about

I’m Christopher, thank you for taking the time to visit. I’m so glad you’re here!

Currently living in Calgary, Alberta (Canada), I am a food and lifestyle expert who has a real passion for food, entertaining and food photography.

How my story began

I used to work the typical 9-5 grind, but now I’ve turned my passion for cooking, entertaining and photography into my full-time career!

With over 6 years of experience creating recipes for some of the biggest food brands in the world, I also love to share kitchen tips, tricks and how-to’s that I have learnt over the years.

MayEightyFive.com is a collection of quick, simple and mostly healthy recipes, with some home and entertaining tips. You will find flavorful cocktails, delicious appetizers, tasty mains and some indulgent desserts. I will also share tablescape ideas, simple DIY projects and tips for a beautiful home.

My recipes are easy and focus on using fresh, local and accessible ingredients.

Make sure to follow me on Instagram (@may.eighty.five) to get to know me more through daily Instagram Stories.

If you would like to collaborate, have a look at the “Let’s Work Together” page to see some of the recent work I’ve done for some incredible clients.

Feel free to reach out via the “Contact” page, send me an email at rivest.christopher@gmail.com or send me a Direct Message on Instagram!

– Christopher

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May Eighty Five FAQ

May Eighty Five Studio offers services like food photography and styling, restaurant photography, sponsored partnerships or brand ambassador roles. You can read more about that here!

I started May Eighty Five because I wanted to show people that living a more beautiful and delicious takes a lot less time and effort than one thinks. For example, my recipes focus on minimal ingredients and don’t take very long to prepare. I like to keep things elevated when I can, so my recipes are quick enough for a weeknight meal, but also impressive enough to wow your guests at a dinner party.