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A Christmas Postcard
Past and Present Christmas Captures
Dec 25, 2025 • Elisabet Juan Roca
Recap of the Year: Recipes and Articles Organized
All my 2025 articles listed here
Dec 18, 2025 • Elisabet Juan Roca
Capture the Seasons: Festive Edition
Tips and tricks on how to style and photograph festive food
Dec 11, 2025 • Elisabet Juan Roca
How To Decorate With Natural Elements
Creating a wreath, a garland and ornaments with food and leaves
Dec 4, 2025 • Elisabet Juan Roca
The Monday Digest, December 2025
What happened last month on the newsletter, what’s to come, links to articles I enjoyed + choose your downloadable photo
Dec 1, 2025 • Elisabet Juan Roca
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Tips for taking better photos: Know Your Angles
Oct 17, 2024 • Elisabet Juan Roca
Espinacs a la Catalana (Vegan)
Feb 6, 2025 • Elisabet Juan Roca
My Favorite Photo Props and Where to Find Them: Ceramics
Aug 15, 2024 • Elisabet Juan Roca
On the Meaning of Comfort Food as an Expat
Apr 25, 2024 • Elisabet Juan Roca

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Whoopie Pie - A History
The sweet that sparked a northeastern rivalry
Oct 23, 2025 • Elisabet Juan Roca
Succotash - A History
A Native American dish that ensured the Pilgrims’ survival
Sep 25, 2025 • Elisabet Juan Roca
Raspberry Lime Rickey - A History
A New England summer soda fountain classic, and a symbol of childhood nostalgia
Aug 21, 2025 • Elisabet Juan Roca

Photography

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Capture the Seasons: Festive Edition
Tips and tricks on how to style and photograph festive food
Dec 11, 2025 • Elisabet Juan Roca
How To Set a Harvest Table: 3 Ways - Contrasty, Rustic and Romantic
3 different table settings + tips to inspire your Thanksgiving table
Nov 20, 2025 • Elisabet Juan Roca
Capture the Seasons: Fall
Tips and tricks on how to style and photograph autumnal food
Oct 16, 2025 • Elisabet Juan Roca

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My Cup of Tea
My Cup of Tea
You'll find here food writing and essays, easy seasonal recipies, photography tips, travel guides and reflections. Come join me!
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