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Scotland: Isle of Skye

  I’ve had a fascination with Scotland, particularly the Highlands, for quit a while. I’ll confess, it started with my love of the Highlander movie and later Braveheart. But it grew from there. I listened to Celtic music and read a couple of history books about Scotland. I was almost obsessed with it and the idea of going there. Years [...]
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Onion Rings Two Ways

A friend had a small fryer sitting around and thought I might like to have it. She thought right. Years ago, my roommates and I [...]
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Assignment: Fresh & Easy Part Duex

I was sitting at my computer one day contemplating my place in the universe. Thankfully, I was interrupted by a call from Fresh & Easy, [...]
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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 year. Maybe they like the [...]
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Assignment: Campbells-V8

Everyone likes a challenge now and then. Some, more often than others. I like to push myself in different ways and my assignment from the [...]
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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 put them in ramen. I [...]
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Dominique Ansel Easter

Every time I go to New York City, I have a list of my favorite places I want to visit. High on my list is [...]
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Potato Chip Chicken

I like fried food just as much as the next person — even had a home fryer once. I got rid of it because it [...]
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First Fresh & Easy Shoot

Even in the most challenging situations, clients expect results, not excuses. A big part of photography is problem-solving. My first shoot for the grocery chain [...]
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Presenting steamed mussels and clams.

Mussels and Clams

I love all seafood, but I love shellfish the most. Whether it’s oysters on the half shell, king crab legs, whole Maine lobster or good [...]
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