their usual precision. We even got a visit from the William Diamond Jr. Fife and Drum Corps.

River Rock Farm has a great selection of all natural and pasture raised dry aged beef. Got some English cut short ribs from them at the Small Yet Mighty Winter Market. Yum. So good to see them again.

New to me this year, the friendly folks at Grateful Tastes and a selection of local honey🍯and maple syrup. Big smiles 😀 and a big array of things to try.

Loved hearing about “made with love♥️” Lux Lifestyle Boutique's handmade, small-batch, self-care bath 🛀 products. Intended to be both therapeutic and transformative the line also includes gentle skincare kits, silver hair moisturizers, body butters, muscle rollers, and body oils.

Gumption Elixir Company brings us to long ago🗓️, back when drug store soda fountain dispensed health-promoting tonics mixed with soda water, in time becoming refreshing treats of their own (think Dr. Pepper and Coca Cola). These elixirs are all-natural beverage syrups based on the roots and herbs traditionally recognized in herbal healing. And I am told you can craft cocktails 🍹with them too!

My last stop for the day was Drink Yamacu. a West African Fusion food and ginger drink company. Drink selections like ginger carrot 🥕and ginger pineapple 🍍 and food specialties Chicken Yassa and Peanut 🥜 Butter Stew will have Lynn and me exploring new tastes.

Didn’t get to every tent yet but that is what I like about the markets. New foods and products to explore 👀… and new people to meet! If you are near Lexington MA, come on by. If not, find your local farmer's market and make some discoveries of your own.

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13/05/2022

More fun with social media advertising.

This time for Half Helmet Brand!

12/05/2022

Having an eggscellent time...

In the category of lovin' wha' cha' doin' ❤️ ... creating social media ads for my favorite clients is sooo much fun.

This is a FB ad I got to do this week for Meadow Mist Farm. Lauren and John have a magical farm. Very easy to be inspired.

And Lynn and I love the fresh eggs 🥚🥚🥚

The following is the text that accompanied the video:

"Eggs from organically grown hens. So yummy and good for you!

If optimal health and sustainable farm practices are important to you, shop at Meadow Mist Farm. Our eggs... and all of our products... are great tasting and great for you.

Our chickens are fed organic sprouts and certified organic feed from VT. Great food for the chickens means healthy eggs for you. The result is big, beautiful eggs that people appreciate for their size, taste, and quality. Give them a try and taste the difference.

You can get Meadow Mist by the dozen, or through our egg CSA.

Click on the link below to subscribe to our site. New subscribers receive a BUY 1/GET 1 dozen eggs coupon. We are confident that once you try our eggs you'll be convinced these are the eggs for you.

https://www.meadowmistfarm.com/eggs

See You at the Farm!
Farmer Lauren
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10/04/2022

Who knew I'd be crafting ads for football?

Well that's exactly what I am doing now. Go figure... and loving every minute of it.

Here is the latest campaign for a favorite client Half Helmet Brand.

Awesome product, awesome people to work with!