Punctual Picks #11

The eleventh Punctual Picks and its share of discoveries.

TouchRetouch

Smartphones are full of interesting apps. TouchRetouch is one of my favourites and I use it daily. It lets you remove imperfections and erase lines, such as power cables. Above all, it can erase netting, very handy for photographing a subject behind a fence. Thanks to its tutorials, the app is easy to get to grips with. TouchRetouch is paid, but given the quality of the result, that is no bother at all.

TouchRetouch for iPad Review

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Sugar Sin

During one of my trips to London (in French), I discovered the colourful Sugar Sin shop. A vibrant sweet shop with totally surprising products. Being a real fan of treats, it did not take me long to fall for a few sweet, colourful gems. I don’t think they even survived the trip home. My big favourite in the shop was the little Gin Fizz flavoured gums.

Sugar Sin
Photo credits: Sugar Sin Facebook

Nigel Slater

I have always been interested in food films and series, a fascinating and limitless subject. In 2010, I discovered the biographical film Toast. This biopic traces Nigel Slater’s youth and the beginnings of his love for cooking. Simple, it handles its subject without a false note. This film really touched me through its similarities with my own life. I then did some research on this man and his fascinating work. “A cook who writes” is how he describes himself. I love his work and his images. Having leafed through a few of his books, I promise myself to try at least one of his recipes. I follow him on X and Instagram, where I enjoy his indulgent world.

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Photo credits: Observer Magazine

Sauvabelin

Strolling in Sauvabelin park, in Lausanne, is always very soothing. I love walking around it looking at the trees and climbing the famous tower to admire the city and its surroundings. I also love watching the ducks and fish in the lake. The few animals living around the park give the place a rural atmosphere. A spot in the upper part of the city to clear your head. In winter, the park also lends itself to a lovely snowy walk (in French).

Lausanne Tourisme

Cheesecake ; Inglewood

Among life’s simple pleasures, I am a real cheesecake fan. For the record, this pastry is made in two ways: baked in the oven, or no-bake and set in the fridge. Personally, I prefer the second version. Inglewood’s is simply perfect. Plain, raspberry or chocolate, it comes in several versions to the delight of sweet lovers.

Inglewood

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