Mmm, postcards that smell like food — Lost At E Minor: For creative people
We at MUS e YUM now have a way to add a whole new sensory dimension to our food photography. Check out the article below…an interesting find on the art and culture blog, Lost at E Minor:
Mmm, postcards that smell like food — Lost At E Minor: For creative people.
“Imagine a food printer that takes a snapshot of food and extracts its aroma simultaneously, then prints a postcard with aroma inks via a sensor that mixes the inks in the machine. Yes, a Chinese industrial design student did dream up that concept, and has even made a prototype device of this food printer for a Sony competition. We’re not so sure about the invention, though. It is just slightly cruel to send yummy smells to a friend instead of calling for good old food delivery.”
event photography, press conference at the Blue Greenway
press conference at the Blue Greenway, Hunters Point, San Francsico
The community turned out to show their support for the Hunters Point community and the Blue Greenway project. The EPA presented two grants at a press conference held at India Basin Shoreline Park. $400,000 was awarded to SF Environment for Site Assessments and the Hunters Point Family received $200,000 in grant funding for job training.
SF Environment and the Blue Greenway, a set on Flickr.
event photography for Earth Day, 2012
the touch me garden, civic center, san francisco
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Earth Day, 2012, a set on Flickr.
SF Environment had a story to tell.
Each year, Earth Day, April 22nd, marks the anniversary of what many consider to be the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. Earth Day 1970 capitalized on the emerging consciousness of its era, channeling the energy of the anti-war protest movement and bringing environmental concerns front and center. We at SF Environment continue to advocate for environmental causes that enhance our lives not only in San Francisco but beyond. Get involved and make every day Earth Day!
loving my hens and chicks.
hens and chicks, succulents in my garden
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hens and chicks = Echeveria elegans
- succulents in the garden, “Mexican Snowball, Mexican Gem, Pearl Echeveria, White Mexican Rose”
Echeveria elegans
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dessert landscapes series, sfogliatelle
sfogliatelle at Fiore Cafe, the Mission, San Francisco, CA
Sfogliatelle at Fiore Cafe, the Mission, San Francisco, CA
This pastry is quite a sight to behold, and it is equally delicious. Filled with a sweet ricotta filling redolent of citrus, the dough is a perfectly-formed crescent of beautifully scalloped, thin, buttery, flaky, magnificent layers. I’d love to see how these are made. . . incredible!
Fiore Cafe
(between San Jose Ave & Guerrero St)
San Francisco, CA 94110
Neighborhood: Mission
dessert landscapes series, blueberry waffle
blueberry waffle at the Blue Fig, the Mission, San Francisco, CA
blueberry waffle at the Blue Fig
the Blue Fig
990 Valencia St
(between Liberty St & 21st St)
San Francisco, CA 94110
(415) 875-9622
Hours: Mon-Fri 7 am – 7 pm
Sat-Sun 7:30 am – 7 pm
dessert landscapes series, cinnamon roll
cinnamon roll a la Starstream Cafe
cinnamon roll a la Starstream Cafe
cinnamon roll by Starstream Cafe
Starstream
1830 Harrison at 14th St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 864-6370
The cinnamon roll by Starstream Cafe, Harrison Street, SOMA, San Francisco
dessert landscapes series, chile chocolate chip scone
chile pepper chocolate chip scone at Starstream, San Francisco
Starstream
1830 Harrison at 14th St
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 864-6370
garden snapshot; “Happy Wander” vine is …wandering happily
the vine is 'happy wanderer' or, hardenbergia
dessert landscapes series, blueberry muffin by Thorough Bread and Pastry
Blueberry Muffin, by Thorough Bread and Pastry
Blueberry Muffin, Thorough Bread, SF
Thorough Bread and Pastry
248 Church St (between Market St & 15th St)
San Francisco, CA 94114
Neighborhood: Castro
garden snapshot, aeonium flowers start to open
Compare this to last week’s photo: link here
aeonium starts to bloom
flowers start to open on the cones of the aeonium
my gorgeous aeonium
dessert landscapes series: the “Bitter Queen” by Dynamo Donuts
Dynamo Donut's "Bitter Queen": candied grapefruit, elderflower glaze, and Campari sugar sprinkled on top!
Dynamo Donuts and Coffee
2760 24th St
(between Hampshire St & York St)
San Francisco, CA 94110
Neighborhood: Mission
(415) 920-1978
dessert landscapes series: coffee cake at Thorough Bread and Pastry
coffee cake, by Thorough Bread and Pastry, Church Street, SF
Thorough Bread and Pastry
248 Church St (between Market St & 15th St)
San Francisco, CA 94114
Neighborhood: Castro
garden snapshots: happy succulents! Kalanchoe tomentosa and echeveria glauca
- the fuzzy one is a Kalanchoe (pronounced KAL-n-KOH-ee) tomentosa and the hens and chicks are Echeveria glauca
view from home, and end of september morning in San Francisco
morning view of san francisco, 30 September 2010
best sushi, Eiji and Minako
My favorite sushi restaurants, Eiji and Minako, are distinguished not only by the highest quality fish but also the intimate, authentic sincerity of the restaurant spaces themselves. Both are family run neighborhood haunts and you will feel as if you’re a guest in the home of the chef when you dine at either one. Yes, you can find many more great sushi restaurants in San Francisco but in my opinion, the inviting character of these two set them apart from the rest. I’ve copied my reviews from Yelp.com below…
sushi at Eiji Restaurant San Francisco
317 Sanchez St
(between 16th St & 17th St)
San Francisco, CA 94114
“5 star experience, every time. When you find a place that consistently serves up a great experience, it just keeps you coming back. This is a staple whenever we have guests in from out-of-town. You know the scenario, the guest wants to go ‘somewhere off the beaten path’, following that true ‘insider’s tip’. This is that place . . .impossibly cute, very authentic and always, always good. And, very “OFF” the beaten path . . .
Yes the sushi melts in your mouth, yes you’ll find some stuff you don’t always find in other sushi restaurants (note the loving tribute to tofu on the first page of the menu, and a few very varied and good offerings of same). . .try the whitefish carpaccio, thinly sliced white fish on a drizzle of olive oil, with tomatoes. . . yum.
For the singles out there, it’s not just for guests, this would be a very special (and CUTE) first-date place. (Impress him/her with your exquisite knowledge of the neighborhood dining scene, and unpretentious taste)
And the staff are just so nice.
Love that.”
picture of sushi at Minako Organic Japanese Restaurant, San Francisco
2154 Mission St
(between 18th St & Clarion Alley)
San Francisco, CA 94110
Neighborhood: Mission
“Last night my partner and I had dinner here for the first time and I have to say it was among the best meal experiences we’ve had all year. From the food to the joy of getting to know the vibe of this neighborhood haunt, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves from start to finish.
We wanted to try a new sushi place and given it was Earth Day, Organic seemed particularly appropriate. We’d heard great things about Minako so our choice was made. The food didn’t disappoint. Seafood salad was the best I’ve had. The sushi is exquisitely prepared (with brown rice. Interesting!) and every detail was right, down to the fresh, brightness of the pickled ginger and wasabi. The care they take was evident in the attentiveness of the server who actually explained the servings are large (they are) and actually advised us to order LESS. How often does that happen? She cared about our experience of the food.
The restaurant traffic was light so we also had the chance to talk to our server, about local food, even the music playing in the restaurant, and had the best time. We found ‘mom’ is the chef and owner and given this, and the familiarity the staff had with others in the restaurant (which is small) it was so evident this is a true neighborhood spot. They staff will remember you, and treat you as if you’re in their home. And I really appreciated that.”
joys of the window seat or, getting there is half the fun!
The New York Times recently collected entries for a photography contest, and I’ve submitted my entries. The theme? ‘Shots taken from the window seat of an airplane’. This is right up my alley. I always take the window seat; watching the world float by represents a huge part of my enjoyment of a flight. (Well, that, and the complimentary drink.) I’ve had a Flickr album of my shots for a while and I invite you to check them out!
For my submission, I chose two photos. One, a shot taken while flying over Greenland, on my way home to San Francisco from a summer trip to Greece. Having just left the sun drenched, hot and dry isle of Mykonos, this aerial tour of Greenland was a total counterpoint, and an arctic fantasy. The clarity of detail was stunning. People around me were sleeping; they truly missed a show!!
Greenland, as seen from the window seat
My second submission was a photo of Kermit looking out the window. Kermit is a constant companion when I travel and ..I had to include him.
kermit enjoys the view
what’s for dinner
I’m reminded of one of the big reasons I love food so much. It’s the catalyst for bringing friends and family together, and the stage upon which so many lovely memories are made. I believe one of the highest ways we can show one other our appreciation, and affection, is by feeding them. And, breaking bread is always a great reason for a party!
Last night my partner and I joined two dear friends for dinner. As always, it was a fun excuse to try out a new recipe, and this time it was lemon posset, as found on Food52.com, by mrslarkin! This dessert was very easy to make and quite delicious, at once intensely lemony, silky and sweet. I’d been (quite generously) gifted with a heaping bag of Meyer Lemons the day before so, G-d forbid those go to waste;-)
Lemon Posset (via Food52.com)
By mrslarkin
SERVES 4
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heavy cream and sugar begin to boil
silky and intense, Lemon Posset made for a great Easter dessert
Easter in San Francisco
And this is my favorite Easter photo! I snapped this in the neighborhood Easter of 2007…
and whatta you lookin’ at, kid. . .???
My favorite event of the year is the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence Easter Party. Held every year on Easter Sunday, rain (as in, this year) or shine, this incredibly fun event draws hundreds (or thousands) of revelers young and old to the Castro to celebrate Easter, the Arrival of Spring, and …Fun!
The day kicks off with an egg roll for the kids and progresses to an Easter Bonnet contest for the grown ups. And then there’s the Hunky Jesus contest which is …um, popular. (No one does more for keeping Christ at the center of the holiday than the Sisters!) And no one does more for the Community in both maintaining the Spirit We Have and also, delivering much-needed money to good causes. . . the Sisters raise so much for charity it isn’t even funny!
To me, this event represents all that I love about the community I live in. The Celebration of Creativity. Of Fun. Of Fellowship. Of Open Mind and Heart. Of letting people Be who they are and want to Be. Of taking care of each other. There is no better way to celebrate Easter in my book. Three Cheers for the Sisters who keep the Spirit Alive.
So regrettably, I wasn’t able to go this year so I’ve posted links to albums from celebrations past. And of course, I’m looking forward to next year!
Old School Jesus
Livestock Jesus, 2009
Egg Roll, 2009 Dolores Park
Pink Ladies always attend the Sisters' Easter Party (2007)
how the garden looked Easter, 2007
how much has changed, the ivy (visible in the photo) has been cleared away, and the new flower beds are taking shape around the path built in its place. Digging is underway on a seating area just to the left of the area pictured here.
Through it all though, the Cala Lilies persist; they are such hearty plants. And they’re beauties. They are noble. Even through all the work I’ve been doing, developing the garden, these plants are ones I’ve left untouched. I love them. For me, the cala lily IS everything I love about Easter. On that Easter day in 2007, I needed a miracle. And on that day in 2007, the flower here finally opened, bathed in that gorgeous light…
garden path Easter 2010
Cala Lily, Easter 2010
the view from here. . .
just one of the things I adore about living here. . . the view from home is gorgeous; a new show every time I look out the window. Sigh.
