TEENIE CAKES

Cheddar Beer Bread (with Rosemary!)

Breads & Quick Breads
Cheddar Beer Bread (with Rosemary!)

Slicing into this cheddar beer bread the next day, slathering some whipped butter on it and either grilling or frying it in a pan – yow!

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Flu Shots & Pear and Walnut Muffins

Breads & Quick Breads
Flu Shots & Pear and Walnut Muffins

I had a couple of tired Bosc pears that were on their way to the point of no return. It was a no brainer where the fruit were destined for promotion…muffins or some type of quick bread. For the muffins pictured in this post I used Bosc pears.

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Breakfast or Brunch – The Bouchon French Toast

FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY
Breakfast or Brunch - The Bouchon French Toast

The Bouchon French Toast.

A stacked bread pudding style that is almost too perfect and beautiful to eat. Custard and apples with warm layers of brioche, drizzled with maple syrup and ever-so-lightly dusted with powdered sugar.

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Casting Call for FOX’s MasterChef – Coming to San Diego!

Culinary Musings & News
Casting Call for Fox's MasterChef

I about fell out of my chair when I received an audition invitation from the casting agent for Fox’s MasterChef – Season 4!

A casting call for the next season of MasterChef will be held in San Diego on October 6, 2012!

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Food Photography Video Presentation in HD

FOOD PHOTOGRAPHY
Food Photography Presentation in HD

This is a short video presentation – a visual stroll through some food photography…Click on the “HD” to view in High-Def on Vimeo!

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Baked Rigatoni al telefono with Smoked Mozzarella and Aubergine/Eggplant

Flavors of Italy
Baked Rigatoni al telefono with Smoked Mozzarella and Aubergine - Eggplant

This is a quick pasta dish to make with few ingredients but with delicious traditional flavors. The smoked mozzarella is not to be substituted! You’ll enjoy that its a meatless dish.

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Favorite Things: Mini Woks, Cast Iron Cookware, Fine Cooking, Crackle Medium, & Food Photography Workshop

TEENIE CAKES
Favorite Things: Mini Woks, Cast Iron Cookware, Fine Cooking, Crackle Medium & Food Photography Workshop

Favorite Things include: Le Crueset stoneware wok dishes, Fine Cooking Magazine, Cast Iron cookware, Dario Milano’s Crackle Medium prop site, and MDR Photography Classes using Studio Lighting for food photography.

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