You know those meals you had when you were young? The food that was very simple, usually included cheese, and you dunked it? Well this weekend I had just that. I always forget how much I love grilled cheese. Its even better along side a bowl of tomato soup. Call me 7 years old, but it was super.
Crunchy sourdough bread around melted swiss and provolone ( sprinkled with a little bit of sea salt)
Canned tomato soup. I know, how lazy of me, but I doctored it up with lots of cream, fresh cracked black pepper, and sprinked with a bit of rosemary.
I am working on a themed project. I hope to share it real soon, so be on the look out for that. Otherwise, hope your week is off to a good start.
-tim
Another day of snow around here… When will it end? Seriously, is it April yet?
I’m not much of a breakfast person. However, if you give me potatoes with eggs, I’ll eat.
Today I made pan potatoes with rosemary and garlic–slow cooked til crispy brown– and 2 fried eggs with a dusting of curry.
See you all back here next week.
-tim
Just a few more engagement photos of Lauren and Ben. See the others I posted here.
Have a good weekend.
-t
Lunch has been a quick routine lately…but its still been pretty good.
I got this great lebanon bologna. (seriously, if you have never had it…go buy some. very good.) Worked great on an open faced sandwich with some gruyere.
Was even better on greens with a dijon vinaigrette.
Busy rest of the week. Hope to get back here soon.
Cheers
-t
Here are some images from a snow adventure around the neighborhood this past weekend. I really like these photos next to each other. Its something more than just the snow that ties them all together but I can put my finger on it.
Anyway…the snow is starting to melt and everyone seems to be crawling out of their homes.
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Also, check out these photos from Payne and Franklin. They are right up my alley. Espeically this one and this one. Good stuff.
Hope your having a great week.
-t
I know, a lot of my posts have been centered around my kitchen lately, but I did make some goals, remember?
Well, we got quite a bit of snow this weekend. ( about 8″ ) So we did the only thing we could do; watch movies, eat and drink.
I made a slow cooker beer beef stew. Carrots, onion, celery, sweet potatoes and of course, some beer. It also called for a great homemade bbq sauce that turned out better than I thought.
Over all a great dish for a snow day.
The rest of the day we sipped on cocktails, ventured out in the snow and watched tv.
Will share some snow pictures tomorrow.
-t
Not much going on. I have been quite busy. So Ill make a simple post.
I got these awesome glasses lately. Not to0 big not to0 small. The kitchen was casting a great pocket of light. So I figured I’d take advantage.
I also am noticing I have a small obsession with cutting boards. ( Lame?) I also love wooden plates and bowls. You should see my house… I have wooden bowls everywhere.
It is supposed to snow again this weekend. Im not sure how I feel about that…
-tim
We have had quite a few rainy days lately. A constant flat light with bits of sun. Makes for good naps.
On another note, I finally joined Flickr! ( well, I am finally uploading to flickr) I know, I know, I am really really late on catching the flickr bus, but ill catch up.
I’ll be honest, its a bit overwhelming. So many photos, so many styles. Its so easy to get sucked in for hours and hours. Its nice though.
Thanks again for all your comments lately. Hope you all are having a good week so far.
-t
In my efforts to keep up with my goals this year, here is a little something I ate yesterday. ( shot in complete artificial light. my apologies.)
I am a lover of tomatoes. There is nothing better than a fresh tomato sandwich, tomatoes with homemade blue cheese dressing, or even a whole tomato with just a little salt. ( eaten like an apple) . They are so simple and so good.
Yesterday though, I took some cherry tomatoes, threw in some feta, added balsamic vinegar, a little sugar and some s&p and had myself a great quick fix.
It needs to be summer. Tomatoes are everywhere in the summer.
-t
My sister was recently engaged ( see some of her engagement photos here) and the whole family (especially my mother) is in hardcore wedding mode. ( its crazy) I have been back and forth to the mountains this month to help and have been able to go to many venues, churches and spaces. Each spaces has been very different, from the light to the decor. Here are some images, inside and out, of a few of the locations. Ill share more tomorrow.
Weather has been crazy lately. I could go for a little less rain and a nice cup of joe this morning. Hope your Monday is off to a good start.
please excuse the mess, I am trying out new headers.
I made a goal with myself this year to try and eat better. I love to cook, but we all know cooking takes time and thats something I do not always have. So I am going to try and plan what I eat ahead of time. In efforts to work on my photography ( also a goal this year) I’ll try and take some snap shots before I eat it. We all know healthy food looks better through the camera then junk food, so hopefully these two goals will work hand in hand.
Lunch today was a curry turkey burger with a cucumber yogurt sauce ( which I am currently addicted to–especially with little breadsticks as a snack–top photo) Side of artichoke and tomato pasta salad.
It was good.
Have a great weekend.
-t
A few weeks back while driving around, we came upon this great old abandoned barn. It was right around sunset and the light was fantastic. Very gold. Here are a few snaps. I especially like the top two together.
It went back to cold and rainy today. Heres to some nicer weather this weekend.
Have a good one
- t
It has been a busy past couple days, but its been warm! I am so ready for the warmer seasons. Beer. Grass. Camping… Winter has only begun though.
I have many photos to share so stay tuned for that.
Cheers
-t
Have a good weekend.
-t
I’ve been in a lot of random interiors lately. (will share why later) The spaces are pretty empty and are lit only by day light. These images are from an old farm house we visited recently. The light around 4:30 was great. Here are a few.
Glad to see the weather is getting a bit warmer.
-t
Hello, hello…
Didnt really escape the winter weather, it snowed everyday. Maybe ‘A Winter Break’ isn’t a very appropriate title. But it was a great trip with great friends. We locked ourselves in a rustic mountain cabin, never really getting out of our slippers, all while eating and playing games. (including a 5 hour game of Risk) We had good drinks, great fires, and an awesome view. A nice way to wrap up the holidays.
It has been so, so cold lately. It feels like I am living in a completely different place. A tundra. Waking up, it just looks colder. The rooms are still. A grey cold light comes through every window. I am feeling very ready for a warm screened-in porch, eating outside, and driving with all the windows down. Is it April yet?
Going out of town tomorrow for a greatly anticipated annual winter retreat with friends. Looking forward to laughs, drinks, good food and games. See you all later this week.
Thank you for your comments lately. They keep me posting.
-t
There is something about baking that is so rewarding. I am thinking its the waiting game. The fact that you can see through the oven window, watching it rise, smelling it.
I think 2010 will be a pretty big waiting game as well. There is a lot I want to accomplish. Especially when it comes to my photography. It will all take time, and finding time to do all of them will be a challenge, but i’m up for it. The waiting game will all pay off in the end, I guess.
A simple photo taken on a very cold day.
