Recently, whenever a recipe turns out really well I consider it as a possible blog post. So, I snap a quick photo and later when it is time to add a pic, I am horrified with the results. Images of awful slop (and that's putting it nicely) almost negate the positive memory of a meal. So, as my passion for photography and good food develop, I've decided I want to combine hobbies and get better at food photography.
The blood orange featured above was almost gobbled up by my bf before I could capture nature's candy in all its glory. I've been delighting in citrus this winter--it is the best snack--neatly wrapped, gives you pep, and it's good for you. While regrowing my love for blood oranges (which I became terribly sick of while living in Italy--it was the ONLY fruit I ever got) I came across an article on NPR about their merits. This last batch we got is so red that it's purple, which according to the article is due to the same chemical that makes blueberries blue.
We've also started up ceramics again--this time in a new place with new materials. Now we're getting our artistic groove on in an old pottery shack that's even closer to home. It is indoor/outdoor, VERY funky, near the ocean, and has 3 different kiln options (rakku, salt, and regular). Plus, I have been experimenting with new materials. I was getting almost decent with stoneware, so A talked me into experimenting with b-mix (stronger but I don't like it--too sticky feeling!) and porcelain. I have fallen for porcelain: it is so soft and light and easy to center and shape (but alas, also to ruin). I appreciate that I can work and still enjoying the sunshine and fresh air from the day:
The blood orange featured above was almost gobbled up by my bf before I could capture nature's candy in all its glory. I've been delighting in citrus this winter--it is the best snack--neatly wrapped, gives you pep, and it's good for you. While regrowing my love for blood oranges (which I became terribly sick of while living in Italy--it was the ONLY fruit I ever got) I came across an article on NPR about their merits. This last batch we got is so red that it's purple, which according to the article is due to the same chemical that makes blueberries blue.
We've also started up ceramics again--this time in a new place with new materials. Now we're getting our artistic groove on in an old pottery shack that's even closer to home. It is indoor/outdoor, VERY funky, near the ocean, and has 3 different kiln options (rakku, salt, and regular). Plus, I have been experimenting with new materials. I was getting almost decent with stoneware, so A talked me into experimenting with b-mix (stronger but I don't like it--too sticky feeling!) and porcelain. I have fallen for porcelain: it is so soft and light and easy to center and shape (but alas, also to ruin). I appreciate that I can work and still enjoying the sunshine and fresh air from the day:
The veggies are also prolific and I am looking forward to the harvest. I have Fava beans, celery, and a ton of leeks in the plot on the left and on the right are the peas, artichokes, Swiss chard, and a patch of cruciferous veggies (mainly broccoli and Brussel sprouts).
2 comments:
Em, I am so jealous of your garden. I've been planning and plotting my container garden for this spring, but unfortunately I'll need to wait probably until the end of May to even get started. Your garden looks great and I am green with envy! Atleast our farmer's markets will start up again in mid-March, so that's only a month and a half down the road. I am ready to eat real food again. I'm glad to hear you are back into ceramics, I would love to see some of your pieces. I think your photography is coming along nicely. I can totally sympathize though with the disappointment of food photos. I just post mine anyway, if anything it can help track your progress. You and Andrew have any plans of visiting Portland or Maui any time soon?
Your photography is lovely. I want to get better at taking photos! Mine always turn out pasty-colored.
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