Oishii

Dinnertime scenes from a family inclined to make sushi at home, even if it means eating an hour or two later than expected.

Overcast

A micro-essay linking my fondness for grey skies with the way subdued daylight contributes to a better experience of seeing.

On my thirty-seventh birthday, I learned something about the number 37—and examined my feelings on numbers in general.

A unique opportunity to test out an impressive camera has inspired a review probably more contemplative than practical.

There is a new book out by an author I know well, and it features my photography, including a very special photo on the cover.

The secret to making those herbs last and last lies in giving them the attention they deserve as soon as you bring them home.

June 17, 2014 in PORTFOLIO

With simple ingredients, no beating until fluffy, and room for inexactness, here is one decadent treat that is easy to make.

May 01, 2014 in PORTFOLIO

I don’t know of another dessert that travels so well and elicits quite as much awe as these amazing bars from David Lebovitz.

Four lucky shots combine to tell the story of one sunset over Warsaw—and raise questions about the sun’s trip across the sky.

April 01, 2014 in JOURNAL

A conceptual quiz I created long ago smacks of ennui—and seems right for April Fool’s Day, along with a cat I shot in 2008.

Springtime is about restoring balance, and one delicious path to balance consists of Asian foods and Asian mealtime practices.

Background on a name and on the participatory design project that inspired a group of creative parents to solve some challenges.

The image on your desktop has visual impact that affects your sight, mood, and thinking. Is yours in line with your needs?

In grade school I was told that I have no talent for singing. In my mid-30s I’m finally discovering what I have been missing.

A deep dive into the ergonomics driving the form and function of bowls, with implications for both cookery and industrial design.