Discarded eggs from the chicken coop at an organic farm on Long Island, NY. They were too damaged to sell, so they were either thrown away or given to employees.
Author Archives: Erin Gleeson
April 13, 2010
Culinography: Jewish Holiday Meals-Passover
During the Seder dinner on the Jewish holiday of Passover (which was a couple weeks back), the bible story of the Jews fleeing slavery in Egypt is read. As the story progresses, foods are eaten that represent different parts of the story. This is a photo I took of the items that go on a […]
March 30, 2010
Culinography: Jewish Holiday Meals – Tu B’shevat
I am working on a new series of still life photos based on meals eaten on different Jewish holidays. This photo represents Tu B’Shevat, a holiday in late winter when, in anticipation of spring, it is tradition to eat 15 different kinds of fruit, nuts and grains. Tu B’shevat is also known as the celebration […]
March 23, 2010
Culinography: The Village Tart (NYC)
Wine bar meets patisserie? Yes, please! Especially when it involves Pichet Ong. Imagine a place where you can sit either with a book and cappuccino in the afternoon or with friends and Cabernet in the evening. Reminiscent of a mini Parisian brasserie, the walls are decorated with antique mirrors and the leather booths are cozy. […]
March 15, 2010
Culinography: Voltaggio Bros. at the James Beard House (NYC)
This week I had the great pleasure of having dinner at the James Beard House when the two Voltaggio brothers from Top Chef, Michael and Bryan, cooked together for a prix fixe seating of 75 people. They alternated dishes and shared the small kitchen with the staff they’d flown in (Michael from CA, Brian from […]
March 9, 2010
Culinography: Millport Dairy Butter
This butter is fresh off the farm and totally off the hook. I bought it from Lancaster, PA (Mennonite?) farmers of Millport Dairy, at the Union Square Greenmarket. It’s big– about 5 inches in diameter– and only $5.
March 2, 2010
Culinography: Quince Blossoms
I bought these quince blossoms in Brooklyn. Often an early bloom, quince blossoms are a promising sign of spring amidst all the snow in New York City.
February 23, 2010
Culinography: Meat the Butcher
Last week I was invited to dinner at the Farm on Adderley in Brooklyn and by chance there was a special dinner going on, so we signed up for it! The butchers from Fleisher’s in Kingston, NY were hosting the prix-fixe meal at a handful of communal tables in the back room. Their shop supplied […]
February 16, 2010
Culinography: Bonnie’s Grill
Burger & Fries at Bonnie’s Grill in Park Slope, Brooklyn.