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Asparagus
2012/001/366
52 weeks: week 1 "A" (asparagus)
Paint the Moon: Lets Do 52: Week 1: Sharing/All Natural
100 Pictures: #35 Food
Today officially starts my new 366 project! A photo a day for the next year. This will be my third attempt at this project actually and I'm really determined to see it through this time. :)
Also, in keeping with the idea of new beginnings and new year's resolutions, I have made a few decisions regarding the basis of my new project. There are several photography techniques and subjects that I really want to work on as well as some challenges I have decided to set out for myself.
Some subjects I want to practice up on include food photography, night shots and portraits just to name a few. Some techniques include flash photography, light trails and light painting as well as others.
Add those to the challenges such as a weekly alphabet shot allowing me to complete the alphabet in order 2x over the course of 2012.
I also plan to complete all the challenges I have already started and not completed yet such as my glass shots and the bottle series. :)
I don't expect my whole project to contain only these subjects and challenges but it I think it may help me to have some goals and focus along the way.
Aside from the photography goals I've set for the year, I also have a couple of other resolutions such as getting more exercise and taking better care of myself. The usual you might say... :)
As an aside, I liked this new recipe but my hubby wasn't sold on it so much. I may make it again and make a few changes such as adding garlic, cooking the asparagus just a touch more and maybe even add a splash of soy sauce to boost the flavour a bit more. If I do try it, I'll be sure and let you know how it turns out. :)
ASPARAGUS recipe (just in case anyone is interested)
INGREDIENTS
1 bunch of medium sized asparagus, about 1 lb
2 Tbsp of the most exquisite extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon zest - freshly grated lemon rind
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
METHOD
1 Prepare the asparagus by rinsing them thoroughly, break off any tough, white bottoms and discard. Cut into 1 to 2 inch sections, slicing the asparagus at a slight diagonal.
2 Fill a medium sized saucepan half way with water, bring to a boil. Add the asparagus and reduce heat slightly to a simmer. Parboil the asparagus for exactly 2 minutes. Drain the hot water. While the asparagus are still hot, toss them in a bowl with the olive oil, Parmesan, and lemon rind. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm or room temperature.
I suppose I should post the original source of this recipe.. forgot to earlier... :)
simplyrecipes.com/recipes/asparagus/
Asparagus
2012/001/366
52 weeks: week 1 "A" (asparagus)
Paint the Moon: Lets Do 52: Week 1: Sharing/All Natural
100 Pictures: #35 Food
Today officially starts my new 366 project! A photo a day for the next year. This will be my third attempt at this project actually and I'm really determined to see it through this time. :)
Also, in keeping with the idea of new beginnings and new year's resolutions, I have made a few decisions regarding the basis of my new project. There are several photography techniques and subjects that I really want to work on as well as some challenges I have decided to set out for myself.
Some subjects I want to practice up on include food photography, night shots and portraits just to name a few. Some techniques include flash photography, light trails and light painting as well as others.
Add those to the challenges such as a weekly alphabet shot allowing me to complete the alphabet in order 2x over the course of 2012.
I also plan to complete all the challenges I have already started and not completed yet such as my glass shots and the bottle series. :)
I don't expect my whole project to contain only these subjects and challenges but it I think it may help me to have some goals and focus along the way.
Aside from the photography goals I've set for the year, I also have a couple of other resolutions such as getting more exercise and taking better care of myself. The usual you might say... :)
As an aside, I liked this new recipe but my hubby wasn't sold on it so much. I may make it again and make a few changes such as adding garlic, cooking the asparagus just a touch more and maybe even add a splash of soy sauce to boost the flavour a bit more. If I do try it, I'll be sure and let you know how it turns out. :)
ASPARAGUS recipe (just in case anyone is interested)
INGREDIENTS
1 bunch of medium sized asparagus, about 1 lb
2 Tbsp of the most exquisite extra virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon lemon zest - freshly grated lemon rind
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
METHOD
1 Prepare the asparagus by rinsing them thoroughly, break off any tough, white bottoms and discard. Cut into 1 to 2 inch sections, slicing the asparagus at a slight diagonal.
2 Fill a medium sized saucepan half way with water, bring to a boil. Add the asparagus and reduce heat slightly to a simmer. Parboil the asparagus for exactly 2 minutes. Drain the hot water. While the asparagus are still hot, toss them in a bowl with the olive oil, Parmesan, and lemon rind. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm or room temperature.
I suppose I should post the original source of this recipe.. forgot to earlier... :)
simplyrecipes.com/recipes/asparagus/