Most likely you’ve landed here because you saw the video on YouTube recapping the Phoenix Cooks cookbook shoot with my friend and food stylist, Ellen Straine. If you didn’t listen in to our chat on day 7 of the shoot, step into the studio! As I mentioned, there were more questions that came in after
A classic recipe for shrimp fried rice with fresh shrimp, green onions, carrots, peas and sesame oil. *This post is sponsored by Vermicular but all opinions expressed are genuine. The Musui–Kamado When the folks at Vermicular reached out about collaborating on a recipe for their Musui–Kamado, I had no idea that I would fall in
Chicken Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Cheese are filled with tender chicken, sautéed peppers, and protein packed quinoa then smothered with green chile salsa and pepper jack cheese for a hearty and healthy weeknight meal. Are Poblano Peppers Hot? Poblanos are not a spicy pepper. They are a staple of southwestern and Mexican cuisine, known for
Strawberry Pretzel Salad is a classic family dessert recipe for holiday celebrations with strawberry Jell-O, a creamy whipped filling, fresh strawberries and a salty pretzel crust. Why Are You Calling It Salad? That’s what Mom and Grandma always called it. But, no, there’s not a trace of lettuce in this recipe. The only “healthy” ingredient
Imagine a BLTA (Bacon Lettuce Tomato Avocado Sandwich) but ditch the bread and add in a homemade zesty Southwest Ranch dressing made with creamy buttermilk. It’s a salad fit for a meal. The Salad Components Most of my recipes come with options based on your own tastes. This particular salad, the bacon, lettuce, tomato and
I was tired of feeling rushed during my shoots. I remember being pre-occupied about where the sun was in the sky, what the clouds were doing, and when the sun would set. After resisting artificial lighting for a long time, I finally gave in and my life was forever changed. I can shoot any time,
Food festivals pose a wide variety of unique challenges for a food photographer. From unpredictable outdoor lighting to awkward angles. You’re fighting the crowds and wondering how the heck to make a sample on a paper plate look enticing. How does a pro photographer handle this? This year’s Devoured Culinary Classic at the Desert Botanical
If you’ve ever looked at an image you’ve just shot and wondered, “why does it feel flat?” In the world of food photography we’re dealing with a two-dimensional medium, but truly captivating food photos give us the sense of three dimensions. We want to entice the viewer to want to reach out and grab that
“You will be the same person in five years as you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read.” – Charlie Tremendous Jones The formula for my growth as a photographer has been simple: Open a book about photography. Find myself confused and/or intrigued by a concept. Get out the
This festive holiday Peppermint Roll Cake only requires six ingredients and is refreshingly light with angel food cake and a minty cream filling. This post is sponsored by Shamrock Farms, makers of farm fresh dairy products crafted with a hands on approach, refined over three generations. It Starts with the Whip… Whip-ped Cream that is.
This recipe for Cranberry Apple Pie is perfectly festive and a favorite for anyone who likes things a little tart. It combines the zing of Granny Smith green apples and cranberries inside an easy homemade buttery crust. Why Cranberries? Why not? If you’re a fan of cranberry sauce, this pie will hit all the
This comfort food recipe with a healthy twist uses tater tots to make the crust and piles on a perfect balance of flavors with sun dried tomatoes, kale, mushrooms, artichoke hearts and tangy marinara. Tater Tot Crust If you take anything from this recipe, know that you can use tater tots in a cast iron
