tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3152269892892471652024-03-12T17:55:58.524-07:00Anne Watson Photo BlogOrange-County Based Food, Landscape, Motorcycle, Americana and Portrait PhotographerAnne Watson Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05819948348404655424noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315226989289247165.post-36828714659856065442012-09-27T08:54:00.002-07:002012-09-27T08:54:23.594-07:00'ART WITH FALL FOODS' | THE NEW ANNE WATSON PHOTO GALLERY INSTALLATION AT THE OC MART MIXAutumn has always been my favorite season. Kids are back to school, there's a crispness in the air as if God's turned up the A/C, and all of my favorite holidays - Halloween, Thanksgiving & Christmas - are only a matter of weeks away. AND so many of my favorite foods make their seasonal reappearance: Squash, Pumpkin, Brussels Sprouts, Root Vegetables, Apples, Mushrooms... ahh, it's heavenly! So, as a tribute to my favorite season, I've updated my gallery at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/theocmartmix">The OC Mart MIX</a> in Costa Mesa's <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SouthCoastCollection">SoCo Collection</a> with some fun 'Art with Fall Foods'. Up now through Thanksgiving. Stop by to check it out - and if you love Fall as much as I do, feel free to email <a href="mailto:info@annewatsonphoto.com">info@annewatsonphoto.com</a> to purchase your very own prints!<br />
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{And stay tuned for the soon-to-relaunch <a href="http://www.facebook.com/AnneWatsonPhotography">Anne Watson Photography</a> <a href="http://www.annewatsonphoto.com/">web site</a> where you will be able to purchase prints online! More details coming soon.}<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The newest Anne Watson Photography art installation at The OC Mart MIX in Costa Mesa's SoCo Collection: 'Art with Fall Foods'</td></tr>
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<br />Anne Watson Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05819948348404655424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315226989289247165.post-63131069059533250352012-09-21T19:27:00.001-07:002012-09-21T19:27:07.127-07:00DA-LE RANCH | SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA RANCHING AT ITS BESTTucked away (way, way, waaaay away!) in the hills near Lake Elsinore, California is a little gem of a ranch owned by two very lovely people who I have been fortunate enough to get to know over the past year. Their names are Dave & Leslie, and their ranch is <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Da-Le-Ranch/195746853809624?ref=ts">Da-Le Ranch</a>. (Dave = Da, Leslie = Le... get it?!) Every Saturday, Dave makes the 60-mile trek out from their ranch to <a href="http://www.socofm.com/">SoCo Farmers' Market</a> in Costa Mesa, which is where we met.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dave & Leslie of <a href="http://www.da-le-ranch.com/index.html">Da-Le Ranch </a>with their adorable llama, appropriately named 'Kisses'!</td></tr>
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My husband Tim & I have become <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Da-Le-Ranch/195746853809624?ref=ts">Da-Le Ranch</a> 'addicts' over the past year - to say that the meat that Dave & Leslie produce is delicious is putting it mildly. Everything from steaks to ribs to sausages - pork, beef, chicken, lamb, rabbit, duck - you name it, they sell it. And it is Da-Le-Licious! It's clear that this meat is coming from some very happy animals. So, when they very kindly invited us out to visit them for the day earlier this month, Tim & I jumped at the chance.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Left: <a href="http://www.da-le-ranch.com/index.html">Da-Le Ranch</a> | Right: My husband, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tim-Watson/193818237343202">author Tim Watson</a>, on our off-road tour of the property with Dave</td></tr>
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We loved every second of our day at <a href="http://www.da-le-ranch.com/index.html">Da-Le Ranch</a> - it's not often that Tim & I get to venture off the beaten path and spend a day relaxing while getting to 'meet our meat'! It was so wonderful to see firsthand how Dave & Leslie promote sustainable farming and natural & organic concepts in living. And, personally, it made me so happy to see how the animals that Tim & I choose to eat are given such happy, healthy lives at <a href="http://www.da-le-ranch.com/index.html">Da-Le Ranch</a>.<br />
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Below is a small tour-through-photos of our day with Dave & Leslie. And if you're in Orange County, be sure to check out the <a href="http://www.da-le-ranch.com/index.html">Da-Le Ranch</a> booth on Saturdays at <a href="http://www.socofm.com/">SoCo Farmers' Market</a>, and Sundays at the <a href="http://www.newportbeachfm.com/">Newport Beach Farmers' Market</a>. And, you can also pick up eggs & meats during the week in OC at the <a href="http://www.anaisandraya.com/">Anais+Raya</a> storefront on 17th in Newport! For all the latest news, be sure to follow <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Da-Le-Ranch/195746853809624">Da-Le Ranch on Facebook</a>.<br />
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<br />Anne Watson Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05819948348404655424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315226989289247165.post-11589114612502835762012-09-14T13:47:00.001-07:002012-09-14T13:47:38.512-07:00WINNERS ANNOUNCED! ANNE WATSON PHOTOGRAPHY / KOOZIE VIBES END-OF-SUMMER GIVEAWAYIf you live in Southern California, you'll be able to feel that Summer is FAR from over today! It's 103 degrees outside our house right now AND it's Friday. Which has my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/KoozieVibes">Koozie Vibes</a> koozies calling my name with a little koozie siren song... "Anne... come fill us with a delicious cold beverage & chill out... feel the Koozie Vibes..."<br />
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On a hot day like today, who wouldn't want some FREE KOOZIES?! So, it's perfect that we are now able to announce our three lucky winners from the <a href="http://www.annewatsonphoto.com/">Anne Watson Photography</a> / <a href="http://www.facebook.com/KoozieVibes">Koozie Vibes</a> <a href="http://www.annewatsonphotoblog.blogspot.com/2012/09/anne-watson-photography-koozie-vibes.html">End-of-Summer Giveaway</a>! Drumroll, please...<br />
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Oh My Gatos! Our winners are:<br />
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- Megan Harris<br />
- Jaime Kautsky<br />
- Stefanie Fewster Harris<br />
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Congratulations, ladies! You've each won a koozie 4-pack (identical to the koozies pictured below)! Please send an email to <a href="mailto:info@annewatsonphoto.com">info@annewatsonphoto.com</a> ASAP with your shipping address & your <a href="http://www.facebook.com/KoozieVibes">Koozie Vibes</a> koozies will be in the mail to you by this time next week!<br />
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Thanks to everyone who participated! And always remember, if you want to pick up some <a href="http://www.facebook.com/KoozieVibes">Koozie Vibes</a> koozies of your own, simply logon to <a href="http://www.koozievibes.com/">www.koozievibes.com</a> & buy yours today. Thank you - and May the Vibes Be With You.<br />
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<br />Anne Watson Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05819948348404655424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315226989289247165.post-51096639394147509862012-09-11T17:39:00.000-07:002012-09-11T17:52:54.347-07:00ANAIS+RAYA CULINARY COLLECTIVE | NOW OFFERING PRIVATE DINNERS + MONDAY & WEDNESDAY FARMERS' MARKET MEALSThis Summer here on the <a href="http://annewatsonphotoblog.blogspot.com/2012/07/introducing-picnics-kitchen-sunday.html">Anne Watson Photo Blog</a> we shared with you a photographic feast of the new <a href="http://annewatsonphotoblog.blogspot.com/2012/07/introducing-picnics-kitchen-sunday.html">Anais+Raya Culinary Collective</a> that was launched in July by <a href="http://rayabelna.com/">Chef Raya Belna</a> & Special Eats OC's <a href="http://www.specialeatsoc.com/">Anais Tangie</a>. And while their weekly <a href="http://anaisandraya.com/feast">Sunday Farmers' Market Feasts</a> have continued to thrive as a fantastic option for home-cooked, farm-to-table Sunday evening meals, even more dining options have been added to the <a href="http://www.anaisandraya.com/">Anais+Raya</a> repertoire in recent weeks that were too cool not to share.<br />
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Both Anais & Raya have been up to things - creating culinary masterpieces that showcase each of their talents. <a href="http://www.rayabelna.com/">Chef Raya</a> has launched the new <a href="http://wildcraftelixirbar.com/">Wildcraft Elixir Bar</a> along with <a href="http://www.divianaalchemy.com/">Diviana Alchemy's</a> <a href="http://www.divianaalchemy.com/about-me/">Julia Corbett.</a> Located inside the <a href="http://www.anaisandraya.com/">Anais+Raya</a> Culinary Collective, this Superfood Elixir Bar offers RAW Vegan lunches & snacks, superfood juices & smoothies and much more. We'll have a full blog on <a href="http://wildcraftelixirbar.com/">Wildcraft</a> coming up shortly. (I am currently on Day 2 of a <a href="http://wildcraftelixirbar.com/">Wildcraft 3-Day Fall Juice Cleanse </a>and can't wait to share photos of these beautiful juices & tell you about this amazing experience!)<br />
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Meantime, I have also had the pleasure of experiencing Anais' culinary talents in recent weeks, and... WOW. In addition to <a href="http://anaisandraya.com/feast">Sunday Farmers' Market Feasts</a> and <a href="http://anaisandraya.com/catering">Private Catering</a>, Anais is offering <a href="http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=467142356651970&set=a.444776508888555.101983.115014035198139&type=1&theater">evening Farmers' Market Dinners on Mondays & Wednesdays</a> from 5-8pm that are available for dine-in or take-out, no reservation required. And, she also offers Private Dinners at the Culinary Collective that can be prepared & served for up to 15 guests by reservation only. It is perfect for an inviting, intimate dinner party - all the delicious, farm-fresh <a href="http://www.socofm.com/">SoCo Farmers' Market</a> food you can eat while you sit back & enjoy with your guests.<br />
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Below is a lil' peek-through-pictures of an incredible private dinner that Anais catered for myself and a handful of our friends in August. It was a fantastic experience - the wine flowed while we feasted on gorgeous <a href="http://www.socofm.com/">SoCo Farmers' Market</a> produce & outta-this-world <a href="http://www.da-le-ranch.com/">Da-Le Ranch</a> sausages, Ribeye steaks & bacon. Visit <a href="http://www.anaisandraya.com/">www.anaisandraya.com</a> now to make your reservation. Bon appetit!<br />
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<br />Anne Watson Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05819948348404655424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315226989289247165.post-43008781905305845262012-09-03T13:10:00.000-07:002012-09-03T13:12:45.580-07:00ANNE WATSON PHOTOGRAPHY / KOOZIE VIBES END-OF-SUMMER GIVEAWAY!Who doesn't love Koozies?! Few things in life say 'Summertime in America' to me more than a colorful koozie keeping my cold beer nicely tucked-away in insulated, icy bliss while I chill by the pool or hang out at a back yard BbQ. I am a sucker for koozies - drinking a beer in a koozie says, "I'm ready to party," and, "No cup needed for me! That can or bottle will do <i>juuust</i> fine, thankyouverymuch." Koozies make me laugh - they are just plain fun. And, recently I discovered my favorite koozies of all-time being sold right here in my own town of Santa Ana, California - introducing the amazing company, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/koozievibes">Koozie Vibes</a>. "Oh My Gatos!" Life doesn't get much better than this!<br />
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All you have to do is hit the 'Like' button & become a fan of both the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/annewatsonphotography">Anne Watson Photography</a> & <a href="http://www.facebook.com/koozievibes">Koozie Vibes</a> Facebook Pages (which can be found here: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/annewatsonphotography">www.facebook.com/annewatsonphotography</a> & <a href="http://www.facebook.com/koozievibes">www.facebook.com/koozievibes</a>).<br />
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Contest ends September 12th, and our three winners will be announced on Friday, September 14th.<br />
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<br />Anne Watson Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05819948348404655424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315226989289247165.post-51857944297744244512012-08-29T14:11:00.001-07:002012-08-29T14:11:30.623-07:00SUNDAY SUPPER | AN ITALIAN TRADITION BROUGHT TO LIFE IN OC BY LUCCA CAFESince living in Rome, Italy in 2008/2009, my husband Tim & I have found it difficult to go out for Italian meals here in Southern California. Not because the Italian food here isn't good. But, somehow it's just not the <i>same</i>. It's hard to put into words exactly why - all I can think of is that somewhere along its trans-Atlantic, trans-continental journey, much of the Italian cuisine we've experienced since moving back to California has felt like it's lost some of its 'soul' by the time it reaches us here on the West Coast of America. That was how we've felt for the past couple of years... until August 12th, when we found our senses magically transported back to our favorite Roman neighborhood restaurant by the talented, and very soulful, Chef Cathy Pavlos of <a href="http://www.luccacafe.com/">Lucca Cafe</a> in Irvine, CA.<br />
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Dining in Italy is about so much more than just the food itself. Granted, the food is phenomenal, but it's also about the experience. To me, it's about gathering around a table with family & friends, relaxing, taking your time, enjoying good wine & good conversation and savoring every bite of course-after-course of fresh, seasonal food. And the food is gorgeous & not overly-complicated - 'less is more' - the produce & meats are allowed to shine & speak for themselves, and the flavors dance over your tongue as you feel warm, happy & alive.<br />
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I hadn't felt this way since dining with our family at our favorite local neighborhood ristorante, 'Sora Rosa', around the corner from where we lived in Rome. But, that all changed at <a href="http://www.luccacafe.com/">Lucca Cafe</a> this month. Chef Cathy Pavlos & the team at <a href="http://www.luccacafe.com/">Lucca</a> host a once-a-month family-style Sunday Supper that is everything Italian dining is supposed to be & more. Long family tables, four abundant courses, large platters of beautiful, locally-sourced seasonal food, wine flowing, the chef interacting with her guests... It is truly Paradiso!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beautiful, locally-sourced, seasonal foods are a key to what makes <a href="http://www.luccacafe.com/">Lucca Cafe</a>'s Sunday Suppers so amazing. These are the men behind the magic! Left: A.G. Kawamura of <a href="http://ocproduce.com/">OC Produce</a> | Right: Dave Samuels of <a href="https://www.ingardiabros.com/online/">Ingardia Bros. Produce</a></td></tr>
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August's feast was entitled, "My Sunday Picnic with Alice: Sunday Supper inspired by Alice Waters." Known as 'the mother of American Food', Alice Waters is the owner of <a href="http://www.chezpanisse.com/intro.php">Chez Panisse </a>in Berkeley, CA and is famous for her use of organic, locally-grown ingredients. Chef Cathy's Sunday Supper Menu reflected this mentality, showcasing local produce at its finest paired with California wines.<br />
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Below, feast your eyes on a taste-through-photos of what we lucky diners at the August 12th Sunday Supper were fortunate enough to enjoy. And then be sure to follow <a href="http://www.luccacafe.com/">Lucca Cafe</a> on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/LuccaCafe">Facebook</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/LuccaCafe">Twitter</a>, and sign up for the <a href="https://app.e2ma.net/app2/audience/signup/56691/33434/?v=a">Lucca Cafe Newsletter</a>, to stay on top of the latest <a href="http://www.luccacafe.com/">Lucca</a> news & to learn about upcoming Sunday Suppers. Buon appetito!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lucca Cafe Sunday Supper: August 12th, "My Sunday Picnic with Alice" inspired by Alice Waters | Right: Eggplant Caviar</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Left: Tangent Paragon Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2010, Edna Valley, CA | Right: Heirloom Tomato Salad with Marinated Beets & Stefano Burrata Cheese</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Housemade Bacon Yorkshire Pudding Popovers served by Chef Cathy Pavlos of Lucca Cafe, Irvine</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sweet Corn Soup getting a swirl of Roasted Sweet Pepper Puree</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chef Cathy Pavlos presents her Sweet Corn Soup with puree of Roasted Sweet Peppers</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sweet Corn Soup with a puree of Roasted Sweet Peppers</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Left: Fess Parker Santa Barbara County Viognier 2009 | Right: Fresh-Baked Zucchini Bread</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Left: Consilience Santa Barbara Syrah 2010 | Right: New Potato Salad</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Left: All-Natural Halal Chicken Cooked Under a Brick | Right: Glazed Purple Carrots</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chef Cathy Pavlos presents her All-Natural Halal Chicken Cooked Under a Brick</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Left: Grilled Pork Rib Eye Steaks accompanied by Green Beans with Marjoram | Right: All-Natural Halal Chicken Cooked Under a Brick with Glazed Purple Carrots</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And, for Dessert... Baked Farmers' Market Peaches with Handmade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream & Alice's Oatmeal Currant Cookies</td></tr>
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Anne Watson Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05819948348404655424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315226989289247165.post-90050344789367426992012-08-15T12:44:00.002-07:002012-08-15T12:49:58.130-07:00IN HOG HEAVEN | A PHOTO RECAP OF 100EATS100DAYS PIGOUT 1.0Sunday, August 5th, 2012 was a glorious day of sunshine, craft cocktails & gourmet pork-centric feasting thanks to the first-ever PigOut 1.0 hosted by <a href="http://www.100eats100days.com/">100eats100days</a> & <a href="http://www.broadwaybyamarsantana.com/">Broadway by Amar Santana</a> at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/NewportDunesResort">Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort</a> in Newport Beach, California. Over 15 of Orange County's top chefs & mixologists were in attendance & guests had an amazing time pigging-out while simultaneously raising funds for two
noteworthy charities that support aspiring culinary artists: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Inspire-Artistic-Minds-a-Community-Culture-Project/182221065229751">Inspire Artistic Minds</a> & the <a href="http://www.ccapinc.org/">Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP)</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">PigOut 1.0 Event Hosts, Chef Amar Santana of <a href="http://www.broadwaybyamarsantana.com/">Broadway by Amar Santana</a> (left) and Bobby Navarro of <a href="http://www.100eats100days.com/">100eats100days</a> (right)</td></tr>
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I was in hog heaven as I wandered from booth-to-booth, chatting with the chefs & bartenders, bumping into friends & devouring some of the most delicious pork I've ever tasted. Oh, and naturally my camera was strapped to my neck (As usual! I'm thinking of having it surgically implanted.), so I was in my food-photography-zone, capturing all that I could in-between bites & sips. <br />
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Below, you can feast your eyes on a recap-through-photos of this celebration of the swine. It truly was an amazing event and I can only hope for more like it in the future! So that said, be sure to follow <a href="http://www.100eats100days.com/">100eats100days</a> on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/100eats100days">Facebook</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/100eats100days">Twitter</a> for up-to-the-minute news on future events! **Oink! Oink!**<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chef Amar of <a href="http://www.broadwaybyamarsantana.com/">Broadway by Amar Santana</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pastry Chef Santanna Salas (left) and Chef Greg Daniels (right) of <a href="http://www.havengastropub.com/">Haven Gastropub / Haven Collective</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chef Greg Daniels of <a href="http://www.havengastropub.com/">Haven Gastropub / Haven Collective </a>carves a whole roasted suckling pig</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Suckling Pig Taco by <a href="http://www.havengastropub.com/">Haven Gastropub</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pork Fat Cupcakes, anyone?! Courtesy of Pastry Chef Santanna Salas, <a href="http://www.havengastropub.com/">Haven Collective</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bacon Chowder (left) & Pork Chile Verde (right), <a href="http://www.oldvinecafe.com/">Old Vine Cafe</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.breakofdawnrestaurant.com/">Break of Dawn Restaurant</a>: Mexican Chocolate Custard topped with Spicy Candied Bacon</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The amazing <a href="http://www.breakofdawnrestaurant.com/">Break of Dawn</a> Braised Bacon: Pork belly cured for 7 days in ginger, rosemary & black pepper, dried overnight, smoked, and then braised in the oven until mind-blowingly tender & juicy.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chef Aron Habiger of<a href="http://www.thisisthecrosby.com/"></a> <a href="http://www.thisisthecrosby.com/">The Crosby</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.thisisthecrosby.com/">The Crosby's</a> Beautiful Buche {pig esophagus} 'Deconstructed Street Taco' </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chef Sea Kyeong Kim of <a href="http://www.charliepalmer.com/Properties/CharliePalmerAtBloomingdales/">Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale's</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">White Kimchee-Korean Miso Braised Pork by <a href="http://www.charliepalmer.com/Properties/CharliePalmerAtBloomingdales/">Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale's</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chef Sea Kyeong Kim of <a href="http://www.charliepalmer.com/Properties/CharliePalmerAtBloomingdales/">Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale's</a> (left) | White Kimchee-Korean Miso Braised Pork (right)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chef Deborah Schneider of <a href="http://www.solcocina.com/newport-beach/">Sol Cocina</a> & author of '<a href="http://www.solcocina.com/2012/08/sol-cocinas-deborah-schneider-brings-the-mexican-slow-cooker-home-orange-coast-magazine/">The Mexican Slow-Cooker</a>' serves-up her amazing Mexican-inspired pork dishes</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pork 6 ways on one plate, <a href="http://www.solcocina.com/">Sol Cocina</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.solcocina.com/">Sol Cocina</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chef Ryan Adams of Laguna's <a href="http://www.370common.com/">370 Common </a>workin' the plancha</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.370common.com/">370 Common</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chef Ryan Adams of <a href="http://www.370common.com/">370 Common</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chef Casey Overton of <a href="http://www.montagelagunabeach.com/laguna-beach-restaurants.php">The Loft Restaurant at Montage Laguna Beach</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The team from the always-amazing <a href="http://www.pizzeriaortica.com/">Pizzeria Ortica</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.pizzeriaortica.com/">Pizzeria Ortica's</a> Bruchetta with creamy mozzarella, arugula pesto & fried pig ear by Chef Justin Miller </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chef Jonathan Blackford of <a href="http://www.arestaurantnb.com/">A Restaurant, Newport Beach</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.arestaurantnb.com/">A Restaurant, Newport Beach</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/ChefYvonGoetz">Chef Yvon Goetz</a> of <a href="http://www.thewineryrestaurant.net/">The Winery Restaurant & Wine Bar</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Team from Laguna's <a href="http://www.cucinaalessa.com/about.html">Cucina Alessa </a>& <a href="http://www.ocweekly.com/2012-07-12/food/mare-culinary-lounge-alessandro-pirozzi-laguna-beach/">Mare</a> with Chef Alessandro Pirozzi</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Laguna Beach's <a href="http://www.cucinaalessa.com/about.html">Cucina Alessa</a> & <a href="http://www.ocweekly.com/2012-07-12/food/mare-culinary-lounge-alessandro-pirozzi-laguna-beach/">Mare</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The team from <a href="http://thecellarsite.com/">The Cellar</a> & <a href="http://www.cellarcheeseshop.com/">The Cheese Shop at The MIX</a> making amazing gourmet 'nachos'</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Craft Cocktail Time! Gabrielle Dion of <a href="http://www.broadwaybyamarsantana.com/">Broadway by Amar Santana</a> led the cocktail portion of the event</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.sidedoorcdm.com/site/">The Side Door</a> / <a href="http://www.lawrysonline.com/five-crowns">Five Crowns</a> team: Mixologist Koire Rogers (left) & Chef Ryan O'Melveny Wilson (right)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Matt Ellingson & Ryland Brown of <a href="http://disneyland.disney.go.com/grand-californian-hotel/napa-rose/">Napa Rose </a>served-up an amazing Tiki-twist on whiskey</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Refreshing Gin & Elderflower Cocktail by Felicia Chavez of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Two40South">Two 40 South</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Savory breads (made with pork fat, of course!) served by <a href="http://www.ocbakingco.com/">OC Baking Company</a></td></tr>
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lil' piggy went to PigOut 1.0! {Note: for those who may be concerned,
this lil' guy is a pet pig & will never be eaten} ;-)</td></tr>
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Anne Watson Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05819948348404655424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315226989289247165.post-62917878196403810602012-08-02T09:58:00.001-07:002012-08-03T15:15:02.678-07:00COCKTAILS. PIG TAILS. PIG OUT. | A CELEBRATION OF SWINE AT PIGOUT 1.0 THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 5TH"Cocktails. Pigtails. Pig Out." This Sunday, August 5th you are invited to join Bobby Navarro of <a href="http://100eats100days.com/">100eats100days</a> and Chef Amar Santana & Mixologist Gabrielle Dion of Laguna's <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Broadway-by-Amar-Santana/193465314019696">Broadway by Amar Santana</a> when they host <a href="http://100eats100days.com/store/pigout">PigOut 1.0</a>, a first-of-its-kind pork-centric social event at Newport Dunes Resort from 12-4pm. They'll be joined by over 15 of Orange County's top chefs & mixologists who will be celebrating the "blessings of the swine" while raising funds for two noteworthy charities that support aspiring culinary artists: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Inspire-Artistic-Minds-a-Community-Culture-Project/182221065229751">Inspire Artistic Minds</a> & the <a href="http://www.ccapinc.org/">Careers through Culinary Arts Program (C-CAP)</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://100eats100days.com/store/pigout/">PigOut 1.0</a> & Chef Amar of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Broadway-by-Amar-Santana/193465314019696">Broadway by Amar Santana</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Your <a href="http://100eats100days.com/store/pigout/">PigOut 1.0</a> Hosts (from left): Chef Amar Santana, Mixologist Gabrielle Dion & Bobby Navarro of <a href="http://100eats100days.com/store/pigout/">100eats100days</a></td></tr>
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Chef <b>Amar Santana </b>of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Broadway-by-Amar-Santana/193465314019696">Broadway by Amar Santana</a> will be joined by the following chefs:<br />
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<li><b>Yvon Goetz</b>, <a href="http://www.thewineryrestaurant.net/"><i>The Winery Restaurant and Wine Bar</i></a></li>
<li><b>Dee Nguyen</b>, <a href="http://breakofdawnrestaurant.com/index.html"><i>Break of Dawn</i></a></li>
<li><b>Casey Overton</b>, <a href="http://www.montagelagunabeach.com/laguna-beach-restaurants.php"><i>The Loft at Montage Laguna Beach</i></a></li>
<li><b>Deborah Schneider</b>, <a href="http://www.solcocina.com/newport-beach/"><i>Sol Cocina</i></a></li>
<li><b>Ryan O’Melveny Wilson</b>, <a href="http://www.lawrysonline.com/five-crowns">Five Crowns</a> and <a href="http://www.sidedoorcdm.com/site/">Side Door</a></li>
<li><b>Mark McDonald</b>, <a href="http://www.oldvinecafe.com/"><i>Old Vine Cafe</i></a></li>
<li><b>Jonathan Blackford,</b> <a href="http://www.arestaurantnb.com/">A Restaurant</a></li>
<li><b>Seakyong Kim</b>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/CharliePalmeratBloomingdales"><i>Charlie Palmer at Bloomingdale’s</i></a></li>
<li><b>Ryan Adams</b>, <a href="http://www.370common.com/"><i>370 Common</i></a></li>
<li><b>Justin Miller</b>, <a href="http://www.pizzeriaortica.com/"><i>Pizzeria Ortica</i></a></li>
<li><b>Aron Habiger</b>, <a href="http://thisisthecrosby.com/#"><i>The Crosby</i></a></li>
<li><b>Alessandro Pirozzi</b>, <i><a href="http://www.cucinaalessa.com/">Alessa</a> and <a href="http://www.ocweekly.com/2012-07-12/food/mare-culinary-lounge-alessandro-pirozzi-laguna-beach/">Mare</a><br />
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<li><b>Matt Molina and Emily Corliss</b>, <i><a href="http://www.pizzeriamozza.com/">Pizzeria Mozza</a><br />
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<li><b>Greg Daniels and Santanna Salas</b>, <i>Haven Collective (<a href="http://www.havengastropub.com/">Haven Gastropub </a>and <a href="http://www.tacoasylum.com/">Taco Asylum</a>)</i></li>
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And Gabrielle Dion of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Broadway-by-Amar-Santana/193465314019696">Broadway by Amar Santana</a> will be joined by the following top OC mixologists:<br />
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<li><b>Jason Schiffer and Dave Castillo</b>, <a href="http://www.320mainsealbeach.com/">320 Main</a></li>
<li><b>Felicia Chavez</b>, <a href="http://www.two40south.com/">Two 40 South</a></li>
<li><b>Ricky Yarnall</b>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Broadway-by-Amar-Santana/193465314019696">Broadway by Amar Santana</a></li>
<li><b>Koire Rogers</b>, <a href="http://www.sidedoorcdm.com/site/">Side Door</a></li>
<li><b>Steve Garcia</b>, <a href="http://www.mesacostamesa.com/">Mesa</a></li>
<li><b>Matt Ellingson and Ryland Brown</b>, <a href="http://disneyland.disney.go.com/grand-californian-hotel/napa-rose/">Napa Rose Restaurant</a> </li>
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This is going to be an event that Southern California foodies will not want to miss. Below, feast your eyes on a small taste-through-photos of what awaits you at Newport Dunes Resort on Sunday. All of these photos were taken during our pre-PigOut photo shoot at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Broadway-by-Amar-Santana/193465314019696">Broadway by Amar Santana</a> in Laguna Beach with Chef Amar preparing beautiful pig, and Gabrielle mixing some amazing cocktails. Then, get ready to get your <a href="http://100eats100days.com/store/pigout/">PigOut</a> on!<br />
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<br />Anne Watson Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05819948348404655424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315226989289247165.post-76764695006202965982012-07-31T09:26:00.001-07:002012-07-31T10:12:34.584-07:00A TRANSITIONAL-RETRO KITCHEN IN SAN CLEMENTE, CALIFORNIAHave you ever stepped into a kitchen that just makes you want to immediately tie-on an apron & start cooking? I recently had the opportunity of photographing such a kitchen in my favorite Southern California beach town of San Clemente. Created by Designer <a href="http://www.facebook.com/robert.puertas">Robert Puertas</a> & constructed by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/jeffkaustin">Jeff Austin's</a> team at <a href="http://www.austinconstructioninc.com/">Austin Construction Inc. SoCal</a>, this gorgeous Transitional-Retro kitchen pops with vibrant reds & yellows against a backdrop of sleek black, white & grey. The space is teeming with whimsical Americana details that make it a photographer's (and cook's!) dream. I could have spent all day in this kitchen - everywhere you look, there's something fun & new to discover. High-tech. Bright. Open. Warm. Welcoming. Below, take a tour-through-photos of the revamped space - and prepare to be inspired! (You won't believe your eyes when you get to the bottom and see the 'BEFORE' pictures!)<br />
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<br />Anne Watson Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05819948348404655424noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315226989289247165.post-57511134076499177222012-07-13T14:36:00.002-07:002012-07-13T14:38:58.110-07:00AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL | THE ALL-NEW ANNE WATSON PHOTO GALLERY INSTALLATION AT THE OC MART MIXWhile Food Photography is my passion, there are a number of other subjects that catch my eye through the lens of my camera. One of my favorites is Americana. Anything to do with this great country of ours & what makes it unique, I love. Its landscapes, its people, its monuments, its flag - everything. So, when July rolled around this year & Americans everywhere started donning their red, white & blue in celebration of Independence Day, I felt the urge to switch things up a bit on my <a href="http://www.annewatsonphoto.com/">Anne Watson Photography</a> gallery wall at <a href="http://www.theocmartmix.com/">The OC Mart MIX</a> in Costa Mesa's <a href="http://sococollection.com/">SoCo Collection</a> to reflect my love for America the Beautiful.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The all-new 'Americana' <a href="http://www.annewatsonphoto.com/">Anne Watson Photography</a> installation at <a href="http://www.theocmartmix.com/">The OC Mart MIX</a> in Costa Mesa's <a href="http://sococollection.com/">SoCo Collection</a></td></tr>
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All of the photos in this new Black & White installation were taken during my motorcycle travels with my husband, author <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tim-Watson/193818237343202?bookmark_t=page">Tim Watson</a>. After we were married in 2010, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tim-Watson/193818237343202?bookmark_t=page">Tim</a> & I spent the first two months of our marriage on the back roads of the Western U.S., covering 8,000+ miles of two-lane highways, soaking up America's vast expanses of adventurous terrain from the seats of our Harley-Davidsons. Tim wrote his book, "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/There-Back-Again-See-Harley-Davidson/dp/1844259579/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1342213427&sr=8-1&keywords=There+and+Back+Again+to+see+how+far+it+is">There and Back Again To See How Far It Is</a>," based on this journey of ours. And, I took the photos.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">All of the photos in this new Black & White installation were taken during my motorcycle travels with my husband, author <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tim-Watson/193818237343202?bookmark_t=page">Tim Watson</a>, during which we covered 8,000+ miles of two-lane highways in the Western U.S.</td></tr>
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We rode through the dry deserts of Southern California, Arizona, New Mexico & Nevada - wound through the mountains of Utah, Wyoming & Idaho - then cruised down the coast of Oregon & Northern/Central California. All along the way we saw new & amazing things - met all sorts of interesting people - and grew an appreciation for the incredible array of Americana that is out there just waiting to be discovered.<br />
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So, my new installation is a tribute to the discoveries we made along our journey. It's a small sampling of some of the interesting places we passed through, sights we saw and people we encountered. If you want to read about them in detail, then be sure to pick up Tim's book, available through all major booksellers including <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/there-back-again-to-see-how-far-it-is-tim-watson/1110918317?ean=9781844259571">Barnes & Noble</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/There-Back-Again-See-Harley-Davidson/dp/1844259579/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1342214151&sr=8-1&keywords=There+and+Back+Again+to+see+how+far+it+is">Amazon.com</a>. And then feel free to drop by the <a href="http://www.annewatsonphoto.com/">Anne Watson Photography</a> gallery wall in <a href="http://www.theocmartmix.com/">The OC Mart MIX</a> next time you're in Costa Mesa to check out the latest photos on display. Meantime, below is a recap of what you'll find - all available for <a href="mailto:info@annewatsonphoto.com">purchase </a>- simply <a href="mailto:info@annewatsonphoto.com">email Anne Watson Photo</a> for a pricing sheet & to place your order! info@annewatsonphoto.com <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">left: 'The Tree', Reserve, New Mexico | right: 'Old Glory', Yuma, Arizona</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Intimidation', SR-71 Blackbird, Pima Air Museum, Tuscon, Arizona</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Big Nose Kate's Saloon', Tombstone, Arizona</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">left: 'The Cowboy', Tombstone, Arizona | right: 'The Railroad', Gila Bend, Arizona</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'The Grand Tetons', Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Anne Watson Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05819948348404655424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315226989289247165.post-47357028368357091152012-07-08T13:10:00.001-07:002012-07-12T14:39:57.448-07:00INTRODUCING THE ANAIS+RAYA CULINARY COLLECTIVE AT PICNICS KITCHEN | SUNDAY FARMERS' MARKET FEASTSWhat could be a better way to kick-off your week than gathering with friends & family on a Sunday evening for a home-cooked meal? And not just any meal, but a farm-fresh dinner prepared in an open kitchen using produce from the <a href="http://www.socofm.com/">SoCo</a>
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vegan, gluten-free, free-range, grass-fed, organic and raw foods
together. It's a celebration of pure, unadulterated, local foods eaten in a warm, inviting, communal setting. It's the new <a href="http://anaisandraya.com/feast">Sunday Farmers' Market Feast by Anais + Raya at Picnics Kitchen in Costa Mesa</a>. <i>(Located at 435 East 17th Street #7, Costa Mesa, CA 92627)</i><br />
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Chef <a href="http://rayabelna.com/">Raya Belna</a> & <a href="http://www.specialeatsoc.com/">Anais Tangie</a> have teamed-up to launch the all-new<a href="http://anaisandraya.com/"> Anais+Raya 'Culinary Collective'</a> concept this month at Picnics Kitchen. Together, their vision is to create a space where they cook farm-to-table,
teach alternative living with whole foods, and host their <a href="http://anaisandraya.com/feast">Sunday Night Farmers' Market Feasts</a> as well as pop-up restaurants & other events that will highlight local chefs, farms and
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<a href="http://www.annewatsonphoto.com/">Anne Watson Photography</a> is a proud supporter of<a href="http://anaisandraya.com/"> Anais+Raya at Picnics Kitchen</a>, and patrons will find an all-new <a href="http://www.annewatsonphoto.com/">Anne Watson Photography</a> gallery wall located in the Culinary Collective's main storefront featuring Food Photography that showcases the simple, elegant beauty of local farm-fresh produce. All prints are available for purchase and <a href="http://www.annewatsonphoto.com/">Anne Watson Photography</a> will be available for hire at a specially-reduced rate to all clients who host events at <a href="http://anaisandraya.com/">Picnics Kitchen</a>.<br />
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Last Sunday, July 1st marked the launch of the <a href="http://picnicskitchen.tumblr.com/">Picnics Kitchen Culinary Collective</a> with a special Friends & Family <a href="http://picnicskitchen.tumblr.com/feast">Farmers' Market Feast</a>. The kitchen buzzed with excitement as <a href="http://www.rayabelna.com/">Raya</a> & <a href="http://www.specialeatsoc.com/">Anais</a> cooked up a storm! The food was beautiful, the company was fantastic and it was sure to be the first of many wonderful, farm-fresh <a href="http://picnicskitchen.tumblr.com/feast">feasts</a> to come!<br />
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In fact, <a href="http://anaisandraya.com/feast">Farmers' Market Feasts</a> will be hosted every Sunday from 5-7pm <span itemprop="description"><span class="text_exposed_show">with a changing, seasonal menu based on what is available at the market that day. Purchase tickets at <a href="http://anaisandraya.com/feast">http://anaisandraya.com/feast</a> <a href="http://picnicskitchen.tumblr.com/feast" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"></a>
to reserve your space. Tickets must be purchased in advance. A maximum of 20 Family Style ($30/each), and five Chef Table ($40/each) will be
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<span itemprop="description"><span class="text_exposed_show">To whet your appetite, below is a recap-through-food-photos of last week's feast. Bon appetit! </span></span><br />
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<br />Anne Watson Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05819948348404655424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315226989289247165.post-69949221850239485022012-06-21T16:23:00.001-07:002012-06-21T16:23:30.803-07:00TAKING POPCORN TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL | 'POPCORN CRAVINGS' GOURMET POPCORN<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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To all my fellow popcorn-loving fans out there, this one's for you. Why do <i>you</i> love popcorn? For me, I suppose it's a nostalgia thing... <br />
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Every time I eat popcorn, it transports me instantly to the movie theaters of suburban Chicago where I spent Summers as a kid with my favorite cousin, Katherine. Katherine taught me the true meaning of popcorn-eating. She has always been a petite little thing - much smaller than I - but dang. When it comes to popcorn, that girl knows how to throw it down.<br />
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We're not talking measly kid-size popcorn bags for our movie outings - oh, no. Those would not do. We got the BIG popcorn buckets - I believe they could legitimately be called 'tubs'. Extra-Large. One each. <i>No</i> sharing. There was absolutely <i>no </i>sharing when it came to movie theater popcorn & my cousin. She had a system for buttering & salting it too... it involved layering... she'd instruct the guy behind the counter, "A little popcorn, then butter, then salt, then some more popcorn..." And, of course, she'd ask for a to-go cup of popcorn salt for our in-theater salting needs. Not to be confused with the iodized salt that they had at the kiosk out in the lobby... no no no... <i>popcorn salt</i>. The superfine orange stuff that the popcorn guy had to reluctantly dish out to us upon request. Only the best for us! I'd usually make it through about 1/3 of my bag and have to throw in the towel. Not Katherine. She'd finish hers and then be ready for some of my leftovers. I was mesmerized. She was my popcorn hero<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>.</i></span><br />
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So, when the opportunity presented itself recently to photograph some gorgeous gourmet popcorn made by the Orange County-based company '<a href="http://www.facebook.com/popcorncravings">Popcorn Cravings</a>', naturally I couldn't refuse.<br />
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It's over 20 years later now, though, and I must admit that the movie theater popcorn of my youth just doesn't do it for me anymore. So, it had been quite a while since I'd eaten popcorn. And thanks to <a href="http://www.popcorncravings.com/index.php/">Popcorn Cravings</a>, it was absolutely worth the wait. Their amazing popcorn not only looks adorable when it arrives in its brown paper packaging with green & orange polka-dot accents, but it smells & tastes amazing too. Made with 100% natural, real ingredients - no powder, no sprays & no artificial flavoring - and cooked-to-order from scratch in small batches. </div>
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/popcorncravings">Popcorn Cravings</a>' popcorn was a ton of fun to photograph - as a Food Photographer, it's always great to shoot food that's whimsical, colorful & full of texture. But, I must admit that the best part was after the shoot when I got to dive in. The taste is out-of-this-world - so fresh & delicious. And, the flavor combination that I had the opportunity to shoot (Caramel & Cheese) was a perfect mixture of sweet & salty - my favorite.</div>
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So, sorry about that movie theater popcorn... my tastebuds are all grown up and I'm afraid I'm all over you now. But, something tells me next time I get to see my cousin Katherine, she & I will now have the PERFECT thing to pair with a glass of wine while we're catching up! Bring on the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/popcorncravings">Popcorn Cravings</a>! (One bag each, of course.)</div>
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Below, feast your eyes on the simple, delicious, homemade beauty of <a href="http://www.popcorncravings.com/index.php/store.html?mode=list">Popcorn Cravings</a>' Caramel & Cheese popcorn. And if you feel your stomach growling, you can satisfy your craving by visiting their <a href="http://www.popcorncravings.com/index.php/store.html?mode=list">online store</a> and trying it out for yourself. Enjoy!</div>
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<br />Anne Watson Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05819948348404655424noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315226989289247165.post-11424123610753495562012-06-18T09:39:00.002-07:002012-06-18T09:39:35.103-07:00PANDOR ARTISAN BOULANGERIE & CAFE OPENS TODAY | TRANSPORT YOUR SENSES TO FRANCEI love France. In a previous life of mine I worked as a PR manager for seven years at a luxury automotive manufacturer and had the amazing opportunity to visit France on numerous occasions as part of my job. We would take groups of journalists overseas for ride & drive events - in our cars we'd start in Paris, winding through the back roads out to magical places such as Le Mans, Lyon, St. Etienne, Tours, Reims, Nice and everywhere in-between. I'll never forget the enchanting scent of the lavender fields that line the country roads of Provence, or the sight of the seemingly-endless, glorious vineyards of the Champagne region, and so much more. And then.... the FOOD. Oh, dear God. The amazing, wonderful, mind-blowingly perfect-in-every-way French food. It truly is a magnificent country.<br />
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So, needless to say I was thrilled to be commissioned as the food photographer for the all-new <a href="http://www.facebook.com/PandorBakery">Pandor Artisan Boulangerie & Cafe</a> in Newport Beach. The breads, pastries & dishes at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/PandorBakery">Pandor</a> are the most authentic I have ever encountered on this side of the Atlantic. And as I photographed away in the Pandor kitchen last week, my senses were overwhelmed by the beauty & the crunch of the bread, the scent of lavender, and the sounds of the chefs chatting in French - In my mind I was no longer in Newport Beach, but was instantly transported to France and all of its magic.<br />
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The name '<a href="http://www.facebook.com/PandorBakery">Pandor</a>' was inspired by the French words 'Pain d’Or' - or, 'Golden Bread'. <a href="http://www.facebook.com/PandorBakery">Pandor</a> is owned by an incredibly warm & lovely couple, Raffi & Tiffany Sepetjian. Raffi & Tiffany created
the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/PandorBakery">Pandor</a> concept after multiple visits to France where they developed their
appreciation for the art of authentic French baking & French cuisine. And authentic it is, thanks to their team of talented French chefs: French Master Baker Julien Pietravalle who oversees
the breads, French Pastry Chef Serge Bertrand who oversees the delicate
pastries, and LA-based French Chef Eric Cuenin who oversees the café menu
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In addition to their first-class cuisine, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/PandorBakery">Pandor</a> will also be serving Orange County's finest coffee from Costa Mesa’s <a href="http://www.portolacoffeelab.com/">Portola Coffee Lab</a>, offering
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Today, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/PandorBakery">Pandor</a> officially opens their doors to the public - you can find them in the Westcliff Plaza at 1126 Irvine Avenue, Newport Beach, CA 92660, open daily from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. And be sure to follow <a href="http://www.facebook.com/PandorBakery">Pandor</a> on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/PandorBakery">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/PandorBakery">Twitter</a> for all of the latest news.<br />
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To tempt your appetite, below is just a small taste-through-photographs from my recent shoot at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/PandorBakery">Pandor</a>... if you feel your tummy rumbling, then head over & pay them a visit today. Bon apetit!<br />
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<br />Anne Watson Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05819948348404655424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315226989289247165.post-76327000433128940032012-06-14T16:52:00.001-07:002012-06-14T16:53:27.827-07:00FARM TO FOOD TRUCK CHALLENGE III AT SoCo FARMERS' MARKETLast Saturday, June 9th was an exciting day at the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/socofm">SoCo Farmers' Market</a>
in Costa Mesa as approximately 3,000 spectators gathered to cheer-on
the competing chefs as they used farm-fresh ingredients to create
unique, inspired dishes in 'The Farm to Food Truck Challenge III'. Six
gourmet food trucks rose to the challenge in their quest for the title
of "Top-Chop Truck": <a href="http://www.facebook.com/tacomaria">Taco Maria</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SeabirdsTruck">Seabirds Truck</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/BarcelonaOntheGo">Barcelona OntheGo</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/TamarindoTruck">Tamarindo Truck</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ChompChompNation">Chomp Chomp Nation</a> & <a href="http://www.facebook.com/doschinosfood">Dos Chinos</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Chefs from Taco Maria, Chomp Chomp Nation, Dos Chinos, Tamarindo Truck, Barcelona OntheGo & Seabirds Truck</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Live steel drum music drifted through the air as the crowds gathered for the Farm to Food Truck Challenge III</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A refreshing Blueberry-Lime Popscicle from the always-amazing Erin at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/FrontPorchPops">Front Porch Pops</a></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The beautiful, farm-fresh produce of the SoCo Farmers' Market - We love any event that supports our local farmers!</td></tr>
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chefs were given a list of 'secret ingredients' from the judges just
minutes before the competition began - artichokes, brussel sprouts, pita
chips, fresh-squeezed orange juice, sage honey & zucchini squash
blossoms - all of which could be found at the stalls throughout the
farmers' market. They then were given 60 minutes to dash through the
market, collect their ingredients & prepare their unique dish to
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The ladies of the Costa Mesa High School Cheer Squad kicked-off the festivities & rounded-up the crowds!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The chefs dash through the market in search of farm-fresh ingredients</td></tr>
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It was a fantastic cast of judges who had
the difficult task of narrowing down the winners: Chef Andrew Gruel,
winner of the Farm to Food Truck Challenge II & Chef/Owner of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/slapfishsocal">SlapFish</a>; Mona Shah-Anderson, Owner of <a href="http://moxxepr.com/">Moxxe PR</a>; Pastry Chef Santanna Salas from <a href="http://havengastropub.com/_blog/Haven_Gastropub/post/Farm_To_Food_Truck_Challenge2012/">Haven Gastropub</a>; Kim Glen from the <a href="http://www.ci.costa-mesa.ca.us/">City of Costa Mesa</a>; Priscilla Willis, food blogger extraordinaire & author of <a href="http://shescookin.com/">She's Cookin'</a>; and Julie Lim of <a href="http://www.facebook.com/OCWineMart">OC Wine Mart & Tasting Bar.</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Judges: (From Left) Mona Shah-Anderson, Santanna Salas, Andrew Gruel, Julie Lim, Kim Glen & Priscilla Willis</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Left: Chef Andrew Gruel of SlapFish | Right: Pastry Chef Santanna Salas of Haven Gastropub, Haven Collective</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Priscilla Willis, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ShesCookin.fromtheheart">She's Cookin'</a></td></tr>
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It was an intense competition with
beautiful cuisine coming out of every truck's kitchen. In the end, the
dishes were judged on three criteria: Utilization & creative use
of farm-fresh ingredients (50 points), Taste (30 points) &
Presentation (20 points). And the winners were:<br />
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<li>3rd Place: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/BarcelonaOntheGo">Barcelona OntheGo</a> with <span class="text_exposed_show">octopus three ways over artichoke-brussel sprout hash, saffron carrot
puree, orange beurre blanc, beer-battered squash blossom, and a jerez
vinegar pita crisp</span></li>
<li><span class="text_exposed_show">2nd Place: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/tacomaria">Taco Maria</a> with </span><span class="text_exposed_show">sage honey ricotta, apricot orange puree, black garlic aioli,
artichoke scented with coriander, baby squash and squash blossoms</span></li>
<li><span class="text_exposed_show">1st Place: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SeabirdsTruck">Seabirds Truck</a> with an </span>artichoke & cashew cream cheese-stuffed squash blossom over
a salad of baby mixed greens, summer cilantro, California cherries,
grilled brussel sprouts and pita croutons with <span class="text_exposed_show">a sage honey & orange juice vinaigrette </span><span class="text_exposed_show"> </span></li>
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<span class="text_exposed_show">I don't know about you, but my
stomach is growling just reading the descriptions! Below, you can feast
your eyes on a story-told-through-photos from what I captured with my
lens during the event. And, stay tuned to the SoCo Farmers' Market <a href="http://www.facebook.com/socofm">Facebook</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/socofm">Twitter</a> pages, as talks of the Farm to Food Tuck Challenge IV that will take place this Fall are already underway!.... </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chef Carlos of Taco Maria prepares a perfect artichoke</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The ladies of Costa Mesa High School Cheer delivered each dish to the judging booth</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chef Stephanie Morgan of Seabirds Truck: 1st Place Winner of the Farm to Food Truck Challenge III</td></tr>
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<br />Anne Watson Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05819948348404655424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315226989289247165.post-29944297945621289522012-06-10T09:21:00.001-07:002012-06-10T09:40:12.959-07:00OC MART MIX VENDORS UNITE! | INTRODUCING 'THE WAFFLEGATO'<a href="http://www.theocmartmix.com/">The OC Mart MIX</a> in Costa Mesa has quickly become one of the hottest foodie spots in Orange County. With specialty culinary shops & restaurants that cover the gamut of everything a gastronome could hope for, the <a href="http://www.theocmartmix.com/">MIX</a> is a foodie wonderland.<br />
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I must admit that deep-down I am a hard-core Sci-Fi nerd. (I grew up with two brothers, what can I say?!) So, I can't help but equate a lil' something from Marvel Comics with what's happening at <a href="http://www.theocmartmix.com/">The OC Mart MIX </a>these days.... Because, when Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America, Hawkeye & Black Widow team-up to save the planet, it's called 'The Avengers.' So, when <a href="http://theironpress.com/">The Iron Press</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SavorySpiceStopCostaMesa">Savory Spice Stop</a>, <a href="http://www.portolacoffeelab.com/">Portola Coffee Lab</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OCCheeseShop">The Cheese Shop</a> and <a href="http://www.ilovenicecream.com/">N'ice Cream</a> combine forces to create the ultimate dessert, you get 'The Wafflegato.' The result of an Avengers-style collaboration of<a href="http://www.theocmartmix.com/"> OC Mart MIX</a> vendors in which each superhero brings a specialized strength to the team - making the final result stronger than the sum of its individual parts. What you get is a seriously kick-a** gourmet foodie dish that you want to stick your face in.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Because, when Iron Man, The Incredible Hulk, Thor, Captain America,
Hawkeye & Black Widow team-up to save the planet, it's called 'The
Avengers.' So when <a href="http://theironpress.com/">The Iron Press</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SavorySpiceStopCostaMesa">Savory Spice Stop</a>, <a href="http://www.portolacoffeelab.com/">Portola Coffee Lab</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OCCheeseShop">The Cheese Shop</a> and <a href="http://www.ilovenicecream.com/">N'ice Cream</a> combine forces to create the ultimate dessert, you get 'The Wafflegato.' </td></tr>
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The Wafflegato (a play on the term 'Affogato' - an Italian dish in which espresso is poured over vanilla gelato or ice cream) was served at a specialty station in the <a href="http://www.theocmartmix.com/">MIX</a> as part of the <a href="http://sococollection.com/">SoCo Collection's</a> Friday Night Foodies Art Walk this past Friday, June 8th from 5-8pm. The station was manned by <a href="http://www.portolacoffeelab.com/">Portola Coffee Lab's </a>Store Manager & Director of Marketing, Jeff Clinard - and after just one hour of service, <a href="http://www.ilovenicecream.com/">N'ice Cream</a> had to make another batch of the in-demand Dauphinoise cheese Gelato. Needless to say, it was a hit.<br />
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This will likely be just the first of many culinary collaborations that these vendors create for Friday Night Foodies. Stay tuned to Portola Coffee Lab's <a href="http://www.facebook.com/portolacoffeelab?ref=ts">Facebook</a> & <a href="https://twitter.com/#%21/portolacoffee">Twitter</a> feed for news - and come out each week to <a href="http://www.theocmartmix.com/">The MIX </a>for Friday Night Foodies from 5-8pm! Art Walk takes place every second Friday of the month - the next one will be July 13th - mark your calendars and hope to see you all there!<br />
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I attended the dinner with my husband, English author <a href="http://www.amazon.com/There-Back-Again-See-Harley-Davidson/dp/1844259579/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338051380&sr=8-1">Tim Watson</a>, who is the kinda' guy who can be found standing in front of his barbeque 12 months of the year grilling large slabs of every kind of meat imaginable. The two of us are big meat-eaters. So, in my mind, this was going to be an adventure - breaking out of our shells to try something new. A <i>vegan</i> dinner for Tim & me. Were we going to need to stop by the In 'n' Out drive-thru on the way home? Hmm.... WELL, I'm happy to report that after just the first course our excitement grew. We devoured all four courses of this amazing food, to the point where if licking your plate would have been acceptable etiquette, we would have. And at the end, we were stuffed. No drive-thrus required! Dang, these chefs are good.<br />
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The dinner was hosted at Nekter Juice Bar in Costa Mesa & the lovely folks from Nekter offered a juice tasting as part of the experience. Ever had cashew milk before? Neither had I! And man, oh man, it is GOOD. I was also a huge fan of their juice called 'The Sublime' - accurately-named if you ask me - this tangy mix of Lime, Orange, Parsley, Kale, Spinach and Cucumber was a refreshing & invigorating addition to the menu.</div>
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<a href="http://chefjoeyoukhanstastingspoon.com/">Chef Joe</a> handled courses 1 & 2, while the <a href="http://seabirdstruck.com/">Seabirds</a> were in charge of courses 3 & 4. Below, feast your eyes on the entirely-plant-based culinary magic that unfolded last night out of these two kitchens-on-wheels. And, be sure to follow both <a href="http://seabirdstruck.com/">Seabirds Truck</a> & <a href="http://chefjoeyoukhanstastingspoon.com/">Chef Joe Youkhan's Tasting Spoon</a> on Facebook & Twitter for their regular schedule updates so you can catch them on the road around Orange County!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chef Joe prepares course 1: Corn 2 Ways: Grilled Mexican 'Street Corn' with cumin scented crema & raw almond 'cotija' and Fresh Corn Polenta scented with white truffle & topped with a fava bean succotash</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chef Joe prepares course 2: Coriander Roasted Baby Carrots & Artichokes with a Rice Crepe, Spinach, Pine Nut Currant Gastrique & Lotus Root</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Seabirds Prepare Course 4, Dessert: Strawberry Tart made with Tanaks Farm Strawberries, coconut lemongrass custard, pistachio ginger crust & strawberry-kaffir lime reduction</td></tr>
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If you haven't visited <a href="http://www.portolacoffeelab.com/">Portola Coffee Lab</a> at <a href="http://www.theocmartmix.com/">The OC Mart MIX</a> in Costa Mesa's <a href="http://southcoastcollection.com/html/">SoCo Collection</a> recently, then you are in for a treat. Now not only do they have the best coffee in town, but some of the most delicious pastries too. The thing I love about their new selection is that it's not all over-the-top sugar-crazy stuff. Sometimes ya' have a sweet tooth, and sometimes ya' don't - and <a href="http://www.portolacoffeelab.com/">Portola</a> & <a href="http://cakemonkey.com/">Cake Monkey</a> know this. Hence the range of baked goods from uber-sweet sugar-encrusted grown-up Pop Tarts called 'Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop Pies' all the way to the savory amazingness of their Bacon & Cheddar Scones. There's a little something for everyone. <br />
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So, below you can feast your eyes on just a small sampling-through-photos of what's on offer these days in <a href="http://www.portolacoffeelab.com/">Portola's</a> pastry case... And if ya' feel tempted (which I think you might!), head on over to <a href="http://www.theocmartmix.com/">The OC Mart MIX</a> to pay them a visit. Trust me, you won't be sorry you did. <i>(Portola Coffee Lab is located in the SoCo Collection at 3313 Hyland Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 - <a href="http://www.portolacoffeelab.com/">www.portolacoffeelab.com</a> - <a href="http://www.cakemonkey.com/">www.cakemonkey.com</a>)</i><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i> </i></span> <span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 14px;"> </span>Anne Watson Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05819948348404655424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315226989289247165.post-16852647512055958942012-04-26T10:23:00.000-07:002012-04-26T10:23:15.532-07:002012 PINK LADY FOOD PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR AWARDS | THE MALL GALLERIES | LONDON2012 is a monumental year for one of my greatest passions - the art of Food Photography. In <a href="http://annewatsonphotoblog.blogspot.co.uk/2012/01/simple-beautiful-delicious-art-with.html">a previous Anne Watson Photography blog post</a> you saw that I was absolutely thrilled to see this artform being celebrated with the <a href="http://www.pinkladyfoodphotographeroftheyear.com/home">2012 Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year</a> contest. Sponsored by Pink Lady Apples, this was the first-ever international competition celebrating Food Photography - and, just for the fun of it, I decided to spend an inspired January afternoon shooting photos of apples for my submission.<br />
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In the end, it turns out that the Pink Lady team and their panel of renowned judges received 3,160 submissions from over 60 countries around the globe - an incredible turnout and some seriously stiff competition! Needless to say, I didn't expect to hear a thing and had just had fun entering... so, when my email chimed on March 1st with the incredible news that my photograph had been selected as one of the 65 short-listed finalists who would have their art displayed in a public 5-day exhibition at the Mall Galleries in London, I was beyond excited and truly honored.<br />
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So, this week it was off to <a href="http://www.mallgalleries.org.uk/index.php?pid=2&subid=108">The Mall Galleries</a> in London for the gallery reveal & awards reception on Tuesday, April 24th, 2012<a href="http://www.mallgalleries.org.uk/index.php?pid=2&subid=108"></a>. The <a href="http://www.pinkladyfoodphotographeroftheyear.com/sponsors/supporters">Taittinger Champagne</a> flowed while the winners were announced - it was a magical evening. And although I didn't win a trophy, I still felt like a winner as it was such a huge honor to be considered amongst the finalists and to have the opportunity to meet such incredibly talented & inspiring people! I can hardly wait until next year's competition - another year to allow the creative Food Photography juices to flow!<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></i>Anne Watson Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05819948348404655424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315226989289247165.post-1980258568105157482012-04-18T08:53:00.000-07:002012-04-18T08:53:58.294-07:00SLAPFISH GOES BRICK & MORTAR IN HUNTINGTON BEACH | MENU PREVIEWYes, I admit it - I am a Gourmet Food Truck-aholic. I am in awe of these guys & gals who manage to serve high-end restaurant-quality food out of a teeny-tiny kitchen-on-wheels outta' the side of a truck. I have a hard enough time making toast in the morning and not burning it - so, these chefs' abilities never cease to amaze me. <br />
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I am also a seafood-aholic. So, naturally, one of my all-time favorite Gourmet Food Trucks is the <a href="http://slapfishsocal.com/">SlapFish</a> Truck. (Some of you may recall a previous blog post I dedicated to them back in November: <a href="http://annewatsonphotoblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/farm-to-food-truck-challenge-ii-meet_14.html">http://annewatsonphotoblog.blogspot.com/2011/11/farm-to-food-truck-challenge-ii-meet_14.html</a>.) Needless to say, when rumors started flying several months ago that these guys might be 'Going Brick & Mortar' (aka, opening up their own non-mobile restaurant) in OC, I was thrilled. This week, the dream is a reality - <a href="http://slapfishsocal.com/">SlapFish</a> is opening their first location, a fast, casual, sustainable seafood restaurant, in Huntington Beach this Friday, April 20th. Yahoo!<br />
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</tbody></table>On Monday night, I had the special opportunity to attend a 'VIP Menu Tasting' at the new location - all I can say is, "WOW." This is some seriously amazing cuisine. I attended the event with my English husband, author <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tim-Watson/193818237343202">Tim Watson</a>, who grew up on the coast of England... he is a SERIOUS seafood connoisseur. If it's been swimming &/or attached to a rock in saltwater, my husband will be able to tell you what it is & whether it tastes good or not. So, when even his mind was blown by how delicious everything coming out of the <a href="http://slapfishsocal.com/">SlapFish</a> kitchen was, I took that as an excellent sign.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Delicious, fresh local Carlsbad Oysters with <a href="http://slapfishsocal.com/">SlapFish</a>'s amazing, uber-hot Red Habanero Hot Sauce - My husband, Tim Watson, went nuts for these & said they were some of the best oysters he's ever tasted in his life.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>And, even if you're not a seafood fanatic, there are still plenty of items to keep you comin' back for more -- They have two non-seafood dishes on the menu: <span class="commentBody" data-jsid="text">A Taylor Ham, Egg and Cheese Sandwich AND a Double-Smoked Bacon and Brie Melt with Mango Mustard. (Mmmm... bacon.) And, their desserts are fantastic -- provided by the always-amazing Brooke of <a href="http://www.simplysweetcakery.com/Simply_Sweet_Cakery/home_sweet_home.html">Simply Sweet Cakery</a></span>, her cakes & cookies are to-die-for.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Delicious desserts at SlapFish provided by Brooke of <a href="http://www.simplysweetcakery.com/Simply_Sweet_Cakery/home_sweet_home.html">Simply Sweet Cakery.</a></td></tr>
</tbody></table>So, below you can feast your eyes on a small sneak-peek through photos of the <a href="http://slapfishsocal.com/">SlapFish</a> restaurant menu - prepare to salivate. And, then prepare to attend the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/205789139524469/">SlapFish Grand Opening</a> when they open their doors to the public this Friday, April 20th (19696 Beach Blvd. in the Newland Center). <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tower of Wasabi Tuna with Marinated Cabbage & Cucumber</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fresh, seasonal salads at SlapFish: Currently featuring a <a href="http://www.socofm.com/">SoCo Farmers' Market </a>Salad</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Left: Michael Harris' 'Gambas a la Plancha'; Right: Lobster Lettuce Cups</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wild Pacific Albacore Tuna Melt with spinach, cucumber, tomato & creamy chipotle</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fresh, grilled-to-perfection Sea Bream</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chef/Owner Andrew Gruel at work in the Kitchen with his team</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">SlapFish Shrimp Cakes = Perfection.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fish 'n' Chips, SlapFish Style</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QfgA8aofXpU/T47Tim1eGzI/AAAAAAAAGWA/0F5owsTxKB0/s1600/SlapFIsh+Overall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QfgA8aofXpU/T47Tim1eGzI/AAAAAAAAGWA/0F5owsTxKB0/s640/SlapFIsh+Overall.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>Anne Watson Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05819948348404655424noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315226989289247165.post-70704413759710057852012-04-15T12:13:00.000-07:002012-04-15T12:13:35.809-07:00A WEDGE OF CHEESE HEAVEN | THE CHEESE SHOP AT THE MIX - COSTA MESA1,139. The number of photos I shot of some of the most beautiful cheeses I've ever seen, smelled & tasted in my life at on of OC's hottest new culinary boutiques, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OCCheeseShop">The Cheese Shop</a> at the <a href="http://www.theocmartmix.com/">MIX</a>. (Launched by San Clemente cult-favorite, <a href="http://www.thecellarsite.com/">The Cellar.</a>)<br />
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6:30am. The photo shoot call-time.<br />
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30 types of cheese.<br />
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32 cheese-related products.<br />
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1 photographer in food photography heaven.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Cheese Shop at The MIX in Costa Mesa, CA -- With Mascot, Clementine the Cow</td></tr>
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Few jobs I've been hired to shoot in my career as a food photographer have been <i>this</i> fun for me. Those who know me know that I am a self-proclaimed cheese-aholic. So, the 3 hours I spent photographing this vast array of cheeses from around the globe for <a href="http://www.facebook.com/OCCheeseShop">The Cheese Shop's</a> soon-to-launch web site were pure pleasure for me - I felt like a grown-up kid in a grown-up candy shop.<br />
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My goal was to shoot these cheeses and showcase their simple, elegant beauty - their sexiness - their sensuality. I wanted to capture the uniqueness of each cheese and let the photos speak for themselves - no narration needed - natural light, minimal props. Pure, photographic, titillate-your-gustatory-senses "Cheese Porn."<br />
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Go ahead - indulge yourself. And then stop by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OCCheeseShop">The Cheese Shop</a> at <a href="http://www.theocmartmix.com/">The OC Mart MIX</a> in the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SouthCoastCollection">SoCo Collection</a> (3313 Hyland Avenue in Costa Mesa) to fulfill your wildest cheese fantasies.... ooh la la... and, bon appetit! <br />
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I mean, I love babies and think all babies are beautiful - but, THIS baby. Knightley. Wow - so, so, SO cute. She has a better head of hair than any grown-up I know, and absolutely gorgeous blue eyes that'll knock your socks off.<br />
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Naturally, I couldn't help myself and snapped a few impromptu photos of Mom + Daughter. And I thought I'd do this blog post to give you a tiny sample of highlights from our lil' spur-of-the-moment shoot for your baby-oogling pleasure!...<br />
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One of my favorite post-rain discoveries is how rain affects the delicate Nasturtium flowers that my husband Tim planted in our garden. From a handful of seeds, they now grow like weeds - spreading over the ground, climbing over fenceposts - their yellow, red & orange blooms peeking out between their large, lilypad-like green leaves. And the rain transforms these little beauties.<br />
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Originally from Peru, Nasturtiums made their way to Europe when they were brought by Spanish conquistadors to Spain in the early sixteenth century and quickly spread around the continent. Monet's famous garden at Giverny was laden with nasturtiums as they fit the impressionist's style of shimmering, blurred colors as they spilled over pathways like enthusiastic brush strokes.<br />
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These clever little edible plants were designed by nature to catch the raindrops - one at a time - in their conical leaves. And when the post-rainshower light reflects on these droplets, something magical happens. It's like something out of a fairytale - too beautiful not to try & capture with my lens - and share with you...<i><span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chef Carlos Salgado of <a href="http://www.tacomaria.com/">Taco Maria</a> (left) and Chef Joe Youkhan of <a href="http://chefjoeyoukhanstastingspoon.com/">Chef Joe Youkhan's Tasting Spoon</a> (right)</td></tr>
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I was lucky enough to land the gig as the official photographer for the event, and loved every minute of it. It never ceases to amaze me just how incredible the dishes are that these Gourmet Food Truck chefs can create out of such a seemingly tiny space, especially given the technical restrictions they have to face with a mobile kitchen-on-wheels (have YOU ever tried poaching an egg on a stove that shakes every time someone takes a step in your kitchen?! Me neither). This is Michelin Star-quality stuff - and if ya' ask me, these guys are culinary geniuses. <br />
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The brunch consisted of five courses (3 by <a href="http://www.tacomaria.com/">Taco Maria</a> and 2 by <a href="http://chefjoeyoukhanstastingspoon.com/">Chef Joe Youkhan's Tasting Spoon</a>), served to guests at their reserved seats by service staff in the manner of a fine dining restaurant. Guests savored their food, and all-natural drinks provided by <a href="http://www.robsreallygood.com/">Rob's Really Good</a>, under shaded canopies in the middle of the <a href="http://www.socofm.com/">Farmers' Market</a> in an environment that was a perfect blend of elegance & fun.<br />
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Below, feast your eyes on the detectible dishes created by <a href="http://www.tacomaria.com/">Chef Carlos</a> and <a href="http://chefjoeyoukhanstastingspoon.com/">Chef Joe </a>(WARNING: Prepare to salivate!). And, be sure to stop by <a href="http://www.socofm.com/">SoCo Farmers' Market</a> every Saturday between 9am - 2pm in the parking lot of the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SouthCoastCollection">SoCo Collection</a> / <a href="http://www.theocmartmix.com/">OC Mart MIX</a> for some fabulous Gourmet Food Truck action and plenty of amazing farm-fresh, locally-sourced produce.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Course #1 by <a href="http://www.tacomaria.com/">Taco Maria</a>: <b>SoCo Farm Egg</b> - a warm<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Da-Le-Ranch/195746853809624"> Da-Le Ranch</a> egg yolk, rosemary spring onion & cotija cream</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Course #2 by <a href="http://chefjoeyoukhanstastingspoon.com/">Chef Joe Youkhan's Tasting Spoon</a>: <b>Ragu of Wild Mushrooms</b> - white truffle, fava beans, and Anson Mills marscapone polenta</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Course #3 by <a href="http://www.tacomaria.com/">Taco Maria</a>: <b>California Dungeness Crab</b> - preserved lime, shellfish broth infused with dried hibiscus flowers</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An amazing table-side service team!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Course #4 by <a href="http://chefjoeyoukhanstastingspoon.com/">Chef Joe Youkhan's Tasting Spoon</a>: <b>Duck 3 Ways</b> – duck bacon, duck egg, foie gras hollandaise, and saba reduction atop a toasted brioche</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Step 1: Duck Egg atop brioche - The Beginning of a Culinary Process...</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Process Continues... add: foie gras hollandaise</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Process Continues... add: duck bacon</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Process Continues... add: farm-fresh Farmers' Market Baby Arugula</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Top with Saba Balsamic Reduction. Duck 3-Ways Perfection!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://chefjoeyoukhanstastingspoon.com/">Chef Joe Youkhan</a> & his team</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Course #5 by <a href="http://www.tacomaria.com/">Taco Maria</a>: Here, Chef Carlos' Classically-trained Pastry Chef background truly shines! <b>Strawberries Roasted in Mesquite Embers</b> – dulce de leche, burnt vanilla, and mezcal</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Refreshing All-Natural Beverages Provided by <a href="http://www.robsreallygood.com/">Rob's Really Good</a> </td></tr>
</tbody></table>Anne Watson Photographyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05819948348404655424noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-315226989289247165.post-91846710676509860062012-02-19T19:44:00.000-08:002012-02-19T20:52:53.527-08:00THE CELLAR | RESTAURANT, WINE BAR & CHEESE SHOP - SAN CLEMENTE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>I love good food. And good wine. And good cheese. So, I <i>really</i> loved the recent opportunity I had to shoot the latest menu for the ingenious <a href="http://www.thecellarsite.com/erika.html">Chef Erika Tucker</a> at <a href="http://www.thecellarsite.com/">The Cellar</a> Restaurant, Wine Bar & Cheese Shop in San Clemente, California. <br />
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Chef Erika recently joined <a href="http://www.thecellarsite.com/">The Cellar</a> team and has brought with her some truly inspired ideas that she's incorporating into the revamped <a href="http://www.thecellarsite.com/food.html">Cellar</a> menu at the moment. Erika is my kinda' girl - she has a wide breadth of experience - most recently working in the kitchen of <a href="http://www.peninsula.com/Chicago/en/default.aspx#/Chicago/en/Dining/The_Lobby/">The Peninsula Hotel</a> in Chicago (one of my favorite hotels in the world - I still daydream about the cozy bed and the traditional afternoon tea there). AND, she rides a motorcycle. A fellow female biker with an appreciation for great food. Need I say more?<br />
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Her cuisine is beautiful. Simple, straightforward, fresh ingredients. Phenomenal presentation. Elegant and fun all at once. I love everything about it - it truly speaks for itself. Here's a small taste-through-photos of what Chef Erika is working on in <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Cellar/108713148295?ref=ts">The Cellar</a> kitchen these days:<br />
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Ok, now my stomach is growling.<br />
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In addition to the amazing food, <a href="http://www.thecellarsite.com/cheese.html">The Cellar</a> also offers an awe-inspiring cheese counter and fully-stocked wine shop. Whether you are a novice or a veteran cheese connoisseur, the staff at <a href="http://www.thecellarsite.com/">The Cellar</a> will make you feel welcome in their lil' slice of Cheese Heaven.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>In fact, North OC'ers can get their slice of Cheese Heaven these days too - in Costa Mesa at The Cellar's newest addition - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/OCCheeseShop">The Cheese Shop at The Mix </a>in the <a href="http://southcoastcollection.com/html/">SoCo Collection</a>. Stay tuned... More on The Cheese Shop coming soon!<br />
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Meantime, be sure to pay <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Cellar/108713148295">The Cellar</a> a visit next time you're in San Clemente. Even if you aren't local, still make the trip. Trust me - it's worth it. With their nightly live music, fantastic 'wine down hour', mind-blowing cheese selection and one-of-a-kind menu, what's not to love?! Cheers!<br />
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I met up with Laura & Dave on a sunny afternoon in picturesque Old Towne Orange, California for their maternity shoot. Where do I even begin? This shoot was such an incredible treat. As you'll see in their photos, Laura & Dave just ooze love & happiness - it's impossible to be around them and not have a bit of their joy rub off on you. And, with Baby Hudson due in just a few short weeks, I'm sure the joy will only continue to grow & grow!...<br />
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