Archive for spring

Chocolate chip, buckwheat and sea salt cookies

Posted on May 28, 2015 • 2 comments

I recently did some recipe development for Aloha using two of their products and I wanted to share them with you - cookies and a breakfast bowl. And nothing wrong with eating them together either. Aloha prides itself in products that are organically grown, free of artificial colors, flavors and sweeteners, tested beyond government regulations, ...

Posted under: breakfast, cakes, gluten free, grains, spring, tarts

Ingredients: buckwheat, chocolate, fleur de sel, granola, nectarines, strawberries, yogurt

The season of picnics and a giveaway

Posted on May 24, 2015 • No comments yet

The season of picnics has arrived. In our garden or on the stoop, we take out bowls, linens, and even (I say this with no shame) plastic utensils. It's a matter of sunshine and how food seems to taste better outside. I grew up that way. On Sundays, my dad took us to visit my ...

Posted under: food photography, food styling, spring

Roasted broccoli rabe tostada with avocado, fried egg and chimichurri

Posted on April 29, 2015 • 9 comments

Everything is shifting from winter’s dark jewel colors to bright greens at our farmer’s market. Flowering greens, tangled shoots and tender roots give way to the new season and a lighter palate. I recently re-discovered broccoli rabe as I worked with Andy Boy on some recipe development. Nutritionally packed, we all know that, but also ...

Posted under: breakfast, dairy free, food photography, food styling, gluten free, salads, spring, Uncategorized, vegetables

Ingredients: avocado, broccoli rabe, cilantro, eggs, herbs

Spring began with potato salad

Posted on April 15, 2015 • 2 comments

The blog has been quiet lately while I have been working on other food photography projects and family visits. If you follow me on Instagram you have probably seen some behind the scenes, but here is a bit of a summary. In March, I photographed Andie Mitchell's first cookbook, which is set to launch in the ...

Posted under: dairy free, food photography, food styling, gluten free, salads, spring, vegetables, workshop

Ingredients: avocado, bread, chervil, mustard, potatoes, radishes

Peas and favas everyday

Posted on June 18, 2014 • 50 comments

Peas and favas with prosciutto and eggs | Cannelle et Vanille

I am currently in the Basque Country. We will be here for a few weeks this summer. We arrived to beautiful weather and lush landscape. Still recovering from jet-lag, we have slowly been taking strolls in old familiar places and mainly, spending time with my family. I want to share with you the recipe for a ...

Posted under: appetizer, basque, basque country, gluten free, grains, salads, spring, vegetables, vegetables

Ingredients: creme fraiche, eggs, favas, garlic, leeks, peas, prosciutto