Writing
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Ebay and Other Vices
I have a problem. I have a little thing called a prop addiction. I’m constantly finding my next must-have props in vintage and thrift stores, at the grocery store, in…
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More Goodness on Strobist: Lighting 102
If you are interested in improving your off-camera flash lighting skills, Strobist is kicking off a new round of lighting assignments geared toward teaching people the basics. Lighting 102 kicks…
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A Spring Trifle
If, like me, you have not before made a trifle, you may think it must be a breeze. And in fact, if you already have the cake, the pastry cream,…
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New Food & Wine Food Photo Contest
I’m a bit irked with Food & Wine.com right now. They replaced their little blogwatch thing that used to do a nice job of showcasing some of the cool stuff…
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Jack's Quick Salmon Soup
Jack, to you. It’s Dad to me. And this is another recipe from my family cookbook. My dad was never afraid to get into the kitchen, and when he cooks,…
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A Moroccan Inspired Artichoke Frittata
One of the things that drew me to Arabesque, Claudia Roden’s book of Moroccan, Turkish and Lebanese cookery, other than the praises I’ve seen across the web, is the brilliant…
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Strobist On Assignment & Other Stuff
Head over to Strobist for some great macro junk food shots, and lighting tips to help you make some yourself. While you are at it, if you are looking for…
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Carli's Bee Cheese
When I was in second grade, my father remarried. I couldn’t have had any idea then, when I first met Carli, how much of an impact she’d have on my…
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A Sandwich Over a Year in the Making
It didn’t take me a year to assemble this sandwich. Or, for that matter, even to cook the corned beef from scratch, although that took considerably longer than I had…
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Getting Down to Business
I’ve been thinking a lot about the business end of photography these days. I’m in the midst of reading John Harrington’s Best Business Practices for Photographers, a book intended for…
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STW Challenge for April: Think Pink!
I’m going to get a bit girly on you. I don’t get girly too often. But it’s April, and the flowers are blooming and the bees are buzzing, and I’m…
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Food Stylist and Photographer Listing Posts
Every now and then, I get comments or mail asking for food stylist and photographer recommendations. I never really intended this site to be a go-to spot to find opportunities…