The Culinary Adventures of Deb Szajngarten: Recent Comments

Comment on Cathryn's Tuscan Grill, Cold Spring

Lisa — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:25:35 GMT

Wow..I didn't even think to use the flash in macro, since I barely have any natural light in my apartment. It's so difficult to get good photos when you don't get home until after 6, and leave for work between 8 and 9 am, before the 'good sun' comes through the windows. However, most of my windows are high up, and, we're on the wrong side of the building, as the good sun never hits us just right. Lots of lamps! LOL

Anyway, thanks for the offer, as I may end up taking you up on it if my photos don't improve to the point I want them at. Granted, my Canon isn't a dSLR, but the G9 is about as close as you can get to one, so it's me and the natural light that eludes me, not the camera!

PS- I was CRAVING your duck confit yesterday. I couldn't stop thinking about that blog! :)

Comment on Cathryn's Tuscan Grill, Cold Spring

Deb — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:34:48 GMT

Lisa, this restaurant is easy to get to -- it is just a train ride away from NYC. Now, as for photography. I am using an old Canon PowerShot Digital ELPH set in Macro mode. I try to use natural light whenever possible, but when I have to -- I use the on-camera flash (it automatically adjusts in macro mode).

I'd be happy to help you with your food photograpy

Comment on Cathryn's Tuscan Grill, Cold Spring

Lisa — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 08:30:49 GMT

Oh Deb, I think I want to go there! In fact, I think I want to live there! LOL That said, as usual, your writing, photographs, and descriptions are top notch. Did I ever ask what kind of camera you used? I think that's been my question to everyone ever since I started taking an interest in food photography, considering I won't have to pay anyone to do it for me in the future, unless you do freebies for friends? :P

Comment on Cathryn's Tuscan Grill, Cold Spring

BobCarl — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 21:32:22 GMT

Looks like an awesome restaurant. I must try it sometime.

Cheers!

Comment on Per Se

Peter G — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:25:48 GMT

Salivation Central. Boy did that look and sound amazing. I can't wait for my lunch today from the local eatery - tuna mayonao. Ouch!

Comment on Michele's Birthday Brunch

Deb — Fri, 16 May 2008 05:31:22 GMT

Hey Christina, How are you?

Comment on Michele's Birthday Brunch

Christina — Fri, 16 May 2008 05:30:49 GMT

Hi Deb.

Comment on Lydie Marshall’s Eggplant Neapolitane

Anonymous — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:24:58 GMT

Deb,
It looks like a variation of Parmigiana...
I love eggplants dosn't matter how they have been cooked.
Brava!
Lello

Comment on Dream Tea

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Comment on Braised Duck

Deb — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 06:01:05 GMT

Arigato Goziamashita! Thank you very much for the link. I love authentic Japanese recipes and will spend some time exploring your site.