I loved the movie Julie and Julia, not so much that I want to work my way through Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking, but enough that I was inspired to cook some more gourmet types of meals. What does this have to do with photography you might immediately think. Well hold on and you shall see!
So I asked my boys what they would like for dinner tonight and they replied, “chicken cordon bleu,” and “meatloaf.” So I decided that I would make chicken cordon bleu meatloaf. haha. This is a new to me thing. I looked it up, never saw a recipe for it and decided to do it on my own.
I started with ground chicken thighs added some fresh rosemary and thyme, a single egg some ground up cornflakes and some salt and pepper. I made a larger rectangle out of the mix and rolled up with some shredded swiss cheese and ham (see pictures below).
All the while I was also making Giada’s Asparagus Risotto. It was glorious. I have never made risotto before. Yummy.
So here is how it all relates to photography. The nerdy photographer in me decided to photo-document the process. I told you I am a little nerdy when it comes to this stuff.
So here you are. My semi-gourmet dinner in pictures. Hope you enjoy. And I hope that it inspires you to create some wonderfulness for those you love. And take pictures. You are creating memories in making dinners like this!
Here are all the ingredients (minus the champagne that was still chilling)
Here are the blanched asparagus spears. I have never blanched before. fun.
Risotto pre-rice. I chop onions well. Plus EVERYTHING is better with butter.
ahhhh the creativity. haha.
Risotto post rice addition.
The finished product. Delicious.
Blessings,
Kristy Lynn.
Love this! I will have to try it out, that risotto looks too yummy, and the chicken cordon bleu meatloaft is an awesome idea!
I love this!!! Makes me want to go cook now, lol!