Yesterday, I was too tired to go to the gym (that one hour time change has totally screwed me up) but had too much energy to just curl up on the couch and watch BAD television. Believe me, I start watching some embarrassing TV. Cheaters, Bad Girls Club, Flavor of Love 3…. like the first two weren't trashy enough right? Don't get me started. This is also attributed to the fact that my remote control has been MIA since the first weekend in January! Imagine getting up to change the channel. If I felt like working out I would have just gone to the gym. In order to avoid having my brain instantaneously turn into swiss cheese, I decided to have a foodie photo shoot. That just involves me rummaging through the refrigerator and taking advantage of natural light. Shooting in natural light really yields the best results. Here's one of my little shroom friends:
I was having fun playing with DOF and all, but the really fun part of the shoot was, of course, the eating portion of it. I sliced up the mushrooms to make some tempura. I cheated by using a prepared tempura batter. One of those ones where all you do is add cold water. After that a quick swim in hot oil and a sprinkle of salt finished them off.
[this is good] Now that looks absolutely fabulous. By the way, are you a professional photographer, or otherwise skilled in ways we normal folk are not? My pics definitely end up looking like an amateur shot them. They’re fun – but not like yours!
[das ist gut] Gosh, you are talented. Hey speaking of shows, are you keeping up with the new season of “Top Chef” on Bravo. The first episode was yesterday. With your skills, you have got to go apply next season.
I used to work for a produce company and we (at on time) grew our own shiitake’s. It’s a cool process but time and room consuming. We eventually started importing htem because our supply couldn’t keep up with our demand. You’d be surprised at the medicinal properties of the shiitake! Geeze, now I sound like a HUGE geek! lol
Anyway, this sounds like a really easy and delicious way to do shiitakes! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Margy! I’m a cubical dweller and passionate eater, unfortunately not a professional photographer. It’s all about the camera. I think your videos are so fantastic and fun.
Top Chef: Well I can’t pick out the winner yet, although I thought Tre was a shoe in last year and Hung just a runner up. I don’t think he’ll win but I kinda like Andrew’s personality. Kinda reminds me of myself.
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Margy
13 Mar 2008 05:03 pm
[this is good] Now that looks absolutely fabulous. By the way, are you a professional photographer, or otherwise skilled in ways we normal folk are not? My pics definitely end up looking like an amateur shot them. They’re fun – but not like yours!
MoOgooGuypAN
13 Mar 2008 06:03 pm
[das ist gut] Gosh, you are talented. Hey speaking of shows, are you keeping up with the new season of “Top Chef” on Bravo. The first episode was yesterday. With your skills, you have got to go apply next season.
shellakers
13 Mar 2008 06:03 pm
[this is good]
I used to work for a produce company and we (at on time) grew our own shiitake’s. It’s a cool process but time and room consuming. We eventually started importing htem because our supply couldn’t keep up with our demand. You’d be surprised at the medicinal properties of the shiitake! Geeze, now I sound like a HUGE geek! lol
Anyway, this sounds like a really easy and delicious way to do shiitakes! Thanks for sharing!
shin
13 Mar 2008 06:03 pm
[いいですね] 旨そうだ！
椎茸は塩で食べても旨いよ。
Purplesque
13 Mar 2008 08:03 pm
[this is good] Gorgeous. Did you fry the scapes as well? I’m drooling all over my keyboard.
Mr.
15 Mar 2008 02:03 pm
I just love the photos on your site, and me being originally from Chile, i have to thank you for using a chilean sea bass on your other post!
♥ Lady M ♥
17 Mar 2008 02:03 pm
[this is good] OMG this looks soo good. I almost thought I saw you on Top Chef! 😉
julie
17 Mar 2008 03:03 pm
julie
17 Mar 2008 03:03 pm
I’m so excited for the new season of Top Chef!! yipee. Do you have any early favorites yet? You tell me yours and I’ll tell you mine :)
julie
17 Mar 2008 03:03 pm
Food nerds unite!
I love food facts, so share away. Your old job sounds like a dream job.
julie
17 Mar 2008 03:03 pm
Hi purplesque! Didn’t fry the scapes, but what a great idea.
MoOgooGuypAN
17 Mar 2008 04:03 pm
Top Chef: Well I can’t pick out the winner yet, although I thought Tre was a shoe in last year and Hung just a runner up. I don’t think he’ll win but I kinda like Andrew’s personality. Kinda reminds me of myself.
cha0tic
17 Mar 2008 07:03 pm
This post is better than a Sunday Paper supplement feature.
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