Lamb Roti Roti is a wonderful unleavened bread served hot from the griddle. Along with its variations, such as phulka and chapatti, it is a staple in many parts of the world, especially the Caribbean, India and the Middle East. There are myriad fillings. One of my favorites, a popular Indian dish of lamb […]
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Handmade Cheese Ravioli
Aside from being utterly delicious, ravioli are fun to make. Here is a pillowy three-cheese version. They freeze perfectly, so make enough for another meal. Basic Egg Pasta (yield: 1 ½ lbs. dough) 3 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour 4 large eggs 1 T water ½ t salt Place flour, eggs, water and salt […]
More Digital Food Photography Book
For those of you who may have been wondering what happened to cook, shoot eat a food photographer’s journey, the blog it’s been a while. Where have I been? I have been writing a book. I was commissioned to write a book called More Digital Food Photography. The original title Digital Food Photography was written […]
Pork in the ‘que!
Not being from the South, I had no reference for good ole pork barbecue growing up. I mean, I am from the South of Brooklyn, NY (not to be confused with the neighborhood of “South Brooklyn,” which is actually situated in the North portion of the borough), but that doesn’t really fly here. I’m […]
Fresh Fruited Holidays
I love the Spring Holiday season. Whether I’m seated a friend’s Seder dinner for Passover, or my family’s Easter celebration, there’s a sense of renewal and rebirth that only this time of year can offer. Gastronomically speaking, that inevitably spells fresh fruit to me. When invited to Passover dinners, I’m very conscious of what’s […]
Some Like It Hot
Check out the Launch of our new online magazine- Heat Magazine Heat-magazine.com A magazine dedicated to the spice of life. Spicy food that is. Each week you will be delighted with stunning photography and recipes. Check it out. I like things hot and spicy. Even when it comes to my cocktails. There’s something about icy […]