I Heart Coffee!!

Weekly Photo Challenge: Pattern

I like to make patterns when I’m cooking and baking: I love the pattern on this cappuccino: And most of all, I love the pattern on this little orange guy… ...

Haggling over Sausage

The Food of French St. Martin – Part 3, Grocery Shopping

Sorry, I’m still harping on about the food of French St. Martin. Could be I’m a little obsessed? It’s just that I have all these lovely photos to share: The ...

Irish Parsnip and Apple Soup

Irish Parsnip and Apple Soup

In my mind I see a woman, head slightly bent against the wind and hefting long skirts. There is still a blustery nip in the air. Fields lie fallow, awaiting ...

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Mom

For Mom and Apple Pie

If I close my eyes, I can smell tangy citrus mingling with ...
May - Kahlua Coffee Cake for Cinco de Mayo.

Cinco de Mayo Kahlua Coffee Cake

Mexico has a rich food history – from chocolate cultivated by Mayans ...
Grilled Lamb Satay

Grilled Lamb Satay with Herb Dipping Sauce

Tender spring lamb is cut into bite-sized pieces, marinated, skewered, and gently ...

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Good Old Waffles

Weekly Photo Challenge: From Above

This is one of my absolute favorite angles for food photography – from above:   See more great photos at the Daily Post Weekly Photo Challenge: From Above

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Komatsuna no Goma-Ae

Weekly Photo Challenge: Culture

I love culture, and I love food! Most of all, I love the culture of food. Here’s an array of some of my favorite cuisines: Japanese, Puerto Rican, and German: See what other folks are cooking up for Weekly Photo Challenge: Culture

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Stacked up and ready to eat - Blue Moon Apple Fritters!

Weekly Photo Challenge: Up

As usual, the weekly photo challenge takes me into my kitchen.   Here are more great interpretations of Weekly Photo Challenge: Up.

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Berries

Weekly Photo Challenge: Color

One of the best things about food photography is showcasing the beauty of nature – the color of  earth’s bounty!       See more Color photos at The Daily Post!

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Baking Easter Bread

Weekly Photo Challenge: A Day in My Life

Sometimes I work, but fortunately not today. That would be boring. You can see more photos at The Daily Post!

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Irish Parsnip and Apple Soup

Weekly Photo Challenge: Future Tense

Here is the portent of soup to come: Check back later for the recipe: Irish Parsnip and Apple Soup And, see here for more fun interpretations of Weekly Photo Challenge: Future Tense

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Spicy Grilled Shrimp Salad

Weekly Photo Challenge: Lunchtime

If I’m not working or running around, you’ll find me at home with a beautiful, bountiful salad. First the shopping… Some greens… Some veggies… Maybe some cheese… Some odds and ends… Or maybe some fruit… Then the eating!   After lunch today, I’ll start cooking for St. Patrick’s Day dinner. What do you think of […]

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Mardi Gras

The Food of French St. Martin – Part 2, Mardi Gras

With all the swirling sights and thumping beats of the Marigot Mardi Gras crew bands and trucks, I was somewhat distracted from the food offerings…       Nevertheless, several parade vendors caught my eye…   I loved the way all these snacks were stuffed into a shopping cart:     And the way this […]

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Phoneography

Phoneography Challenge: My Neighborhood

Today my outdoor neighborhood looks like this due to a winter storm:           So I’m staying in my indoor neighborhood, planning on cooking up a storm!   Let me know if you have any good recipe ideas… this is what I have: See more Phoneography Challenges here: Phoneography Challenge: My Neighborhood

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Apfelkuchen

Weekly Photo Challenge: Lost in the Details

Lost in the details…           Lost in the Apfelkuchen…   Find more great photos here: Weekly Photo Challenge: Lost in the Details      

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