2 shots

I'm practicing with a new camera.

http://photobucket.com/albums/e17/bi...t=b0b983e4.jpg

The halibut is panko crusted with a cilantro aioli and seared
spinach and grape tomatoes. I should have trimed the lemon up nicer.
Actually did this on Valentines day.

The yellowfin tuna is seasoned with sea salt and cracked black pepper
then pan seared on a bed of olive oil dressed field greens with some
Nishiki rice and a splash of soy sauce. The red drizzlings are sriracha
hot chili sauce. This dish took about 25 minutes total start to finish.

jay wrote:
>
> 2 shots
>
> I'm practicing with a new camera.
>
> http://photobucket.com/albums/e17/bi...t=b0b983e4.jpg
>
> The halibut is panko crusted with a cilantro aioli and seared
> spinach and grape tomatoes. I should have trimed the lemon up nicer.
> Actually did this on Valentines day.
>
> The yellowfin tuna is seasoned with sea salt and cracked black pepper
> then pan seared on a bed of olive oil dressed field greens with some
> Nishiki rice and a splash of soy sauce. The red drizzlings are sriracha
> hot chili sauce. This dish took about 25 minutes total start to finish.
>
>

I like the second picture. The tuna looks like it is just right.
Something I would eat

I even enjoy the background goes well with the color of the fish.

It also seems like the light is balanced better in the second photo -
not so much of a glare on the white plate.

The first is a bit washed out - or bright - or something....

It also isn't something I would eat...not due to your cooking more
because the spinach doesn't sound good to me personally.

Roberta (in VA)

jay wrote:

> http://photobucket.com/albums/e17/bi...t=b0b983e4.jpg
>
> The halibut is panko crusted with a cilantro aioli and seared
> spinach and grape tomatoes. I should have trimed the lemon up nicer.
> Actually did this on Valentines day.
>
> The yellowfin tuna is seasoned with sea salt and cracked black pepper
> then pan seared on a bed of olive oil dressed field greens with some
> Nishiki rice and a splash of soy sauce. The red drizzlings are sriracha
> hot chili sauce. This dish took about 25 minutes total start to finish.

The yellowfin tuna plate is gorgeous! The halibut looks great too, but I
can't tell what the white at the top of the plate is? Nice colors and
presentation. Everything looks fresh and appetizing. Good variety of
colors, shapes and flavors.

On Mon, 27 Feb 2006 18:10:58 -0500, Roberta wrote:


> I like the second picture. The tuna looks like it is just right.
> Something I would eat
>
> I even enjoy the background goes well with the color of the fish.
>
> It also seems like the light is balanced better in the second photo -
> not so much of a glare on the white plate.

Yes!
> The first is a bit washed out - or bright - or something....

Yes again..I was coached today to put a small piece of tissue over the
flash.

I tried it on this empty plate and it may work.

http://photobucket.com/albums/e17/bi...t=ab77b981.jpg


> Roberta (in VA)

Thanks for your input!

On Mon, 27 Feb 2006 23:59:21 +0100, Jens Arne Maennig wrote:

> jay wrote:
>
>> http://photobucket.com/albums/e17/bi...t=b0b983e4.jpg
>
> Looks very tasty, just the decor on the plate is disgusting.

Thank you. I was coached today to put a piece of tissue over the flash.


http://photobucket.com/albums/e17/bi...t=ab77b981.jpg

> Jens

On Mon, 27 Feb 2006 19:10:04 -0500, Goomba38 wrote:

> jay wrote:
>
>> http://photobucket.com/albums/e17/bi...t=b0b983e4.jpg
>>
>> The halibut is panko crusted with a cilantro aioli and seared
>> spinach and grape tomatoes. I should have trimed the lemon up nicer.
>> Actually did this on Valentines day.
>>
>> The yellowfin tuna is seasoned with sea salt and cracked black pepper
>> then pan seared on a bed of olive oil dressed field greens with some
>> Nishiki rice and a splash of soy sauce. The red drizzlings are sriracha
>> hot chili sauce. This dish took about 25 minutes total start to finish.
>
> The yellowfin tuna plate is gorgeous! The halibut looks great too, but I
> can't tell what the white at the top of the plate is? Nice colors and
> presentation. Everything looks fresh and appetizing. Good variety of
> colors, shapes and flavors.

Thanks.. I tried today with a piece of tissue over the flash and that may
work. Take a look at the difference.

http://photobucket.com/albums/e17/bi...t=ab77b981.jpg

jay wrote:

> >
> > The yellowfin tuna plate is gorgeous! The halibut looks great too, but I
> > can't tell what the white at the top of the plate is? Nice colors and
> > presentation. Everything looks fresh and appetizing. Good variety of
> > colors, shapes and flavors.
>
> Thanks.. I tried today with a piece of tissue over the flash and that may
> work. Take a look at the difference.

Firstly, looks great. The tuna was very well presented.

Secondly your link worked for me this time - an earlier one your posted
in another thread did not Does this "photobucket" site "expire"
your pix or something? 'Scuse my ignorance... Makes me realise how
lucky I am to have my own little site on a server (thanks to DH) to
upload my stuff - all these "community" sites and tinypic doo-dahs
sound far too complicated and long-winded for my limited amount of
patience

Thirdly, have you joined a.b.f. yet? - think they would also enjoy your
pix and they have some really great stuff over there...word of warning
- don't peek if your'e hungry - you'll drool... and there you can just
add your pix like any normal attachment...

Cheers
Cathy(xyz)

On Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:33:26 -0800, cathyxyz wrote:


Thanks for the kind praise.

> Secondly your link worked for me this time - an earlier one your posted
> in another thread did not Does this "photobucket" site "expire"
> your pix or something? 'Scuse my ignorance...

I don't quite know..hope to figure it out. I noticed not anyone else here
is at the bucket.. a clue maybe.

> Thirdly, have you joined a.b.f. yet? -

They fire shots right?

I will take a look. Making some enchiladas tomorrow and chili the next
day and then some good ole home made hamburgers.

> Cheers
> Cathy(xyz)

On Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:20:38 -0800, Tonia Fischer wrote:

> The food photo pros can be found at alt.binaries.food if you can receive it
> on your server. Lots of yummy photos and friendly folks there.
> Tonia

Hey, thanks! I heard it was a demanding bunch.

On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 02:52:49 GMT, jay > wrote:

>On Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:20:38 -0800, Tonia Fischer wrote:
>
>> The food photo pros can be found at alt.binaries.food if you can receive it
>> on your server. Lots of yummy photos and friendly folks there.
>> Tonia
>
>Hey, thanks! I heard it was a demanding bunch.

Check out eGullet too...especially the dinner thread.

http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?showtopic=5867&hl=

The first posts in that thread, didn't have as many pictures, but for
the past year or so, the pictures have been extraordinary. It is a
long running thread, spannng almost 4 years now.

Christine

On Mon, 27 Feb 2006 18:56:32 -0800, Christine Dabney wrote:

> On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 02:52:49 GMT, jay > wrote:
>
>>On Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:20:38 -0800, Tonia Fischer wrote:
>>
>>> The food photo pros can be found at alt.binaries.food if you can receive it
>>> on your server. Lots of yummy photos and friendly folks there.
>>> Tonia
>>
>>Hey, thanks! I heard it was a demanding bunch.
>
> Check out eGullet too...especially the dinner thread.
>
> http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?showtopic=5867&hl=
>
> The first posts in that thread, didn't have as many pictures, but for
> the past year or so, the pictures have been extraordinary. It is a
> long running thread, spannng almost 4 years now.
>
> Christine

4 years..whoa..Thank you.

In article >,
jay > wrote:

> 2 shots
>
> I'm practicing with a new camera.
>
> http://photobucket.com/albums/e17/bi...rrent=b0b983e4.
> jpg
>
> The halibut is panko crusted with a cilantro aioli and seared
> spinach and grape tomatoes. I should have trimed the lemon up nicer.
> Actually did this on Valentines day.
>
> The yellowfin tuna is seasoned with sea salt and cracked black pepper
> then pan seared on a bed of olive oil dressed field greens with some
> Nishiki rice and a splash of soy sauce. The red drizzlings are sriracha
> hot chili sauce. This dish took about 25 minutes total start to finish.
>
>

Ooh the third one looks the best, but a closeup would have been even
yummier!

That is a very pretty plate pattern with the rose.
--
Peace, Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

jay wrote:
> On Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:33:26 -0800, cathyxyz wrote:

>
> > Thirdly, have you joined a.b.f. yet? -
>
> They fire shots right?

I put on my flak jacket

Actually, I haven't found them too bad - they gave me a warm welcome
and they have a very good sense of humor... plenty of rfc-ers there
too.
>
> I will take a look. Making some enchiladas tomorrow...

You gotta rub it in, eh?


Cheers
Cathy(xyz)

On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 02:59:56 GMT, jay > wrote:


>> Check out eGullet too...especially the dinner thread.
>>
>> http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?showtopic=5867&hl=
>>
>> The first posts in that thread, didn't have as many pictures, but for
>> the past year or so, the pictures have been extraordinary. It is a
>> long running thread, spannng almost 4 years now.
>>
>> Christine
>
>4 years..whoa..Thank you.

I was just scanning through this long running thread, and the first
year or so didn't have many pics at all. I am trying to find out
when everyone started posting so many pics to it...

Anyway, it really gives new meaning to the term "food porn",
especially the last year or so.

Christine

"jay" > wrote in message
news
> On Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:33:26 -0800, cathyxyz wrote:
>
>
> Making some enchiladas tomorrow

Would you let me in on the technique? The last time I attempted
to make enchiladas the tortillas got mushy.

TIA,
Kathy

On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 02:51:31 GMT, jay wrote:

> > Thirdly, have you joined a.b.f. yet? -
>
> They fire shots right?

They aren't as nasty as some here!
--

Practice safe eating. Always use condiments.

On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 00:11:40 -0500, Kathy wrote:

>
> "jay" > wrote in message
> news
> > On Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:33:26 -0800, cathyxyz wrote:
> >
> >
> > Making some enchiladas tomorrow
>
> Would you let me in on the technique? The last time I attempted
> to make enchiladas the tortillas got mushy.
>
Tip: use corn tortillas, not flour.
--

Practice safe eating. Always use condiments.

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 00:11:40 -0500, Kathy wrote:
>
> >
> > "jay" > wrote in message
> > news
> > > On Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:33:26 -0800, cathyxyz wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > Making some enchiladas tomorrow
> >
> > Would you let me in on the technique? The last time I
attempted
> > to make enchiladas the tortillas got mushy.
> >
> Tip: use corn tortillas, not flour.
> --
>
> Practice safe eating. Always use condiments.

I did

On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 01:27:15 -0500, Kathy wrote:

>
> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 00:11:40 -0500, Kathy wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > "jay" > wrote in message
> > > news > > > > On Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:33:26 -0800, cathyxyz wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Making some enchiladas tomorrow
> > >
> > > Would you let me in on the technique? The last time I
> attempted
> > > to make enchiladas the tortillas got mushy.
> > >
> > Tip: use corn tortillas, not flour.
>
> I did
>
I don't know what you did wrong - corn tortillas don't go mushy on me.
Try a different brand next time. I never do the dip in oil thing
either, but maybe you should try it.

http://www.elmonterey.com/mexicancul...nchiladas.aspx
http://ezinearticles.com/?Recipes:-W...das?&id=138653

http://www.ehow.com/how_9209_make-barbecued-pork.html
don't be misled.... that link is to chicken enchiladas

--

Practice safe eating. Always use condiments.

On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 08:02:52 +0100, Jens Arne Maennig wrote:

> jay wrote:
>
>> http://photobucket.com/albums/e17/bi...t=ab77b981.jpg
>
> My aunt who died at the age of 92 a couple of years ago used to have
> stylish tableware like that.
>
> Jens

Yes they liked those.. those were my great aunts.. she died at 115. Sorry
yours did not make it so long. ;(

On Mon, 27 Feb 2006 21:31:25 -0800, sf wrote:

> On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 02:51:31 GMT, jay wrote:
>
>> > Thirdly, have you joined a.b.f. yet? -
>>
>> They fire shots right?
>
> They aren't as nasty as some here!

Do you Kibbitz there?

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 01:27:15 -0500, Kathy wrote:
>
> >
> > "sf" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 00:11:40 -0500, Kathy wrote:
> > >
> > > >
> > > > "jay" > wrote in message
> > > > news > > > > > On Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:33:26 -0800, cathyxyz wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > >
> > > > > Making some enchiladas tomorrow
> > > >
> > > > Would you let me in on the technique? The last time I
> > attempted
> > > > to make enchiladas the tortillas got mushy.
> > > >
> > > Tip: use corn tortillas, not flour.
> >
> > I did
> >
> I don't know what you did wrong - corn tortillas don't go mushy on me.
> Try a different brand next time. I never do the dip in oil thing
> either, but maybe you should try it.
>

I "wilt" my corn tortillas in hot oil first - make sure to flip them to get
both sides. I find it helps keep the tortilla's shape and prevents them
from cracking when you roll them up.

kili

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 02:51:31 GMT, jay wrote:
>
> > > Thirdly, have you joined a.b.f. yet? -
> >
> > They fire shots right?
>
> They aren't as nasty as some here!
> --

Well, my husband can have quite the mouth on him, but he's really harmless.
LOL.

kili

"OmManiPadmeOmelet" > wrote in message
...
> In article >,
> jay > wrote:
>
> > 2 shots
> >
> > I'm practicing with a new camera.
> >
> >
http://photobucket.com/albums/e17/bi...urrent=b0b983e
4.
> > jpg
> >
> > The halibut is panko crusted with a cilantro aioli and seared
> > spinach and grape tomatoes. I should have trimed the lemon up nicer.
> > Actually did this on Valentines day.
> >
> > The yellowfin tuna is seasoned with sea salt and cracked black pepper
> > then pan seared on a bed of olive oil dressed field greens with some
> > Nishiki rice and a splash of soy sauce. The red drizzlings are sriracha
> > hot chili sauce. This dish took about 25 minutes total start to finish.
> >
> >
>
> Ooh the third one looks the best, but a closeup would have been even
> yummier!
>
> That is a very pretty plate pattern with the rose.
> --

Yeah, I would have liked the pix to be a little closer, too. Jay, does your
camera have a macro setting? Try a closer up shot in NATURAL light, no
flash. Usually if you use a flash it blows out the true colors (i.e. your
first shot).

kili

On Mon, 27 Feb 2006 19:09:22 -0800, Christine Dabney wrote:

> On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 02:59:56 GMT, jay > wrote:
>
>
>>> Check out eGullet too...especially the dinner thread.
>>>
>>> http://forums.egullet.org/index.php?showtopic=5867&hl=

> Christine

That is a great site. Thanks! I looked at the sign up and they require a
home phone and other PERSONAL information?? I don't like that.

In article >,
sf > wrote:

> On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 02:51:31 GMT, jay wrote:
>
> > > Thirdly, have you joined a.b.f. yet? -
> >
> > They fire shots right?
>
> They aren't as nasty as some here!

True dat...
--
Peace, Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

In article >,
"Kathy" > wrote:

> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 00:11:40 -0500, Kathy wrote:
> >
> > >
> > > "jay" > wrote in message
> > > news > > > > On Mon, 27 Feb 2006 17:33:26 -0800, cathyxyz wrote:
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Making some enchiladas tomorrow
> > >
> > > Would you let me in on the technique? The last time I
> attempted
> > > to make enchiladas the tortillas got mushy.
> > >
> > Tip: use corn tortillas, not flour.
> > --
> >
> > Practice safe eating. Always use condiments.
>
> I did
>
>

Pre-cook them in some oil.
--
Peace, Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-bitch." -Jack Nicholson

On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 13:26:57 +0000, kilikini wrote:


> Yeah, I would have liked the pix to be a little closer, too. Jay, does your
> camera have a macro setting? Try a closer up shot in NATURAL light, no
> flash. Usually if you use a flash it blows out the true colors (i.e. your
> first shot).
>
> kili

I am going to try a closer one. The shots I have tried are not sharp at
all up close.. still reading the book. I see some shots at ABF that are
up close and blury. Will read the macro chapter. Having a hard time
getting the customers to stand by while I putz with the camera. Thanks
for the suggestions.

"Jens Arne Maennig" > wrote in message
...
> jay wrote:
>
>> http://photobucket.com/albums/e17/bi...t=b0b983e4.jpg
>
> Looks very tasty, just the decor on the plate is disgusting.
>
> Jens
===========

The food looks fabulous!! I'm available for dinner each night this week...
hint-hint!

Personally, I'm a tulip lover... but I'm generally not too picky about what
the plate looks like that I'm dining on. Shoot, Hefty, Solo, and Dixie
disposable 'plates' work fine, too.

--
Syssi

On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 12:59:54 GMT, jay wrote:

> On Mon, 27 Feb 2006 21:31:25 -0800, sf wrote:
>
> > On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 02:51:31 GMT, jay wrote:
> >
> >> > Thirdly, have you joined a.b.f. yet? -
> >>
> >> They fire shots right?
> >
> > They aren't as nasty as some here!
>
> Do you Kibbitz there?

yes
--

Practice safe eating. Always use condiments.

On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 13:25:03 GMT, kilikini wrote:

>
> "sf" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 02:51:31 GMT, jay wrote:
> >
> > > > Thirdly, have you joined a.b.f. yet? -
> > >
> > > They fire shots right?
> >
> > They aren't as nasty as some here!
> > --
>
> Well, my husband can have quite the mouth on him, but he's really harmless.
> LOL.
>
Yes, he does... and you're right he's harmless. In fact, I think
he's quite protective in his own gruff way.
--

Practice safe eating. Always use condiments.

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 13:25:03 GMT, kilikini wrote:
>
> >
> > "sf" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 02:51:31 GMT, jay wrote:
> > >
> > > > > Thirdly, have you joined a.b.f. yet? -
> > > >
> > > > They fire shots right?
> > >
> > > They aren't as nasty as some here!
> > > --
> >
> > Well, my husband can have quite the mouth on him, but he's really
harmless.
> > LOL.
> >
> Yes, he does... and you're right he's harmless. In fact, I think
> he's quite protective in his own gruff way.
> --

He is! And as most of you know, I met him in that group. We talked
off-line for about 6 months and I left Maui, he left Florida, so we could
meet in the middle and get married in Washington State - sight unseen except
for webcams. Best thing I ever did. He's wonderful.

kili

On Tue, 28 Feb 2006 23:23:04 +0000, Syssi wrote:

> "Jens Arne Maennig" > wrote in message
> ...
>> jay wrote:
>>
>>> http://photobucket.com/albums/e17/bi...t=b0b983e4.jpg
>>
>> Looks very tasty, just the decor on the plate is disgusting.
>>
>> Jens
> ===========
>
> The food looks fabulous!! I'm available for dinner each night this week...
> hint-hint!
>
> Personally, I'm a tulip lover... but I'm generally not too picky about what
> the plate looks like that I'm dining on. Shoot, Hefty, Solo, and Dixie
> disposable 'plates' work fine, too.

Hey thanks..I would love to cook for you..come on over. Yeah on the
plates..I have a warehouse sorta like that Martha Stewart prop room full
of things DEAD relatives left behind..sometimes I get something out
and knock the dust off..