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soup

this is one of my favorite dinners to make. it’s a hearty soup with big flavors.

sausage, kale, chickpeas, tomatoes…

serve it with crusty, buttered bread…

top with a drizzle of olive oil, chopped onions, and parmesan cheese…

delicious.

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GnT

I love a gin and tonic.

I suspect it has a lot to do with my swing band days, but nevertheless…

I heard about this gin called Hendrick’s which had the aroma of cucumber. I had to try it.

In my search for it, I found an organic tonic water sweetened with agave syrup to compliment it.

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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.

agritopia commercial corner

I’ve been part of a group that Joe Johnston has invited to brainstorm the idea of developing the commercial corner at Higley and Ray in Agritopia.  It’s been an interesting time to say the least, full of interesting people-I’m grateful for the chance to get to know all of them: Joe Johnston, Jeff Moriarty, Erich Schultz, Jessica Cuff, and James Johnston.

We brainstorm, mindmap, meet outside the group then come back together and share ideas again…hopefully, the development of the corner will begin soon because I can’t wait to visit it!

Here’s some portraits I recently took of Jessica and Jeff.

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dinner party

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!