SHOW OFF YOUR YUM! Food Photography Thread

[Lazy Farmer]

Same here. Well, I dont know if I ever was artistic though. Lol

A digital cam takes longer to remove the contents. I have been just uploading from my phone to make short time. My camera is only 5 mp and the phone is 12 mp. It's not the mp that counts.. it's the lenses and processor that matter. DH has better cams. I am not allowed to play with them unless he gets a back rub..

 

[pennyJo1960]

I don't know we went to the great wall of China it is a chinese restaurant here 8 miles down the road excellent food really great prices

 

[igorsMistress]

Drove thru for a crappy burger tonight, had errands and it got late

I have some pork, it's smaller than stew meat. Looking for something to actually cook for tomorrow.

 

[pennyJo1960]

think I may work on ham and navy bean soup tomorrow

 

[cavemanrich]

Connie said..
I find it very interesting and inspiring to see all the different dishes spread out across the United States. Different locations have new an exciting tastes for some who are only experiencing geographically foods/dishes for their particular area.

I was watching a PBS program about Foods of Chicago. (Melrose Park is same as Chicago).
At least 2 things that are SPECIAL here unlike elsewhere (according to program) Pizza, and Italian Beef. And almost forgot 3rd. Chicago Style Hot Dog. I have had pizza in different parts of the country. Pizza Hut, while good to eat tastes as Pizza Hut. Other chains same way. Same formula nationwide. But some of the Top Dog establishment around here stimulate the taste buds in unbelievable ways. Many of the Mom and Pop establishments, around here produce some fantastic pizza. I prefer Hometown Pizzerias to National Chains. (just my taste buds)
Now to Italian Beef. Program stated that it was developed here. I know that when DD was living in Alexandria Va, the so called Italian Beef was nothing all that great. Basically roast beef, but lacking the unique flavor we call Italian. She now lives in Nashville. So far has only found one establishment that serves Good Italian Beef, and Chicago Style Pizza. Thinks that place is trying to cater to all the Chicago Area Natives that escaped to Nashville. Has been there not long and is finding all kind of peeps from Chicago area.
I buy my beef (frozen 5 pound containers)from a couple different locations. Stuff is made locally in area. Had the taste for some today so I made self a sandwich. I could eat this stuff till by belli hurts.

Local bakery Italian bread. Giardiniera , and Thinly sliced beef. Wooden chicken sentinel to make it legal.

When DD comes for visit, she takes back a quantity of the frozen back home. She has not found any there at Costco. or Sam's.

 

[igorsMistress]

@cavemanrich your DD reminds me of a friend. She grew up in PA and her mom brings her ring bologna and all kinds of stuff from home. Sometimes things just don't taste like home.

 

[mlm Mike]

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This photo is making me miss the bbq grill..View attachment 1231376
looks awesome!

Look delicious.. View attachment 1231378 We do something similar by adding squash with the zucchini. Steamed or butter baked as well. Sometimes w/broccoli.

Looks very "inviting".. Haven't had Artichoke in a qreat while. Inspiring.. thank you..View attachment 1231374

View attachment 1231380 I will have to look for that/these in our neck of the woods..

Looks awesome.. The Chicken in the photo is basically what I was talking about in the contest requirements. One pic with a chicken in it..
IS THAT SOUR CREAM ON THE SIDE?

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Hot Goulash on a cold night= warm happy belly!

I have to experiment with this concept now.
@cavemanrich @igorsMistress

Looks yummy too!View attachment 1231390 I was way close to making pot pie last night.

Mike, remind me if I ever open a restaurant, to have you take the pix for the menu. Your food always looks so delicious but your photography is top shelf. What camera are you using? I always use my phone. The photos reflect that fact. I am going to have to put new batteries in my Nikon & start using that. Your back lighting is even bright. My photos always look like I live in a cave in the mountains somewhere dark..View attachment 1231393

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Thank you for contributing EVERYBODY!
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I find it very interesting and inspiring to see all the different dishes spread out across the United States. Different locations have new an exciting tastes for some who are only experiencing geographically foods/dishes for their particular area.
Hopefully someday this thread will have additional participants from around the globe. If you are friends with anybody here on BYC whom live outside our boarders, please feel free to tag and invite them! I would love to be inspired by some exotic dishes!
Until then..
SHOW US YOUR YUM!
-em Connie

I just use my phone (iPhone 7 plus). The lighting is just the off centered light over the table.

 

[mlm Mike]

Connie said..
I find it very interesting and inspiring to see all the different dishes spread out across the United States. Different locations have new an exciting tastes for some who are only experiencing geographically foods/dishes for their particular area.

I was watching a PBS program about Foods of Chicago. (Melrose Park is same as Chicago).
At least 2 things that are SPECIAL here unlike elsewhere (according to program) Pizza, and Italian Beef. And almost forgot 3rd. Chicago Style Hot Dog. I have had pizza in different parts of the country. Pizza Hut, while good to eat tastes as Pizza Hut. Other chains same way. Same formula nationwide. But some of the Top Dog establishment around here stimulate the taste buds in unbelievable ways. Many of the Mom and Pop establishments, around here produce some fantastic pizza. I prefer Hometown Pizzerias to National Chains. (just my taste buds)
Now to Italian Beef. Program stated that it was developed here. I know that when DD was living in Alexandria Va, the so called Italian Beef was nothing all that great. Basically roast beef, but lacking the unique flavor we call Italian. She now lives in Nashville. So far has only found one establishment that serves Good Italian Beef, and Chicago Style Pizza. Thinks that place is trying to cater to all the Chicago Area Natives that escaped to Nashville. Has been there not long and is finding all kind of peeps from Chicago area.
I buy my beef (frozen 5 pound containers)from a couple different locations. Stuff is made locally in area. Had the taste for some today so I made self a sandwich. I could eat this stuff till by belli hurts.
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Local bakery Italian bread. Giardiniera , and Thinly sliced beef. Wooden chicken sentinel to make it legal. View attachment 1232062 View attachment 1232063 When DD comes for visit, she takes back a quantity of the frozen back home. She has not found any there at Costco. or Sam's.

I like the small, local pizza shops better too, at least once you find a good one. There wasn't anything local other than chains, so I found a pizza dough recipe I liked and started making my own. About a year or two ago a bar/restaurant in town remodeled and added a brick pizza oven. It's so nice to be able to have take out pizza again. Regionally here, lots of "Amish" buffets and a Swiss restaurant. I can't think of anything regional that I miss from growing up, it's more of missing mom's cooking, so wherever she is I can get the yummy food I remember.

 

[Lazy Farmer]

I like the small, local pizza shops better too, at least once you find a good one. There wasn't anything local other than chains, so I found a pizza dough recipe I liked and started making my own. About a year or two ago a bar/restaurant in town remodeled and added a brick pizza oven. It's so nice to be able to have take out pizza again. Regionally here, lots of "Amish" buffets and a Swiss restaurant. I can't think of anything regional that I miss from growing up, it's more of missing mom's cooking, so wherever she is I can get the yummy food I remember.

Generation cooking is now a lost art. Your mother was taught by her mother and taught by her mother etc etc. Now that the Modern Woman is out in the workforce and now no longer a homemaker, passing on recipes and teaching your daughters to be Homemakers no longer exists. Pretty soon your grandmother's recipes will be extinct.

 

[mlm Mike]

@Farmer Connie
I love to grill, but I cooked those on the stove and then the oven.
The tips that I found work for us and come out great each time:
1. Let the meat breath at room temp for about 10 min.
2. Start with a hot pan - cast iron is recommended (or oven safe)
3. Brush oil on both sides of the meat and season with salt and pepper
4. Cook each side for so many minutes depending on your preferences. I believe rare is like 3 min. Each side. I like to cook mine 7 min each side.
5. Pop it in the oven for 5 min. Now, since I was cooking the Brussel sprouts, I just used the temp that I had which was 400° F. I don't remember the specific temp recommended though. You can also turn on the broiler for a min or two if you like.
6. Take out of the oven and cover for 5 MIN. to let rest.

That's about what I do, depending on I thick I cut it, about 3 minutes per side, then 3 minutes in broiler.