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a suburban kitchen: February 2012

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Food Styling, Photography and Life. Friday, February 24, 2012. Cinnamon Rolls In a Tube? Ok truth be told, I am a little embarrassed to write this post. I am here to recommend a packaged food product. You know those cinnamon rolls we had out of the tube when we were a kid? Well they are like that but new and improved. And to tell you the truth they are pretty good. Especially on those days when you don't have the time to wait for dough to rise. On a recent trip to Trader Joe's. That are equally as good.

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a suburban kitchen: December 2012

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Food Styling, Photography and Life. Monday, December 24, 2012. Christmas is the smell of Gingerbread baking. There is truly nothing like the smell of gingerbread dough baking in the oven on a cold December day. I love making these traditional Christmas cookies. The recipe I have used for years is from my favorite baker Rose Levy Beranbaum. 3 cups all purpose flour. 1 tsp baking soda. 2 tsps ground ginger. 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg. 3/4 cup dark or light brown sugar*. 12 Tbsps butter, softened. When I...

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a suburban kitchen: July 2012

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Food Styling, Photography and Life. Friday, July 6, 2012. Chicago Has A New Cookbook. It has been a little while since the blog was updated. But life has been a little hectic. Well lets see, what have I been up to? I had a very cool job working on a Crate and Barrel Thanksgiving cover shoot with my friend and lead stylist Amy. I am out shopping daily and the other day while shopping at our local grocery Sunset foods I ran into my friend Karen Levin. In Wicker Park. It was Sesame Noodles with Peanut D...

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a suburban kitchen: August 2012

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Food Styling, Photography and Life. Thursday, August 30, 2012. Prop styling by Cindy Neberz. Ahhh french fries (pomme frites)! We all have an opinion I feel when it comes to what makes the perfect one. If you have ever successfully made them at home you will agree that homemade is the best. The oil is fresh, the potatoes are fresh and the taste is unbeatable. The potato of choice is russet or Idaho. You peel the potatoes and I cut them into very thin matchsticks. Always make sure they are uniform...Next,...

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a suburban kitchen: January 2013

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Food Styling, Photography and Life. Monday, January 21, 2013. Today's inspiration comes from an apron. You won't find them at the local Target. These aprons are more like works of art. Works of art because they are lovingly handmade and designed by Melissa Moore who lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Santa Fe is a mecca for the arts so it is no wonder that these beautifully hand sewn aprons would originate from there. So how did I get my hands on them in Chicago? Well I have a story. Aprons offer an unlimite...

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a suburban kitchen: November 2011

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Food Styling, Photography and Life. Tuesday, November 29, 2011. Photo Shoot Chocolate Cake. My son has been begging me to make a cake. I finally succumbed to his wishes and of course a photo shoot occurred before he came home from school to eat it. I had just gotten these vintage straws in the mail from ebay and had an idea for them in the shot. However as with most photo shoots the plans did evolve into something different. I found some other props at my favorite store anthropologie. View from the top.

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a suburban kitchen: March 2012

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Food Styling, Photography and Life. Wednesday, March 14, 2012. The winter skies have past and the spring light has come with all it's glory. What I love about photography and shooting natural light is the connection you have to the planet. You notice the change in the seasons and you have a respect for what they give you. The winter skies with their blueish tones the summer with it's harsh shadows and bright sun that needs lots of filtering. Posted by laura Bednarski. Tuesday, March 13, 2012. First of al...

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a suburban kitchen: August 2011

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Food Styling, Photography and Life. Monday, August 29, 2011. I was shopping last week at a new store in a near by suburb and came across some bread that I loved the looks of. I came home and started taking some photos. I love interesting breads that have texture and different seeds and grains adorning their crust. Playing with this bread on set made me want toast. What is it about toast? Who knew toast could be so scientific, right? Posted by laura Bednarski. Monday, August 22, 2011. I am getting nothing...

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a suburban kitchen: January 2012

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Food Styling, Photography and Life. Monday, January 30, 2012. I love to bake. Excuse me if I mentioned that already. My family loves to eat. So it is a perfect match. With a teen and a tween in the house I feel like I am tethered to the kitchen. Therefore always looking for new recipes to tame their appetites. The other day I found a recipe by Tyler Florence for berry scones and thought I would give them a try. So my advice is to fold the berries in very gingerly, especially the raspberries. 3/4 stick co...