When I started this website over six years ago, I had a second-hand point and shoot camera and no understanding of white balance. I’ve come along way since those early days and I’ve even sold a few photos, but I’m constantly trying to improve. Some days I shoot photos that I am really proud of, […]
|
|
Yearly Archives: 2011My brother recently moved from Chicago to Seattle, and thanks to the flexible schedule of grad school, I was able to take a few days off to accompany him and his two cats, Sprout and Turnip, on the three-day drive. Evan is my only sibling and our family is very close, the two of us […] show 19 comments Sounds like a very special trip with your brother. I’m glad you were able to take the time to travel with him. Sounds like a very special trip with your brother. I’m glad you were able to take the time to travel with him. I loved reading this post! I guess in part because I’m jonesing for a road trip and adventure. Those pancakes look amazing and thanks for sharing your trip! I loved reading this post! I guess in part because I’m jonesing for a road trip and adventure. Those pancakes look amazing and thanks for sharing your trip! loved reading about your trip–beautiful shots, as usual (especially the car-bathing kitten!) I think road trips create their own kind of bond and mental memory file. also, your brother is adorable. loved reading about your trip–beautiful shots, as usual (especially the car-bathing kitten!) I think road trips create their own kind of bond and mental memory file. also, your brother is adorable. Your photos are amazing! Your photos are amazing! i so much enjoyed looking at these amazing pictures! i so much enjoyed looking at these amazing pictures! T’was a great trip! Although it is sad to know the two of you are living far from each other. But sometimes, we have to face our own destiny and grow on our own way. At least you two had a great time together which made your bond as siblings stronger than ever. T’was a great trip! Although it is sad to know the two of you are living far from each other. But sometimes, we have to face our own destiny and grow on our own way. At least you two had a great time together which made your bond as siblings stronger than ever. Thanks Beth, kickpleat, Irene, and Nishta! (Yes, isn’t he handsome?) Thanks Beth, kickpleat, Irene, and Nishta! (Yes, isn’t he handsome?) Wow-ness. That looks like a nice road trip. It must be nice to have some camera skills. The photos taken in-between driving during trips like that are often excellent. Wow-ness. That looks like a nice road trip. It must be nice to have some camera skills. The photos taken in-between driving during trips like that are often excellent. Thanks Jolandi! It was a great trip and a special opportunity to spend quality time with my brother. Good memories. Thanks Jolandi! It was a great trip and a special opportunity to spend quality time with my brother. Good memories. […] My brother came into Chicago for work on Monday evening and my father and I met him for dinner on the Small Bar patio in Logan Square. It was odd being there now that neither of us live in the neighborhood. It was a busy weekend, but I am glad I was able to visit with so many people. […] I have a large extended family and holidays have always meant traveling to parts of Chicago or Wisconsin. The one exception was always Easter. My family would host a small gathering, typically just my mother’s side of the family, and I have fond memories full of sunshine and good food. This year will be different. […] show 8 comments Gemma, I’m sorry to hear about your family. It sounds like you have a pleasant weekend ahead. I hope you enjoy your time with your mother. Best wishes to you. Gemma, I’m sorry to hear about your family. It sounds like you have a pleasant weekend ahead. I hope you enjoy your time with your mother. Best wishes to you. I’m sorry that you’re not celebrating Easter as you’d like, BUT, sounds like a terrific weekend is ahead. I’m sorry that you’re not celebrating Easter as you’d like, BUT, sounds like a terrific weekend is ahead. This quiche looks fantastic! I have friends who have made great quiche, but I’ve never given it a try. Now it looks like I’ll have to! This quiche looks fantastic! I have friends who have made great quiche, but I’ve never given it a try. Now it looks like I’ll have to! Thanks Amber and Erin. It did end up being a fun weekend, but my fingers are crossed for a more traditional get-together next year. Thanks Amber and Erin. It did end up being a fun weekend, but my fingers are crossed for a more traditional get-together next year. “Bad dinners go hand in hand with total depravity, while a properly fed man is already half saved.” So cautions the 1912 edition of the Alliance Cook Book: A collection of tested and approved recipes, contributed by the ladies of the Wollaston Unitarian Church. I spent my graduate school spring break in Ann Arbor, Michigan volunteering in […] show 26 comments Le Dog! I went to college in Ann Arbor. Le Dog is greatly missed. Le Dog! I went to college in Ann Arbor. Le Dog is greatly missed. Aw, I went to college in A2! I miss it dearly. You definitely hit up the best food spots in town!! Aw, I went to college in A2! I miss it dearly. You definitely hit up the best food spots in town!! Great photography. Love those cat eyes. Great photography. Love those cat eyes. Geez, looks and sounds like such a wonderful little trip. Thanks for sharing, Gem. Geez, looks and sounds like such a wonderful little trip. Thanks for sharing, Gem. Wow! That archive looks awesome! It sounds like you found the perfect spot to spend your spring break. Thanks for sharing. Wow! That archive looks awesome! It sounds like you found the perfect spot to spend your spring break. Thanks for sharing. What, no Blimpy Burger? What, no Blimpy Burger? how i love discovering new places. sitting at cafe sipping while oberserving the city my it’s people! how i love discovering new places. sitting at cafe sipping while oberserving the city my it’s people! Nice article, thanks for the information. Nice article, thanks for the information. Lovely post, that sounds fantastic! Lovely post, that sounds fantastic! Is there a single better name in the universe for an archive than Longone? Simply perfect. Is there a single better name in the universe for an archive than Longone? Simply perfect. It was delicious Alex. I’m so glad people recommended it before my trip. It was delicious Alex. I’m so glad people recommended it before my trip. 1. It’s a funny-weird feeling seeing pictures of oneself in the photo collection of a blog you read! 1. It’s a funny-weird feeling seeing pictures of oneself in the photo collection of a blog you read! Woah! Hello A. Foster. I’m glad you found me. (Sorry it took me so long to respond to your comment.) Comet was great, thank you! Woah! Hello A. Foster. I’m glad you found me. (Sorry it took me so long to respond to your comment.) Comet was great, thank you! For those of you in the United States, the words "green milkshake" might conjure thoughts of the seasonal shamrock-variety. Other than the hue, this recipe has little in common with the fast-food version. Sunshine, bike rides, and outdoor runs have me craving refreshing foods. This green milkshake is a wonderful way to start the day […] show 25 comments I too have jumped on the green shake/smoothie bandwagon, and I’m loving it. Kale every day! Hooray! I too have jumped on the green shake/smoothie bandwagon, and I’m loving it. Kale every day! Hooray! I have this same blender – it’s great, but if you give it something it doesn’t like or it has a hard time blending, it will produce this weird smoky smell… so beware! But it has lasted for a year and a half :) I have this same blender – it’s great, but if you give it something it doesn’t like or it has a hard time blending, it will produce this weird smoky smell… so beware! But it has lasted for a year and a half :) Shannalee, I haven’t moved up to kale yet. I’ll give it a try next week! Shannalee, I haven’t moved up to kale yet. I’ll give it a try next week! i make something similar to this- but i add a 1/4 cup pineapple and 1/2 cup mango for a tropical twist! i use peach juice instead of milk (also good for those non-dairy folks out there).. and freeze the fruit so i dont need to add ice. turns out the most lovely color. yummy yummy green shakes!! thanks for this recipe! i make something similar to this- but i add a 1/4 cup pineapple and 1/2 cup mango for a tropical twist! i use peach juice instead of milk (also good for those non-dairy folks out there).. and freeze the fruit so i dont need to add ice. turns out the most lovely color. yummy yummy green shakes!! thanks for this recipe! Yum yum. I’ve been adding pureed pumpkin to my green smoothies lately. SO GOOD. P.s your carrot and white bean post from January looks heavenly! Yum yum. I’ve been adding pureed pumpkin to my green smoothies lately. SO GOOD. P.s your carrot and white bean post from January looks heavenly! Do the chia seeds, flax seed oil and wheat grass powder add flavor, or are they included only/primarily for the health benefits? Do the chia seeds, flax seed oil and wheat grass powder add flavor, or are they included only/primarily for the health benefits? I like your twist on it Mandapants! I like your twist on it Mandapants! Thanks for this great recipe. I’ve been trying out green drinks lately and can’t wait to try this one! Thanks for this great recipe. I’ve been trying out green drinks lately and can’t wait to try this one! Thanks Suzanne, I hope you like it. I’ve had one nearly every morning since I posted this recipe. I highly recommend starting your day with one! Thanks Suzanne, I hope you like it. I’ve had one nearly every morning since I posted this recipe. I highly recommend starting your day with one! Would try this green milkshake. Thanks a lot! Would try this green milkshake. Thanks a lot! You are welcome Jo! You are welcome Jo! This is new recipe for me and i must try it. Thank you This is new recipe for me and i must try it. Thank you […] of research I decided on a Blendtec blender and I couldn’t be happier with my choice. I have kale smoothies every morning and I’ve recently fallen in love with this raw summer […] |
show hide 8 comments
Nicholas - That top photo is the best food picture I’ve ever seen. Not just best one you’ve taken. It’s really beautiful.
Nicholas - That top photo is the best food picture I’ve ever seen. Not just best one you’ve taken. It’s really beautiful.
Gemma - Thank you. That’s sweet.
Gemma - Thank you. That’s sweet.
Evan - You are definitely putting your new camera equipment to good use!
Evan - You are definitely putting your new camera equipment to good use!
Gemma - Thanks Evan! It’s so nice to have a lens that helps me sharply focus. It makes a world of difference!
Gemma - Thanks Evan! It’s so nice to have a lens that helps me sharply focus. It makes a world of difference!