<p data-block="true" data-editor="166hv" data-offset-key="9kie3-0-0"><span data-offset-key="9kie3-0-0">Hi, I&#8217;m Kim, the baker/photographer/blogger behind &#8216;The Sweet Balance&#8217;. <span class="_3gl1 _5zz4" data-offset-key="9kie3-1-0"><span class="_ncl">ð</span></span><span class="_3gl1 _5zz4" data-offset-key="9kie3-2-0"><span class="_ncl">ð</span></span> Today, I&#8217;m sharing 6 random facts about me so you can get to know me better. </span><span data-offset-key="9kie3-3-0">(It&#8217;s a long one so you deserve a brownie if you read till the end </span><span class="_3gl1 _5zz4" data-offset-key="9kie3-4-0"><span class="_ncl"><span data-offset-key="9kie3-4-0">ð</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="9kie3-5-0">)</span></p>
<p class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="2h0j-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2h0j-0-0">1) I&#8217;m 25 years old from Malta. I studied photography for 3 years but only got into food photography a year after graduation while working on a cake project. I absolutely loved it so I decided to start this blog. </span><span class="_3gl1 _5zz4" data-offset-key="2h0j-1-0"><span class="_ncl"><span data-offset-key="2h0j-1-0">ð·</span></span></span><span class="_3gl1 _5zz4" data-offset-key="2h0j-2-0"><span class="_ncl"><span data-offset-key="2h0j-2-0">â¤ï¸</span></span></span></p>
<p class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="ahhhl-0-0"><span data-offset-key="ahhhl-0-0">2) This photo was taken 2 years ago for the &#8216;<a href="https://thesweetbalance.net/about/amp/">About me</a>&#8216; section on my brand new (back then) blog. I should probably take some new ones but I&#8217;m much more comfortable shooting food. </span><span class="_3gl1 _5zz4" data-offset-key="ahhhl-1-0"><span class="_ncl"><span data-offset-key="ahhhl-1-0">ð¤</span></span></span><span class="_3gl1 _5zz4" data-offset-key="ahhhl-2-0"><span class="_ncl"><span data-offset-key="ahhhl-2-0">ð</span></span></span></p>
<p class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="3bcc2-0-0"><span data-offset-key="3bcc2-0-0">3) Some of my favourite desserts are <a href="https://thesweetbalance.net/recipes/fudge/perfectly-fudgy-brownies/amp/">brownies</a>, <a href="https://thesweetbalance.net/recipes/fudge/lemon-blueberry-blondies/amp/">blondies</a>, <a href="https://thesweetbalance.net/recipes/creams/baileys-chocolate-mousse/amp/">chocolate mousse</a>, <a href="https://thesweetbalance.net/recipes/cookies-biscuits/peanut-butter-oatmeal-cookies/amp/">choc chip cookies</a>, and nutella <a href="https://thesweetbalance.net/recipes/batters/almond-orange-french-crepes/amp/">crepes</a>. </span><span class="_3gl1 _5zz4" data-offset-key="3bcc2-1-0"><span class="_ncl"><span data-offset-key="3bcc2-1-0">ð</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="3bcc2-2-0"> I&#8217;m a big believer in balance (hence the blog name) and treating yourself to indulgent food every now and then. </span><span class="_3gl1 _5zz4" data-offset-key="3bcc2-3-0"><span class="_ncl"><span data-offset-key="3bcc2-3-0">ð</span></span></span></p>
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<p class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="d8je8-0-0"><span data-offset-key="d8je8-0-0">4) No matter how many times I try, I have never succeeded in poaching an egg. And yes, I have tried all the tips and tricks and different methods but it&#8217;s just not meant to be. </span><span class="_3gl1 _5zz4" data-offset-key="d8je8-1-0"><span class="_ncl"><span data-offset-key="d8je8-1-0">ð¤·♀ï¸</span></span></span><span data-offset-key="d8je8-2-0"> So Eggs Benedict is always my go-to brunch order. </span><span class="_3gl1 _5zz4" data-offset-key="d8je8-3-0"><span class="_ncl"><span data-offset-key="d8je8-3-0">ð</span></span></span></p>
<p data-offset-key="d8je8-0-0"><span data-offset-key="dmlkg-0-0">5) I&#8217;m a total nerd for fantasy or sci-fi books/movies/shows. If it involves superheroes, time travel, magic, aliens, or supernatural creatures, I&#8217;ll probably love it. </span><span class="_3gl1 _5zz4" data-offset-key="dmlkg-1-0"><span class="_ncl"><span data-offset-key="dmlkg-1-0">ð¤</span></span></span><span class="_3gl1 _5zz4" data-offset-key="dmlkg-2-0"><span class="_ncl"><span data-offset-key="dmlkg-2-0">ð¬</span></span></span><span class="_3gl1 _5zz4" data-offset-key="dmlkg-3-0"><span class="_ncl"><span data-offset-key="dmlkg-3-0">ð Some of my favourite shows right now are Outlander, This is us, The Good Doctor, Good Girls, and The Walking Dead.</span></span></span></p>
<p data-offset-key="d8je8-0-0"><span data-offset-key="dh4l1-0-0">6) On that note, I am obsessed with Harry Potter and have definitely watched it over 100 times, but who&#8217;s counting? (P.S I&#8217;m a proud Hufflepuff <span class="_3gl1 _5zz4" data-offset-key="dh4l1-1-0"><span class="_ncl">ð</span></span>) I also own many HP memorabilia and visiting the studios was one of my happiest days. Here&#8217;s a cringe-worthy photo of myself drinking Butterbeer as proof.</span></p>
<p data-offset-key="d8je8-0-0"><a href="https://thesweetbalance.net/lifestyle/get-to-know-me/attachment/harry-potter-studios/amp/" rel="attachment wp-att-3448"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-3448 " src="https://thesweetbalance.net/wp-content/uploads/harry-potter-studios-225x300.jpg" alt="Drinking butterbeer at the HP studios" width="360" height="480"></a></p>
<p data-offset-key="d8je8-0-0">As always, happy indulging and remember to treat yourself!</p>
<p data-offset-key="d8je8-0-0">Kim x</p>