The kids and I visited an old and dear friend in Asheville, North Carolina this weekend, staying for several days in the peace of her warm home. We explored the city, played in the woods, got to experience snow again, and spent hours just being and talking. I loved it there and am now committed to one day living in that great city. My friend is a chef, a traveler, a lover of Slow Food, on her way to Italy for a year-long culinary Master’s program. My children and I got to experience, with her calm presence, the making of a meal. Thank you, my friend. Oh yes, and there will be more photos to follow.
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That looks like such a peaceful nourishing home, it must have been a great few days visitng.
I'm just reading An Everlasting Meal by Tamar Adler and these photographs are the embodiment of her writing.
This is really neat. I couldn't get enough photos, so I am glad you promised more!
These photos are so beautiful. You can just FEEL the love going into that meal.
And I adore her sweater!
oh my i love these shots!!! Such peace in them.
That rosemary bush is ENORMOUS! These shots are so warm and peaceful and I'm totally in love with the lazy susan setup. Totally lovely.
wow, a culinary master indeed, that meal looks amazing! i love how you captured her and her home and you can feel the "slow" ness of the cooking! Just lovely!
wow, a culinary master indeed, that meal looks amazing! i love how you captured her and her home and you can feel the "slow" ness of the cooking! Just lovely!
wow, a culinary master indeed, that meal looks amazing! i love how you captured her and her home and you can feel the "slow" ness of the cooking! Just lovely!
love love this series. they make me happy. oh the joy of food!
i adore the story these photos tell.
such beauty jessica!!
J–I absolutely loved this photo series. Just drew me in and made me want to be there, and eat that food! Looks so wonderful I could feel the peace and comfort. And I'm glad you had the chance to do that and be cared for.
Hugs,
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loved seeing the mortar and pestle photos! haven't used mine in a while. quite sad.
those photos look gorgeous! and congrats to your friend on working towards her masters program.
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Ok, now you make veggies look ever-so-lovely. I feel the peacefulness of this photo story. I love the photo of your friend holding the herbs. You create lovely photos with the shallow dof, Jessica. You create lovely photos, period. 🙂
oh, these photos are so gorgeous!
These really are quite beautiful photos.
Plus…I want that dinner, Yum.
Wow these blow me away – there is so much storytelling and emotion in these photographs. Like Kristin said, you really do feel her love of Slow Food.
And I year long culinary program in Italy?? I swoon.
i adore this entire series of photos!!!! what a treat for you to enjoy a beautiful meal and friendship. can't wait to see more of these images…
Thats so fun!
'L-O-V-E those pictures!
These are gorgeous. So beautifully composed and I love your processing. Perfect!