http://www.closetchef.ca A life inspired by food Wed, 14 Mar 2012 22:47:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://www.closetchef.ca/releasing-your-creativing-round-2/ http://www.closetchef.ca/releasing-your-creativing-round-2/#comments Tue, 08 Nov 2011 02:49:52 +0000 Closet Chef http://www.closetchef.ca/?p=2808 After a successful first workshop and with continued request I’ve decided to re-launch the course with the ability to start and stop as you wish. Do you want to expand your creativity to start taking photographs your friends and family … Continue reading →]]> http://www.closetchef.ca/releasing-your-creativing-round-2/feed/ 0 http://www.closetchef.ca/steak-with-grilled-tomatoes-spinach/ http://www.closetchef.ca/steak-with-grilled-tomatoes-spinach/#comments Mon, 25 Jul 2011 23:52:49 +0000 Closet Chef http://www.closetchef.ca/?p=2431 It’s summer time (at least in most parts of the world) and that for me means BBQ season!  I pretty much grill anything I can get my hands on.  A boring salad turns into something amazing with some grilled fennel … Continue reading →]]> http://www.closetchef.ca/steak-with-grilled-tomatoes-spinach/feed/ 1 http://www.closetchef.ca/all-about-light/ http://www.closetchef.ca/all-about-light/#comments Fri, 22 Jul 2011 20:52:45 +0000 Closet Chef http://www.closetchef.ca/?p=2419 Any food photographer or for that matter, any photographer will appreciate another photo with great light.  Light is what it’s all about.  Well…timing, patience, an artistic eye..etc.. etc… but nothing makes me swoon like finding great light.  And I know … Continue reading →]]> http://www.closetchef.ca/all-about-light/feed/ 3 http://www.closetchef.ca/strawberry-shortcakes/ http://www.closetchef.ca/strawberry-shortcakes/#comments Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:19:21 +0000 Closet Chef http://www.closetchef.ca/?p=2406 It’s cliche, I know! But I can’t help myself.  I love the combination of a buttery, sweet biscuit with strawberries and cream.  The following recipe has been adapted from Nigella Lawson with the addition of lemon zest!  I opted to … Continue reading →]]> http://www.closetchef.ca/strawberry-shortcakes/feed/ 1 http://www.closetchef.ca/vis-a-vis-new-wine-bar/ http://www.closetchef.ca/vis-a-vis-new-wine-bar/#comments Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:47:06 +0000 Closet Chef http://www.closetchef.ca/?p=2392 I was fortunate enough to get a chance to photograph the food for a new restaurant in my area called Vis a VIs.  Translation: Face to Face.  A small & intimate wine bar with an amazing chef & his super … Continue reading →]]> http://www.closetchef.ca/vis-a-vis-new-wine-bar/feed/ 1 http://www.closetchef.ca/crostini-of-egg-roasted-red-pepper-hummus/ http://www.closetchef.ca/crostini-of-egg-roasted-red-pepper-hummus/#comments Wed, 08 Jun 2011 19:43:40 +0000 Closet Chef http://www.closetchef.ca/?p=2386 Hello everyone!  I’ve been away lately and haven’t had a chance to update my blog but I just had to post this wicked recipe.  I love crostinis! Little morsels of toasted bread with a variety of toppings.  This one was … Continue reading →]]> http://www.closetchef.ca/crostini-of-egg-roasted-red-pepper-hummus/feed/ 3 http://www.closetchef.ca/feta-salad-perfect-weekday-lunch/ http://www.closetchef.ca/feta-salad-perfect-weekday-lunch/#comments Thu, 12 May 2011 18:10:24 +0000 Closet Chef http://www.closetchef.ca/?p=2373 Continue reading →]]> http://www.closetchef.ca/feta-salad-perfect-weekday-lunch/feed/ 1 http://www.closetchef.ca/edamame-love/ http://www.closetchef.ca/edamame-love/#comments Wed, 04 May 2011 04:09:07 +0000 Closet Chef http://www.closetchef.ca/?p=2356 I’ve been swapping out my usual popcorn with a movie for edmame instead!  I buy a huge box of organic edamame and throw in a packet or two into salted boiling water for a few minutes.  Top with flaky salt … Continue reading →]]> http://www.closetchef.ca/edamame-love/feed/ 4 http://www.closetchef.ca/new-kitchen/ http://www.closetchef.ca/new-kitchen/#comments Sat, 23 Apr 2011 19:05:51 +0000 Closet Chef http://www.closetchef.ca/?p=2344 I think every one has noticed that I’ve been a bit MIA as of late.  I really miss being in the kitchen, cooking , photographing but my life as of late as been extremely busy.  Busy good that is!  I’ve … Continue reading →]]> http://www.closetchef.ca/new-kitchen/feed/ 4 http://www.closetchef.ca/pears-poached-in-caramel-fennel-syrup/ http://www.closetchef.ca/pears-poached-in-caramel-fennel-syrup/#comments Sat, 26 Mar 2011 16:29:35 +0000 Closet Chef http://www.closetchef.ca/?p=2314 This is a very very simple but elegant recipe that you can easily put together to impress in-laws or when friends drop over. I love combining fruit with decadent toppings.  In this case this is a classic poached pear recipe … Continue reading →]]> http://www.closetchef.ca/pears-poached-in-caramel-fennel-syrup/feed/ 0