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Scenes From A Cookbook Shoot

noreply@blogger.com (Helene) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:16:00 +0000

Studio wall with quick prints of the shots so far. Friday already. We are on the last day of the shoot for "Marmalade" by Elizabeth Field for Running Press (Fall 2012) and as usual at the end of...

Apple Cinnamon Doughnuts

noreply@blogger.com (Helene) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 06:39:00 +0000

Soft, fragrant, pillowy morsels of dough encasing a cinnamon scented ring of apple goodness. Apple Cinnamon Doughnuts. These will make you turn into the worst poet. Granted. But oh sweetness, they...

Currently...

noreply@blogger.com (Helene) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:52:00 +0000

Heirloom Book Company, downtown Charleston. If you are looking for me, I am currently going through 1009 shots taken this past weekend for One Kings Lane. The online site will have a Tag Sale for...

Champagne Sorbet With Red Currant Syrup

noreply@blogger.com (Helene) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:38:00 +0000

First thing before today's post and recipe: the winner of the Squam Workshop Giveaway is Patti from Peppermint Ph.D! Congratulations! please send me your mailing address at mytartelette AT gmail DOT...

Not One But Two Three Days - Four Nights Food Photography Workshops in Charleston, South Carolina!

noreply@blogger.com (Helene) — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:00:00 +0000

I have to say, so far the year has kicked in high gear right from the start with great projects after great projects. Work wise, the calendar looks like a well packed tin of sardines. Fun wise, I am...

June, September & October Squam Food Photography Workshops, A Giveaway, A Ratatouille Tart & A Blackberry Cobbler

noreply@blogger.com (Helene) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 14:54:00 +0000

The first time I heard about Squam Lake and Squam Workshops I said outloud "Ugh?". That was last year. Now, when I hear those words, something inside of me lights up and I say "heck yes!" Squam is...

Lemon Parsley Marinated Shrimp With A Ribbon Veggie Salad

noreply@blogger.com (Helene) — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:58:00 +0000

If you have been reading this blog for a while, you have noticed that I very seldom do product reviews or promotions. Part is because I am seldom solicited to do so. Part is because although I am...

Steamed Mussels & A Buttermilk Frangipane Cake

noreply@blogger.com (Helene) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:15:00 +0000

I hope that everyone had a great holiday break and celebrated the New Year as they wished. Quietly or with lots of fireworks and revelers. I don't know about you but even if I don't make resolutions...

Wishing You A Happy New Year!

noreply@blogger.com (Helene) — Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:16:00 +0000

I started doing an "end of the year post" and then I stopped before I reached the end. When I started reading my archives for the year 2011 gone by, it became clear to me that it would be impossible...

Salmon Bisque & A Pistachio Pear Gratin

noreply@blogger.com (Helene) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:48:00 +0000

I hope you all had a fantastic holiday weekend. We kept it low key having dinner with a good friend on Christmas Eve and with family on Sunday. Yesterday was spent with friends again over a light...

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noreply@blogger.com (Helene) — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 13:00:00 +0000

From our family to yours, wishing you the most wonderful Christmas! P.S: there is still plenty of time for Santa to drop by... (details here)

Baking Goodies & A Couple Of Books Giveaway!

noreply@blogger.com (Helene) — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 18:12:00 +0000

I was this close to posting a new recipe when I started getting a flurry of email about Christmas cookies (baking time, shelf life, etc...). It made me realize that if I did not start on my own...

Saying Goodbye & A Minute of Silence

noreply@blogger.com (Helene) — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 05:05:00 +0000

Rene Fauconnier. My grandfather. August 19th 1910 - December 18th 2011. My grandfather was larger than life. At least within our family. His voice, his demeanor, his character commended respect but...

Pain d'Epices - The Feeling Of Christmas

noreply@blogger.com (Helene) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 05:50:00 +0000

Every where I look right now, it seems that everyone is hands and elbows deep in Christmas baking, truffle rolling and cookie decorating. I wish I could say the same for our household. Every year, I...

A Little Something A Little Different: A Festive Table

noreply@blogger.com (Helene) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 06:05:00 +0000

A few weeks ago, the lovely Camille from the very creative Camille Styles site asked me if I wanted to be part of her "12 Tastes of Christmas" series. I already knew the recipe I wanted to...

Thin Apple Tart & Linguine With Scallops And Roasted Beets

noreply@blogger.com (Helene) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:30:00 +0000

My grandmother used to say "Sundays are good for apple tart". I have to agree, and add that any day is good for apple tart. But also, days begging for a warm embrace, a soft kiss and a little balm to...

On the Sweet Side Of Life: An Engagement Session

noreply@blogger.com (Helene) — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 05:43:00 +0000

Today is a sweet post of a different kind: some pictures of a recent engagement session I photographed for my friend Laura and her fiance, Alex. I know I have mentioned Laura a couple of times...

Quinoa, Butternut Squash & Kale Salad And An Apple Cardamom Crisp

noreply@blogger.com (Helene) — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:51:00 +0000

I hope everyone celebrating Thanksgiving had a wonderful time doing so. We surely did. The whole week was actually pretty darn good. It was rich in connections and reflections. The time spent in the...

Giving Thanks: Mixed Nuts Tartelettes, Winter Greens & Squash Gratin and Tomatoes & Roasted Garlic Tartines.

noreply@blogger.com (Helene) — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 06:38:00 +0000

This close to the American holiday of Thanksgiving, I figured it was high time I shared some of the eats that we will have with friends this coming Thursday. It's not all that we are preparing but...

Pecan Brown Butter Cakes & A Roasted Vegetable Salad

noreply@blogger.com (Helene) — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:16:00 +0000

Let me start this post by giving you some heads up, sort of housekeeping news if you will. The workshop that Clare and I are holding in May 2012 is indeed sold out. There is a waitlist so feel free...

A Three Day - Food Photography Workshop...In Charleston, South Carolina!

noreply@blogger.com (Helene) — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 20:48:00 +0000

THE WORKSHOP IS OFFICIALLY SOLD OUT. WE ARE NOT ADDING MORE SPOTS BUT THERE IS A WAITING LIST AVAILABLE. When I was in Seattle last month, Clare Barboza and I started comparing notes about the...

Sharing My work, My Passion: Los Angeles Photography Workshop...

noreply@blogger.com (Helene) — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:46:00 +0000

As soon as I turned the key in the door, I could not help myself and let a corny "Honey, I'm home!" only to be met by my other two honeys...the pups. Then I remembered, B. had probably gone from his...

Comforting Flavors: Coconut Soup With Red Kuri Squash and Shrimp and Lady Apple Cardamom Cake.

noreply@blogger.com (Helene) — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:33:00 +0000

I have a tendency to always be cold. At least chilly. I like sweaters. I like scarves. Gloves. Hats. I like cold weather. I live in South Carolina where cold weather is...well...not that cold. It...

Smoked Salmon, Fennel, Grape, Blue Cheese and Pecan Salad

noreply@blogger.com (Helene) — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 04:23:00 +0000

Been away from home for the past ten days and although I have had a wonderful time getting work done, seeing friends and meeting new people, I am always very much itching to get back home to my...

Acorn Squash & Sweet Potato Soup And "Basic To Brilliant Y'all" by Virginia Willis

noreply@blogger.com (Helene) — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 07:18:00 +0000

If I had to pick my two most favorite months of the year in Charleston it would be October and February. The humidity finally drops some in October, giving us the ability to enjoy being out without...