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Downeats is a journal that shares food stories and recipes, and photography. It is devoted to home cooking, gathering with loved ones, living slow and imperfectly. The name Downeats is a foodie play on the Downeast region of the coast of Maine- so everything is New England inspired.

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amberrogals

Drop a 💛 if you’re ready for spring already!

Drop a 💛 if you’re ready for spring already!
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A bit of raw honesty- these past few winters have been really hard on me. They’re dark, frigid, dormant and the isolation makes me depressed. Mostly this comes out in the form of extreme fatigue, creative blocks, and self sabotage.
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Mental health is something that I’m still learning to prioritize- it’s a practice. As a mom I have found it especially hard to prioritize, but on the flip side, all the more important. Right now, my mental health practice looks like this:
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-Exercise 5x per week. I mix it up with long walks and yoga.
-Meditation. Not daily, but a few times per week.
-Water!! I drink water daily, and rotate through essences by @freedomfloweressence which I’m basically obsessed with. Call it woo woo if you want, but it has worked wonders for me. I’m taking their Confidence one currently!
-Talking with a therapist once a month (highly recommend @elizabeth.ritual if you’re looking!)
-Daily journal. This is the biggest and most impactful for my healing and wellness journey. Writing has always been my internal process, and it has done wonders for my mental health.
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I know how easy it is to not prioritize mental health or even not take it seriously, but in my experience it truly can take a toll on physical health, relationships, life goals, etc. Do you prioritize mental health? Share one of your non-negotiables 👇👇

I started my business, Downeats, a year ago after

I started my business, Downeats, a year ago after spending 2021 building my skills as a food photographer. Downeats is a play on the word “Downeast”- a way to pay homage to Maine which has shaped the majority of my experience with food. I wanted to work with amazing food brands doing food and lifestyle photography and styling, and build an online blog/community that provided people with simple, beautiful and seasonally inspired recipes.
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In January 2022, when I started Downeats, I wrote down local businesses that I would be absolutely thrilled to work with. Back then I was way to intimidated to reach out and “pitch” to them, but they were on my list and I eyed them from afar…. Mostly just dreaming. A few of them were:
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@MainePieCo
@ChoomiNaturals
@EdibleMaine
@MaineCrisp
@GneissSpice
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Now, a year later, I have worked with all of them on the list- and it’s been truly amazing. Some days it feels surreal to be working with such wonderful people who have also built their brands from the ground up. It’s surreal to have people value my work, my opinion, and my perspective. Pictured here is my second published piece for @EdibleMaine
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If you are visualizing something for yourself please know that it CAN happen if you make it happen. Sometimes the things we dream of feel so close yet so far. We wonder how can we get from here to there? So much of what holds us back from the life we envision is fear- but what does it look like to face those fears? Scary, uncomfortable, awkward? YES. It is. I’ve done it. But what about after that? After the discomfort fades away? You might be left with opportunity, potential, and a newly forged path forward.
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#dreambig #maine #foodphotography #toast #lox #foodie #maineeats #eatmaine #seafood #newengland #ediblemagazine #foodstyling #foodphotographer #gutsoverfear #nofear #liveyourdreams

Fresh spring rolls are quickly becoming my happy p

Fresh spring rolls are quickly becoming my happy place ✨😍

#springroll #springrolls #freshspringrolls #eatyourveggies #eattherainbow #veggielover #healthyrecipes #cleaneating #slowliving #foodie #f52grams #f52community #delicious #eatcaptureshare #foodstagram #fresh

This weekend I hope you can: ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

This weekend I hope you can:
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-Embrace rest
-Practice yoga
-Catch up on some reading
-Bake a cake
-Call a loved one
-Get outside

I will be attempting all of the above.
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Happy weekend 💕

Favorite breakfast, basically. #breakfastideas #m

Favorite breakfast, basically.

#breakfastideas #morning #breakfast #foodphotography #foodstyling #ricebowl #foodie #f52community #f52grams #delicious #nomnom #slowliving #foodstylist

What would you do with these leeks??
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Potato leek soup?
Leek and mushroom quiche?
Sautéed in butter and baked into a pie?
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Let me know your favorite thing to do with them below!

#foodphotography #foodstyling #foodstylist #leeks #leekrecipe #maine #produceisbeautifulproject #freshproduce #fromscratch

Do you cook with your children? My little ones lov

Do you cook with your children? My little ones love mixing, measuring, cracking eggs, and being able to help! Kids are also much more encouraged to try new foods when they are preparing and cooking them. Yes, it’s more mess to clean up for me sometimes, but so worth it for them.

#slowliving #slowfood #mamasgirl #kidsthatcook #cooking #slowlifestyle #cookingfromscratch #foodie #maine #thewaylifeshouldbe

What’s on our table?
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Potato leek soup, with a swirl of @vermontcreamery creme fraiche and a garnish of fresh parsley. Potato leek soup is one of the easiest soups to make, I promise you! Delicious, nourishing, comfort food. The recipe is on my blog now!
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#soupseason #souprecipe #maine #eatmaine #foodphotographer #foodstyling #souprecipes #comfortfood #glutenfreerecipes #cozy #winter #winterrecipes #delicious #potatoleeksoup #slowliving #fromscratch #homecooking

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