Category Archives: food

wedding detail

Posted on May 11, 2013 by mariko jesse

There are so many things I’d like to show from my wedding, but for now, here’s a photo of the ceramic wedding cake topper that my friend Aude made for us. I love it so much!I’m away on honeymoon for … Continue reading →

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pies

Posted on April 15, 2013 by mariko jesse

I love pies! In case you hadn’t already realised. I was thinking about pies the other day, and suddenly remembered a lovely little job I did for Parade magazine in the States, all about pies…The article was all about American … Continue reading →

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the Fat Duck

Posted on March 16, 2013 by mariko jesse

We went to Heston Blumenthal’s The Fat Duck restaurant the other day. It was an experience and a half! My very first 3-starred Michelin restaurant. When food looks as exquisite as this, it’s impossible to resist…

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chocolate packaging

Posted on January 26, 2013 by mariko jesse

Chinese New Year is just round the corner, and I’ve designed some exclusive packaging for Hong Kong based personalised (you can create your own flavours!) chocolatier chocoyou. The special new year red and gold sleeve is wrapped around a gift … Continue reading →

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Three Good Things again…

Posted on December 8, 2012 by mariko jesse

I’ve just seen this lovely little video of Hugh, talking about his new book. You can see some of my illustrations as he flips through the pages, and there’s even a nice close-up of the endpapers. Enjoy!I’ve been cooking out … Continue reading →

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Sweet Anthology

Posted on October 26, 2012 by mariko jesse

I love sweets. I’ve always loved sweets, and I’m fascinated by unusual and exotic confectionery everywhere. So when a friend asked me if I’d like to collaborate on a new venture for her sweet company Chorley & Baker, I jumped … Continue reading →

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Hugh’s Three Good Things

Posted on September 8, 2012 by mariko jesse

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s new cookbook is here!Published by Bloomsbury in the UK, there are lovely illustrations by me, and gorgeous photographs by Simon Wheeler, all laid out by the wonderful art director Lawrence Morton.I’ve created illustrations of the ingredients in watercolour … Continue reading →

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happy birthday me!

Posted on July 26, 2012 by mariko jesse

Yesterday was my birthday, hurrah! Here’s a little sketch of my birthday raspberry and rose cake, made with real rose petals…

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Cotswolds afternoon tea

Posted on March 31, 2012 by mariko jesse

We just spent the day in the Cotswolds, and had the loveliest afternoon tea ever at Juri’s Tearoom in the country town of Winchcombe. The crockery was a pretty blue… …and the view from the conservatory was delightful. But it’s … Continue reading →

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Chicago Tribune

Posted on March 17, 2012 by mariko jesse

I did this fun little illustration for the Chicago Tribune not that long ago, that featured advice from top chefs on cooking at home. Imagine you had an army of little chefs to help you when you’re making that complicated … Continue reading →

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