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Fudgy Fluffernutter Swirl Brownies

Carla — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:25:40 +0000

Decisions, decisions. They suck sometimes. I’m not talking about choosing between chocolate and vanilla, cookies and brownies, or cheese and no cheese. I’m talking about change. Change is good. Change is scary. Change is risky. And sometimes when the decisions leave you restless and confused inside, you don’t know which way to jump. Being an adult is hard. But you know what isn’t hard? These Fudgy FlufferNutter Swirl Brownies. There are no decisions here. Chocolate, peanut butter, and marshmallow fluff are in one fudgy brownie. See? No decisions. Just make them, eat them, and pretend the real world doesn’t exist.

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How To Take Action Shots In Food Photography

Carla — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:25:46 +0000

Want to make your photographs more exciting and set yourself a part from others? Try incorporating action shots next time you shoot. “But my subject doesn’t move,” you say. That’s where the exciting part comes in. Action shots do exist in the food world – pouring on sauce, dipping a chip, stirring a pot, piping on frosting, caramel oozing out. Think about the interaction that you have with food. If you keep reading, I will show you a trick on getting action shots without the need for another person in the kitchen.

(First, before we get started, make sure you read my post on how shutter speed works. This guide will assume you have basic knowledge of setting the shutter speed.)

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Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches

Carla — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:25:53 +0000

Today is a day of celebration because it is my birthday. Happy birthday to me! I’m not the type to have big birthday celebrations. Growing up, my birthdays usually flopped, ranging from nobody showing up to my skating party to family being sick to just not being very good days. However, the one thing that is a must is a decadent dessert. Instead of cake this year, I made Toasted Marshmallow Ice Cream Cookie Sandwiches, a few of my favorite things rolled into one dessert. Chocolate chip cookies, toasted marshmallows, and ice cream. Looks like today is going to be a great day.

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Understanding Shutter Speed

Carla — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:25:02 +0000

It’s been awhile since I brought you a photography lesson. Awhile back, I covered the different camera modes for most DSLRs. Today I’m going to talk about the Shutter Speed (Tv for Canon, S for Nikon) Mode. Now that the weather is getting nicer and people are playing outside, there are plenty of opportunities to practice action shots. However, there are also opportunities for action shots right in your kitchen. This guide is written specifically for DSLRs; however, there are point and shoot cameras that have the Tv/S Mode as well. Learn what shutter speed is, when to use which numbers, and how speed applies to food photography.

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Roasted Banana Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Ganache Frosting

Carla — Tue, 07 May 2013 10:25:39 +0000

Sometimes no matter how good you are, you just can’t win them all. Do you remember the cupcake contest I won last year? I entered it again this year. Except I didn’t win. As bummed as I am for not being able to keep the title, I’m still proud of these Roasted Banana Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Ganache Frosting. Bananas, chocolate, and peanut butter – a classic trio that combines to make a simply creative dessert.

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