Recipes
Most of my recipes are either things I've recreated from my childhood or things I've figured out how to make based on my culinary adventures.
Pasta Carbonara with Ramps
Ramps. Ramps. Ramps. The best thing about spring is ramps. Because I grew up in the Southwest, I had never [more]
Tortilla Soup
My dad calls it taco soup. Whatever he wants to call it, I’m obligated to make it every time the [more]
Hard Cider BBQ Ribs
Earlier this year, a good friend asked if I would create some images for a hard cider guide he was [more]
Grilled Peaches and Burrata
This dessert was inspired by a plate; I’ve heard of this happening with chefs and thought it was weird, until [more]
Watermelon-Elderflower Margarita
Last summer was pretty idyllic for me. I did some traveling, was in a new relationship and had a [more]
London Broil
My dad made a mean London Broil. He started using the oven broiler but then moved it to the grill [more]
Onion Rings Two Ways
A friend had a small fryer sitting around and thought I might like to have it. She thought right. Years [more]
Blood Orange Margarita with Elderflower
I’ve always been intrigued with blood oranges. For some reason, the blood oranges have been especially dark and sweet this [more]
Pea Soup with Leeks
I’m in a leek phase. I’m obsessed with them right now. I roast chicken in a bed of them. I [more]
Potato Chip Chicken
I like fried food just as much as the next person — even had a home fryer once. I got [more]
Hi! I'm
Don Crossland
I am a food and food culture photographer, currently settled in the Madison, WI area after years living in New York and Los Angeles. In addition to photography, I have an extensive backgound in branding and marketing which I use to help restaurants survive and thrive through my business, zenzino | design.
This blog is my way of sharing the food I like to eat, travel experiences, and some behind-the-scenes of my work with restaurants.
