Author Archives: jcarey

burger daze

I’ve been photographing the burgers that Chef Traina’s been creating at the Liberty Market where I work. It’s been a great way to play with my new lens! I’ve been having a blast doing it, and I even was able to create my own burger which will be featured on August 26th. The original burger was supposed to be The Ostrich Burger, but apparently, it’s ostrich breeding season. Which means you can’t get ostrich meat. Weird, I know. Anyhow, mine will feature mushrooms, a demiglace, and a special cheese that’s a cross between a blue and a brie. Chef’s really excited.

bug catcher

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i love how cats catch bugs.

i’ve always lived with cats, and i’ve never had to hire an exterminator.

it’s just a little strange living with a kitten who likes to bring his toys inside.

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dinner party

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I was lucky enough to be invited to a mostly vegetarian dinner party thrown by Kelli (@africankelli). I had a great time meeting new people and eating great food. Kelli made gazpacho, beans, quesadillas, peanut butter cookies, and a beer can chicken (that somehow never got served). Chanelle (@iamchanelle) brought brownies, and everyone else brought beer and wine! Thanks for the invite Kelli! And thanks for everyone’s patience with me snapping away practicing with my new lens!

green building

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I took a little photowalk in the Silverlake neighborhood when I stayed in Los Angeles. On the outside facade of a salon was a wall covered in a permeable fabric. The fabric was cut and formed pockets in which were inserted tiny plants. It looked amazing! I wanted to do this to my house.

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april in la

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I spent an extended weekend last month in Los Angeles with my good friends Sean and Bekah. A bit of a last hurrah before they welcome their beautiful baby into this world and I don’t have a spare room to sleep in anymore. They always show me a great time-they are the type of host who has fun activities planned-interesting places to visit both intellectual and low brow. Good times had by all.

One of the highlights of my trip was visiting the Huntington Library. I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical just by the name. I do like libraries, but it was a vacation after all. But I was more than surprised. And they pretty much had to drag me away from the place when it was time to leave. It is basically a giant fun-land for people who like art, books, and plants. I could have spent days wandering around the property.

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This was an entire collection of each edition of The Origin of Species.

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“be safe”

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Most people will quote these words to me as I walk towards my scooter. Coming from another rider, it’s a friendly thing to say-there’s camaraderie in it, but coming from a car driver it can be frustrating. I understand what they are saying-they want me to stay whole and hale. But I wonder if their behavior has changed in response to having a friend ride.

Let me say I am safe. I began my love affair with riding by taking a motorcycle safety course. I am hyper vigilant. I am always aware of my relation to cars on the road. I never text, talk on the phone, talk to passengers, look at a map, read a magazine, put on makeup, or eat while driving. I never even listed to music. I only drive. I maintain my scooter with regular services and replace the tires when they require. I know that my safety depends on my level of attention. Most motorcycle accidents considered the fault of the cyclist involve substance abuse. I never drink and ride.

Which leads me to say…if a motorcyclist is involved in an accident, it is most often due to the inattention of other drivers. I ask you: are you safe? Do you consider the lives of others on the road as you enter your vehicle? When you tell me to be safe out there, I hope that you are safe. Because my life is in the hands of others.

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*update* My friend Monica took this shot

fractal gardening

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I’ve been participating in an experimental garden in east Gilbert. My gardening partner and I share the same love of beets and brussel sprouts. We planted pretty much every winter seed we could get our hands on which included borage (which we really have no idea what to do with although it makes lovely purple flowers which attracts a LOT of bees), and romanesco cauliflower which looks gorgeous and tastes fantastic. I prefer mine oven roasted.

inaugural lions of scoodah club party

gelato agogo

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This month my scooter club “The Lions of Scoodah” went on a tour of some local gelaterias here in Phoenix. We hit three gelaterias, an ice cream shop, a restaurant, and a coffee shop.

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This is Anthony. He is the manager at Joe’s Farm Grill and he just bought Joe’s old green 200.

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This is Monica and Andy. They are really cool and are going to tour Europe on their motorcycles together. They have little walkie talkie things they wear inside their helmets to communicate while riding.

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This is Joe telling us how to decide if the gelato is awesome.

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This is Beatrice. She studied how to make gelato in Rome. But now she makes it in Mesa. Try her Patron sorbetto-it has tequila in it.

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I don’t know this guy’s name, but he runs Gelato Makers in North Scottsdale. Also considered the winner in our tour.

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This actually is one of the few pictures of gelato I have. Well, sorbetto. I kept eating mine before I could take a picture.

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At Sweet Republic, I was tired of ordering the dark chocolate and lemon which were the flavors I sampled at every shop. Here I ordered pumpkin with a homemade marshmallow on top. Torched of course.

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We ate dinner at Radio Milano, stopped at Arleccino’s, and finished up at Cartel. Here is a picture of Cindy laughing, and the dude behind her is Glen who is the President of the Phoenix Metro Scooter Club.

See the rest of my photos on flickr.