Thirty-Eighth Collection

Traditional Austrian Christmas Cookies called "Spitzbuben".
Recipe can be found on my website:
sweetsandlifestyle.com/rezept/spitzbuben

Christmas time at the Hilton on Park Lane doesn't get better than this!
Cream Tea with sights over Buckingham Palace and an array of incredible cakes, sandwiches and scones.

Using saffron for either sweet and savory dishes can be very expensive, lucky just a very small amount of this spice that weight for weight is more expensive than gold once infused will produce the most intents flavor and color.
My image idea was to reflect the luxury that is associated with this spice

This was from a shoot I did for The Ritz Hotel in London. This mushroom masterpiece is a delicate and delicious. Fine dining at its finest indeed.

Photo shoot for two-star Michelin Chef Josiah Citrin was used in a promotional presentation of the new Openaire restaurant in Los Angeles. Quenelle of berry gelato, graham crust, fresh berries, mint and meringue.
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@jeffcouchfood

I love fresh pasta and decided to learn how to make it. My first attempt and found it very easy.
I decided to utilize the beautiful window light coming through my kitchen window to bring out the color and texture.

Carciofi.
Artichokes and ingredients.
Camera: Canon 5D Mark III
Lens: 50 mm
Settings: ISO 400, 1/200 sec at f/10, tripod, daylight

Chocolate with Red and Green Candy Sprinkles for Christmas.
Heavenly combination for my sweet tooth craving. Have been my favourite since childhood time; a goodie to look forward to on Christmas.

This image was made while visiting the one star Michelin restaurant Fortaleza do Guincho in Cascais, Portugal.
This menu with sea inspiration was created by Executive chef Gil Fernandes.

It wouldn't be Christmas with gingerbread or a wreath. How about a gingerbread wreath?

Shot in my studio, using natural light

A simple salad of feta cheese, beans baby beet, pecan and pomegranate seed shot as part of my own recipe development using a 5DIII 50mm.

Gluten-free rice and carrot muffin.
Camera: Fuji X-T3
Lens: Fujinon 16-55 mm
Settings: ISO 160, 32,1mm, 1/10 sec at f/3.6, tripod, artificial light

Roasted Antelope Rack, Sweet Potato Lyonnaise, Sautéed Spinach and a Honey Bourbon Demi. Served at 1862 David Walley's Resort, and photographed using only natural light.

While walking through the open air market in Catania in Sicily these pistachios caught my attention because of their color. I had to photograph them.
Camera: Nikon 750
Lens: 50 mm
Settings: f/10, ISO 120

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies - Fudgy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies have an irresistible brownie textured centre, with a crunch of cookie on the outside. Recipe can be found on my website:
sweetsandlifestyle.com/rezept/chocolate-crinkle-cookies-bauernbroetchen-rezept

This was from a shoot I did for The Ritz Hotel in London.
One of my personal favorite desserts on their menu. A complex combination of flavors executed with perfection.
A real treat!

Photo shoot for two-star Michelin Chef Josiah Citrin was used in a promotional presentation of the new Openaire restaurant in Los Angeles. Coffee crusted dry aged NY strip loin, pickled onions, fresh oregano, and charcoal roasted shishito peppers.
@josiahcitrin
@jeffcouchfood

Vegan Pear & Almond moist cake.
This super moist pear & almond cake is here to celebrat cozy days!
Recipe available on my blog.
Camera: Canon 5D mark iii
Lens: 50 mm
Settings: ISO 640, 1/200sec at f/10, tripod, daylight

This photo of Shitake, Raviolli in tomato special sauce, was made for a promotional brochure of the Volver de Carne Y Alma, a famous Argentine Restaurant, located in Lisbon.

The Hand

I love the contrast between the rugged, work-worn hand and the delicate chocolate.

Shot in my studio, using natural light

Cauliflower soup with coconut milk.
Camera: Fuji X-T3
Lens: Fujinon 16-55 mm
Settings: ISO 200, 30,2 mm,1/25s at f/4.0, daylight, tripod

Personal work, bought these fresh berries at a farmers market and had to photograph them.
Used a Nikon D850 with a 50mm lens and two Buff Alien Bees, one for back lighting with a blue gel and snoot. The other with a soft box.

Bok Choi Babies and ingredients.
Let's cook!
Camera: Canon 5D mark iii
Lens: 50 mm
Settings: ISO 1250, 1/200sec at f/10, tripod, daylight

Special bread with egg and Pesto sauce, it's a famous receipt from Volver de Carne Y Alma, a famous Argentine Restaurant, located in Lisbon.

Kale, pear and blue cheese tart.
Camera: Fuji X-T3
Lens: Fujinon 16-55 mm
Settings: ISO 250, 40,1mm, 1/0.8 sec at f/3.2, tripod, daylight

Fresh, cold and overripe.
Colors, textures and sensations.
Camera: Canon 5D mark iii
Lens: 50 mm
Settings: ISO 200 1/125sec at f/2,8, tripod, daylight