What did you cook or eat today (September 2020)?

[Burt Blank]

Last nights dinner was open sandwiches because we had been prepping all afternoon for today's

lunch with friends. Mashed Pula sardines on pumpernickel. The last of the big tin of Tuna with mayo on rye toast. Kulen a very spicy Croatian sausage like chorizo on rye toast. Local grapes, Gorgonzola picante with digestives. 2 litres of iced water.

 

[Burt Blank]

I just finish making the first course soup, Salmorejo Cordobes. It is still 32c at lunch time so I wanted it in the fridge for as long as possible. There are two keys to this dish, good quality outdoor toms and a peppery olive oil. The family oil from Hvar hits the spot.

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGPEM1NA8YI&ab_channel=LacocinadeMasito

 

[Yorky]

Deep fried pork and tomato sausage with Bombay potatoes and garden peas.

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[Windigo]

Pasta bake with bolognese sauce and buffalo mozzarella/ parmesan topping.

I have a hard time making pasta look pretty lol

 

[Yorky]

I have a hard time making pasta look pretty lol

I find it's the same with photographing many foods. I try and set the camera up before I even start cooking. Take a few shots of an inanimate (similar) object where your food is about to be to assess the lighting (which will, of course, change later). Take a number of shots whilst moving the dish around. Digital shots will only cost you battery depletion.

However, speaking from experience, this is far from foolproof.

 

[Windigo]

I find it's the same with photographing many foods. I try and set the camera up before I even start cooking. Take a few shots of an inanimate (similar) object where your food is about to be to assess the lighting (which will, of course, change later). Take a number of shots whilst moving the dish around. Digital shots will only cost you battery depletion.

However, speaking from experience, this is far from foolproof.

Actually that sounds like a great idea, thank you 🙏

I have not delved into food photography much, but I will try some new techniques. It might do my food more justice.

 

[MypinchofItaly]

Red and yellow sweet cherry tomatoes sauce for pasta, with dried oregano

 

[medtran49]

We had hamburger and mushroom stroganoff. Tasted good, but not a very pretty picture.

 

[TastyReuben]

Pasta bake with bolognese sauce and buffalo mozzarella/ parmesan topping.
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I have a hard time making pasta look pretty lol

Looks great to me!

 

[JAS_OH1]

Last night we had lemon-pepper and dill seasoned salmon filets atop salads.

 

[Morning Glory]

Drumsticks in barbecue marinade with roasted garlic, cauliflower & carrots with bechamel sauce and pommes Duchesse.View attachment 46108

I'm loving the Pommes Duchesse. I must brush up on piping skills.

 

[Morning Glory]

Deep fried pork and tomato sausage

I don't recall seeing you cook that before. Its a jolly plump sausage. What is it like inside?

 

[Morning Glory]

Pasta bake with bolognese sauce and buffalo mozzarella/ parmesan topping.
View attachment 46125

I have a hard time making pasta look pretty lol

That's pretty enough for me!

 

[Morning Glory]

Actually that sounds like a great idea, thank you 🙏

I have not delved into food photography much, but I will try some new techniques. It might do my food more justice.

Are you using a smart phone? All my more recent photos are taken using a Samsung Galaxy S7 (old now) but fantastic quality images and very low light tolerant.

 

[Windigo]

Are you using a smart phone? All my more recent photos are taken using a Samsung Galaxy S7 (old now) but fantastic quality images and very low light tolerant.

Yes, samsung Galaxy s6 . But the lighting here is not ideal, I live in a pretty old and dark house (it's 96 years old). So that's why the picture quality tends to vary.