The saying photography is 90% “moving furniture” and 10% photography was proved when I was asked to photograph one pulled pork bagel for Wholly Bagels in Wellington. On location, at night, saw three lights, one background, two diffusers, two bounce boards and seven light stands in action. Pulled pork originated in the southern states of the US but seems to be everywhere now.
Pulled pork bagel from Wholly Bagels in Wellington.
Passionfruit photographed from above and close up with purple tones in background.
Walnuts in photographed in wooden bowl in studio
Walnuts photographed in the studio
The inedible food at the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party seemed very un-birthday partyish but after being served free tea and Kiwiana themed biscuits the mood became more festive. Although surrounded by tea cosies rather than mad hats this exhibition at the Kapiti Art Gallery resonated well with events on the other side of the world.
Asparagus rolls and crackers at Mad Hatter's tea party in New Zealand
Wool crackers at Mad Hatter's tea party in New Zealand
Crackers at Mad Hatter's tea party in New Zealand
Wool sandwiches at Mad Hatter tea party in New Zealand
Kiwiana biscuit in shape of Kiwi
Kiwiana biscuit in shape of New Zealand
Wool food at mad hatters tea party in New Zealand
Wool food at mad hatters tea party in New Zealand
Having only eaten walnuts sporadically I was intrigued to find although the nut has culinary use, the shells are used for making dynamite, oil paint, plastics and helping to drill oil wells. I am sure the dynamite discovery must have come from some lateral thinker watching the walnuts 'explode' from their husks before falling to the ground.
Fresh walnut ripening on tree
The walnuts (roasted) go well with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and Champagne...
Whole Parmiganio Reggiano cheese with cheese straws and champagne.
...but if you desire something tasty on a smaller budget try this salad from Ruth Pretty
Ruth Pretty's pear, celery and walnut salad with honey vinaigrette.