Rainier Cherries, Three Ways: A Still Life Study in Light and Shadow
A still life study of Rainier cherries — chiaroscuro bowl, minimalist pair, hard light on vintage sheet music. Lighting notes and a honey-roasted cherry recipe.
What Makes a Ripe Summer Peach So Special?
There’s a short window every year when peaches are exactly right — heavy for their size,…
A Morning in the Lavender Rows of Niagara
There is a particular hush that settles over a lavender field in early summer. The bees…
French Breakfast Radish and Cucumber Salad with Grainy Mustard Vinaigrette
There’s a short window every spring and summer when radishes are at their best — crisp,…
A Frog and a Slow Afternoon at the Royal Botanical Gardens
There’s a particular kind of quiet that settles over a lily pond in summer. The water…
Peach and Thyme: A Bright Little Summer Drink
Some ingredients just want to be photographed in the light. A peach is one of them….
The Red Cherry Pepper: A Small, Fiery Jewel for the Table and the Camera
There is a moment just before you slice into a red cherry pepper. It looks less…
Killarney Provincial Park, Reimagined for Your Frame TV
There’s a place in northeastern Ontario where the hills are white. Not snow-capped — white. The…