December18th
I’m currently doing what I have been doing non stop over the past few weeks. That’s sitting in front of my computer, drinking coffee with cream, listening to music (currently Queen – We Will Rock You, but you never know what song will come on next..) and editing images in photoshop.
Don’t get me wrong, this is my idea of a good time. Read More
October20th
For most of my life I haven’t had any sort of interest in art.
The art I am referring to is not the performance art Lady Gaga displays on stage, the kind of art Banksy sprays on the side of a building, or the kind of art someone is creating out of garbage and old Stop signs. The kind of art I am referring to is the paintings and sculptures from the masters of previous eras. Read More
September15th
I am alive. I am well. I am more than well!
As you may know, or not know, I haven’t blogged since May of this year. Four months. I remember looking at one of my favorite food blogs once and wondering ‘why haven’t they posted?’ After a week, then two weeks, then a month went by, and before you knew it I was going back for some of my favorite recipes, being greeted with a blog post published a year prior. I always wondered what happened to some of those people, but I never emailed. I bet that has happened to a few people that have stumbled upon my site wondering where I am, and I have received a few emails. To those that emailed me, thank you, I appreciate you, I am alive, well, and more than well! Read More
May8th
Hello everyone who is left! I havent posted in quite a while, as you may have noticed. Sorry ’bout that! Things have been quite busy for me, but anyone who knows me personally knows that I secretly love to be busy. I like to be working towards something. Going in the direction forward, rather than at a stand still. I am now working full time (40-50 hours a week), school for photography full time, homework galore and of course, taking care of my hungry boyfriend Kyle and our dog Holly! And I love every minute of it. I am in an architecture photography class, so I have been taking plenty of pictures of buildings and architectural details. And who wants to look at buildings on a food blog? Read More
April3rd
I have mentioned it before, but when I was a teenager I worked at Starbucks (so we’re talkin’ 2004/2005), and I still find myself craving the pastries that I used to eat daily.
If you are one to splurge on a treat when at Starbucks, then you will know they have changed in the last 6-7 years. Gone are the days of espresso fudge brownies, toffee almond bars, marble pound cake and the delicious cranberry oatmeal bars. Read More
March25th
I have been working on a project the past two weeks that I have unofficially dubbed ‘The Painted Ladies‘. Messes have been made, clothes have been stained, but beautiful images have been created.
I received an assignment two weeks ago and it was simply to ‘create an 8 picture fine art series’ and this was also considered my final in my portraiture class. Doesn’t my school sound fun? Read More
March9th
Sometimes I want a sophisticated cookie.
The kind that deserves a pretty plate instead of a ziplock baggy. And the kind that requires an explanation to others when you offering them one. “An olive oil cookie, what does that mean?”, I was asked as I gave these to my co-workers. They were delicate, delicious and sophisticated, and led us all to the office coffee maker (to discuss important business matters like Charlie Sheen.) Read More
February26th
I’ve had a lot of drafts, but not many published blog posts in the last two weeks. Remember the posts during snowpocolypse? The past two weeks have catch up at school, which has led to many meals on the go. I have been taking plenty of pictures for my classes though, and a post with new pictures will come shortly.
Last week, Calphalon graciously sent me one of their new digital 7qt slow cookers to try out (in exchange for an original recipe), and though my time has been limited, I still agreed. After all, isn’t that one of the best thing about slow cookers? Throw the ingredients in, come back a few hours later and you have something delicious! And this soup, is very, very delicious. Read More
February26th
I am in a portrait photography class in school, so I have been stepping out of my comfort zone and photographing plenty of people. I really enjoy it, but I think what I enjoy most is finding people to photograph. I know some people feel awkward when I ask them if they would mind modeling for me (especially the first time). But, if I can give them a beautiful picture in return, then hopefully they become more comfortable with being photographed (and with themselves). These are just a few different assignments I have had recently in school, more to come soon! Read More
February4th
This jambalaya is made with vegetable, no sausage, so it’s vegetarian! I’ve never liked sausage, ever. Something about the texture. Then I went to culinary school and had to make sausage, all different kinds. Grinding the meats wasn’t so bad, I realized it wasn’t that gross. Until we pulled out the casings that the sausage goes into. I WILL NEVER EAT SAUSAGE AGAIN. (yes I know there are casing-free and plastic casing kinds, don’t hassle me, I dont like it!) Read More
