Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s cold, but sunny so no complaints here. This week Cheryl McCain challenged us to do some food photography for our Frugal Still Life assignment. Registration for this self-paced class opens tomorrow (check her side-bar). I can highly recommend it. It’s been lots of fun, and encouraged me to try some new things.
I made some dark chocolate salted almond clusters to take to some friends, and thought I’d try using them for the still life. Here they are ready to be delivered with the tag I created using some Papertrey Ink patterned paper (“Simple Valentine”), two Papertrey Ink tag dies, and my favorite double-ended banner die. The sentiment is from a new Reverse Confetti set: Crushin’.
As always, I played around with some different perspectives.
I scattered some unchopped almonds and some coarse sea salt, two of the only three ingredients in the candy.
I loved Cheryl’s photo with the texture. I usually don’t think to even play around with these, but I think I like this shot the best. It’s a Kim Klassen texture called “Scrapit.”
Here’s the recipe. Easy as pie.
1 bag dark chocolate chips (I used Ghiradelli’s)
1 1/2 c. coarsely chopped unsalted roasted almonds
a pinch of coarse sea salt
Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler (you could use the microwave), stir in the almonds and a pinch of salt. Drop by small teaspoonsful onto parchment paper lined cookie sheets and sprinkle with a bit more salt. Refrigerate until firm.
I’ll be back tomorrow with my Zoom In, Zoom Out shots. It’s been a crazy week, but I had some good photo opportunities.
Love your photos, the candy looks so tempting ! I’m sure your friends loved them 🙂
I like that textured photo very much and the combination of chocolate, salt and almonds is too good to pass up on! Your little bags are so nicely done.
Those chocolates sound absolutely delish! Great photos too!
Mmm..chocolate with nuts: lovely!
I just might have to try these yummies: so easy and a great combination of tastes. Thanks for showing us the different perspectives, and of course, another great Kim Klassen texture!
I didn’t get a chance to do this last week. Maybe we I get home from my current trip, I’ll double up on assignments. I really like the third perspective best, although I would brighten it up a bit. Those nuts look fantastic!
Rinda
Great shots – I like the one with the texture.
I like 3,4 (& 5 with the texture) I like the crop that goes through the middle of the heart, it looks right to me. the chocolates sound wonderful, might give those a try….
Such pretty packaging for some yummy looking treats. Your photos are fantastic, Karen, and I appreciate that you included the recipe! :o)
I love all your shots. That red dish was certainly perfect for Valentine’s Day and I’m definitely going to try your recipe! Thanks so much for sharing it!
Oh I like the texture on that last shot. Wookie adores almonds so I shall try this. Fun seeing the different angles too.
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