La Vache Microcreamery
La Vache Microcreamery handcrafts caramels right here in Charlottesville, VA. I was thrilled to spend a morning with Stephanie, learning about her process and the ingredients that go into her artisanal treats while styling and capturing lifestyle images for her marketing materials. And, of course, I had to sample all of the flavors. They are as delicious as they are beautiful. Pick up your own at Roxie Daisy, JM Stock Provisions, or directly from Stephanie through her website.
beyond the flavor | potter's craft cider + the most delicious cider-braised chicken!
We had such fun getting to know the guys behind Potter's Craft Cider, Dan and Tim. They were the sweetest hosts, and made us the best cider-braised chicken, duck fat potatoes, and greens. It was the perfect meal for a beautiful fall afternoon. Read their full story on Beyond the Flavor!
beyond the flavor | the maupin family with grilled steak and avocado jalepeño salad
I feel so, so lucky to have spent the afternoon with Dean Maupin and his adorable family, as well as two of my favorite ladies, Sarah + Megan. Read the whole story on Beyond the Flavor!
beyond the flavor | kath, matt, and whole wheat pizza dough
There's a new post on Beyond the Flavor today! Check out the gorgeous pizza that Kath + Matt made as a reader submission!
beyond the flavor | eric + kate from feast! with mother's day brunch
There's a new post on Beyond the Flavor this morning! Meet Eric and Kate of Feast!, and their adorable son, Oscar. They made the most delicious brunch...perfect for Mother's Day!
beyond the flavor | joel + erica from free union grass farm
We have a new post on Beyond the Flavor this morning! Joel and Erica from Free Union Grass Farm, with that AMAZING fried chicken!
beyond the flavor | michael keaveny + shrimp raucci
There's a new story and recipe on Beyond the Flavor this morning! Check out Michael Keaveny of Tavola in Charlottesville, and the story behind his Shrimp Raucci.
published | wedding planner magazine with charlottesville cupcakes
Check out the current issue of The Wedding Planner magazine for fun little cupcake shoot with Charlottesville Cupcake! Also, there is recipe for these delicious Lemon Bliss Cupcakes (yes, I may have eaten a few...). I loved this session, so couldn't help posting a few more images here.
savory tart for the holidays
I am in love with my new lens, and this incredible savory tart I posted yesterday on Bella Eats!
zinc bistro | charlottesville food photographer
Zinc Bistro, here in Charlottesville, is featuring some amazing dishes on their summer menu. After watching chef Justin Hershey work for a few hours and trying not to drool on the beautiful food I was photographing, I wondered why I don't eat at Zinc every night of the week. They're going to have to peel me out of the restaurant by the end of this season...
banana pudding ice cream | charlottesville food photographer
new recipe on bella eats today!
swedish visiting cake | charlottesville food photographer
the perfect, quick and simple cake that each of you should have in your repertoire! recipe over at bella eats.
commonwealth restaurant + skybar | charlottesville food photographer
Commonwealth Restaurant + Skybar is set to open on the downtown mall this June and I, for one, cannot wait to enjoy people-watching from atop the corner roof deck. This is the newest restaurant project of Alex George, former owner of the much-missed Just Curry, who is opening Commonwealth with four investors. The cuisine is "new american with a south american influence" and from what I sampled at a small dinner Alex orchestrated last weekend, it promises to be delicious.
Congratulations, Alex, on this new endeavor!
diver scallops with chorizo, rocket, and dill
crab, coconut, and coriander soup
golden beet tinted chilean sea bass with roasted beets and wilted baby greens
local grilled lamb chops with lavender-honey gravy and minted mushy peas
crispy polyface farms chicken breast with violet mustard sauce, peas, and black bean puree
cinnamon + golden raisin bread pudding
