Hey, there fellow food adventurer!

It’s time to start writing your own culinary adventures…

The one where you have all the fun and create some delicious treats along the way.

Where food adventures await you, eating excites you and the prospect of trying something new is before you. A new skill, a better way to do things and some all-around wholesome food-spiration for when you’re just not sure what will satisfy those cravings.

A letter on a desk addressed to the curious and hungry inviting them to start their own culinary journey.

You’re in the right place if you are curious and hungry. If cosy comforting food and drink is your thing and you’re all about food adventures in the kitchen!

We’ll cover comfort recipes to excite you and curb your hunger cravings along with the culinary resources to help you along the way (bring on all the hacks, tips, tricks and behind-the-scenes insights!). Answering some of those food curiosities brewing inside of you and discovering ways to upgrade your culinary skills.

And that’s where I come in.

A picture of Laura Young from The Culinary Letter sitting on a pink chair next to a wall covered in various pink florals and a pink fluffy rug

I’m Laura, a food stylist, photographer, content creator and culinary arts graduate with a passion for creating scrumptious content and developing delicious recipes.

Check out my food styling and photography portfolio

Testimonials of my work here!

Client work here!

I’ve had a fair mixture of being both on the front lines and behind the scenes. Previously working in cafes and various other roles including a barista, baker, chef and cake decorator. My most recent works include food styling and recipe video content creation.

As a result, I thought it was about time I started writing my own story, sharing the discoveries I made along the way and finding my own cooking style.

The learning process is neverending, both in life and in food.

In the big wide world of food, there are always experiences to be had and discoveries to make. So why not start the journey?

Because we are all writing the food adventurers of our lives.

Everyone’s got a story to tell, that is individual and unique and unlike anyone else in this world. You have your own beliefs to express, your own values and visions and that can all come to life in the food you create.

A bit about me:

I’m based in Auckland, New Zealand and enjoy diving into all types of markets (farmers markets, bespoke markets and the likes), eating seasonally, indulging in some festive treats and always checking the dessert menu before deciding on the main menu.

With a love of all things homewares, I have found myself with an overflowing stash of glassware, patterned materials, ceramics and seasonal decor. But have absolutely no regrets, just not enough space for it all!

A collection of glassware placed on top of a leaf covered table runner. Followed by fresh vegetables from a farmers market including baby beetroot, carrots, radish, turnip and rhubarb. And lastly a picture of small ceramics and kitchen accesories including spoons, mini bowls and a llama dish.

I love any chance to decorate and best of all celebrate! Because sometimes, we need to appreciate the small things and I’m a firm believer in doing what makes you happy.

Aside from this, I have an undying love for inspirational quotes, stationary, handmade pasta and learning how to make things from scratch.

I’ve also had my fair share of struggles in the kitchen and that doesn’t mean they cease to exist. All the failures, however, lead to important teaching moments and there’s always a lesson to learn! 

This is why I’m sharing this knowledge with you all.

Look forward to hearing from me, just like you would receive a letter in your mailbox, of the digital kind. Now that I’ve told you my story…

Write back!

I’m always happy to meet fellow food adventurers such as yourself.

Subscribe to my newsletter above so we can keep in touch and communicate via your digital mailbox and in the meantime find me on Pinterest / Instagram / Facebook or even send over a message to say hi.

Start the journey, by checking out my very first post here.

Or check out my food styling and food photography services right here!

Laura Young | The Culinary Letter food blog

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