We just had our first CSA pick-up of the season and received these amazing garlic scapes! I like to chop them finely and cook them with scrambled eggs. photo © Erin Gleeson
Author Archives: Erin Gleeson
June 22, 2010
Culinography: Hibachi
I forgot how fun Hibachi is! I was recently invited to a 12 year old’s birthday dinner at Ginza in Park Slope, Brooklyn. Although he looks slightly terrified in the photo above, he really had a great time! Photo © Erin Gleeson
June 15, 2010
Culinography: Shavuot
Gotta love a holiday where everyone gets together to eat blintzes and cheesecake! That’s just what people do on Shavuot, a Jewish holiday that happened recently. I made this still life about the dairy inspired meal that is traditionally eaten on this day.
June 8, 2010
Culinography: Thai Dinner Party
My friends Josh and Matt recently went traveling around Southeast Asia for 6 weeks. They ate incredible food, asked people how they were made, took notes and came back to prepare their favorite dishes for us. As dinner guests we were encouraged to participate and help with the preparation. I learned how to make pad […]
June 1, 2010
Culinography: Bordeaux Club
Wine to be served at a private dinner for a Bordeaux society meeting. The Knickerbocker Club. Upper East Side, NYC. photo © erin gleeson
May 25, 2010
Culinography: Marcus Samuelsson Surf & Turf
I went to a fantastic surf and turf meal at the Beard House a few weeks back. Chef Samuelsson prepared this Poached Sturgeon with Asparagus, Preserved Lemon, and Jonah Crab which was delicious. photos © eringleeson.com
May 18, 2010
Culinography: Fiddleheads Ferns
Fiddleheads are having their moment in season. Get ’em while they’re hot! Here’s a great recipe for Fiddlehead Fern and Morel Salad.
May 11, 2010
Culinography: Gourmet Donuts
Donuts drizzled in caramel sauce by Pastry Chef Toni Roberts of C-House
May 4, 2010
Culinography: Rainbow Chard
My mother grows rainbow chard in her garden. I held this yellow leaf up to the sun for a photo.