Friday Shoot Out Participants Wanted

Wanted! Friday Shoot Out Participants!

You do not need to be an outlaw to be involved in our Friday Shoot Outs! Heck you do not even have to own a gun, just a plain ole camera will do!

However! I might require you to do a shoot of whiskey if we ever meet in person...

Here are the rules!

We have a GREAT thing going here in bloggy land and please join us!! Last week's subject was "Architecture", and was posted on my TMI blog site (venting & regular stuff), and I posted pics of my current resident, Princeton, NJ.

This is YOUR personal invitation, shameless begging, or whatever it takes to get you on board with us. Patty @ Crisfield, Maryland and Reggie Girl started with friendly little shoot out to showcase our towns. We love our beautiful towns and we'd like to see yours.

This week's "Friday Shoot-Out" subject is 'Gardens', and each time you do a shoot out just post next week's subject, so we can play a little blog ping pong!

Here is the list to add to your post (do not forget me):

http://midlifeandmenapause.blogspot.comReggie @ Midlife and Menopause
Patty @ Crisfield News
Rachel @ Rachel's Ramblings
Lulu @ Serendipity LuLu
Science Girl @ Science Girl Traveler
Gigi @ Gigigriffis
J9 @ J9 and Stuff!
Gordon @ Friday Shoot Out
Chef E @ TMI

and many many more... What fun way to take a look around our world!!!

I am going to leave you with a few words from Fionna @ 'The Bantering Blonde'-

Be yourself. Above all, let who you are, what you are, what you believe, shine through every sentence you write, every piece you finish. ~John Jakes

Writing is an exploration. You start from nothing and learn as you go. ~E. L. Doctorow

Writing is a socially acceptable form of schizophrenia. ~E.L. Doctorow

Garden Party & Photography Lessons

If you follow my blog, and remember that I posted an Invitation about this event; then you will remember I stated I was getting photography lessons from someone who attends my Cultural Art Expression- Open Mic I host each week. Owen Shapiro plays the saxophone, but kindly said we would trade 'food' opportunities for my lessons, but he will own the rights to any photos taken in his presence.

Here are the photos of food styling plates, guests, table, and other random stuff as Owen instructed me. I still have a lot to learn!



















Owen let me have a smaller DSLR Canon to roam around and take random shots of guests and the buffet table...



















I would have been happy with a plate full of this salad, and the toasted pumpkin seeds if you asked me!















While we sat and enjoyed our meal, the Princeton String Quartet played beautifully for our enjoyment!




















~~~~~~~~~~~ The Menu ~~~~~~~~~~~


Spiced Chilled Carrot Soup with Yogurt and Ginger- I added a flower petal..














Frisee and Bibb lettuce; Radishes; Spring Onions, and toasted pumpkin seeds...













Fresh Pea Hummus Crostini with Pea Tendril Garnish...Psst I added another petal...



























Grilled Asparagus with Kosher salt, extra virgin olive oil, and edible flowers!
















Grilled Kennett Square Portobello mushrooms; Sautéed dandelion greens with cannellini beans and garlic; Served with grilled flat breads, and a side of asparagus...














The table was set up with brewed green iced tea in carafes; fresh mint waiting in glasses of ice...














Blueberry honey with sprig of mint dessert was originally on the invitation, but many events have to make last minute changes due to availability of ingredients or budget changes. This was a caramel bread pudding, and hubby said it was quite good (I am not a fan).







Everyone is enjoy the beautiful day. My friend Sue is front/left, as I sat in the seat just before her and hubby at my side...






















Honestly, I think I feel more comfortable behind the stove like the chef here...



















...but I did enjoy watching, and capturing his passion as we talked...he was nice enough to re stir for a better photo...















Thank You to all of the volunteers of The Princeton Garden Project for letting us invade their garden and make them pose!














You ( Chef E ) are permitted to use the "web sized" photos for all promotional uses, such as web sites and blogs about the princeton garden project; if you have any other desired uses feel free to send me a note...

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Irwin "owen"