SHOULD YOU USE FILTERS ON INSTAGRAM?
SHOULD YOU USE FILTERS ON INSTAGRAM?

NOTE: This blog post is part 9 of my INSTAGRAM SERIES - content all about helping YOU manage your way around instagram. In the INSTAGRAM SERIES I've already written about why instagram LIVE may be the new way to SERIOUSLY increase your reach and engagement, why you're losing followers (and what to do about it), and why the instagram hack should be a warning to us all. Just click here to find all the other parts in the series. Now on with today's post...

If you follow my blog and my instagram, you'll know that I'm LIVE on instagram every Sunday from 7pm - 7.15pm sharing photography and styling tips as well as answering YOUR instagram related questions. One of the questions that arose during the first LIVE photography tutorial was whether I use filters on my instagram and what my thoughts were filters in general.  

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instagram tricks, creativity, food photographyK J Espinel
VEGAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI WITH SALVIA + LIMONE AND TWIGG STUDIOS (V, V+, ChF)
VEGAN BUTTERNUT SQUASH RAVIOLI WITH SALVIA + LIMONE AND TWIGG STUDIOS (V, V+, ChF)

I am rather happy working on my own. Thing is, I like my own company. But when all is said and done, I'm a super sociable person, so when Aimee from Twigg Studios suggested we do a another collaboration and inviteSilvia from Salvia + Limone too I was totally game. The result of bringing our creative minds and hands together is today's delicious and (if I may say so myself) GORGEOUS vegan butternut squash ravioli recipe. Despite appearances, it SO easy to make and the perfect recipe for this time of the year.

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VEGAN SUSHI BOWL + A COOBOOK GIVEAWAY! (V+, GF, ChF, NF)
VEGAN SUSHI BOWL + A COOBOOK GIVEAWAY! (V+, GF, ChF, NF)

What I enjoy even more than sharing the food I love right here on the blog, is sharing the food YOU love, which is how this week's recipe was chosen :). See, I asked you guys on instagram stories a few weeks ago what recipe you wanted to see on the blog and - presented with a few different options -you chose a vegan sushi bowl! So TADA here it is, my version of a delicious, quick, easy and fun vegan sushi onigiri bowl.

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IS INSTAGRAM LIVE THE NEW WAY TO INCREASE YOUR ORGANIC REACH AND ENGAGEMENT?
IS INSTAGRAM LIVE THE NEW WAY TO INCREASE YOUR ORGANIC REACH AND ENGAGEMENT?

NOTE: This blog post is part 8 of my INSTAGRAM SERIES - content all about helping YOU manage your way around instagram. In the INSTAGRAM SERIES I've touched on subjects such as why it is going to get even harder for bloggers to get noticed on instagram, why you're losing followers (and what to do about it), and (the popular and upbeat) simple tips to enjoy instagram (despite the algorithms). Just click here to find all the other parts in the series. Now on with today's post...

I recently asked those who follow me on instagram to tell me what they are struggling with most on the social media platform; ENGAGEMENT and REACH came up again and again. Since the change in algorithms last year it's become so much harder to connect with your audience organically, which totally sucks right?! I hear you ;). But rather than dwell on the inevitable and unchangeable, I thought it would be interesting to try and come up with a few ideas on how best to beat the algorithms and extend your organic reach!

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instagram tricks, Creative business, creativity, food blogging, food photographyK J Espinel
3-DAY FOOD STYLING AND FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP WITH TWIGG STUDIOS
3-DAY FOOD STYLING AND FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP WITH TWIGG STUDIOS

In September, Aimee from Twigg Studios and I taught a 3-day food styling and food photograpy workshop in my home 'studio' in London. It followed on from our 3-day workshop which we taught back in March this year; we enjoyed it so much we decided to do it all again and am I glad we did; we had SUCH a good time.

So much so that we thought it would be nice to have YOU take a look at what went down, just in case you're thinking about attending one of our food photography workshops in the future ;). Ok then, without further ado, let's get stuck in, shall we?

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creativity, food blogging, food photography, food styling, Creative business, food photography workshopK J Espinel
IS INSTAGRAM CHANGING TO A FOUR ACROSS GRID? (AND WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU AS A CREATIVE)
IS INSTAGRAM CHANGING TO A FOUR ACROSS GRID? (AND WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU AS A CREATIVE)

NOTE: This blog post is part 7 of my INSTAGRAM SERIES - content all about helping YOU manage your way around instagram. In the INSTAGRAM SERIES I've touched on subjects such as why you're losing followers (and what to do about it), how to grow your instagram following and (the popular) simple tips to enjoy instagram (despite the algorithms). Just click here to find all the other parts in the series. 

Now I admit that today's topic IS INSTAGRAM CHANGING TO A 4-ACROSS GRID? Isn't half as juicy as last time's offering. However, considering the outrage (yes, really!) the possible change in grid layout has caused among the creative community, I felt it was worth writing a quick note about.

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VEGAN CHOCOLATE ORANGE CAKE + SUPPERCLUB ANNOUNCEMENT WITH SALVIA LIMONE (V+, CHF, GF, NF)
VEGAN CHOCOLATE ORANGE CAKE + SUPPERCLUB ANNOUNCEMENT WITH SALVIA LIMONE (V+, CHF, GF, NF)

Hi everyone! I've got loooooots to tell you. Firstly, Silvia and I are sharing a vegan chocolate orange cake recipe with you all today. If that's what you're here for then please, scroll down. You can find the recipe at the end of this blog post and/or check out Silvia's version here.

Secondly, Silvia and I are soooooo excited to be hosting our second London vegan supperclub called AUTUMN GATHERING on Saturday, November 4th, 2017. Woohooo! It's been a long time coming, more about that below. And finally we're looking for 2 assistants on the night, so if you want to dabble in the world of supperclub hosting, do read on. Ok, ready? Here goes!

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HOW INSTAGRAM IS TRYING TO GET RID OF (FOOD) BLOGGERS (AND HOW YOU CAN ENSURE YOU SURVIVE)
HOW INSTAGRAM IS TRYING TO GET RID OF (FOOD) BLOGGERS (AND HOW YOU CAN ENSURE YOU SURVIVE)

NOTE: This blog post is part 6 of my INSTAGRAM SERIES - content all about helping YOU manage your way around instagram. In the INSTAGRAM SERIES I've touched on subjects such as why you're losing followers (and what to do about it), how to grow your instagram following and shadowbanning. Just click here to find all the other parts in the series. Now on with today's post!

I agree HOW INSTAGRAM IS TRYING TO GET RID OF (FOOD) BLOGGERS is somewhat of a provokative blog title, but in essence it's the only way to escribe what currently happening in the mysterious world of instagram. And though the title is tongue in cheek of course, I'd dare say today's blog post is by far my most 'serious'. So, if you're a full-time blogger or someone considering making blogging your career then please read on!

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instagram tricks, Creative business, food bloggingK J Espinel
METIS® GREEN SMOOTHIE RECIPE (V+, R, GF, GrF, ChF, P, NF)
METIS® GREEN SMOOTHIE RECIPE (V+, R, GF, GrF, ChF, P, NF)

My blog is and will always be a place where I share plant-based recipes I believe in. It will always be a space where I tell you about fruits and vegetables that taste the bomb. That's because I value YOU and am honoured you've chosen to visit and read my blog. Hence if I do a sponsored blog post like the one I'm writing today for the brand new Metis® fruit, please know I've tried and tested the goodies (together with my rather fussy 7-year-old who LOVED them and my man, who ate 3 in one go!) and can whole heartedly recommend Metis® as well as this healthy Metis® geen smoothie recipe ;).

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vegan recipeK J Espinel