Foods from the Past: Tomato Ragu with Ground Beef in Ramekins
On the rare occasion that I plan my meals ahead and prepare extra for the coming week, I might come up with a meal like the following: Tomato Ragu with Ground Beef in Ramekins It is essentially ground beef and sauteed tomatoes, with added herbs, vegetables and tomato sauce. I’m calling it a ragu in … Continue reading
Daily Food: Steamed Mussels in Red Wine
I’ve always walked by mussels and clams while food shopping and thought, “those are so yummy in restaurants, but they seem so intimidating to make at home.” The descriptions in restaurants are so simple and unassuming as well: mussels steamed in white wine with garlic. Well, I’d like to suggest that it really is just … Continue reading
Clifton Inn Chefs in the Garden Dinner Series
Last Monday, the Clifton Inn hosted the second dinner of its Chefs in the Garden series where they invite additional chefs to join head Chef Tucker for a multiple-course dinner in the garden. Each of the chefs dreams up and creates their own courses. The most recent dinner featured Chef Joe Sparatta from Heritage (Richmond), Tim … Continue reading
Firenze Files: Experimenting with Fiorentine Food
As I’ve been learning more and more in photography class (such as how to use the camera in a mode other than “Auto,”), I’ve been taking much better pictures of everything from the streets here in Firenze to all the wonderful food here. Here is a little chronicle of my evening of cooking, including a … Continue reading
Firenze Files: Cibo a Casa
In between longer journals, essays, and reflections, I thought I’d share pictures of food I’ve eaten, purchased, and made. This particular post is about food I’ve enjoyed at the apartment thusfar, and “cibo a casa” means “food at home.” I think taking pictures is the easiest way to represent food, so although I don’t have … Continue reading
Firenze Files: An Introduction
I have arrived in Italy! Actually, I arrived two days ago, but in the frenzy of traveling and unpacking and seeing some of the city I haven’t had a chance to post anything concrete until now. I’m studying abroad in Florence, which is called “Firenze” in Italy, which is called “Italia” in Italian, which is … Continue reading
Heirloom Tomatoes with Mayonnaise
I’ve been working on my food photography since going to a Food Photography seminar with Andrea and Sarah, the masterminds behind Beyond the Flavor. I’m still using the camera on my phone, but I’m making an effort to take my dishes outside to photograph them in natural light. I learned that it makes the color more … Continue reading
Foods from the Past: Salmon Over Salad
Last year, fish topped with pesto was a staple of mine. I know that makes me quite an abnormal college student, but I loved (and still do!) salmon and trout broiled or baked with a nice smear of pesto on top. So here is a dinner I made for myself and some friends of pan-seared … Continue reading
Foods from the Past: Spaghetti Squash
I take pictures of almost all of my meals, and lately, I’ve been realizing how many pictures from the past that I have stuck in a folder on my computer, waiting to be featured on this blog. So I’m going to make an effort to go back through and post old meals and recipes so … Continue reading
Restaurant Review: Black Market Moto Saloon
My latest favorite hangout in Charlottesville is the Black Market Moto Saloon. It’s designed as a classic, rough biker bar, but it serves surprisingly great food. My personal favorite is their burger. They have a number of flavor combinations on the menu, including a burger with pineapple, prosciutto, and aoili in addition to one with … Continue reading
