Culinography
January 31, 2011
Culinography: Beer + Watermelon
Every year a friend of mine hosts a “Receptacle Spectacle” party where a keg is provided and guests are encouraged to drink out of anything but a cup. One friend had the lovely idea of drinking beer from a carved out mini watermelon! Among the other receptacles were a butternut squash, a sombrero, a Winston […]
January 25, 2011
Ask Culinography: When Should I Use Flash?
When shooting food, when should I use flash? When using a little point-and-shoot camera, my recommendation is to always use natural light when possible. The main thing you want to look at is the direction the light is coming from. Position the dish or food in a window so the light is coming from behind […]
January 10, 2011
Culinography: Zeppelin
A meal at the James Beard House in New York prepared by chef Lorenzo Polegri from the restaurant Zeppelin in Orvieto, Italy. Sun-Dried Tomato–Stuffed Pork Tenderloin Medallions with Grappa-Soaked Dried Apricots, Red Cabbage, White Turnips, and Garlic Fondue. See more photos from the dinner, here. Photo by Erin Gleeson.
December 26, 2010
Culinography: Beef Cheeks
Roasted sweetbreads and braised beef cheeks with root vegetable gratin, shallot marmalade, with a Pinot noir reduction at the James Beard House. Prepared by the chefs from Wynn in Las Vegas. Photo by Erin Gleeson.
December 20, 2010
Culinography: David Chang at Má Pêche
David Chang in December 2010 at his newest restaurant, má pêche. photo by erin gleeson.