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Caprese Panzanella Salad

January 19, 2017 By Jo Anderson 2 Comments

Caprese Panzanella Salad || The Luminous Kitchen

I made this salad on Christmas day and it was such a hit that I made it again on Sunday for family dinner. The recipe is adapted from Katie Quinn Davies’s first cookbook and it really is the best version of a panzanella salad I’ve come across. Panzanella is a Tuscan dish that uses the…

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Black Atlantic Mussels in White Wine

January 1, 2017 By Jo Anderson Leave a Comment

Black Atlantic Mussels in White Wine

I’m sitting here under the air-conditioning at home feeling quite tired and definitely not ready for the full year I know 2017 is going to be. Corey came down with a fever last night so neither of us got much sleep and I’m trying to keep him hydrated and cool while we battle a heat…

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New Workshop: Composition Masterclass

July 25, 2016 By Jo Anderson Leave a Comment

The Luminous Kitchen || Two Loves Studio Food Photography Workshop

Food Photography Composition Masterclass This is so exciting guys! I’m teaming up with Rachel Korinek from Two Loves Studio to bring you a Food Photography Composition Masterclass Want to create killer images of food? The drool-worthy kind? Yep, we thought so. Learn how to drastically improve your food photography with your new secret weapon: compositional…

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The Luminous Kitchen Food Photography Workshop

July 4, 2016 By Jo Anderson 2 Comments

The Luminous Kitchen Food Photography Workshop Gold Coast 2016

Workshops are so much fun! I totally geek out over food photography and being around others who do too is where I like to be. I also love teaching, watching as inspiration takes hold and to me there is nothing more joyful than seeing someones photos transform because of what they are learning and applying….

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Spelt Flour Almond Cake with Rosewater Buttercream

July 4, 2016 By Jo Anderson 3 Comments

Almond and Spelt Cake with Rose Water Buttercream Icing || The Luminous Kitchen

  Last Sunday I was lucky enough to attend Cindy Hamrey, from Nest and Nettle ‘s cake styling workshop. Cakes have never been my forte, but I left feeling so much more confident with the styling aspect. We got to ice and decorate a beautiful 3 tier Spelt Flour Almond Cake which is possibly the best cake…

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Slow Cooked Beef Stew with Ricotta Basil Dumplings

June 23, 2016 By Jo Anderson 2 Comments

Slow Cooked Beef Stew with Ricotta Basil Dumplings

We recently started buying our veggies from a local organic and biodynamic producer in the Gold Coast hinterland. Its becoming a family ritual every Sunday to drive down through the beautiful valley and load up with produce for the week ( and water from their spring). I’m really passionate about supporting local farmers and when…

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Local is Lovely Workshop with Luisa Brimble and Aran Goyoaga

March 31, 2016 By Jo Anderson 2 Comments

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Last year I headed down to the Blue Mountains just outside Sydney to Kimbri Farm to attend a food photography workshop hosted by Sophie Hansen of Local is Lovely and taught by Luisa Brimble and Aran Goyoaga from Canellevanille. Spending time with other people who totally geek out on food photography was a dream. My…

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Food Photography Workshop : Mastering Manual Mode and Light

March 21, 2016 By Jo Anderson Leave a Comment

The Luminous Kitchen Food Photography Workshop || Gold Coast

I’m so excited to announce my next food photography workshop at BSKT on the Gold Coast: Mastering Manual Mode and Light. If there’s one thing I know its that the way you use light can make or break a food photo and I really want you to know how to master light so that when…

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You Don’t Have To Be A Creative To Take Beautiful Food Photos

March 3, 2016 By Jo Anderson 2 Comments

The Luminous Kitchen || Jo Anderson

When I was 5 years old I stormed into my mom’s kitchen and demanded to know what my talent was. See my two older sisters were incredibly gifted in art and sports, respectively and I figured if they were so good at these things then we all must have our own special talent. At 5…

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Stuffed Eggplant

February 17, 2016 By Jo Anderson 3 Comments

Stuffed Eggplant || The Luminous Kitchen

I know this is a food blog and I should be using super exciting words to describe this dish to entice you, but I just put Marley down to sleep after a particularly challenging day and my brain is evading me right now. What I can say is that this is a really easy, practical,…

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Creamy Red Thai Lentil and Chickpea Curry

February 12, 2016 By Jo Anderson 5 Comments

Creamy Red Thai Lentil and Chickpea Curry

Not a week goes by that we don’t make some sort of Thai Curry and Red Thai Curry is my absolute favorite. Since we have been trying to make the majority of our meals vegetarian, this has become a go-to recipe for us because its really satisfying and its a great way to use up…

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What I’ve Been Working On

February 8, 2016 By Jo Anderson 3 Comments

The Luminous Kitchen || Jo Anderson

I take food photos almost every day, but not everything makes it onto my blog because I do a lot of client work that I can’t always share for confidentiality reasons. Sometimes however I just create food photos because I absolutely love it. I love deciding on a mood and feel and taking a background…

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Welcome

Hi I'm Jo, former yacht chef, now I style and take pretty pictures of food. Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, I now live in Australia with my husband, Corey and our baby girl. Next to them my favorite things include my camera and cheese. We like real, uncomplicated food and letting nature be our muse.
 

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