Category Archives: food

Lemon-Blueberry Goodness

Posted on November 16, 2011 by pearlsandprose

Now that the weather’s turning cooler, I’ve started baking again. Found this recipe for Lemon-Blueberry Yogurt Loaf the other day and wow, is it good! Kind of a sticky, gooey mess, but worth it. The only change I made was … Continue reading →

Posted in food, photography | Tagged blueberries, bokeh, Lemon-Blueberry Loaf | 13 Comments

Chicken Stew Provençal

Posted on March 2, 2011 by pearlsandprose

Since it’s still chilly in the evening, I thought I’d share a favorite recipe for chicken stew that’s very healthy and easy to make. I found it on washpost.com, the website for The Washington Post. Chicken Stew Provençal 2 T. … Continue reading →

Posted in cooking, food | Tagged carrots, celery, chicken, chicken stew, onions, recipe, red Dutch oven | 10 Comments

Lunch in Georgetown?

Posted on February 16, 2011 by pearlsandprose

How about lunch in Georgetown*? On the way to a favorite French bistro, we’ll pass the old Georgetown theatre, the former site of many a French film, now a jewel center. Some of the theatre seats were covered with a … Continue reading →

Posted in food, photography | Tagged apple dumpling, café au lait, Café la Ruche, canal barge, Croque Monsieur, French bistro, Georgetown, Quiche Savoyarde, salad, theatre sign, window displays | 14 Comments

Phở ga is perfect for cold winter days.

Posted on January 10, 2011 by pearlsandprose

(iPhone photo) Can I just say how much I love phở (pronounced like “fuh”) ga in winter? It’s basically Vietnamese chicken noodle soup, with all kinds of good stuff added. Slices of chicken, green onions and rice noodles all … Continue reading →

Posted in food, photography | Tagged chopsticks, condiments, neon sign, Phở ga, spoons, Thai basil, Vietnamese chicken soup | 14 Comments

Holy Sweet!

Posted on September 29, 2010 by pearlsandprose

I don’t know about you, but I love looking at food blogs every now and then. Not for the food so much, but for the gorgeous photography. Can’t remember how I found the Swedish blog Holy Sweet, but I certainly … Continue reading →

Posted in food, photography | Tagged cake pops, elderflower pressé, food photography, Holy Sweet, macarons, Norway, Swedish blog | 6 Comments

Diner

Posted on August 9, 2010 by pearlsandprose

It’s probably a flaw in my personality, but I have a weakness for diners. Maybe it’s because I grew up in a medium-sized city in the Midwest, and had never been to one, but I love them. The comfort food, … Continue reading →

Posted in food | Tagged barstool, booth, Coke glass, ice, lemon, mashed potatioes & gravy, meatloaf, Silver Diner | 5 Comments

Not a foodie

Posted on July 28, 2010 by pearlsandprose

My first food photo! Believe me, people, I am not a food photographer or food stylist. If you want to see gorgeous photos of alimentation, visit blogs like cannelle et vanille or La Tartine Gourmande for this: or this: But if … Continue reading →

Posted in food, photography | Tagged Bavaria, bistro, cannelle et vanille, French restaurant, halibut, La Tartine Gourmande, McDonald's, Mon Ami Gabi, salmon salad | 2 Comments

Giada and cherry blossoms

Posted on April 4, 2010 by pearlsandprose

Today I had the pleasure of meeting Giada de Laurentiis at one of her book signing sessions. I have to admit to being starstruck–the whole thing is kind of a blur now. Giada has like twenty million teeth that are … Continue reading →

Posted in books, cooking, flowers, food, photography | Tagged cherry blossoms, cookbook signing, Giada de Laurentiis, Sur La Table | Leave a comment

Latté Bars

Posted on February 26, 2010 by pearlsandprose

OK, so Weight Watchers makes the best frozen treat called “GIANT Latté Bars”! I don’t normally endorse stuff, but these are so good, I feel it’s my duty to pass this on. They are so big, so creamy … Continue reading →

Posted in food | Tagged latte bars, Weight Watchers | Leave a comment