Food Photography: Birthday Fun

Edwin and I have been pretty busy and fell off the face of the earth for a while. It happens!

Today I’m celebrating my birthday, and my mom brought up a hummingbird cake, complete with hummingbirds. Hope you enjoy and are having a great summer so far!

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And a birthday dog in a blue ribbon. Hello, Biscuit.

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Food Photography – Scenes from Easter (sorta)

I spent Easter sleeping. Having just come off of a night shift at the hospital, my body was angry. These photos are from the day before Easter, which was the first day back of the Cville City Market and the day of the Charlottesville 10 Miler (don’t worry, I did not participate). After we loaded up on farmers market goodies, we took Biscuit to a great dog park we just found that has a lake area for pups to swim. He had the time of his life.

So I took a raincheck on Easter this year, though I did make Smitten Kitchen’s Spinach and Cheese Strata for dinner along with some kielbasa. The strata was amazing, but let me caution you to use a low baking dish – I used corningware and it took twice as long to cook. D’oh.

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I just don’t understand how people enjoy running these things..

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A pretty awesome string band (and their dog) played as the runners slogged by.

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There weren’t too many vegetables out yet, but there were lots of great potted plants.

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My husband zeroed in on the one stand selling apples.

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Herbs and flowers were all around.

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I want to say these are bright and gorgeous ranunculus – any flower experts out there?

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There were some fresh and lovely looking lettuces.

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There were also some new vendors this year; I like this girl looking pensively at the colorful skirts and tops.

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Then it was time for Biscuit to enjoy the dog park.

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The pups try to intimidate some geese.

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Then Biscuit’s new friend says, “Come on, the water’s great!” But Biscuit has never been in the water before.

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He tests the water a bit, but keeps close to the biggest dog I’ve ever seen.. apparently an Alaskan Malamute.

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See that speck in the water? Someone has found his new love.

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Everyone joins in the fun. Hope you had a great Easter!

The Snow in Virginia Continues…

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See? He smiles!

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Then:

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Now:

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Five and a half months old, 41 pounds.

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Biscuit Enjoys the Smells of Slow Cooker Week

Biscuit realized he hadn’t said “hello” in a while, and this bothered him cause he’s a friendly guy!

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5 months and 38 pounds of adorable, mischievous puppy.

Let it Snow?

You may have noticed Edwin and I are taking a little mini vacation this week. He’s off to Chi-town with family, and I’m trying to do all the Christmas shopping that exams prevented me from getting done!

If you haven’t heard, parts of the east coast were slammed this past weekend with record snowfall. Eek. I’m still working on digging out my car, and I take my life in my hands every time I leave the house. We did have Bake-a-Thon, however many of our usual bakers were unable to make it due to the snow… more on that later this week!

In other news, my baby dog is becoming an adolescent dog. And we got him to finally wear his Christmas bandanna – take a look!

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Biscuit’s First Snow!

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Biscuit says “hello”

I think it’s been a little while since I shared any updates about Biscuit!

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Well, he’s growing – he’s now a whopping 21 lbs and not showing any signs of slowing down.

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He’s even starting to lose his “puppy face.” Aww..

Happy Halloween 2009!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN, everyone! Be safe and eat lots of candy (preferably Reese’s PB Cups and mini Snickers).

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We didn’t get Biscuit into his costume, but I think the crowds enjoyed him anyway!

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Biscuit Loves Fall

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Biscuit is ready for Halloween. What are you planning on making? We’re deciding between baking pumpkin rolls or pumpkin pie cupcakes