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January 10, 2011

Eat. Live. Be. Week 2 Update (Recipe: Crispy Oven Roast Chicken)

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Snow Day

One of my very first posts many moons ago on Dine & Dish was about how I don’t “do” snow. I’m not a fan. I think it’s pretty and all, but I’d rather sit in by the fire, snuggled up with a good book, looking out on it falling gently on the trees rather than being outside with the snow falling on me.

That attitude was the old me. After a phone conversation last night with my friend DeAnn as we were discussing our personal Happiness Projects, it kind of hit me that I have one chance at this life I’ve been given. As much as I hope I can be reincarnated someday as a Glee cast member, I have to be mindful that as far as I know, today is my one and only chance to live today. I have one chance to be the best mom I can be to my kids… to make the most of the memories and days we have together.

So today, outside of my normal snow hating character, I got bundled up with the kids and we headed outside into the most beautiful Kansas snowfall I have seen in a very long time. And not just once… twice I did this! For hours at a time! We had a fantastic time, I shoveled our driveway and sidewalk with the help of a good friend, and then we all came inside to warm up with hot chocolate. Picture perfect, memory making kind of day… and had I not stepped out of my old self and into my new self, I would have totally missed out on being present with my kids during such a fun time.

Weight 1-10

Part of my Happiness Project is to focus on being present, and with that comes me actively being a part of my family’s life. Not just sitting on the sidelines, but jumping in, getting off my butt, and being among their chaos.

This is also part of my Eat. Live. Be. initiative. You all were so fantastic last week with my nakedness and I hated to think of letting you down. Each time I almost flubbed on my Weight Watchers points, your positive comments came into my head and I got myself in control… most of the time. I had some slip ups but I also did a pretty darn good job of keeping on track. I exercised every day, which for me is unheard of. I drank a ton of water, which again… I’m the Diet Dr Pepper queen, so this is a huge improvement. Most importantly, I was present and mindful of what I was putting into my body and attempted to stay clear of mindless eating. Thank YOU for supporting me, watching me and helping me along this journey!  (I’m down 2.8 pounds this week from 180.9 to 178.1!)

Finally, I made the most delicious roast chicken, adapted from a recipe in the January 2011 issue of Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Served over a salad of mixed greens and Honey Mustard Vinaigrette Salad Dressing (still a fave of ours), this chicken made me feel like I was “cheating”, it was truly that delicious. An added bonus it that this one chicken was able to be stretched into multiple meals. Gotta love that! (Oh – and ignore the extra black roasted crispies and potatoes on the cookie sheet…. we kind of like our roasted potatoes well done around here!)

Hope you all had a great week! Can’t wait to read your updates.

Martha Stewart Crisp-Skinned Roast Chicken

 

 

Martha Stewart Crisp-Skinned Roast Chicken
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Crispy Oven Roast Chicken

Crisp-Skinned Chicken with Roasted Potatoes (Adapted from Martha Stewart Living Magazine, Jan 2011)
Author Dine & Dish

Ingredients

  • 6 redpotatoes quartered
  • Coarse salt
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 whole chicken about 4 1/2 pounds
  • 2 tablespoon butter softened
  • 3 cloves garlic minced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Cook potatoes in salted boiling water until tender, 11 to 13 minutes. Drain. Return potatoes to pot, and shake over low heat to dry and fluff. Coat with oil, and season with salt.
  • Mix together 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and the cornstarch (this was new to me, and really made a huge difference in the flavor and crispness of the chicken!). Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Combine minced garlic and softened butter. Rub skin with butter, and season with salt mixture. Rub the inside of the cavity as well.
  • Place chicken, breast side up on sprayed baking sheet and tuck wings under. Tie legs together with kitchen twine. Scatter potatoes around chicken. Roast for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, and flip potatoes. Return to oven, rotating sheet. Roast until chicken juices run clear and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a thigh reaches 165 degrees, about 30 minutes more. Let chicken rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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  1. Lori @ RecipeGirl says

    January 10, 2011 at 8:53 pm

    Excellent progress! Go Kristen, GO!

  2. Robyn | Add a Pinch says

    January 10, 2011 at 8:57 pm

    I’m so proud of you, Kristen! What a fun day. I know your kids will remember today as such a fun one!

  3. Chris says

    January 10, 2011 at 8:57 pm

    Yeah! What a beautiful memory…in the snow. I love the picture. …and the Chicken. 🙂 But, congrats on the weight loss and the water drinking. I was a Diet Coke girl and stopped in October..it was a tough one to let go. Keep up the good work!! 🙂

  4. Amy | She Wears Many Hats says

    January 10, 2011 at 8:57 pm

    Oh yum!

    And congrats! Keep on truckin!

  5. Susan Mallery says

    January 10, 2011 at 9:07 pm

    Woo hoo!!! Congratulations on your amazing weight loss! I lost three pounds this week, and they didn’t go quietly.

    Your chicken looks INCREDIBLE!!! I love roast chicken because it’s really pretty easy but tastes like it took a lot of effort. I’ve never heard of using corn starch on the skin. I’ll try that.

  6. Crystal says

    January 10, 2011 at 9:09 pm

    Congrats on the progress! Good luck in the next week.
    That roast chicken sounds like a perfect meal to come in to from the cold!

  7. Pat Wogan says

    January 10, 2011 at 9:56 pm

    Congratulations on the weight loss. You are doing great! Also loved the snow picture.

  8. Molly Chester says

    January 10, 2011 at 9:58 pm

    Your daughter couldn’t be any cuter!

  9. Jen says

    January 10, 2011 at 10:10 pm

    You are doing such a great job and I must tell you – YOU were my inspiration! I wish I could be you and put all of myself out there, but alas, I’m not there yet. However, I have joined you all and I’m totally motivated! Thank you for giving me the boost I needed!

  10. claire says

    January 10, 2011 at 10:27 pm

    WooHoo! Great job! To me, drinking water is one of the harder things to be consistent with. I’m trying to remember. Love the picture in the snow…wish we had gotten some but all we had was grey, dreary ice.

  11. Lauren B. says

    January 10, 2011 at 10:29 pm

    Almost 3 pounds! You’re awesome!

  12. Rene says

    January 10, 2011 at 11:11 pm

    Good job! That’s awesome!

    The best advice I’ve ever been given with trying to lose weight – if you “fall off the wagon” one day and go over your points, don’t stress. One day of overeating won’t cause too much havoc, just get back on the wagon the next day. 🙂

    I need to get back into exercising again. Its now on my to do list for tomorrow!

  13. Picky cook says

    January 11, 2011 at 1:12 am

    Yea – sounds like 2011 is off to a wonderful start for you. Your kids are so lucky to gave such a great mom!

  14. The Kettle Corn Guy says

    January 11, 2011 at 3:17 am

    This looks so darn good. Can’t wait to try it out.

    John McConnell

  15. Nisrine | Dinners & Dreams says

    January 11, 2011 at 4:58 am

    Congrats on making progress. It’s always a souece of satisfaction to see that we’re achieving our goals. You daughter is adorable!

  16. Estela @ Weekly Bite says

    January 11, 2011 at 5:02 am

    I love the snow pics! They are priceless!

    Wat to go on your progress! I’m cheering you along 🙂

  17. Cate O'Malley says

    January 11, 2011 at 5:34 am

    Congrats on your new number – way to go, girl! I’m with you on the snow, would much rather it enjoy it from the inside. But the memories, and the movement… all good things.

  18. Heather (Heather's Dish) says

    January 11, 2011 at 5:46 am

    hurray! i’m so glad you got to enjoy the snow with your family…you know your sweet kiddos are going to remember that forever 🙂 and the chicken? i kind of want to reach through the screen and eat it for breakfast!

  19. Lindsey @ Dishes 'N' Diapers says

    January 11, 2011 at 6:03 am

    I’m so glad I’m not the only one that wants to be a Glee Cast member!
    Great job on the progress!

  20. taylor says

    January 11, 2011 at 6:22 am

    I love this post…you are so positive! Congrats on the weight loss…keep it up 🙂

  21. Bethany @Bridezilla Bakes says

    January 11, 2011 at 6:27 am

    What a great post — life update, thoughts about seizing the moment, and even a recipe at the end! Thanks for sharing, and for the reminder to be in the moment.

  22. FireMom says

    January 11, 2011 at 7:25 am

    What a yummy looking chicken!

  23. Sarah Caron says

    January 11, 2011 at 7:27 am

    Go, Kristen! Go, Kristen! That’s an awesome weight loss! And yay on getting outside with the kids. Snow is beautiful and can be so much fun. I, personally, adore sledding … and the kids love when I join them for some sledding.

  24. Carol says

    January 11, 2011 at 7:33 am

    Love your blog…I’m a new “friend!”
    I am so motivated by your “Biggest Loser” approach at losing weight and “putting it all out there”. I love that. Thanks for doing it and congratulations on your progress, keep up the good work.

  25. Maria says

    January 11, 2011 at 7:33 am

    I am not a cold and snow fan either, but sometimes it is fun. Glad you had a good time with the kiddos! And congrats on the weight loss! Keep up the good work!

  26. Tracy says

    January 11, 2011 at 8:00 am

    The chicken and potatoes looks so warm and comforting! Keep up the good work! 🙂

  27. Steve @ HPD says

    January 11, 2011 at 8:11 am

    Ah, but you see, the fire and book are not possible without the snow.

    Great work!

  28. Jersey Girl Cooks says

    January 11, 2011 at 8:20 am

    Good for you! We are expecting snow and now you’ve inspired me to play outside with the kids. I would much rather be inside cooking also!

  29. Stacy says

    January 11, 2011 at 8:36 am

    How adorable are you. You just never age do you? Keep rocking that scale lady! So proud of you!!

  30. TidyMom says

    January 11, 2011 at 8:36 am

    You go girl!!! I’m not a cold/snow girl……..so I know where you’re coming from!

  31. Amber | Bluebonnets & Brownies says

    January 11, 2011 at 8:38 am

    Go Kristen Go! I’m not a huge fan of snow either. We’re expected to get at least another 12 inches tonight, and I’m kind of pouting about it. But I’m looking on the bright side too – James will work from home tomorrow, and we’ll get to spend the whole day together.

  32. SMITH BITES says

    January 11, 2011 at 9:23 am

    playing in the snow with the kids is so much fun – and yes, memories you will always have and THEY will always have – am soooo happy you did that Kristen!!!

  33. susan says

    January 11, 2011 at 9:28 am

    I love roasted chicken yet I mostly love how it does stretch to multiple meals! There really is nothing better than a big roast chicken right out of the oven. sometimes I make my cranberry sauce to go along with it and the kids feel as though it is Thanksgiving in the middle of March!

  34. Michelle (What's Cooking with Kids) says

    January 11, 2011 at 10:16 am

    You are such a good mom! I always get warm and fuzzy when I read how you spend time with your kids. xo

  35. Wenderly says

    January 11, 2011 at 10:35 am

    Amen sister…amen.

  36. Joanne says

    January 11, 2011 at 10:47 am

    Woohoo mega congrats on the weight loss! That is awesome.

    I have to say, the thought of having to report to the world wide web that I had failed at my first week of attempting to lose weight was daunting enough to keep me in check. So thank I god I have all of you guys to keep me accountable.

    Yay for living in the moment and spending that quality time with your kids, even if it was in the snow.

  37. Amanda says

    January 11, 2011 at 11:22 am

    Sounds like you sure did an amazing job this week… way to go!!!

  38. Lisa says

    January 11, 2011 at 11:25 am

    I LOVE this post! Kristen, I’m so proud of you! It sounds like you are doing really well on your personal Happiness Project and on your “Eat. Live. Be. Initiative!” You most definitely ROCK! Keep up the great work!!!
    ((Hug))
    xx

  39. allison says

    January 11, 2011 at 11:27 am

    What a start to the year. I am working on living in the present as well and your post was so inspiring and reminds me that this is something that needs to be kept in check daily. I often find I never regret doing something but, I often regret not doing it. Kudos.

  40. Nancy@acommunaltable says

    January 11, 2011 at 11:40 am

    Bravo!!!!
    As a mom of two teenage boys all I can tell you is that I wish I had done more playing when they were little. Everyone tells you the time flies.. and guess what? They are RIGHT!!!
    Congratulations on sticking with your plan!!!

  41. Deliciously Organic says

    January 11, 2011 at 1:53 pm

    What a great reminder to be present and spend time with our kids! The chicken looks amazing. I think I could eat roast chicken every night and be perfectly happy. 🙂

  42. ErinsFoodFiles says

    January 11, 2011 at 1:56 pm

    I’m guilty of too often just purchasing a rotisserie chicken from the store. This just might inspire me to roast one soon!

  43. Carmie of the Single Nester says

    January 11, 2011 at 2:28 pm

    My new year’s action plan is to be in the present too. No longer living in the past and wondering about the future – be just in today in this moment.

  44. Paula - bell'alimento says

    January 11, 2011 at 3:10 pm

    That’s so incredible! Yay! What a great reminder. Sledding with the kids the other day was so much FUN {even though I too am not a snow bunny} Happy I went out of my box too! xoxo

  45. marla {family fresh cooking} says

    January 11, 2011 at 3:14 pm

    Love that you are jumping in with both feet, living & feeling everything. Mindfulness in everything we do is essential & deeply gratifying. It is wonderful hearing about your progress. This chicken looks wonderful!
    xo

  46. Shaina says

    January 11, 2011 at 6:39 pm

    I love that top photo. So cute! I need to remember to slow down and take it all in. Thank you for the reminder, and I’m glad you were able to enjoy the snow.

  47. naomi says

    January 11, 2011 at 7:03 pm

    what a great memory this will be for you and your kids. Love that pic of your daughter with her nose all puckered up. 🙂

  48. Pinky says

    January 11, 2011 at 7:14 pm

    You go girl! Keep up the GREAT work! Also remember, being outside, playing with the kids, shoveling etc. you are bURNING a TON of calories!!!!!!!! XO, Pinky

  49. patsyk says

    January 11, 2011 at 7:32 pm

    That’s fabulous! You are off to such a great start! It’s funny, but having the accountability and posting each week is a great motivator!

  50. Shanna ~ My Favorite Everything says

    January 11, 2011 at 8:55 pm

    Great job!! I love “being present with your family”! Such a wonderful quote to rest on and remember 🙂 I’m definitely going to be working on that one too!! And great job on a well done, hard job! You can totally do this!!!

  51. Karen says

    January 11, 2011 at 10:13 pm

    I love that you spent quality time with your kids in the snow. I always say that the most precious gift you can give is of your time. Bravo to you!

    Although I’m not a mother – my 8 year old niece comes to spend the summers with me (she’s been doing it since she was 4) and I love, love, love giving of my time to spend those very precious moments with her – that I’ll never get back.

    BTW – I think it’s so brave of you to want to be accountable. It’s not easy posting your weight for the world to see. Keep up the great work – we’ll be routing for you!

  52. Melanie says

    January 13, 2011 at 7:06 am

    This looks fabulous and I am going to make it tonight. I love the crispy look of it too. Did you eat this on your diet?

  53. Amanda says

    January 15, 2011 at 8:14 pm

    The chicken looks great Kristen 🙂 Glad you got out and enjoyed the snow with the kids!

  54. Jen_from_NJ says

    January 16, 2011 at 11:48 am

    Thank you for the inspiration – I need to jump in more myself! I am glad that you had so much fun in the snow!

    Your chicken looks fantastic. Congratulations on the weight loss!

  55. Dawn says

    January 18, 2011 at 5:09 am

    The chicken looks amazing and congratulations on the loss this week!!!!!!!! (I think I found it all after all the eating we did at my sister-in-law’s wedding last weekend. At least I can say I did my best though).

  56. teresa says

    January 18, 2011 at 10:17 am

    Hi Kristen!
    TidyMom sent me over and I’m so delighted that she did!
    Today I posted about joining WWatchers!
    Pop over!
    http://bloomingonbainbridge.blogspot.com/2011/01/video-how-do-your-jeans-fit.html
    Looking forward to following your journey!
    ENJOY the snow….and EVERYDAY along the way!
    Delighted to meet you!
    xoxoxoxox

  57. Cyndall says

    January 31, 2011 at 5:34 pm

    I found your blog from a recipe link at http://www.400caloriedinners.com. I’m so glad I found it because I think it’s great! I subscribed via email, and look forward to reading more!

  58. aanrechtblad says

    June 21, 2015 at 5:48 am

    Sometimes when you innovate, you make mistakes. It is best to admit them quickly, and get on with improving your other innovations.

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We’re over here dragging ourselves across the school finish line...so close to done physically, but over done, mentally. Can you relate?

My coaching business is going great, I’m working with some truly incredible, inspiring women right now which makes me so happy! I’ll be launching 2 new group coaching  classes (for women and entrepreneurs) in a few weeks so be sure to follow @rockyourhappy if you are interested in being updated on those!

Jacob comes home from college this week and my parents are coming to visit for a couple of weeks as well. And it’s almost my favorite time of the year, summer!! 

How are things going with you? What’s going good and making you happy? Or what do you need a hand or listening ear with? Touch base! I’ve missed you!

#pinkflowers🌸 #happyday💕 #touchingbase #spreadhappiness #thursdaytherapy #lifecoachforwomen #springflowersmakemehappy
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Book Lovers Giveaway (read to the end)!!! ⬇️ ⬇️ 

Supporting my local independent bookstore @rainydaybooks looks a lot different than it used to these days. Temporarily gone are the days of lingering in store, browsing the shelves, walking out with an armful of books I didn’t expect to buy. The pandemic has made independent bookstores pivot in ways they’ve never had to before, but I’m so happy to say they are CRUSHING IT! And as we virtually celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on 4/24, I wanted to share a way you too can help keep Independent bookstores afloat now (and in the future).

You know I’m a huge fan of @librofm , the absolute best audiobook alternative that gives money back to the independent bookstore of your choice with your audiobook purchases. Well, to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on 4/24, they are giving YOU a free audiobook! Here’s what you need to do…

Spend $15 or more at your bookstore between April 24th and 26th. Submit your receipt at libro.fm/ibd and Libro.fm will email you a link to your free audiobook by April 28th! Easy peasy, right?

Wait! There’s more! 🌟 I’d love to give one Dine & Dish follower the chance to win a 3 month @Librofm audiobook membership. To enter, simply tag your favorite independent bookstore here and tell me what you love the most about it! That’s it! Winner will be chosen at random on April 27th. Yay, books!

#indiebookstoreday #indiebookstore #bookstoreshoutout 
#booksbooksandmorebooks #bookgiveaway #audiobook #librofm #independentbookstore @indiebookstoreday
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Can’t believe we’re doing the college tour thing already with my second baby! 

So question for any of you who sent your kids to out of state schools or went to out of state schools...how did you do it? She wants to get the heck out of Kansas (I’d like to go with her!). We have money saved, she’ll most likely get a scholarship or two, she’s paying and has money saved as well...but even with that out of state tuition is a beast of an amount. So, did you just assume that student loans were going to be part of that life? And is that worth it to give your kids a shot at a new life outside of your home state? I wish I would have left Kansas for university, and have been here since I was born 😩. I want different for her if that’s what she wants but also just don’t have any experience with how people do out of state college! Any tips?

#collegetour #bestlifenow #outofstate #studentloans #junioryear #kansasstate #adviceneeded
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J is for...jam!
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My friend @wakschmale makes the best strawberry jam...and I completely forgot about a jar she gave me last year until this morning. Which then inspired me to make my favorite buttermilk biscuits. So so good. Are you a jam, honey, just butter or plain biscuit fan? I love biscuits allll the ways, except with gravy. I have super bad memories of biscuits and gravy growing up. 🤢
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I’m still slowly making my way through the alphabet for @kimklassen_innercircle a-z photo challenge. I’m bound and determined to finish. It may just take me a little longer than I originally anticipated 🤗.
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#homemadejam #eatcaptureshare #biscuitsandjam #homemadebiscuits #sundaybaking #easylikesundaymorning #foodphotograph #foodpics #slowsunday #breakfastathome #kimklassen_innercircle
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It took me 2 months to get this Crispy Chickpea Pantry Pasta recipe up on the blog. 🤦‍♀️But it’s there now! You can find the link in my Instagram profile.
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Also, just noticed Instagram took away the like count on posts. I kind of like that...what do you think?
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#pastarecipe #chickpeapasta #dinnerideas #dinnerrecipes #vegetarianrecipe #eatcaptureshare #slowblogging  #totallifechanges
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I is for Inspiration!
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The “long haul” effects of having Covid back in December are really presenting themselves lately. The continuous persistent headaches are taking a toll and the connection between the brain fog and word retrieval function of my brain has been extra challenging. I had no idea a couple months out, the cognitive effects would still be hanging around.
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With that said, when I get a burst of inspiration I’m grabbing on for dear life. I made our favorite chocolate chip cookies recipe yesterday and felt the desire to update the blog post photos from 2007! We make these cookies all the time, so I’m not sure why it’s taken me so many years to give that poor post some new photos.
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If you’re interested in the recipe you can find the link currently in my profile. Enjoy!!
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@kimklassen_innercircle #kimklassen_innercircle #chocolatechipcookie #cookiestagram #foodphotography #feedfeedbaking #plateofcookies #cookiephotography #eatcaptureshare #recipeoftheweek
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H is for...high!
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It was so strange being on a plane again. I’m so thankful I have the antibodies because the flights were full, which seemed wrong, but everyone around me did seem to keep their masks on, so that was good.
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I can’t wait until travel becomes a regular part of life again. I’ve missed it so much!
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 @kimklassen_innercircle @southwestair @windowswap #cloudphotography #cloudsofinstagram #flightview #iflyswa #imisstravelling #skylove #planepics #myviewtoday #beautifulviews
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G is for...oh so grateful!

I flew to South Texas yesterday to visit my parents whom I haven’t seen in 2 years. They live around 17 hours away from us. We typical get to see each other a few times a year but with the pandemic and other health issues it just wasn’t able to happen and I’ve missed them soooo much.

Grateful to have had COVID last month. Although it was not at all fun, it gave me the antibodies to make this trip possible. My dad is having surgery tomorrow so I’m helping with my mom so my dad can recover without having to worry about her.

Kansas is enjoying frigid temperatures and snow. I picked a great week to head south.
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#palmtrees🌴 #palmtreesfordays #blueskiesandsunshine #wintersun #texasskies #kimklassen_innercircle @kimklassen_innercircle #silverlining
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F is for...food photography.
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This time of year especially, food photography (and I guess all photography actually) is a tug of war with time and light. I had planned on making and photographing a delicious pasta recipe, but my grocery delivery ran a couple of hours late because of snowstorm. So, at the eleventh hour I decided to make a cake...that took over an hour to bake and I had about 90 minutes of natural light left...leaving me with about 30 minutes of ok light to work with.
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Anyway, this wouldn't work for a client shoot because the cake, although delicious, didn't turn out looking so great. But it will work great for today's F photo for the @kimklassen_innercircle A-Z photo project:) Lemon Citrus Yogurt Cake from this weeks @cabotcheese newsletter. So good!
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#eatcake #eatcaptureshare #eatcakebehappy #lemoncake #cakecakecakecake #foodiegram #yahoofood #dessertsofinstagram #sweettooth #kimklassen_innercircle #fisforfood
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