Photo of the Day-Day 220

A Dinner Rarity

In the entire time that I've known CraigiePoo she has never cooked fried chicken. She's always been against it on the grounds that she doesn't like to fry food and the smell gets all over the house. I guess I finally wore her down. We had homemade fried chicken for dinner tonight.

Ask long enough and you'll get it.

Specifications:
Exposure: 1/25
Aperture: f/5.0
Focal Length: 80 mm
ISO: 400
Camera: Canon EOS 50D
Lens: EF 28-135mm
Date & Time: 6:54 pm- 8/8/10
Posted: 8/8/10

- Strange ((^_~))

Photo of the Day-Day 190

My insides are probably orange

Mmm...cheese puffs. I haven't had any of these in years. CraigiePoo bought this evilness into the house. I couldn't resist. I'm weak. I'm not ashamed.

Specifications:
Exposure: 1/20
Aperture: f/3.5
Focal Length: 28 mm
ISO: 640
Camera: Canon EOS 50D
Lens: EF 28-135mm
Date & Time: 2:55 pm- 7/10/10
Posted: 7/11/10

- Strange ((^_~))

Photo of the Day-Day 187

Fresh from somebody's tree

Someone at the plantation put a huge bowl of these delicious treats yesterday. Another thing I like about summer is plums. These were the perfect combination of tart and sweet. They were really juicy too.

Specifications:
Exposure: 1/25
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 6.3 mm
ISO: 320
Camera: Sony Cybershot DSC-W50
Lens: Point & Shoot
Date & Time: 5:18 pm- 7/6/10
Posted: 7/7/10

- Strange ((^_~))

Photo of the Day-Day 186

Addicted

I can go for months without thinking about or having these coffee or caramel candies, but once I get my hands on them it's madness. I can never just eat one. 1 turns into 10. I'm not sure what they put in those things, but I think somebody should investigate.

Specifications:
Exposure: 1/40
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 6.3 mm
ISO: 100
Camera: Sony Cybershot DSC-W50
Lens: Point & Shoot
Date & Time: 5:18 pm- 7/5/10
Posted: 7/5/10

- Strange ((^_~))

Photo of the Day-Day 171

I really don't know what to call this

This is my best friend, Alexis', dessert from her birthday dinner at Fresh Choice. It's a combination of brownies, strawberry syrup topping, cookie crumbs, and some unnamed pudding that was being offered. I think there might even be a bit of whip cream in there.

My teeth hurt just at the thought of eating this.

Specifications:
Exposure: 1/40
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 6.3 mm
ISO: 250
Camera: Sony Cybershot DSC-W50
Lens: Point & Shoot
Date & Time: 6:56 pm- 6/19/10
Posted: 6/20/10

- Strange ((^_~))

Photo of the Day-Day 170

Ooh, Healthy

CraigiePoo, Alexis, and I (or is it me?) went out to dinner to celebrate Alexis birthday. She chose Fresh Choice as her restaurant. Apparently I haven't been to Fresh Choice in a while. They didn't have edamame the last time I was there. It could have used a bit of seasoning, but it was still good.

Specifications:
Exposure: 1/20
Aperture: f4.0
Focal Length: 5 mm
ISO: 200
Camera: Canon Powershot SX20 IS
Lens: Point & Shoot
Date & Time: 6:15 pm- 6/19/10
Posted: 6/19/10


- Strange ((^_~))

Photo of the Day-Day 164

Mmm...creamy goodness lies within

I woke up yesterday morning craving a venti caramel frappuccino with whip. It's the perfect drink for when the heat is cranking up.

Specifications:
Exposure: 1/80
Aperture: f/2.8
Focal Length: 100 mm
ISO: 200
Camera: Canon EOS 50D
Lens: EF 100 mm f2.8 Macro
Date & Time: 4:22 pm- 6/12/10
Posted: 6/13/10

- Strange ((^_~))

Photo of the Day-Day 163

Minty Good

In case you haven't heard, it's officially summer here in the Bay Area. It's hot, windows are open 24 hours a day, and cold, delicious treats are out in full tempting folk. I even shaved my legs this morning in anticipation of having to wear a skirt to beat the heat. We went to the grocery store today and our cart was full of mainly things to drink and ice cream. These Safeway cups of ice cream were on sale for $.49. Score!

By the way, I did wear a skirt. I need to get more sun on my legs. For a black chick, my legs are pale as a ghost.

Specifications:
Exposure: 1/60
Aperture: f/5.6
Focal Length: 85 mm
ISO: 200
Camera: Canon EOS 50D
Lens: EF 28-135mm
Date & Time: 7:30 pm- 6/12/10
Posted: 6/12/10

- Strange ((^_~))

Photo of the Day-Day 162

Mmm...icy cold

I could so go for one of these right about now. I think it's close to 90 degrees in the apartment. I guess summer has finally arrived. There's this Mexican restaurant around Lake Merritt that we like to grab some take out from on a regular basis. I don't know what is in this Coke, but it's so delicious and taste so much better than Coke in the can.

Specifications:
Exposure: 1/500
Aperture: f/4.0
Focal Length: 35 mm
ISO: 400
Camera: Canon EOS 50D
Lens: EF 28-135mm
Date & Time: 4:30 pm- 3/13/10
Posted: 6/11/10

- Strange ((^_~))

Photo of the Day-Day 137

Spaghetti Alfredo with Broccoli

So, CraigiePoo started her new job today and spent all weekend cooking dinner for the weekend. Tonight was spaghetti with alfredo sauce and broccoli. It was really despite me not cooking the spaghetti long enough. She said 11 minutes, I did 11 minutes. Somehow, it just didn't come out as nice as when she does it.

Specifications:

Exposure: 1/60

Aperture: f2.8

Focal Length: 100 mm
ISO: 100
Camera: Canon EOS 50D

Lens: EF 50 mm f/1.8II
Date & Time: 5:57 pm -5/17/10
Posted: 5/17/10

- Strange ((^_~))

Photo of the Day-Day 135

Caramel Sundae

I could go for one of these right now. I left work early yesterday and stopped to get sundaes for me and the Mrs. I topped mine with delicious dry roasted peanuts. I may or not be slightly allergic to peanuts, but that doesn't stop me from eating them.

Specifications:

Exposure: 1/100

Aperture: f3.2

Focal Length: 100 mm
ISO: 100
Camera: Canon EOS 50D

Lens: EF 100 mm f/2.8 Macro
Date & Time: 12:36 pm -5/14/10
Posted: 5/15/10

- Strange ((^_~))

Photo of the Day-Day 134

It's the Cheesiest!

I'm pretty sure it turns my insides yellow and could be harming me, but I have always loved Kraft Mac 'n Cheese. I've tried many others, but Kraft remains tops.

Specifications:

Exposure: 1/60

Aperture: f2.8

Focal Length: 100 mm
ISO: 100
Camera: Canon EOS 50D

Lens: EF 100 mm f/2.8 Macro
Date & Time: 6:15 pm -5/13/10
Posted: 5/14/10

- Strange ((^_~))

Photo of the Day-Day 133

Sticky Mango Rice

This was dessert from last night's Thai dinner. I love sticky mango rice. I made it once. It took forever so I haven't bothered again. Maybe I'll try again over the summer. I could go for some right about now.

Specifications:

Exposure: 1/30

Aperture: f5.0

Focal Length: 100 mm
ISO: 100
Camera: Canon EOS 50D

Lens: EF 50 mm f/1.8II
Date & Time: 7:12 pm -5/12/10
Posted: 5/13/10

- Strange ((^_~))

Photo of the Day-Day 132

Thai BBQ Mussels

We had Thai food tonight for dinner. I love Thai food. We order coconut milk soup, peanut sauce, steamed rice, BBQ mussels, and mango sticky rice. I could eat mango sticky rice all day for a month. I took this with my 50mm lens.

I think I need to go back for seconds.

Specifications:

Exposure: 1/250

Aperture: f1.8

Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO: 160
Camera: Canon EOS 50D

Lens: EF 50 mm f/1.8II
Date & Time: 5:40 pm -5/12/10
Posted: 5/12/10

- Strange ((^_~))

Photo of the Day-Day 130

Spicy

There are many things I avoid ever eating: alfalfa sprouts, okra, hot sauce, just to name a few. Hot sauce was always...well...hot. I just couldn't get into it...until now. I discovered this delicious spicy treat and can't stop putting it on everything. It has that bite of hotness, but there is also some sweetness to it so I don't spend the entire meal with tears in my eyes and my tongue on fire.

I still will not touch okra. It's disgusting. Slimy and just gross.

Specifications:

Exposure: 1/60

Aperture: f2.8

Focal Length: 100 mm
ISO: 400
Camera: Canon EOS 50D

Lens: EF 100 mm f/2.8 Macro
Date & Time: 9:39 am -5/2/10
Posted: 5/10/10

- Strange ((^_~))

Photo of the Day-Day 129

Bacon Is My Secret Lover

If I could only have one type of meat for the rest of my life it would be bacon. How can you hate on bacon? It's the most delicious thing on earth. You probably hate babies and small puppies too.

Specifications:

Exposure: 1/30

Aperture: f2.8

Focal Length: 100 mm
ISO: 400
Camera: Canon EOS 50D

Lens: EF 100 mm f/2.8 Macro
Date & Time: 9:41 pm -5/2/10
Posted: 5/10/10

- Strange ((^_~))

Photo of the Day-Day 121

When Chocolate Fountains Attack

Here's another picture from last week's surprise party. That's a marshmallow covered in melted chocolate. I didn't try, but people loved it. I preferred to cover the pretzel sticks (not in the frame0 in chocolate.

Specifications:

Exposure: 1/125

Aperture: f1.8

Focal Length: 50 mm
ISO: 400
Camera: Canon EOS 50D

Lens: EF 50 mm
Date & Time: 6:05 pm -4/24/10
Posted: 5/1/10

- Strange ((^_~))

Photo of the Day-Day 109

Mmm...Cobb Salad

CraigiePoo and I went to one of our favorite local restaurants to have lunch this past weekend. It was a rather hot day and I wanted to eat light. I opted for the Cobb Salad. I haven't had a Cobb Salad in a few years. It was heavenly.

Specifications:

Exposure: 1/13

Aperture: f3.2

Focal Length: 5 mm
ISO: 400
Camera: Canon PowerShot SX20 IS

Lens: 5.0-100.0 mm
Date & Time: 1:45 pm -4/17/10
Posted: 4/19/10

Photo of the Day-Day 83

Homemade Fries

CraigiePoo wants me to stop posting pictures of food. She says people will think all we do is eat.

And? What the problem is?

These are her famous oven fries. As usual, so delicious.

Specifications:

Exposure: 1/100

Aperture: f5.6

Focal Length: 135 mm
ISO: 400
Camera: Canon EOS 50D

Lens: EF 28-135mm
Date & Time: 5:40 pm-3/24/10
Posted: 3/24/10

- Strange ((^_~))

Photo of the Day-Day 65

Canned whipped cream makes everything better

It's called a "Mango Smoothie." I'm pretty sure there is not one drop of fruit in this thing, but it is so damn delicious. Deliciousness is all that really matters.

Specifications:

Exposure: 1/40

Aperture: f2.8

Focal Length: 6.3 mm
ISO: 100
Camera: Sony DSC-W50

Lens: Point & Shoot
Date & Time: 1:51 pm-2/26/10
Posted: 3/7/10