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Membrillo & Mascarpone Macarons

Husband (giddy): yay...macarons! What kind? Me (matter of fact): they are filled with mascarpone and a bit of membrillo left over from the shoot the other day. Husband (amused): did you make them...

2 h ago

Pan Seared Smelts & Gathering Around The Simple Things

Its the little things that make me happy. Not just smiling. Truly happy. The little things that instantly make my eyes sparkle, my memories ramble and my step take a lighter beat. A wine my...

2 h ago 2 people like this

Scenes From A Cookbook Shoot

Studio wall with quick prints of the shots so far. Friday already. We are on the last day of the shoot for "Marmalade" by Elizabeth Field for Running Press (Fall 2012) and as usual at the end...

03 feb 12 1 person likes this

Apple Cinnamon Doughnuts

Soft, fragrant, pillowy morsels of dough encasing a cinnamon scented ring of apple goodness. Apple Cinnamon Doughnuts. These will make you turn into the worst poet. Granted. But oh sweetness, they...

27 jan 12 15 people like this

Currently...

Heirloom Book Company, downtown Charleston. If you are looking for me, I am currently going through 1009 shots taken this past weekend for One Kings Lane. The online site will have a Tag Sale for...

25 jan 12 2 people like this

Steamed Mussels & A Buttermilk Frangipane Cake

I hope that everyone had a great holiday break and celebrated the New Year as they wished. Quietly or with lots of fireworks and revelers. I dont know about you but even if I dont make resolutions...

19 jan 12 5 people like this

Champagne Sorbet With Red Currant Syrup

First thing before todays post and recipe: the winner of the Squam Workshop Giveaway is Patti from Peppermint Ph.D! Congratulations! please send me your mailing address at mytartelette AT gmail DOT...

17 jan 12 9 people like this

Lemon Parsley Marinated Shrimp With A Ribbon Veggie Salad

If you have been reading this blog for a while, you have noticed that I very seldom do product reviews or promotions. Part is because I am seldom solicited to do so. Part is because although I am...

12 jan 12 5 people like this

Not One But Two Three Days - Four Nights Food Photography Workshops in Charleston, South Carolina!

I have to say, so far the year has kicked in high gear right from the start with great projects after great projects. Work wise, the calendar looks like a well packed tin of sardines. Fun wise, I am....

11 jan 12 1 person likes this

June, September & October Squam Food Photography Workshops, A Giveaway, A Ratatouille Tart & A Blac...

The first time I heard about Squam Lake and Squam Workshops I said outloud "Ugh?". That was last year. Now, when I hear those words, something inside of me lights up and I say "heck yes!&...

09 jan 12 3 people like this

Lemon Parsley Marinated Shrimp With A Ribbon Veggie Salad

If you have been reading this blog for a while, you have noticed that I very seldom do product reviews or promotions. Part is because I am seldom solicited to do so. Part is because although I am...

07 jan 12 4 people like this

Wishing You A Happy New Year!

I started doing an "end of the year post" and then I stopped before I reached the end. When I started reading my archives for the year 2011 gone by, it became clear to me that it would be imp...

02 jan 12 2 people like this

Salmon Bisque & A Pistachio Pear Gratin

I hope you all had a fantastic holiday weekend. We kept it low key having dinner with a good friend on Christmas Eve and with family on Sunday. Yesterday was spent with friends again over a light...

27 dec 11 5 people like this

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From our family to yours, wishing you the most wonderful Christmas! P.S: there is still plenty of time for Santa to drop by... (details here)

25 dec 11 3 people like this

Baking Goodies & A Couple Of Books Giveaway!

I was this close to posting a new recipe when I started getting a flurry of email about Christmas cookies (baking time, shelf life, etc...). It made me realize that if I did not start on my own...

23 dec 11 1 person likes this

Saying Goodbye & A Minute of Silence

Rene Fauconnier. My grandfather. August 19th 1910 - December 18th 2011. My grandfather was larger than life. At least within our family. His voice, his demeanor, his character commended respect but...

20 dec 11 2 people like this

Pain dEpices - The Feeling Of Christmas

Every where I look right now, it seems that everyone is hands and elbows deep in Christmas baking, truffle rolling and cookie decorating. I wish I could say the same for our household. Every year, I....

19 dec 11 5 people like this

Thin Apple Tart & Linguine With Scallops And Roasted Beets

My grandmother used to say "Sundays are good for apple tart". I have to agree, and add that any day is good for apple tart. But also, days begging for a warm embrace, a soft kiss and a little...

15 dec 11 6 people like this

A Little Something A Little Different: A Festive Table

A few weeks ago, the lovely Camille from the very creative Camille Styles site asked me if I wanted to be part of her "12 Tastes of Christmas" series. I already knew the recipe I wanted to...

09 dec 11 3 people like this

A Three Day - Food Photography Workshop...In Charleston, South Carolina!

THE WORKSHOP IS OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT. WE ARE NOT ADDING MORE SPOTS BUT THERE IS A WAITING LIST AVAILABLE. When I was in Seattle last month, Clare Barboza and I started comparing notes about the...

08 dec 11 1 person likes this

On the Sweet Side Of Life: An Engagement Session

Today is a sweet post of a different kind: some pictures of a recent engagement session I photographed for my friend Laura and her fiance, Alex. I know I have mentioned Laura a couple of times...

02 dec 11 2 people like this

Quinoa, Butternut Squash & Kale Salad And An Apple Cardamom Crisp

I hope everyone celebrating Thanksgiving had a wonderful time doing so. We surely did. The whole week was actually pretty darn good. It was rich in connections and reflections. The time spent in the....

28 nov 11 5 people like this

Pecan Brown Butter Cakes & A Roasted Vegetable Salad

Let me start this post by giving you some heads up, sort of housekeeping news if you will. The workshop that Clare and I are holding in May 2012 is indeed sold out. There is a waitlist so feel free...

28 nov 11 5 people like this

Giving Thanks: Mixed Nuts Tartelettes, Winter Greens & Squash Gratin and Tomatoes & Roasted Garlic ...

This close to the American holiday of Thanksgiving, I figured it was high time I shared some of the eats that we will have with friends this coming Thursday. Its not all that we are preparing but...

28 nov 11 5 people like this

Comforting Flavors: Coconut Soup With Red Kuri Squash and Shrimp and Lady Apple Cardamom Cake.

I have a tendency to always be cold. At least chilly. I like sweaters. I like scarves. Gloves. Hats. I like cold weather. I live in South Carolina where cold weather is...well...not that cold. It...

26 nov 11 4 people like this

Acorn Squash & Sweet Potato Soup And "Basic To Brilliant Yall" by Virginia Willis

If I had to pick my two most favorite months of the year in Charleston it would be October and February. The humidity finally drops some in October, giving us the ability to enjoy being out without...

16 nov 11 5 people like this

Soul Satisfying Roasted Cauliflower, Leek & Garlic Soup and Lemon Fritters

I seriously feel like starting this post with "oh what a week...!" to the tune of "oh what a night.." At least, just listening to it makes my feet move under my chair. Thats a good th...

11 nov 11 5 people like this

Sharing My work, My Passion: Los Angeles Photography Workshop...

As soon as I turned the key in the door, I could not help myself and let a corny "Honey, Im home!" only to be met by my other two honeys...the pups. Then I remembered, B. had probably gone fr...

11 nov 11 3 people like this

Smoked Salmon, Fennel, Grape, Blue Cheese and Pecan Salad

Been away from home for the past ten days and although I have had a wonderful time getting work done, seeing friends and meeting new people, I am always very much itching to get back home to my...

24 oct 11 2 people like this

Lemon Salt Lemon Cupcakes And Portland Trip Part 3

Finally edited the last part of my trip to Portland a few weeks ago. I get lost in my memories of Portland every time I look at this last set. The day was jam packed with fun adventures...it kept my....

10 oct 11 5 people like this

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