Dark Heirloom Tomatoes: A Still Life, Then a Salad
I bought these dark heirloom tomatoes for the colour and then left them sitting on the…
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,…
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,…
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…