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<o:p> </o:p>Clients who are looking for a food stylist often wonder: "Will I
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I can tell you that shopping for a photo shoot is much different than
just shopping for groceries. For
example, a food stylist will take extra care to pick out the perfect produce,
taking size and color into consideration to produce the best result. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Have you ever heard the phrase, "the camera adds 5 lbs?" I don't know if that is necessarily fact, but
things do tend to look larger when put under camera, and scale is import to
understand when you want to feature a specific product. <o:p></o:p></div>
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In certain cases, particular brands perform better than others and
substitutions are not going to perform the same way. Let's take a simple example, such as
ketchup. On your grocery list, it may
just say "ketchup", but that leaves a lot up in the air as to what
brand, thickness, color, and amount needed.
Working with your food stylist to shop for the project avoids confusion
and in the end saves time and money by not having to send someone out for extra
items on the day of the shoot. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The bottom line is to keep your food stylist in the loop about your
products, and use them to help gather the best ingredients. It can save you and your stylist time, money
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If you are looking for a food stylist, please contact Impressions Food
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<!--EndFragment-->Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546789113368632965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896207850282955397.post-90639213747520771392013-04-02T12:00:00.001-07:002013-04-02T12:00:46.271-07:00The Best Part of Wedding Planning<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0px; font-family: Helvetica;">What is the best part of planning a wedding? Picking out the dress? The location? The cake? As Joey and I near our wedding date in August it was time for our tasting. For myself and almost any food lover this is considered the best part of planning. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0px; font-family: Helvetica;">We chose our caterer with care wanting one that would let us personalize the menus not just have the standard "wedding chicken" we chose a local family owned group in Minneapolis Three Sons Signature Cuisine. Not only can they serve a group of 200 dinner in 20 minuets. When they say customize they were not kidding. They don't even have a set menu just a list of suggestions that have created in the past. Our entire wedding menu is chosen with care incorporating both our tastes as well as cultural influences like traditional Polish recipes and some family favorites like stuffed shells that I have every year for my birthday dinner.</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">As we had lunch with the chef we were </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">able to make slight adjustments to the flavors and </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">presentation. Also, no need to worry about diet </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">restricted guests, all of the four options are made to order </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">and can be adjusted to fit any needs on request. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0px; font-family: Helvetica;">I am so excited for our menu. </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> I know I can't possibly make the food for my own wedding but if I could this would be it. I</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> feel it is a meal I would truly make and serve my guests at home. </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"> Here is a sneak peak </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">of our big day meal. To be honest I am most thrilled about the </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">vegetarian option. I think the biggest problem is the guests won't </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">know what to choose.</span><br />
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Don't be alarmed when your stylist asks for what may seem like a ridiculous amount of product. This may not always be the case, but if the product being shot is fragile, or has ice cream or melted cheese, a few extra would not hurt. Remember, the photo you are creating will serve your company for a long time - start with the right product and enough of it to get the best results!<br />
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It often benefits to get a bit extra product because it can get damaged in shipping, or we need to sort through and find the perfect shape and size of a particular item. Also keep storage in mind when ordering product. You want to be able to keep it fresh and stored properly for the best results. Consult with your stylist about ordering product. He or she will be able to help gauge what is an appropriate amount. If possible it may be beneficial to have the product shipped in component pieces.<br />
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Purchase blank crusts or dough, then the correct amount and type of sauce, cheese and toppings can be assembled in the studio for the perfect shot!<br />
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In some of these situations, the stylist will buy for roughly three times the recipe - one set for practice and to learn about how to best handle the food, one for the photographer to get the lighting on set correct for the shot, then one for the final perfect beauty shot.<br />
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Again, there are many variables that can factor in with how much product to order. Consult with your stylist before the shoot to make sure you can get the right foods for the job!<br />
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If you are looking for a food stylist, please contact Impressions Food Styling at (612) 636-1994 or visit http://impressionsfoodstyling.com.<br />
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This past weekend I came home to my fiancé Joey trying to make himself lunch. He found some soup in the freezer but was hungry now and just could not wait a minute longer for it to thaw. He knows that when things are smaller they will melt faster. So, he had the great idea to cut the soup in half! As I see him sawing away at the frozen solid soup I could not contain my laugher. </div>
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When you have extra soup portion it out into individual servings. I like to use a 1 1/2 cup liquid measuring cup to get the same amounts. Then pour the soup into a freezer zip top bag. Be sure that you completely seal the bag. Then lay it flat on a cookie sheet. Repeat this step with the remaining soup then place the cookie sheet in the freezer until the bags have all frozen solid. At that point you can remove the cookie sheet and stack the bags in the corner of the freezer. This way they will take up less space and thaw quickly.<br />
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When you are ready to eat remove the package from the freezer. In the sink, run the frozen bag under hot water just until it is slightly thawed, enough to be able to break the flat disk of soup in half. Open the bag and put the frozen chunks in a soup pot. Heat the soup over low to medium heat stirring occasionally until it is heated through.<br />
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Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546789113368632965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896207850282955397.post-76849939566712683332013-01-09T10:38:00.000-08:002013-01-09T10:38:18.672-08:00Creating a Team<br />
Food Stylist and Chefs<br />
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People are often surprised to hear that food stylists and chefs work very well together. It's true, getting two artists to work on the same masterpiece can make each team member pull their hair out. However, if both the chef and the food stylist leave their attitude and judgment at the door, they can work wonders!<br />
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Here are two key tips to remember:<br />
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1. You're working toward the same goal.<br />
2. Communication is key!<br />
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Both the chef and the food stylist have the same passion and desire - they want to make the food have mouthwatering results. The chef is crucial in composing the photograph because he or she can make sure that the photo is representative of the proper serving size and presentation that the customer will actually receive. The food stylist ensures that the camera captures the food at its very best, so that the vision of the chef can be shown through the camera and appreciated by the customer - using only the eyes.<br />
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Here's a great real-life example:<br />
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I was working with a chef who was not thrilled with my presence at the beginning of the project. He just about died as he saw me plate his salad on a base of mashed potatoes. I could tell he was not pleased and I wanted to assure him that we were on the same team and my goal was to make his food look its absolute best.<br />
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It wasn't until the next shot that he understood what I meant. He brought out a huge platter the highest quality T-bone steaks. I asked if I could show him what the camera saw so we played a little game. We both chose what we thought was the most beautiful steak. The results could not have been more different.<br />
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The chef chose a thick, well-marbled steak that had a nice edge of fat that would sear nicely and create a rich flavor. The one I chose would not have even made his top 10 list. It was slightly thinner with very little fat and a perfect T-bone" look" as far as the bone structure. Both were excellent pieces of meat - however, one was chosen for flavor and one was chosen for the camera. When cooked the chef's would taste superior. However, on camera the fat appeared as gristle and its thickness made it appear like a huge slab of mystery meat next to a potato. My choice may not have been as rich in flavor, but when the camera captured it you instantly read "delicious T-bone steak with a proportionate side dish".<br />
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The chef and I have come to adore each other despite his initial feelings about the way I styled his food. Together, we created effective marketing material that translates his delicious food to a photograph.<br />
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It is the New Year, time for change and reflection of the years
past, and the years to come. 2012 was
filled with much success, new learnings and inspirations. My family was blessed this year with the
opportunity to gather for a family reunion, the entire side of my mother’s
family together. A complete four
generations under one roof bringing in the New Year.. It was fun to see what
family traits got passed on to certain people as some sat in the piano room
making music the rest helped set the table and finish the meal. As we sat down
to dinner, at a long makeshift table, it was truly indearing to see my Grandpa
with a slight twinkle in his eye as he looked at all of us. The lively room filled with laughter, stories,
and a usual bit of family drama.. It didn't matter that some of us have never
even met before. With new marriages and
children being added to the group over the past few years, a unknown friend easily
became a loved family member in this setting. As usual there was no shortage of food. Grandpa carved the crown roast of pork, my dad
carving the bacon wrapped turkey, my mother serving the twice-baked potatoes,
and my aunt the sugar glazed carrots. The food was simple and delicious. Although, I think we could have served oatmeal
and it would have been just as entertaining.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I remember stopping in the kitchen amidst the bustle to help
feed that many people. Taking a step back to slow down and really take in how
much I appreciated cooking with my family. I listened harder to the stories and realized
that this moment with everyone will most likely never happen again. As people move on with their lives in
different directions and heath continues to slip away from others, I am
reminded how precious our time here is and what truly matters in the bigger
picture of life. Food is tasty and fills
our stomachs, but the time spent with the ones we love is why we eat to live.<o:p></o:p><br />
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<!--EndFragment-->Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546789113368632965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896207850282955397.post-41342181988594360032012-12-06T11:24:00.000-08:002012-12-06T11:24:10.619-08:00A Food Stylist and A Chef<br />
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Food Stylist Secrets: </h3>
<span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: none; background-color: white; color: #505050; font-family: Arial; font-size: 24px; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;"><strong><span style="color: saddlebrown;">Why Should You Hire a Food Stylist Instead of Using Your Chef</span></strong></span><br />
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<br />I am often asked by restaurant owners why they should hire a food stylist when they already have a chef. While we both care about how food looks, a food stylist is an expert at making the food look amazing for a photograph rather than for someone to sit down and eat.<br /><br />We translate your chef's vision and flavors into a photograph... making your potential customers ready to take a bite. As humans we see three dimensionally and can take clues of the atmosphere around us to create a mood. It's important to remember that a photo is one dimensional and loses all the extra context clues that make food look delicious. A great food stylist will still capture that essence and translate it to a photograph.<br /><br />Here's a basic rundown on the difference between a food stylist and a chef.<br /><br /><table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody>
<tr><td style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 295px;"><strong>Food Stylist</strong></td><td style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 295px;"><strong>Chef</strong></td></tr>
<tr><td style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 295px;">Prepares food for people to eat with their eyes, feeds the imagination<br /><br />The food can be cold, but still look hot<br /><br />Orders and shops for food that will photograph best in the quantity needed to achieve the desired results.<br /><br />Reads and prepares a recipes for how it will best appear visually<br /><br />Skilled in organization, timing and problem solving<br /><br />Aware of culinary trends<br /><br /><br />Knowledgeable of how to handle food and the chemistry of it<br /><br />Use substitutes to achieve a look rather than focus on how it tastes</td><td style="border-collapse: collapse; width: 295px;">Prepares food for people to eat, may know how to present food visually but the food must be hot and delicious.<br /><br />Orders product for the establishment<br /><br />Runs the kitchen and staff associated with it<br /><br /><br />Skilled in culinary vision and execution of meals for service<br /><br />Aware of culinary trends and complementing flavors<br /><br />Skilled in menu planning and development<br /><br /><br />Cares about flavor</td></tr>
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If you are looking for a food stylist or have questions about hiring one, please contact Impressions Food Styling at (612) 234-5404 or visit http://impressionsfoodstyling.com. </div>
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Minneapolis, Minnesota: La Belle Vie<o:p></o:p></div>
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Last but not least I do have to highlight my hometown of Minneapolis, La Belle Vie; I believe will always be on the top of my list for fine dining experiences. This restaurant’s chef, Tim McKee won the James Beard Award for “Best Chef Midwest.” The food is inventive, flavorful, and artfully presented. The décor of the restaurant is clean and sophisticated without being stuffy, and the lounge is filled with a classic elegance. This restaurant has everything going for it, and the service matches the quality perfectly. From the moment you open the door, or should I say the door is opened for you, to the time you walk out, the experience is flawless. This restaurant may feel a bit snooty or pretentious for some but if you want to feel like a King or Queen at dinner, this is the place I would recommend. Some may say that the attention to the most miniscule details are not needed, these are the details that make the experience truly unique and memorable. The timing, food, and the service are all part of the attentive “extras” that make this place shine and truly special.<o:p></o:p></div>
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These four experiences are all distinctly different in food and atmosphere but what they all how in common is attentive caring service. What sets them apart from the rest is not just the quality of food but the way each of them made their guests feel special, comfortable and welcome. They assisted in allowing a meal not just to be consumed but to be lived and shared.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I am planning a trip to Chicago soon in search of new favorites to add to the list of best dining experiences. Stay in touch to see what else is new. Share your thoughts on the best dining experience you have ever had.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Number 2 of 4<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sonoma Valley, California: Ledson Winery<o:p></o:p></div>
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You may have heard of it if you are familiar with Sonoma
Valley, but if not, seek it out if you are going for a visit. You can’t miss
this winery, as it is a beautiful castle-like estate. They offer fine wine and a great café for picnic
lunches. I don’t really know how my
brother did it, but somehow he had arranged for us to have a private lunch
there. This was all a surprise to me as
I thought we were going for wine and a picnic, but instead we were led up the
grand staircase to a quaint table outside on the small veranda overlooking the
vineyard. The wine was poured, and an 8-course lunch began. To this day I don’t know what my brother had
told them, but the chef personally delivered each dish with pride an explanation and perfect paring of wine. It was one of the longest and most delicious, fun, and
beautiful meals I have ever experienced.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Share your favorite food and wine paring? I love red wine, friends and good brie with apples.</div>
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Number 3 of 4<o:p></o:p></div>
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Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Dream Dance in the Potawatomi Bingo
Casino<o:p></o:p></div>
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I know what you thinking, really, a casino, and in
Wisconsin? That makes your top four? Yes
it does, and let me tell you why. At the
time I went to the restaurant, it was still within the casino, so the
experience was very odd to walk through a smoky casino to get to a “high-end”
restaurant. Currently, the restaurant
has it’s own entranceway. However, that
small environmental design flaw could even then, be over looked by the quality
of food, service, ambiance and little extras. I have eaten at Dream Dance several times, as
I worked with them in the past. Their menu items were delicious and presented
well with the help of high quality servers that understood the meals that they
served. However, the reason it makes my
cut is because it is unique. The meal
always started with a visit from the Champagne Cart. The Champagne Cart was a lovely
rolling cart of a variety of tastes of Champagne. It was attended by a very kind, knowledgeable
and approachable sommelier. If you
wanted to try something new, celebrate the evening, or just have a small taste of
Champagne, to have it offered in that manner was well appreciated. Out of all the items I have tasted from their
menu, I have not come across anything that was sub-par my standards. My favorite dish, the Pumpkin Soup, served tableside
as they poured it over a stunning presentation of duck confit. Shortly after the deserts, a visit from yet
another rolling cart, the same wonderful sommelier, but this time it was the
Port Cart. The Port Cart was to finish
your meal with a little something sweet and rich. I appreciate this very much because I feel that
both Champagne and Port are two drinks that are not commonly consumed, here
they made them approachable, taking the time and consideration to find a taste
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Stay tuned the top 2 places are yet to come...</div>
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A recent dining experience out with my love happened to be the
far worst service I have ever experienced in a restaurant. I dine out quite a bit and have an understanding
that not always things go as planned, mistakes are made, and after all, we are
all human; but this evening took top prize in poor service. It sadly left us
with no other option at the end of our meal, to pull the manager aside to have
a kind, but very candid conversation. It concerns me that other people can have
similar experiences as the one I had that evening. Nonetheless, I am reminded of all the good
times, and I am grateful for the, oh, so many amazing dining experience I have
been blessed with. When I think about the most memorable meals I personally
have many, but there are just a few experiences that rank above the rest. Here are my top 4 most exquisite and best
dining experiences. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Number 4<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Florence, Italy:</b><o:p></o:p></div>
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To be honest, I do not remember the name of the restaurant,
the street it was on, or the name of our charming waiter, but this will forever
be a moment of restaurant joy for me. I
was traveling with a group of students from culinary school. A few girls and I decided to venture out for late
dinner one evening. It was the very
first time I had ever ate real gnocchi; the homemade potato dumplings, not the
packaged dense glue balls that we can buy at our grocery store. It was presented in a simple marinara sauce
with fresh basil and Parmesan. These
little heavenly pillows of potato melted away like butter on my tongue. I reminisce of these pure simple flavors now
although it was several years ago. Not
only was the food superb, clean, fresh and simple, it was accompanied by the
charm of our, not one, but three handsome dark haired Italian waiters. As a table of 6 young American girls, we caught
their attention. After dessert, we all
left with a stunning red rose, a humble gift from our very attentive servers.<o:p></o:p></div>
<!--EndFragment-->Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546789113368632965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896207850282955397.post-64759577185172478402012-10-31T07:04:00.000-07:002012-10-31T07:04:34.615-07:00Food For The Day<br />
** Food Stylist Secrets: How Many Photographs Can You Do in A Day?<br />
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One of the most common questions I get is, "How much can you do in a day?"<br />
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On average, most projects achieve 3-5 shots in one day (1 to 2 shots in the morning and 2 to 3 shots in the afternoon). However, how many shots we actually achieve depends on the need of the project and on unexpected variables. Here are some of those factors:<br />
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Purpose of the Photos<br />
The most important thing when I start up a new project is to make sure the client has a clear vision about what they want to achieve. Not only do I need to know what "look" they want to go for, but also how they will use the photographs after they are produced. For example, packaging and advertising projects typically take a bit longer to make sure the food represents itself on a variety of mediums. It needs to look like the end product exactly. Food styling for editorials or recipes on the web can often have a more relaxed, home-cooked less-styled feel to them.<br />
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Type of Food<br />
The type of food can be a huge variable when preparing to for a photo shoot. Generally items such as ice cream, pizza, iced beverages and intensive recipes take longer than items such as fried foods, sandwiches and pastas. If there are a lot of components or sides to prepare this can add time. If there is baking involved or roasts that take a while to cook and cool, this needs to be factored in as well. Sometimes the amount of studio time can be shortened by adding an assistant or allowing for prep days in advance, especially if there is a lot of baking to be done.<br />
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The Background<br />
Of course, your food has to be photographed against a background. A solid white background will take less time than setting up an entire table scape. A stylist can spend hours just getting the props in the correct space to achieve that perfect look.<br />
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Every food stylist will always give you the best of their talents and will aim to prepare your food for as many picture-perfect photographs in a day as possible. A well-trained food stylist will coordinate with your photographer and walk you through questions like these to achieve the most during your photo shoot.<br />
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If you are looking for a food stylist, please contact Impressions Food Styling at (612) 636-1994 or visit http://impressionsfoodstyling.com.<br />
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seems as if each waking morning the air is just a bit cooler. I am
reminded to take just one more moment to savor the remaining fruits of the
summer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;">A dinner just recently hosted by <a href="http://www.slowfoodmn.org/">Slow Food Minnesota</a> at <a href="http://www.misa.umn.edu/StudentPrograms/Internships/InternshipOpportunities/InternshipsonFarms/GardenFarme/index.htm">Garden Farme</a> with Bruce Bacon and Chef Erik Sather from <a href="http://barlagrassa.com/">Bar La Grassa</a> was the perfect event.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica; mso-bidi-font-family: Helvetica;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica;">The evening was
filled with friendly faces, glorious plants and plenty of delicious organic
foods. We learned about basil as Erik put on a pesto making demo. He made
pesto not only from basil but Arugula and mint as well. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bruce talking about the variety of spicy mustard greens he grows</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">Bruce led us on a tour through
his three beautiful gardens and shared about his unique organic farming
methods. It was truly refreshing to see the farm to table concept so close to
home to learn about local restaurants that are supporting this trend and why we
should all be concerned with farm-to-city issues, knowing where our food is
coming from and how it has been handled will continue the healthy of our selves
or families and our planet. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Dinner Plate, So fresh and delicious</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica;">We picked up some tasty treats to bring a bit of
the farm home with us. A big bunch a basil to make fresh pesto and sorrel to
make one of Joey’s favorite Polish soups. I must say it was one of the best
batches I have ever made just picturing the farm and Bruce picking it made it
that much more special. I encourage you to find out where your produce in
really coming from and taste the difference when sampling something that has
been grown locally. There is still time for one last batch of homemade <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/basil-pesto-recipe2/index.html">pesto</a><span id="goog_1398073865"></span><span id="goog_1398073866"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"></a> enjoy! </span><br />
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I am proud to announce that my entry into the <a href="http://www.tcpolishfestival.org/">Twin Cities Polish Festival</a> baking contest took first place this past weekend! I made
the traditional <span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;">Makowiec
(pronounced "Ma-KOH-viets") </span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; mso-bidi-font-family: Georgia;">It is a classic Polish dessert or tea
bread that is commonly served around the holidays. Made from a </span><span style="color: #262626; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">sweet yeast dough with
butter, eggs, and even a bit of sour cream filled with a freshly made poppy seed
paste then rolled up and glazed with a simple icing. Little did I know that I
chose the most complex out of the three potential categories for the contest, and that you can actually buy poppy seed filling already made, ready to go. But
no, I made my own and not just once, but several versions until I found what I
thought was the best one. Now, I must say that this bread is soft, unique and
quite delicious; but do not enter into this without allowing yourself at least
3 hours. Trust me the efforts are worth it, but man do I wish I had a cute little
Polish grandma to make it for me.</span> <span style="color: #262626; mso-bidi-font-family: Verdana;">All the hard work paid off with a pretty blue ribbon and
a very proud future mother in-law. Here is my winning recipe, maybe it will be a new
tradition for you too.</span></div>
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parchment paper before baking them to help keep the shape round and the filling
tightly together. It sounds like it would work, as this was one of the hardest
struggles for me. Don’t worry though even if your roll is not prefect it is still
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Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546789113368632965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896207850282955397.post-32367802737780660892012-08-07T14:45:00.003-07:002012-08-07T14:45:49.923-07:00A Glimpse of a Food Shoot, The Pretty ChickenCheck out the latest look into a day in the life of a food shoot with this <a href="http://vimeo.com/42174887">video</a>. A fun day in the studio with photographer <a href="http://www.chrisbohnhoff.com/">Chris Bohnhoff</a>, <a href="http://www.nateryan.com/">Nate Ryan</a> and a chicken. Who knew a chicken could be so pretty.Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546789113368632965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896207850282955397.post-30607902922912180702012-07-23T07:47:00.003-07:002012-07-23T07:47:56.504-07:00MMM Cheese!The Big Cheese is what they call it. Rachael Ray has listed it as one of four "over the top" grilled cheese sandwiches in the nation. Two types of mouthwatering melty cheese goodness layered between toasted sourdough bread and fresh tomatoes it is worth a try.<br />
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I had the chance to visit <a href="http://www.cheesefactoryrestaurant.com/">The Cheese Factory</a> in Wisconsin Dells this weekend. Located just 1 mile off I-90/94 this charming restaurant is well worth the stop. They are serving up breakfast, lunch, dinner, amazing desserts, and old-fashioned soda fountain delights daily. Be sure to check out the great vegan and gluten free menu as well. You are sure to find something to please everyone at this cozy diner.Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546789113368632965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896207850282955397.post-14470246788363371032012-04-17T10:05:00.001-07:002012-04-17T10:05:39.417-07:00Eat your way through Minneapolis!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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I had the great opportunity to participate in one of the Twin Cities Food Tours this past weekend. Laurie Rupe, owner of Twin Cities Food Tours, did a fabulous job incorporating the unique history of Minneapolis with a wide variety of tasty treats. The 3-hour walking tour begins at Local D’Lish, a charming grocery store busting with local products and beautiful fresh produce. Not only can you find meats and daily items too, you can feel the love in this store. Here you know you are supporting high quality local producers. The story of how this magnificent sore came to be, is one of true passion for seeking out the best in the foods we consume.</div>
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Next we took a short walk over the Hennepin Avenue Bridge. We learned some fun facts about the old Grain Belt Brewery sign, while taking in a view of the start of the falls. At Punch Pizza our second food stop not only did we get to taste two different authentic Neapolitan pizzas, we also learned about the “Pizza Police.” You must take the tour and find out which Hollywood celebrity said it was the best pizza they had ever eaten. </div>
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No food tour would be complete without a visit to the long time Northeast Minneapolis favorite Kramarczuk’s. This family run market and deli is dishing up the finest in Eastern European comfort foods. Making all their fresh sausages in house, it seems they have an endless variety. Try taking a guess at how many sausages they make each week for one of their largest clients, the MN TWINS. </div>
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Next a short historical walk past the oldest, continuously used church in MN, and a look at the Ard Godfrey House will help work up an appetite for what I think is the hidden gem of the tour, Gorkha Palace. I have driven past this little corner of Northeast Minneapolis and never seen this restaurant. You will try one of her famous Momos, a traditional Tibetan pot sticker, which is bursting with rich authentic flavors using local ingredients. Rashmi, the owner, goes far beyond serving conscientious, high quality food; her staff is exceptional in customer service as well.<span> </span></div>
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<span> </span>Lastly what better way to complete a meal then with dessert, just one block away at Gardens of Salonica. <span> </span>You will try, not just one, but three varieties of traditional Greek desserts. With all of them being equally delicious, it was hard to pick a favorite. I could not believe the amount if information and tasty food that was packed into such a short time.</div>
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<!--EndFragment-->Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546789113368632965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896207850282955397.post-53179889889532871902012-01-31T06:19:00.000-08:002012-01-31T06:19:48.107-08:00Food With a ViewNew Zealand is a country known for it's spectacular and extremely diverse geological features, ranging from rain forest, to thermal areas of boiling mud, glaciers and volcanic valleys. It offers many attractions for locals and tourists. But did you know New Zealand offers the same appeal in it's multicultural influenced cuisine. Whether it be a casual meal or a fine dining affair, New Zealand will be sure to please your palette.<br />
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Driven by local and seasonal agriculture, you will not find a shortage of delicious ripe produce at any time of the year. Just look for the small fruit and vegetable stands along the roads, or stop by one of the wonderful local farmers markets usually held on weekends. The cuisine is British based, using words such as "tea" to describe the largest meal at the end of the day. It also takes on many aspects of the neighboring Pacific rim and native Maori people which are of Polynesian decent. New American Cuisine, Southeast Asia, and more recently Indian traditions, have made an influence of the choice of common dishes and restaurants found throughout New Zealand.<br />
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While I was recently in New Zealand, I had a chance to experience an evening event where they cooked a traditional Maori meal in earth ovens called Hangi.<br />
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Traditionally the the foods would be packed in leaves and then placed in the ground with heated stones and covered with several layers of damp cloths. Originally they would have used leaves and other foliage to wrap the foods. The foods included lamb, pork, chicken and a variety of root vegetables squash, carrots and kumara (sweet potato).<br />
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New Zealand has a diverse marine life abundant in fresh fish such as Kahawai, Snapper, and Orange Roughy. They are also well known for their lobsters most commonly called "crayfish" and green -lipped mussels one of the largest species.<br />
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No trip to New Zealand is complete without an order of hot fish and chips made with catch of the day. I love the causal experience of getting it wrapped in paper and eating by the water. If they have it on the menu, try out a Paua fritter the flesh is actually black and has a unique salty fish taste.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhj_TXeQM75FjorzgR8F_-NH9nGLlm9ORfH44RjolD6DB3bk_UmZtd1PJk2hoz1e3avEEaJrWuhpal06xCi_z53xjSqdEYsDkAaiNXm5jmO-67wryGCGt0dnwOuSEMYluHBaYYIsWyMlyM/s1600/IMG_0794.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhj_TXeQM75FjorzgR8F_-NH9nGLlm9ORfH44RjolD6DB3bk_UmZtd1PJk2hoz1e3avEEaJrWuhpal06xCi_z53xjSqdEYsDkAaiNXm5jmO-67wryGCGt0dnwOuSEMYluHBaYYIsWyMlyM/s320/IMG_0794.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>
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Below are some of my other New Zealand favorites from the recent trip. </div>
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Enjoy the view and imagine the tastes.</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 13px;">New Zealand has several different wine regions. Mainly notated for it's bright green, grassy and citrus Sauvignon Blancs, as well as their soft luxurious Pinot Noir. We found that each area did a particular kind of grape very well. We really enjoyed the rich flavors from the more robust wines that came from the Hawkes Bay area, like this Cabernet Merlot Malbec blend produced at Newton Forrest. Also the unique dryness, of their not so sweet Rieslings are worth a try.</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As you can see there is a wealth of unique and delicious foods to be enjoyed in New Zealand. With a large population lamb, deer and cattle farms on the rise, fresh fish in all the waters and an abundance of ripe produce I am sure you will find much to fall in love with.<br />
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If you are planning a trip to New Zealand feel free to contact me. I am happy to pass along a few recommendations to get you started on your culinary journey.<br />
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<br />Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546789113368632965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896207850282955397.post-70381605797305427752011-12-20T10:52:00.000-08:002011-12-21T07:55:06.477-08:00Holiday LiquorIt is not too late to whip up a batch of limoncello for the holidays. This popular Italian lemon liqueur mainly produced in southern Italy has become a family favorite for us and the perfect way to end any special meal.<br />
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This recipe came from Italy but after many years of playing with different American liquors and not ever getting it quite right my Polish boyfriend turned me on to Spirytus. Spirytus is a liquor that no one should ever drink right out of the bottle and for that reason it is perfect for mixing with lemons. I have tried several different liquors vodka, Ever Clear and have even experimented with different flavors like orange, lime and cranberry. The lemon is still the favorite of many and so I will share my process with you.<br />
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Happy Holidays!<br />
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This was our largest batch ever using 70 large lemons. I will give you the measurements for a smaller starter batch.<br />
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1.75 liters of Alcohol, pure distilled<br />
3 liters of water<br />
2 pounds sugar<br />
about 30 lemons<br />
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First peal the lemons in to a large glass container. For this recipe to be a success we want the lemon skins because they hold most of the flavor. I used to peal everything the a knife but I have found as our batches grew in size the a sharp vegetable peeler works just as well. The key here is to get the peal with out getting a lot of the white pith of the lemon because the pitch makes it bitter.<br />
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Next pour your liquor of choice over the lemon peals. The liquor should come just about 1 inch over the top of the lemon peals. Cover and tightly seal your container. Allow the mixture to sit for at least 48 hours, for larger batches I prefer 72 hours.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is what happens when you only use the peals of 70 lemons. You are left with a lot of extra juice. It dose freeze well in ice cube trays for later use but I suggest you make friends who like lemon bars and lemon curd if you are going to make this a hobby.</td></tr>
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OK, you let the peals and liquor sit for 2-3 days. Now remove the lemon peals form the alcohol and place in a large pot with the water and sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil for 5 min. Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool completely.</div>
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When cooled remove the lemon peals from the water mixture and discard. Combine the water mixture with the alcohol by pouring through a filter to remove any impurities.</div>
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As you combine the water with the alcohol it will turn a bight cloudy yellow. Carefully bottle the mixture and store in the freezer.<br />
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Traditionally Limoncello is served chilled as an after-dinner digestive.Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546789113368632965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896207850282955397.post-27952015070258770672011-09-09T09:58:00.000-07:002011-09-09T09:58:22.992-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was at <a href="http://www.penzeys.com/">Penzey's</a> spices the other day. I have always loved their store with unique treasures of spices from all over the world. This time I fell in love with the simple bumper stickers they were handing out. If you could put my essence into a sticker this would be it, yellow sunshine heart and all.Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546789113368632965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896207850282955397.post-6149055297415496872011-08-25T08:21:00.000-07:002011-08-25T08:21:21.198-07:00Salad on a Stick?!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Yes, you heard me correctly. It is time for the State Fair! The Minnesota State Fair has a place for everything and almost every food you could imagine on a stick, from alligator, bacon, cheese curds to key lime pie, this is where you can find it all ready to eat on a stick.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I was thrilled to work with </span><a href="http://www.gigglescampfiregrill.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Giggles Campfire Grill</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> to style photographs of their newest addition to the 2011 Fair food line up, The Northwoods Salad on-a-stick. The salad includes skewers of fresh mozzarella cheese balls, grape tomatoes and basil on top of a chilled wild rice salad drizzled with a balsamic dressing.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The resturant specializes in "made from scratch" fish and game menu items, so be sure to save room for their other tasty treats like elk burgers and walleye cakes. They have plenty of picnic tables and cold beer, so head over to the authentic log cabin in the "North Woods" area, on the corners of Cooper and Lee near the water tower. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Can you say you had a salad on a stick?</span>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546789113368632965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6896207850282955397.post-65627668915851012622011-08-22T06:27:00.000-07:002011-08-22T06:27:57.306-07:00Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year 2012<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is a new opportunity for phorographers I did not want you to miss.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br />
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With so many "buzz words" and food claims it can be a bit overwhelming to make sure what is in your cart is actually good for your family. The good news is UC Berkeley and Good magazine recently held the <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/news?actionBar=&articleID=678245161&ids=0Ne3AQcjgSdPoIczcQczANe3sSb3cVdzgSdjsTdyMRd3wQd38UdPoIcjoNdjgOe3sS&aag=true&freq=weekly&trk=eml-tod-b-all-99">Rethink the Food Label competition</a>. A competition looking to designers to make health info on packaged goods easier to understand. I believe we have a long road ahead to creating a system that truly represents the food quality well but I feel we are making strides in the right direction.<br />
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Here is what the U.S. Food and Drug administration have to say about <a href="http://www.fda.gov/food/labelingnutrition/consumerinformation/ucm078889.htm">how to read the current food labels</a>.Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10546789113368632965noreply@blogger.com0