Welcome to Sweet and Savoury Pursuits, my creative place on the net! My name is Fida, and I have a passion for food. I think good food should be celebrated and I take joy in cooking for others and love making people happy through food.
This blog started out as a space for me to share some of my favourite recipes as well as my adventures in the kitchen. Before I knew it my passion for cooking and baking grew into a passion for food photography and styling. So now this space is as much about my journey learning food photography and styling as it is about the food and the recipes. Except for the occasional food photography workshop, I am a self-taught food photographer and stylist who still has much room for improvement but who is eager to learn and experiment with food photography. I hope that you will follow me as I continue to pursue this passion of mine.
But you may be wondering who is this Fida person? Well, I am the Canadian born daughter of Lebanese immigrants who came to Canada to build a better life for themselves. If you know anything about Lebanese culture and people than you know that family, friends, hospitality and food are of the utmost importance and this is what I grew up learning and still believe.
My own passion for cooking and baking developed during my time at university. When I needed a break from my studies, I would just get in the kitchen and start baking, usually cakes with different layers that took hours to make. These days, I rarely have the luxury of time for such recipes, taking care of my children and my full-time work take up a large part of my days. But when I do have free time, I'm usually in the kitchen cooking or baking and then in my studio (which is really just my dining room 😉) styling and taking pictures of my creations.
All of the pictures I post on this site are taken by me unless otherwise specified. Please do not use my recipes or pictures on your site without linking back to mine and clearly indicating the source. Your comments are very important to me, so if you leave me a comment I will reply as soon as possible. If you have a question or would like to make a comment but do not want it to appear on my website you can email me at [email protected]
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Thanks for stopping by Sweet and Savoury Pursuits!
Lynz Real Cooking says
Hi Fida, love the blog name! I lived in the middle east for years! love the blog!
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thank you so much! I've never lived in the Middle East, but have visited several countries. Amazing experiences there. Thanks for stopping by my blog!
Lynz Real Cooking says
Sure please pop by to see me if you have the chance!
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
I will definitely. Thanks!
Carnivore Confidential says
Glad I found your page ... I look forward to reading more from you ... 🙂
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thank you!
Alicia says
What a lovely blog you've got here Fida! Fab food styling and tantalising photography too- Don't know about you but I'm definitely one that eats with my eyes.
Alicia says
Oh! and thank for visiting and following my blog 🙂
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
My pleasure you have a wonderful blog and I'm happy to have discovered it, your photography is beautiful.
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thank you so much Alicia! Absolutely, I think food can be so beautiful 🙂 Thanks for visiting my blog!
spoon me like porridge says
Fida, you have such a lovely blog and a great approach to cooking! your interest in photography is evident as you have some lovely pictures,
keep up the good work! x han
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thank you so much Hannah. It's so nice to hear such encouraging words 🙂
For The Love of Ghee says
You have such a beautiful blog here. Your pictures are amazing! I'll have to try your pumpkin and pear soup soon 🙂
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thank you so much! Thanks for following on Facebook, Fida
tucionacreations says
Hello Fida, your bogs looks delightful, I love the pictures too ... 🙂
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thank you so much. And thanks for stopping by, hope to see you again 🙂
Sarah @ Young Foodie says
Thanks for stopping by! Have enjoyed having a read of your posts and look forward to reading some more! 🙂
Sarah @ http://fromayounngfoodie.wordpress.com
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thank you Sarah!
Packing my Suitcase says
Loved your delicious blog!! 😀 <3
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
That's wonderful, thank you so much!
Packing my Suitcase says
You're welcome 🙂
Serena says
I love your blog! Nice to meet you Fida!
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thank you so much Serena, nice to meet you too!
Eleanore Brickell says
Great blog Fida!! Your photos are already wonderful! See you at the photo course next week
Eleanore
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thanks so much Eleanore! I think I still have much to improve on. See you next week!
Tasty Eats Ronit Penso says
Thank you for following my blog. I'm glad to have discovered yours as well. 🙂
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
It's my pleasure! Thanks for following me as well 🙂
Traditionally Modern Food says
Thanks for visiting my blog:) you have a amazing blog.. Looking forward to see more post from you
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
You're welcome, I look forward to seeing more of your posts as well and trying some of your recipes 🙂
And thank you for visiting and following my blog!
Traditionally Modern Food says
Pleasure is mine:)
frankiesfeast says
Hi there, I have nominated you for the Liebster Award and The Sunshine Award. You can choose to accept either one or both or neither. Participation is optional of course but if you would like to participate you can read more here: http://frankiesfeast.com/2014/06/15/homemade-chocolate-plus-some-awards/
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thank you so much for the nomination 🙂
Sinfully Tempting says
Lovely blog, I'm so glad I found it through Fiesta Friday! 🙂
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thank you so much 🙂
My Kitchen Moments says
Hi, Glad to stumble upon your blog. Look forward to read more of your posts! So giving a follow...
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Hello, thank you so much, hope you will enjoy my posts!
moncler italia online says
bookmarked!!, I like your website!
Nancy says
Congratulations…you’ve been nominated for The Versatile Blogger Award! Participation is purely optional. If you’re interested here is the link you need to view the rules: http://feastingwithfriendsblog.com/2014/05/04/shout-out-sunday-an-embarrassment-of-riches-part-2/
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thank you so much Nancy! I am very honoured to be nominated for this award 🙂
Nancy says
You are very welcome, SSP! The award is very much deserved. 🙂
apsara says
Glad that I found you today, you have a lovely blog with beautiful photographs!
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thank you Apsara! Just took a look at your blog and I'm looking forward to trying some of your healthy recipes. I will be following you as well 🙂
April Murray says
your recipes look delicious 🙂 I look forward to following your blog.
-April
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thank you so much. Just took a peek at your blog and it looks great, I will be following you as well 🙂
indusinternationalkitchen says
You have a lovely blog! And so happy to follow you so I don't miss any of your lovely posts! 🙂
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thank you so much! It's so nice to know when someone is enjoying my blog.
marjorie ravignat says
Well done Fida - your photos and recipes look so good- Congratulations.
Aunt Marjie
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Hi, so glad you found my blog, thank you for the lovely compliments. Hope you come back to see my posts, you can also follow my blog on facebook, just click on the facebook widget on my home page, its on the right side. Take care.
Julie Capruciu says
Everything looks delicious! Thanks for sharing some of your homemade dishes. I`m going to try the phyllo pastries with goat cheese next! miam! P.S. the pictures are beautiful.
Sweet and Savoury Pursuits says
Thank you so much Julie for your comment, I love knowing what people think of my blog. I find the Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Phyllo Tartelettes so good it's always difficult for me not to eat too many of them! It would be great if you let me know what you think when you try them.
María laura Basualdo says
Great blog!!! I will try some of the recipes!!!
sweetandsavourypursuits says
Thank you Maria! I hope you like them as much I do.