Monthly Archives: June 2010
Nobu with Halmeoni
The matriarch of the Korean side of our family has seen much in her 78 years. Sie Rang (we call her halmeoni which is Korean for grandma) has survived the Japanese occupation of her country and the war with the … Continue reading
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Shooting in Bright Light: On DJ
In the first of a series on food photography, scheduled to run until the end of the year on the NYT Diner’s Journal Blog, I write about shooting food in bright outdoor daylight. In the coming weeks I will share … Continue reading
Filed under NYT Diner's Journal, Photography
Get it While it’s Hot!
The season is very short…sour cherries…available now. Make this one from Melissa Clark. The season lasts about as long as it took this one to disappear. Brought this beauty to dad, a true cherry pie aficionado, on Friday…by Father’s Day…all … Continue reading
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The Nose Knows…Aldo Sohm
I had the pleasure to photograph Aldo Sohm, wine director at Le Bernardin and reigning World Champion sommelier (named by the Worldwide Sommelier Association) last week. His intensity and passion were evident every time he took up a glass. Read … Continue reading
Filed under Photography, Restaurants, Wine and Spirits
mSS…on DJ
making SundaySauce…is now listed on the NYT Diner’s Journal blogroll. Go check out the great stuff on DJ and some of the other fantastic food blogs listed. http://dinersjournal.blogs.nytimes.com/
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