Vegetable Centerpieces for Tables

Vegetable Center Piece (Photo: Margarita Persico)

Flowers and floral arrangements are not only romantic but also brightens our environments and our hearts. How about a fresh vegetable centerpiece arrangement for tables and counter tops? Vegetable Center Piece (Photo: Margarita Persico) . The above centerpiece is framed around woody vines. The white cauliflower open up the arrangement, the red pepper and tomato in the front and the sole carrot and cabbage in the background brightens the arrangement. The only thing I would drop . . . → Read More: Vegetable Centerpieces for Tables Vegetable Centerpieces for Tables

Table Settings

Table Settings, decorating with flowers (Photo: Margarita Persico)

A picture tells a thousand words, and these perhaps even more when applied to the art of table setting. Decorating with nature, flowers, corals and shells, gives the table a warm and special touch where romantic, summer, fall, winter and sporty themes are accentuated. Below are some photos I took during a flower show in Boston. Table Settings, decorating with flowers (Photo: Margarita Persico)   Table Settings, decorating with flowers (Photo: Margarita Persico) Table Settings, decorating with . . . → Read More: Table Settings Table Settings

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Poinsettia (Photo: Margarita Persico)

Poinsettia (Photo: Margarita Persico) “gifts need to come from the bottom of your heart; your heart needs to be an ocean filled with love like the ocean is filled with water all year, your heart needs to be filled with love all year,” author unknown. Happy Holidays to all! May the happiness of the Holidays shine throughout your life with memorable moments full of love, laughter and goodwill shared with family, friends, co-workers and everyone that crosses . . . → Read More: HAPPY HOLIDAYS! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

FOOD PHOTOGRAPHS

To inquire about my food photography or for prints of my photos seen on this site, please contact me via form below or email. Please, re-type your e-mail in the body text portion. Thank you. Note: All photos on this website are copyrighted material and all rights are reserved. Your Name (required) Your Email (required) Subject Your Message – Where you can find me online… Email:             margarita@thehealthydish.com Twitter:           @the_healthydish Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Healthy-Dish/107874092651539   http://www.facebook.com/groups/165878310089440/ Share on Linkedin Share on mrwong Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend

Food Photography Series – 6 – Strobist Strawberry Splash

Photographer Forrest Tanaka shares how he took a photograph of a strawberry falling into a tank of water while three strobes lit it catching the splash as the strawberry starts to submerge. It was not easy but after more than forty attempts, he gets the photo he envision. http://www.facebook.com/groups/165878310089440/ Share on Linkedin Share on mrwong Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend

Food Photography Series – 5 – Strobist-Style Food Shoot

Photographer Forrest Tanaka describes a few ways to take photographs using off-camera strobes and light modifiers, which he assures are simple to do as you will see in the video. Please share your food photography experiences. http://www.facebook.com/groups/165878310089440/ Share on Linkedin Share on mrwong Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend

Sides Dishes

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The star of many meals are the side dishes and desserts–many times because they are the ones that add color, memorable taste and texture. Below are some links to the many delicious and healthy recipes on this site. Wild Rice “Stuffing”  Cranberry-Apple Relish Yam-Cranberry Puree (photo: Margarita Persico) Green Beans Red and Green Salad (Photo: Margarita Persico) Red & Green Salad   Brussels sprouts with pomegranate seeds June’s Baked Brussels Sprouts Delicata Squash “Chips” Collard Greens – Soul Food and/or Arame Kale . . . → Read More: Sides Dishes Sides Dishes

Food Photography Series – 4 – Behind the Scenes with Food Photographer Kyle Dreier

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Food Photography Series – 3

Food Photography – A Day in the Studio http://www.facebook.com/groups/165878310089440/ Share on Linkedin Share on mrwong Subscribe to the comments on this post Print for later Bookmark in Browser Tell a friend

Food Photography Series – 2 – Art of Food Photography

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For those interested in food photography, I’m publishing a series every Sunday at 3 pm Eastern time, for the next two months. So whether, or not, you are aficionados, wan be photographers, professionals or just for fun, these videos offer wonderful techniques on how to take better pictures. The Healthy Dish wants to hear from you! So post comments and send us your healthy recipes, photos, and stories.  (See our policy.) The three movies below offer tips on . . . → Read More: Food Photography Series – 2 – Art of Food Photography Food Photography Series – 2 – Art of Food Photography