WHAT THE RISE OF SOCIAL MEDIA APP VERO SAYS ABOUT INSTAGRAM
WHAT THE RISE OF SOCIAL MEDIA APP VERO SAYS ABOUT INSTAGRAM

NOTE: This blog post is part 16 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 am I losing followers on instagram , how instagram is trying to get rid of (food) bloggers and thoughts on the instagram shadow ban. Just click here to find all the other parts in the series. Now on with today's post!

It's been nearly two weeks since the internet went crazy over the 'new' social media app, VERO. I posted about it on instagram and invited people to share their thoughts and views about the social media app there too. You can see what everyone had to say by clicking here; it's an interesting read, so if you're keen to get a good sense of how people feel about the app I invite you to give it a quick once over ;). 

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MADRID FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY, STYLING AND SOCIAL MEDIA WORKSHOP
MADRID FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY, STYLING AND SOCIAL MEDIA WORKSHOP

I feel life is there for living, for trying new things, for taking risks and for learning from your mistakes and triumphs. Always eager to practice what I preach I hence decided to take the plunge and teach my first food photography, styling and social media workshop abroad. It felt like a risk because the people that follow me on social media and visit my blog mainly live in the UK, but I was eager to test the waters and see what would happen if I hosted a photography workshop in Madrid. I must say, I'm delighted that I did because I got to work with a LOVELY group of women, whom I may never otherwise have had a chance to spend time with. But before I tell you all about them, want to hear what happened over the 2.5 days of the workshop? Cool, because that's what today's blog post is all about!

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creativity, food photography, food photography workshop, food styling, Creative business, food bloggingK J Espinel
INTRODUCING THE NEW LIVE TUTORIALS '10 FOOD PHOTO INSTA QUESTIONS WITH...'
INTRODUCING THE NEW LIVE TUTORIALS '10 FOOD PHOTO INSTA QUESTIONS WITH...'

his blog post is part 15 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 how to get paid influencer work on instagram and working with brands and setting your price. Just click here to find all the other parts in the series. Now on with today's post about my new LIVE podcast! (BTW I highly recommend you read this blog post about why I think going LIVE on instagram is SO important and this blog post about my creative community first, before digging into today's post. It's not essential but it'll just give you some context ;)). 

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instagram tricks, Creative business, creativity, food blogging, food photography, food stylingK J Espinel
VEGAN PANCAKES + BLOOD ORANGE SYRUP RECIPE WITH HISTORIAS DEL CIERVO
VEGAN PANCAKES + BLOOD ORANGE SYRUP RECIPE WITH HISTORIAS DEL CIERVO

If you're here because you are looking for a delicious, easy vegan pancake recipe that will come in handy on pancake day, then please scroll down and you'll find exactly what you're looking for. If you're happy to read how these vegan pancakes came to be, then do read on :).

My long term blog readers and my instagram tribe members know that I set off on a 5-week trip through South America last summer. It was a really important trip that allowed me to connect to my roots and discover an important part of my identity. You can read the blog post where I talk about all that good stuff by clicking here.

The trip also enabled me to meet the only (!!!!) other Colombian food blogger I know - Julian from Historias del Ciervo. We'd been instagram friends for a few years during which I gleefully watched his following grow exponentially and rejoiced when he was nominated for the Saveur Blog Awards in 2016. He is - to date, as far as I'm aware - the only South American blogger EVER to be nominated by Saveur. Can you imagine how inspiring that is? HUGELY!

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HOW TO GET PAID FOR INFLUENCER WORK ON INSTAGRAM
HOW TO GET PAID FOR INFLUENCER WORK ON INSTAGRAM

NOTE: This blog post is part 14 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 should you use filters on instagram, why am I losing followers on instagram and working with brands and setting your price. Just click here to find all the other parts in the series.

A few weeks ago I got interviewed by a university student who was writing her dissertation on (paid) influencer work on instagram. It got me thinking whether YOU would like more information about how to get influencer marketing agencies to notice you. And so I posed the question on my instagram stories and - low and behold - 85% of you wanted me to write about how to get paid influencer work on instagram. As always your wish is my commend and this week that's the topic I am tackling. Sound good? Cool then please do read on.

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instagram tricks, Creative business, food blogging, food photography, goal setting, mastermindK J Espinel
PEANUTBUTTER ENERGY BALLS IN COLLABORATION WITH DENBY POTTERY
PEANUTBUTTER ENERGY BALLS IN COLLABORATION WITH DENBY POTTERY

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for Denby Pottery. All opinions expressed in this blog post are my own and I was in no way influenced by the company.

In case it's not blatantly obvious I LOVE being social. You know, chatting, hanging out and chilling with friends, having a laugh or two and nibbling on some delicious vegan food in the process. Sharing experiences like these really help me get through the long, dark days and nights in January. And having pottery pieces that are both functional and pretty go a long way in making these kind of evenings with friends fun and stress-free.

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EASY VEGAN CAULIFLOWER CURRY IN COLLABORATION WITH TESCO (AD)
EASY VEGAN CAULIFLOWER CURRY IN COLLABORATION WITH TESCO (AD)

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post for Tesco. All opinions expressed in this blog post are my own and I was in no way influenced by the company.

When a supermarket wants to do all it can to help YOU try and enjoy eating more vegan and vegetarian food, I want to do all I can to ensure you get to know about it. That's why I am delighted to team up with Tesco this week who have developed a range of delicious, affordable and easy vegan recipes just for you. The best part? You don't need to go to a fancy health food store to buy the required ingredients. Instead you can just hop over to Tesco's where you'll find all you need to get stuck in and put a healthy, gorgeous meal on the table in less than an hour. That's because Tesco's have an array of fresh fruit and veg as well as vegetarian staples like beans, tofu, herbs and spices available in store waiting for you to take them home. Awesome, right?!

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VEGAN MOROCCAN CHICKPEA STEW + A COOKBOOK GIVEAWAY! (V+, NF, GF, GrF)
VEGAN MOROCCAN CHICKPEA STEW + A COOKBOOK GIVEAWAY! (V+, NF, GF, GrF)

Hello everyone! I know this isn't my ''official'' first blog post of 2018, but it feels like the first REAL one so before I get stuck in, may I wish you all a gorgeous, happy and prosperous new year, filled with scrumptious, healthy, vegan food (like this delicious, simple and seasonal Moroccan chickpea stew)! All the good things, basically ;) because you deserve a kick-a** year! 

Now, to help make the start of 2018 extra special and lend you a hand in your quest to try a meat-free Veganuary (cuz that was totally your plan, right?), I thought I'd extend the giving season and host an AWESOME cookbook competition. See, you can win a copy of Rita Serano's AMAZING Vegan in 7 cookbook courtesy of Kyle Books. And there's more! Want to find out everything? Then read on...

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HOW YOU CAN CUSTOMISE YOUR FONTS ON INSTAGRAM STORIES
HOW YOU CAN CUSTOMISE YOUR FONTS ON INSTAGRAM STORIES

NOTE: This blog post is part 12 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 what do the recent instagram stories changes really mean if you're a blogger, how to grow your instagram following and the one thing no one talks about in food blogging. Just click here to find all the other parts in the series.

Today, I'm talking about something you've been asking me about loads on instagram namely how you can customise your fonts on instagram stories? So rather than keep you wondering, I thought I'd put this blog post together with the BEST tools to help you costumise your instagram stories. I've also prepared a handy PDF with all this information, which you download if you sign up to the newsletter at the bottom of this blog post...

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