Mango Power Girl

Homemade Apple Butter

noreply@blogger.com (MPG) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 06:49:00 +0000

I've been dying to make Apple Butter at home, so when I saw this beautiful picture from a fellow food photographer, I had to ask him for his recipe. I am very grateful he shared because it is delicious & easy. I made mine with slight variation and it still turned out perfectly. By the way, check out Michael Grayson's work, I promise you'll drool!

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My Little Niece

noreply@blogger.com (MPG) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 22:10:00 +0000

My little niece visited me recently, so here are a few casual portraits from when I managed to get her to stand still...because she's a fast one! Too bad it kept raining, as you can tell she wanted to go outside and see the neighbor's dog :)

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Pomegranate

noreply@blogger.com (MPG) — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 07:06:00 +0000

Just finding beauty in the color & texture of a pomegranate ...

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Fresh Turmeric Pickle

noreply@blogger.com (MPG) — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 18:37:00 +0000

Fresh turmeric is very popular in India and South Asia. It grows like a ginger root and is extremely nutritious. However, it's bit hard to eat raw, so people make pickles, relishes, etc. There are a few different varieties and we recently found this orange kind which I haven't seen in ages. We call Amba Haldal (meaning Mango Turmeric in Gujarati for it's mango like color!)

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Sea Mountain Coffee

noreply@blogger.com (MPG) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 03:53:00 +0000

When you say "Hawaiian coffee," the first thing people think of is "Kona." During our recent trip however, we learnt of another great coffee region on the sunny slope of Mauna Loa in Hawaii, called Ka'u.

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Under the Banyan Trees

noreply@blogger.com (MPG) — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 22:17:00 +0000

I grew up in the city of Banyans -- Vadodara, India -- so when we got to Honolulu and saw these banyan trees everywhere, it made want to cry! They made me feel right at home along with 15 other things in Hawaii that felt homey -- like the air, water, fruits, flowers, etc. It turns out the British brought Banyans & other tropical plants from India. I was pleased that a lot of the Banyans are really well protected out there and seem to be thriving.

We enjoyed some nice quiet moments under the Banyans on Oʻahu. I can't help but feel like a child standing under one, and picture myself as a tiny speck in the grand scheme of things ... it's a great feeling!

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Kailua Farmers Market

noreply@blogger.com (MPG) — Sun, 16 Oct 2011 04:38:00 +0000

On our recent trip to Oʻahu, Hawaii, one of the best things we did was to get a taste of their local farmers' markets. We were a bit late to the Thursday Kailua Farmers Market, so it was like going to a night market.

I still can't get over how many amazing food choices we had access to, but no kitchen to cook in! Some tasty highlights included mangoes (like India!) from Just Add Water farm, Ka'u coffee from Sea Mountain Coffee Company, fried green tomatoes and zucchini, fresh mango ginger ale, mango lavosh, and insanely delicious plate of nachos from Baja Style. We ate our dinner there and then bought all the fruits we wanted to eat. Then we went to a store and bought a knife, so we could eat local fruit all week :)

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Occupy Seattle

noreply@blogger.com (MPG) — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 21:27:00 +0000

The faces of Occupy Seattle (in solidarity with Occupy Wall Street) and an anti-war march that came together with them, in Westlake Park, on the 10th anniversary of the U.S. war in Afghanistan.

See more of my Occupy Seattle pictures in a slideshow at Seattle Weekly.
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Arcade Lights at Pike Place Market

noreply@blogger.com (MPG) — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 22:11:00 +0000

Pike Place Market Foundation had a wonderful event last week called Arcade Lights, benefiting the Market Foundation. It was a kind of a night market, with loads of great local food, drinks, and live music - upstairs and downstairs in the market! With a great turnout, I am happy to hear they raised over $10K for the foundation, and I am hoping the Market will do more of these. It draws a great diversity of crowds, too ... these are the few scenes I caught when I wasn't eating & drinking :)

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Lavender Hill Farm

noreply@blogger.com (MPG) — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 04:14:00 +0000

From a visit to Lavender Hill Farm on Vashon island, the oldest u-cut lavender farm on the island. It is very relaxing to roam among the bees and rows of aromatherapy, and of course take home your own bunch of lavender. I almost hung up my camera and did not want to leave, as you can see why...

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Alpine Lakes Wilderness

noreply@blogger.com (MPG) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 07:44:00 +0000

We recently took a much procrastinated hike in the Alpine Lakes region of Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forests. We hiked up to Talapus and Olallie lakes, which are only 2 of the 700 jewel-like mountain lakes of that area. It was a beautiful summer day, very calming and serene except for the pesky little mosquitoes that I haven't missed since India :) Quite a few people were camping with kids out there, swimming in the lakes, and the hike we took was every bit worth the effort.
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Just Cherries!

noreply@blogger.com (MPG) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 22:59:00 +0000

Slowly but surely we're getting some really great crops of almost every fruit this year. Below are just some of the Rainiers and Bings we've enjoyed so far! These Rainier cherries came from a friend's tree, which make them even more delicious and harder not to photograph!!
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Das Dhoom CD

noreply@blogger.com (MPG) — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 06:00:00 +0000

I mentioned in Spring that I did some portraits for a local band, Das Dhoom and their new cd, Poetry of Dhoom. The cd is now out and it's wonderful especially if you like fusion music from Seattle via way of India & Berlin. Below are some outdoor shots of James and Sebastian that I like but were not used in the cd. You can buy the cd online or at Remedy Teas in Seattle.

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Linden Orchard P-Patch

noreply@blogger.com (MPG) — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 18:40:00 +0000

Seattle is known for it's P-Patches aka P-Patch Community Gardens. Last summer we decided to pay a visit to one called Linden Orchard because we wanted to learn more about it. They were growing everything from apples, tomatoes, and seasonal vegetables to kiwi and hops!
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Mehnaz of Manooghi Hi

noreply@blogger.com (MPG) — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 01:23:00 +0000

This Spring we had the chance to see Manooghi Hi open up for Delhi 2 Dublin. Mehnaz Hoosein, the lead singer of the band is a native of Mumbai, has a great stage presence and a wonderful voice. Overall, the band was a great live act, so go check them out at a local show or check out their new album.

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Golden Raspberries

noreply@blogger.com (MPG) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:45:00 +0000

Here's some Northwest eye candy for you and probably some of the best berries in the state...gorgeous Golden Raspberries from Sterino Farms.
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Divya on Rainier

noreply@blogger.com (MPG) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:22:00 +0000

If it's 80 F on a beautiful mountain and Nimbupani says she's going to go roll around in the snow, you are not going to deny her the opportunity of some once in a lifetime kinda photos :)
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Rainier Insta Noir

noreply@blogger.com (MPG) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 04:29:00 +0000

From a recent day trip to Mt. Rainier, with friends on a nice warm day. I want to share what to me captures the mystery of what we saw, what draws you into these mountains. There are times when it's just quicker to get a phone shot than to turn your camera on.

These shots below were taken with an iPhone and simply run thru a b&w Instagram Gotham filter. It made me realize how beautiful the light and the textures on the mountain and the forest were that day. It was 80 F but with an unusual amount of snow around Paradise Lodge and its surrounding trails ... a beautiful, rare sight and experience!
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To Summer

noreply@blogger.com (MPG) — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 17:57:00 +0000

It's my favorite season and it's not quite here in Seattle yet, but still - a toast to change of scenery, change of weather, and much needed summer breaks. This Raspberry Peach Sangria was shot a while back (last summer!) but never uploaded ... just a reminder to enjoy the moment. Happy Summer to all!
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U2 360 in Seattle

noreply@blogger.com (MPG) — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:08:00 +0000

U2 came to town with opening act, Lenny Kravitz on a gorgeous 80F Seattle Saturday!

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SAM Soundsuit Parade

noreply@blogger.com (MPG) — Mon, 09 May 2011 20:12:00 +0000

Last week, I shot Seattle Art Museum's March to the Center of the Earth parade for Seattle Weekly.

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Sebastian Lange Portraits

noreply@blogger.com (MPG) — Thu, 05 May 2011 06:18:00 +0000

It was a lovely Seattle Spring day when I shot portraits for the awesome violinist Sebastian Lange. I like the light in these, we don't get too many days with such amazing sunshine in Spring.

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At Food and Art Show

noreply@blogger.com (MPG) — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 20:49:00 +0000

I'll be showing a set of photographs in the Food & Art show at North Seattle Community College Art Gallery. The exhibit will feature a variety of media by several local artists, all with a food theme. I'll be showcasing the local coffee culture!

The exhibit goes from April 12th until May 6th and Seattle! you're invited to the opening reception Tuesday, April 12th from 1-3pm and 6-8pm.

Gallery Hours: Mon - Fri:11-3, Wed & Thurs:5-8
9600 College Way N, Art Gallery - Instructional Bldg, Room 1322 (next to the bookstore!)
Seattle, WA 98103

Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival

noreply@blogger.com (MPG) — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 20:17:00 +0000

We've loved going to the Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival every year at Seattle Center and this year, it was even more special.

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Chai Garam

noreply@blogger.com (MPG) — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 09:16:00 +0000

I was shooting some other food when it suddenly got dark, cloudy, & rainy, the typical Seattle flip of the weather we get in any given day.

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