Deborah Berard Photography: food

Monday, October 8, 2012

Today I played hostess to a "Brunch Sewing Party" for two new friends that I met on a recent shoot. Well, one I met on a shoot as she was my make up artist, and after speaking so highly of the other I had to have her introduce me to to this oh so fabulous man, who is my new go to gay. :)

The 3 of us are working on a stylized shoot that is set for this coming weekend. Amongst all of the excitement we are trying to contain our excitement concerning our recent ticket purchase to see Lady Gaga in Atlanta!!!
Now that is going to be so incredible!!!

We all seem like long lost princess sisters who love everything that can be covered, to be covered in sparkly, shining, eye catching bling, and tons and tons and tons of tulle!!! We can often be found wandering for hours at a time in the downtown fabric store, staring at all the pretty things.
(I was told a little secret that all the best drag queens shop there so you know it has to be good! :))

As I love to do, I put on quite the princess spread, and we all lunched on quiche, brown sugar bacon wrapped smokies, fruit skewers, deviled eggs, croissants and jams, meringue balls, and mimosas. Lots and lots of mimosas. Which, as you can imagine, makes for very interesting conversations and amazingly imaginative sewing creations!

Thanks for a great afternoon you two. I had a fantastic time and I laughed like I haven't laughed in so long now. :)

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Thursday, August 23, 2012

It's no secret that when my husband and I looked at homes I was pretty adamant that I wanted a gas cook top in the kitchen. I love gas, and truly think there's nothing like cooking with a flame verses an electrical coil.

As a foodie, I dream of a day where I can have a huge gourmet kitchen filled with all those little things that make it a devoted cooks dream.

Things like: An 8 burner commercial grade range with a beautiful vent overhead. A pot filler behind that range. A double oven. An extra deep trough sink with a commercial faucet. A sit at center island with a prep sink, a garbage hole, a microwave, wine cooler and cooled veggie drawers. Chocolate cabinets with quiet close drawers and built ins like utensil drawers, an extra deep pot drawer, and a bread drawer. And just for the heck of it, a computer station situated so I can read online recipes. :)

Ah, a girl can dream...

Until then I figured that I will work on my culinary skills with the mind set that if I become such an amazing cook my husband can't help but want to assist me in expanding on my new found talents... therefore, the perfect kitchen makes perfect sense! I have been trying to take pictures of some of my dishes that I have prepared (Although all but 2 were captured on my iPhone)

So far I think I am doing pretty darn good!!!

Enjoy! And try not to drool on your keyboard! :)

Mongolian Beef with Peanuts and White Onions over Sobi Noodles

Multi nut Panini with Apple Butter and Smashed Bananas. Sprinkled with powdered sugar and Strawberries.

Mini Chicken Pot Pies. Made in muffin tins with Pillsbury Grands Dough, Cream of Chicken Soup, Mixed Veggies, Chicken Breast, and Sharp Cheddar Cheese.

Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal with Walnuts, Organic honey, Apple Slices, and OJ.
1/2 Everything Bagel with Apple Butter.

Ground Turkey Chili with Great Northern Beans and a hint of Lime. Corn Bread drizzled with honey and a Sprinkle of Sugar.

Baked Oatmeal with Almond Milk, Agave Nectar, Almonds, Bananas, Strawberries, and a hint of Brown Sugar. Yummy breakfast!

Grilled Chicken Breast with Raspberry/ Walnut Vinaigrette over Spring Mix with Fresh Raspberries and a pinch of White Pepper.

Carob Dipped Bananas. Rolled in Coconut and Stuffed with Organic Peanut Butter topped with a White Chocolate Chip. Side of Sliced Strawberries and Mint.