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'𝓤𝓷-𝓜𝓪𝓭𝓮 𝓦𝓲𝓽𝓱 𝓛𝓸𝓿𝓮'
From New Years day this year, until midnight of the 17th of March, I pushed myself mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually to the point of implosion to create from absolute scratch this seminal installation and performance artwork.
Wrought with detail and layered with symbolism & interconnected nuances, this creation is a new benchmark in my personal and professional development.
I present to you '𝓤𝓷-𝓜𝓪𝓭𝓮 𝓦𝓲𝓽𝓱 𝓛𝓸𝓿𝓮', Bronze, glass and sculptural objet d’ art, fantastical edible creations, a lusciously embroidered and hand dyed table cloth & seat cover and if one is so fortunate, an immersive experience with myself in person to taste my delights and share each other’s company.
I invite you to pop over the the dedicated page for this creation to view the collection in detail and read the synopsis by my curator, Sophia McKinnon.
This artwork has been submitted (acceptance pending) for the upcoming New York iteration of the Spring Break Art Show to be held on Madison Ave in Manhattan, New York in Fall ‘24.
'Un-Made With Love', 2024- Music credit - 'Sweet Dreams' - Eurythmics
«-(¯`v´¯)-« HNY! ++ ℕ𝔼𝕎 𝓒𝓪𝓼𝓱𝓶𝓮𝓻𝓮 𝓢𝓬𝓪𝓻𝓯 𝓓𝓮𝓼𝓲𝓰𝓷𝓼 & 𝔼𝕕𝕚𝕓𝕝𝕖 𝔸𝕣𝕥
Happy New Year Everyone! 2024 eh… woop!! Let’s burn it up!! New York & I are buzzing with energy and I can’t wait to share all the incredible things I have been doing and making ಠ‿↼
I’m super excited to release ℕ𝔼𝕎 designs in my mid weight graphic Moena Moxham cashmere scarves. These are extremely limited, so ＣＯＮＴＡＣＴ ＭＥ directly or pop into Mikel Hunter in New York or his gorgeous boutique out at Martha’s Vineyard!
Only the finest 100% cashmere and completely reversible, these scarves are simply beautiful. Hanging art on your wall is so 2023- wear and enjoy these exquisite items while supporting entrepreneurial female business ownership! (╯°□°)╯
(~˘▾˘)~ Pop over to the cashmere scarf section of my website to see the full collection and designs available, and check out new videos featuring the scarves, Mikel’s boutique and moi.
If you don’t already, give me a follow at @chashmerebymoenamoxham and @edibleartbymoenamoxham
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‘𝓟𝓼𝔂𝓬𝓱𝓮𝓭𝓮𝓵𝓲𝓬 𝓞𝓻𝓬𝓱𝓲𝓭’
140cm² (55”²), 100% Cashmere, Eyelash fringe, Hand finished labelling, Reversible design
$550 USD
‘𝓗𝓪𝓹𝓹𝓮𝓷𝓲𝓷𝓰’
140cm² (55”²), 100% Cashmere, Eyelash fringe, Hand finished labelling, Reversible design
$550 USD
‘𝓕𝓲𝓻𝓶𝓪𝓶𝓮𝓷𝓽’
140cm² (55”²), 100% Cashmere, Eyelash fringe, Hand finished labelling, Reversible design
$550 USD
‘𝓔𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓻’
140cm² (55”²), 100% Cashmere, Eyelash fringe, Hand finished labelling, Reversible design
$550 USD
𝔸ℕ𝔻 I have 𝕠𝕟𝕝𝕪 𝟝 more of ‘𝓜𝓮𝓽𝓪𝓶𝓸𝓻𝓹𝓱𝓸𝓼𝓲𝓼’ .. so be QUICK!
140cm² (55”²), 100% Cashmere, Eyelash fringe, Hand finished labelling, Reversible design
$550 USD
Halloween 2023 Macaron and Wormy Cake Pops From homemade marzipan tongues & worms, to fondant lips (which look like they have had a few too many shots of #juvederm).. to the buttercream flowers, the macaron’s they attached to and their gourmet fillings- all made with most premium organic ingredients I can get my little werewolf paws upon these Mac’s & pop’s are sure to delight and intrigue!
The decadent macaron flavours this year are spiced German buttercream (like a fancy slightly savoury pumpkin spice-ish vibe) enveloping a homemade salted caramel & Jelly Tip a nostalgic New Zealand favourite; French vanilla buttercream circling a raspberry coulis center + shavings of dark chocolate- sooo much farkin yuuuuum
The cake pops are homemade French Vanilla confetti cake dipped in premium white chocolate, then wrapped in Halloween pressed fondant and filled with vanilla & raspberry buttercream pansy’s, roses & leaves. Check out the little wormies squirming out of them!
When I wanted to make water & blood droplets on the macarons, I used isomalt, which although was my first time trying this out, I really enjoyed.. although I did melt my favourite mixing bowl lol. Everything you see there is edible (except for the rice and stand of corse!) including the ghosts which were chocolate filled with choc fudge and caramel, the rocks- edible chocolate, and the pumpkins and cactus!
Mwhhaahaaaha! Can you tell that Halloween is my favourite celebration? 🧙🏼♀️ xx Morticia aka Alexandra
I was a very busy beaver at the end of last year with my edible art- so much so that I didn’t complete the blog post to share about what I made!!
Pop over to the Edible Art page and have a look through my new creations- I am very proud of the Halloween macaron and cake pops- and this year, there are going to be some great things happening on this front- keep posted!
All of my baking is made using only the finest organic, local and artisanal ingredients- 2024 was a magnificent year meeting other producers, retail outlets and artists making amazing edible products here in New York. I can’t wait to see what 2024 has in store!
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If we get to cross paths in person, you might get your paws on one these glorious little cards! I am so thrilled with my new business cards printed by Silkcards!
Silkcards took my specifications & designs (which were extensive and complicated) and made exactly what I was hoping for. I couldn’t be happier (you should see the packaging and unboxing- posted on @moenamoxham)
If you are in need of business cards and other luxury printed items, I highly recommend contacting them!
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Aroha Nui and to my family here in New York and abroad- all my love and best wishes for a sparkly and adventure kitted out year ahead!
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It has been a busy few months, and I have been all OVER New York state I tell ya!
I am super thrilled to say that my gourmet Crystal Candy is now available to purchase from the cooooolest locations around New York!
Moena Moxham Crystal Candy is made with organic whole-food ingredients. They are VEGAN, GLUTEN aaaaand DAIRY FREE and I make exotic and gourmet flavours. A couple of recent examples are Rambutan, Hibiscus, Orange Blossom & Pear, Matcha, Watermelon & Basil, Honeydew & a crowed fav Coconut & Raspberry. I also make boozy ones too (sqweeee, a funky addition to the cheese board as they pair fantastically!) - Elderflower Spritz, Pineapple and Malibu, Apple-tini aaaand an incredible Strawberry Sunrise: jalapeño infused Patron tequila with strawberry & lime (!!!) have been recent stars.
My candy doesn't just look like diamonds and geodes, but they sparkle like them too with edible glitter, gold and silver and are beautiful & uplifting colors.
Crystal Candy is a fabulous texutre- crunchy on the outside, but jelly-like on the inside -think less chewy like a gummy bear and more melty like a traditional jelly. They are also super pleasurable for ASMR sensory stimulation lovers! (For those curious about ASMR it is “a feeling of well-being combined with a tingling sensation in the scalp and down the back of the neck, as experienced by some people in response to a specific gentle stimulus, often a particular sound: "ASMR is triggered by things like biting into textural foods, whispering voices, paper tearing, and scalp massage”. Customers are wild about the texture and the delicious indulgence of my unique treat!
Get your bootay down to one of the fabulous businesses listed below. They are well worth the trip around New York state and offer fantastic products and experiences.
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FIND MY CRYSTAL CANDY GOODIES AT THESE FUNKY LOCATIONS:
Herkimer Diamond Mines and KOA Glamping Resort - 4626 State Route 28 North Herkimer, New York - Located in New York's Mohawk Valley Region, right between the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains. Just miles away from the Historic Mohawk River and Erie Canal. Surrounded by stunning mountains, miles of hiking trails, cascading waterfalls, and glistening lakes as far as the eye can see. The Herkimer Diamond Mines Resort can be found nestled along the West Canada Creek, offering you a Glamping Experience unlike any other!
The Herkimer Diamond - Home to one of the oldest and clearest quartz crystals in the world - The Herkimer Diamond! These gemstones were faceted naturally over 500 million years ago. These magnificent crystals are found in the rock, having a diamond-like geometrical shape. Thus, the name recognition of “Herkimer Diamond”. This resort is one of a kind, you can prospect for diamonds while enjoying delicious food, the wonders of Nature and the most comfortable camping experience around. Book a trip now- it is an experience like no other!
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The Secret Caverns - 671 Caverns Road Howes Cave New York 12092 • 518.296.8558 - Nestled in the hallowed halls of hollow earth, Secret Caverns is a small commercial cavern located in upstate New York. It’s an epic walk down underground to a waterfall and the guides are particularly informative (and hilarious!) Founded by local civil engineer Roger Mallery, the caverns have hosted Americas roadside travellers and seekers of subterranean knowledge and adventure since its discovery by intrepid bovine explorers in 1928. They also have THE MOST AWESOME billboards all around Cobelskill!! Their store sells all sorts of neat unusual trinkets and art by the awesomely talented Eugene of Uncanny Material (who is also the man behind the EPIC billboards!)
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Gem’s Along The Mohawk - 800 Mohawk St, Herkimer, New York - Welcome to the premier visitor center of Upstate New York! Are you wondering what to do in the Mohawk Valley? Stop in and experience a little history and the finest selection of products from local New York makers & creators! You can cruise from here on the Erie Canal and enjoy dining at the famous Waterfront Grill and Rocky’s Quick Grille which offers various flavors of local foods. A must stop when in the Mohawk Valley!!
And a drum roll for the boozy candy! Wooooooop!!…… (⇀‸↼‶)⊃━☆ﾟ.*･｡ﾟ
Prior to Summer crunking in fiercely, you could find my gourmet macarons at Makinajian Organic Farm and my mac’s & crystal candy at Catskill Chocolate Co, but with us going through these intense heat waves with crazy humidity, I have decided to wait until the cooler months to return to the temperamental requirements of ganache’s, buttercream and finikity macarons! Look out for me at First Friday’s at the Catskill Chocolate Co!
Catskill Choc Co: Edible Art- Gourmet crystal candy :P
Gourmet macarons made with local organic artisanal ingredients
The Catskill Chocolate Co - 473 Main St, Catskill, NY 12414, United States - You HAVE to pop in and meet Lauren, her Mom and her fabulous team & sample all the delicious chocolates, pâtisseries, coffee, fresh local flowers and wonderful treats they make and have for sale. The store is aesthetically gooooooorgeous, and their menu is delicious and inspired! - The Lemon Bar’s are actually worth driving from NYC for- nooo joke!
Makinajian Organic Family Farm - 276 Cuba Hill Road, Huntington - The best family operated organic farm and farm store (since 1948!) in the middle North of Long Island. You can get the FRESHEST eggs, baking, bread, cooked poultry, Harry’s Strawberries and the finest selection of vetted and artisanal local organic produce and products. Christine, Mick and their family are royalty in these neck of the woods and it is a go to stop for gourmet groceries. Their chocolate chip cookies are insane too by the way- you can thank me later ;P
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𝓝𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓴𝓲𝓻𝓲 𝓦𝓪𝓰𝓪𝓼𝓱𝓲 🌸 🎀 𝓜𝓪𝓬𝓪𝓻𝓸𝓷 𝓒𝓵𝓪𝓼𝓼𝓮𝓼
😋💕 和菓子 ~ 𝓝𝓮𝓻𝓲𝓴𝓲𝓻𝓲 𝓦𝓪𝓰𝓪𝓼𝓱𝓲 💕😋
This is my first attempt at making the stunning Japanese confectionery known as Wagashi!
I was enamored with these gorgeous nibbles on my adventures around Japan. Not only are they very pretty, but they are a harmonious (and rather healthy!) sweet treat to be enjoyed with matcha.
Wagashi are vegan, gluten free and not as sweet as my other loves; macaron 😝 Traditionally these confectioneries are served at traditional Japanese tea ceremonies- I feel very honoured to be able to try and make such a treasured gastronomic tradition at home!
I owe a huge thank you to the incredibly talented @bembum.kitchen for sharing her recipe and techniques on YouTube- if you would like to try making Wagashi, I highly recommend viewing her video 🙏🏻
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🍬 💝 𝓜𝓪𝓬𝓪𝓻𝓸𝓷 𝓒𝓵𝓪𝓼𝓼𝓮𝓼 💝 🍬
𝓑𝓪𝓴𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓜𝓪𝓬𝓪𝓻𝓸𝓷: 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝟭𝟬𝟭 𝔀𝓲𝓽𝓱 𝓜𝓸𝓮𝓷𝓪 𝓜𝓸𝔁𝓱𝓪𝓶
I have been conducting how to bake Macaron classes!
Come learn the art of baking the epically temperamental & finickety cookies known as MACARON! (Mac-A-Ron not macaroons ladies & gents- those dem things are coconut lumps dipped in chocolate)
My class is 4.5 hours & by the end of it participants will have the skills & knowledge to:
• compile all the necessary cooking equipment, materials and ingredients to bake macaron
• make Italian method macaron
• know how to spot factors in your batches which influence the outcome & quality of your macs
• expertly macaronage
• pipe and fill your macaron!
I’m a walking talking baking encyclopedia which you have full access to during and post class. Over the duration of the course I share my tips & hacks about macs & baking so that fear is not an ingredient in creating these treats!
I also share my prized & guarded; refined and faithful recipe that I have tweaked and lovingly compiled over my years of baking macs and a circle template
Please note: a sweet 🦷 & a sense of humor are mandatory
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𝓙𝓪𝓹𝓪𝓷 | 2014
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