Laura's Recipe of The Week is Back!

For the Love of FOOD!
I realize that it has been two years since I started “Laura’s recipe of the week” and a year since my last post… BUT I am back for the LOVE OF FOOD!
I immerse myself in food blogs whenever I can, cook for all occasions big and small, and bake as the best form of relaxation and therapy — but have simply not been patient enough to document the process. The ingredients are not arranged beautifully on the kitchen counter ready for their close-up and I seem to always forget to photograph the batter while it is still in the bowl during the pre-cooked or baked portion of the process. It has even been suggested to me that I make short videos (ready for Instagram), but I am not really that tech savvy. No, for me it is all about the final result. The timer goes off, the mitt goes on, the oven door opens, and a moment of “Ahhhh” comes over me…success!
For as long as I can remember, my sister and I bonded over photographing beautiful food. Years before cell phones had cameras; we used actual cameras or even better, the incredible Polaroid for instant gratification! It was usually to document our travel experiences with our parents, but now I think we are officially obsessed. It does not matter if it is at home or at a restaurant, there is something amazing about a perfectly plated dinner or dessert that makes it irresistible to share.  It has also been a great way to highlight and share our success in the kitchen with family and friends, especially during the holidays.
So I have made an EXECUTIVE decision moving forward to also include images of food without an accompanying recipe as well. I am looking forward to sharing my food adventures with all of you in 2014.
 
Laura