Archive for February, 2010

February 27, 2010

100 Days of Salad

By in Salads

At the moment I’m eating salad every day.  This is not an exercise in restriction; it’s a commitment to self-indulgence and celebration of one of my favorite menu items.  When asked what my favorite foods are, I have often said, “Salad…and cheese, of course.”  These salads I’ve been making are delicious, usually casual and easy, and they [...]

February 24, 2010

Food Styling Workshop

By in Food Photography, Life-Changers & Events

As the food stylist Delores Custer says, “When you like a food photograph, who do you usually give credit to? The photographer.”  And where are the credits for the food stylist?  “In the gutter.”  I thought she was making some kind of bitter joke, but actually, the gutter is the place in the magazine that’s so close to [...]

February 16, 2010

Pink Ladies and Other Candidates

By in Desserts, Fruit

I’ve been experimenting this week to maximize the deliciousness in a menu I’m cooking for somone’s 40th birthday party on Friday.  I love this menu so much!  It’s meant to be munchies, but for people who like interesting flavors.  Fun, fun, fun! Apple slices with salted caramel dip will be one of the sweets.  I chose this item [...]