Spotted some more squash blossom out in the field. Those squash blossoms subsequently made their way home with me. Can’t resist their pretty yellow-orange color. Also, they’re only around for a fleeting period of time (mid-to-late summer), so enjoy them when you see them. Alas, they’re quickly gone, only to return the following summer. Now, … Continue Reading
Growing up, I shunned summer squash and zucchini. Probably because my only exposure to them was in soup — that is, soup in which they had been cooked to death and were mushy. Sad squash/zucchini. Like many things, I’ve come to appreciate squash and zucchini [and their flowers] over the years, for instance this one, … Continue Reading
I’ve recently gotten into the PBS series Mind of a Chef, which premiered in November 2012 (have quite a few seasons to binge watch). The series combines travel, cooking, history, science and humor. Each season brings with it new chefs and recipes. It’s interesting to learn how each chef’s cultural identity, family upbringing, and sense of place have … Continue Reading
Hello pollinator. This busy bee wanted to be part of the photo… On a different, but most important note, Maryland recently became the first state to ban bee-killing pesticides thanks to the Pollinator Protection Act. Hopefully other states will follow suit. What are you waiting for?? I’m sure many of you have seen these photos. “Our honey … Continue Reading
Have been revisiting some posts from my initial days of blogging. Mostly reshooting photos, tweaking recipes here and there, and updating my thoughts on the finished dish. I cringe at some of my older photos (the lighting, the composition, etc. — all wrong). Barely knew how to use my camera back then (other than … Continue Reading
