Hubby and I had a small wine store for a few years until some large retailer moved in literally around the corner from us and put us out of business. Think “You’ve Got Mail”, but with wine instead of books and I didn’t fall in love with our competitor.
Now I do some freelance photography. Plus I design and make tote bags, wine gift bags and other accessories, available on my website.
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Those of you who read my blog know that I did the photography for the award winning cookbook, Hip Asian Comfort Food. Chef Dennis Chan has a new website, www.bluebamboopublishing.com, to showcase the book. Check it out when you have a chance!
Since 1996 the "IPPY" Awards have recognized the best independent-published books of the year in 65 categories. Chef Dennis Chan's "Hip Asian Comfort Food" tied for Gold in the Cookbook category this year. Can I get a WOOHOOO? We're both very excited :-D
Here's the complete list of winners: http://www.independentpublisher.com/article.php?page=1298
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photo copyright© Linda Blakely 2009
From the cookbook "Hip Asian Comfort Food ". Posted with permission from Chef Dennis Chan.
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From the new cookbook "Hip Asian Comfort Food " by Chef Dennis Chan, posted with permission.
Serves 2 1 cup grits3 cups chicken stock1 tbsp red curry paste1 tbsp canola oil12 oz coconut milk2 tbsp lime juice1 tbsp fish sauce1 onion, sliced
1 red pepper, sliced1 lb shrimp, peeled and de-veinedSalt and pepper to tasteSriracha to taste Heat red curry paste in pan with oil. Add coconut milk, fish sauce, and lime juice. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Reserve half of mixture for shrimp topping. Bring remaining sauce to a boil with 2 cups of stock. Whisk in grits. Gradually add in remaining stock, as needed. Cover pan. Grits will splatter when cooking. Cook to grit manufacturer's time recommendation.
In a separate pan, sauté shrimp, onions, and red peppers until done. Add reserved sauce, and pour over bowl of cooked grits.
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The much anticipated (by me anyway) cookbook is here! "Hip Asian Comfort Food " by Chef Dennis Chan, photos by Linda Blakely.
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To those of you who don't know, I had a photo shoot over the summer for a chef friend who is writing a cookbook. I am thrilled to announce that the book is going to print in just a couple weeks and should be ready to ship mid to end of February. I'll post the site where it can be ordered as soon as it's up.
The guy who did the book cover did a great job, I think. But then again, he had some great photos to work with :-D
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