Rack of Lamb in Rosemary and Thyme

These bad boys were later given a wonderful whole mustard crust and finished in the oven, however I was too engrossed the act of consumption to snap a good capture, that is how incredible these are. High quality lamb, vacuum marinated in fresh rosemary thyme and olive oil, cooked to high quality perfection. There are few flavors in the world that might rival this.

ISO 1250

35mm

f/6.3

1/160 sec [Speedlite 430ex]

Candied Bacon

Christopher Curtis is a man of many talents: a loving father, handsome husband, and purveyor of candied bacon to name a few. Above you see a taste of his handiwork, candied bacon. It has been said that bacon is like meat candy, and indeed, it is exactly that. These particualar bits of candied bacon either went into my mouth or into Chris' homemade coffee bacon iced cream, or atop his famous candied bacon creme brule. Either which way it went, it was sweet and savory delicious.

ISO 1250

35mm

f/5.0

1/80 sec.

Meteor Shower

So in North America on Monday night December 13th and early morning the 14th the Geminids were out and they lit up the skies. I was not lucky enough to actually catch one through my lens, however I did get some nice shots of the residaul lights from the city as well as my good friend Kendrick "Diesel" Bishop. We drank some good free trade coffee (thanks Tina). The beauty of the sky and the fellowship of a friend makes for a good night.

ISO 400
16mm
f/3.0
30 sec. [Speedlite 430 ex with soft box]

Poached Eggs On Mushrooms and Sourdough Toast

While the potential loss of a Saturday remains one of the most devastating results of employment, the reclamation of a lost Saturday could possibly be one of the most celebratory events in all of human history. This morning, in celebration I made the, poached eggs on a bed of button and shitake mushrooms sauteed with green onions and shallots served on warm buttery sourdough toast. As you imagine, it was delicious. 

ISO 250

32mm

f/2.8

1/40 sec

Coconut Porter Beef Short Ribs

Great food and great company, these notions combined offer certain satisfaction and enjoyment. A few nights ago I was lucky to count myself a guest at the home of my good friends Chris and Nicole Curtis, we spent the evening making and enjoying these, Coconut Porter Beef Short Ribs. As I'm sure your watering mouths have guessed they were incredibly savory and delicious.

ISO 1600
22mm
f/2.8
1/30 sec.

Whiskey Apple Bacon Cranberry Cornbread Stuffing Balls

Oh Thanksgiving, the most food glorious of holidays. Everyone loves a well brined bird and some smooth sweet potatoes, but we all know the most satisfying part of the Thanksgiving meal is the stuffing. Thank the Ahlquist family for sharing their traditions with me last year, they gave me the idea to alter my own recipe into the shape of balls. Whiskey Apple Bacon Cranberry Cornbread Stuffing Balls: its a mouth full.

ISO 1600, 250, 250

35mm
f/7.1, f/5.0, f/5.0

1/25 sec. [430ex speedlite on the last two]

Breakfast on Saturday

Saturday morning. I love Saturday morning. No work, no church, no nothing. Just waking up late and making breakfast. Sure I have a mountain of around the house things to do today. But it is not yet noon, and I have not yet changed from my pjs: thus I will savor another moment before the day truly begins. This morning I made quiche, broccoli and cheddar mini quiche to be exact. They are delicious.

ISO 100
35mm
f/ 2.8
1/1600 sec