Posted in Inspiration, Kitchen Inspirations, tagged breakfast, eggs, food, food photography, Inspiration, Photography, recipes on March 17, 2013| 5 Comments »
Simply two eggs, slightly beaten. Pour into hot, well-buttered frying pan. Fold over. Lightly brown on each side. Touch to make sure center of egg is as firm (or as soft) you prefer. Slide onto plate. Sprinkle with a few fresh chopped herbs. Yum. A good way to start St. Paddy’s Day. 😉
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged beauty, colors, grass, green, Inspiration, landscape, nature, Photography, plants, St. Patrick's Day on March 17, 2013| 1 Comment »
Posted in Inspiration, Kitchen Inspirations, tagged abstract art, bananas, colors, Dr. Seuss, food, food photography, fruit, humor, imagination, Inspiration, Photography, poetry, prose on March 13, 2013| 4 Comments »
I do not like bananas.
I do not like them green or gold.
I do not like them hot or cold.
I do not like them with pretty brown spots.
I do not like them cut into pots.
I do not like them sliced thick or thin,
not even when placed in a bright shiny tin.
Eat a banana that looks like gourmet abstract art?
No, my dear Sam.
I’d rather eat my wheat bread with ham.
Posted in Inspiration, Kitchen Inspirations, tagged blood oranges, cocktail, colors, drinks, food, food & drink, food photography, fruit, moro, Photography, recipes on March 12, 2013| Leave a Comment »
I have a friend who loves to make a gin and tonic cocktail of sorts, and he loves to eat moro, or blood, oranges. One day I asked him why not try adding blood oranges to the recipe. This is what he came up with. Not rocket science he would say, but oh so very delicious with or without alcohol.
Blood Orange Cocktail
1-2 moro (blood) oranges
sparkling water
limeade (something all natural with no added sugar)
gin*
Juice the oranges, retaining a bit of the pulp. Split the juice and pulp between 2 chilled glasses. Add gin (or not*) to taste. Top off the drink with sparkling water and limeade. If you want to be completely over the top, add some sliced limes just before serving. 😉
Posted in Inspiration, Kitchen Inspirations, tagged colors, food, food photography, fruit, Inspiration, Photography, red, strawberries, sweet on March 12, 2013| 7 Comments »
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, tagged abstract, cactus, colors, expectations, flowers, Inspiration, intentions, macro, nature, Photography, plants, water on March 10, 2013| 13 Comments »
As I entered the store, my intent was clear, to purchase a basil plant for a couple of bucks. I then expected to go home and plant the basil in a bigger pot and watch it grow indoors throughout the spring. I searched and then did find the basil … tucked way in the back of the store … a single plant that didn’t look so good. My eyes then fell upon the tray of cacti. The fuzzy fellow blossoming pink was a bit more than a couple of bucks, but I think that he was worth it.
Posted in Inspiration, Kitchen Inspirations, tagged black radish, colors, dinner, flavor, food, food photography, Inspiration, Photography, recipes, red onion, vegetarian on March 6, 2013| 2 Comments »
black radish salad
1 medium size black radish, peeled and grated
1 large carrot, peeled and grated
1/4 cup or so of finely chopped red onion
a little chopped fresh parsley
Toss all ingredients in bowl with a little olive oil, squeeze of lemon juice, black pepper and pinch of salt. Cover and place in refrigerator to marinate for a bit. Serve alongside saucers of sliced toasted bread that have been lightly rubbed with garlic, sliced red tomatoes and homemade aioli dressing. Smoked salmon on the side wasn’t bad either. 😉
Posted in Inspiration, tagged AWP, collaboration, Contributing Writer, editing, literary magazines, literature, Photography, poetry, prose, storytelling, Talking Writing, writers on March 4, 2013| 1 Comment »
Pens, Paper, Postcards
The camera is not going away, but if I have one goal in 2013, it is to do more creative writing. Without doubt motivation has come from my involvement with Talking Writing, a nonprofit online literary magazine featuring the work of writers and visual artists. I know firsthand the commitment and dedication of the editors in helping writers dig deep. See for yourself by checking out the Winter 2013 Issue. And meet the editors this week at the 2013 Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) Conference in Boston.
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, On the Road, tagged beach, colors, Inspiration, landscape, Massachusetts, nature, outdoors, Photography, Revere Beach, sealife, shells, walking on March 4, 2013| 4 Comments »
Posted in Inspiration, Nature Notes, Photography, Publication Updates, tagged art, arts, black women, Blackberry: A Magazine, flowers, Inspiration, light, literary publication, nature, Photography, plants on March 3, 2013| 6 Comments »
That’s what flowers often are for me, vessels holding sunlight. And that is the title of my series of images appearing in the latest issue of Blackberry: A Magazine. Blackberry is a new digital and print literary magazine showcasing the writing and artwork of black women. The editor did a lovely job of integrating art with words in this issue focused on “where the light is.” Check it out by clicking on the following image.
