My mind is filled with the happiest of thoughts as I enjoy a warm cup of coffee and watch the first snowfall of the holiday season take place outside my window. Snow is so special to me. Growing up in Michigan, as a child it represented playfulness. When we saw the white flakes fall from…
Archives for November 2014
Pancake Sundays: 5 Simple Pancake Recipes
Almost a few years ago, I wrote these words: Even though there are no kids in the picture right now, I cannot wait to see my husband be the ultimate “Pancake Dad” as he whips up his version of “Uncle Buck Pancakes.” Today that dream came true … and my heart is full. Our counters were topped…
Naan Pesto Pizza
As you very well know, I’m obsessed with recipes that require only a few ingredients and steps. From soups to sandwiches, pancakes to waffles, cakes to cookies, I’m always in search of ways to simplify a recipe. With busy work, home, and personal schedules, I’m a firm believer that people don’t need to spend gobs…
5 Simple Soup Recipes
There’s nothing quite like a pot of soup simmering on the stove during a chilly fall or winter day. The aroma that fills the house wraps me in a blanket of comfort as I anticipate the warmth. Oftentimes, soup can be looked as time-consuming, especially when opening a can seems like a more streamlined approach….
Photography: 5 Ways to Add Height to Food Photos
What is one of my favorite tricks when it comes to photography? I love to add height and dimension by using props and ingredients. By adding height, you can tell so much more of the story but setting the appropriate scene. Plus, the height in the photo helps draw the eye all throughout the photo…
Thumbprint Cookies
You guys. It’s already November. The leaves are falling, the temperatures are dropping, and the holidays are coming. With Halloween behind us already, I can’t help but start thinking about plans for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners in our new home. To me, the holidays are a time of reflection and tradition. I am immediately drawn to reflect on the…
Food Photography: 5 Natural Light Tips
Ask anyone who has heard me talk about photography and they will tell you that I’m obsessed with light. Yes, obsessed. Why? By its very definition, photography is the art of capturing light. So, why not find the best light to capture? With the right lighting, you can express so many emotions in a photograph, as…