Kari’s Musings About Photography

This photograph has always had special meaning for me.  When I recently posted another photograph of my cousin and me on Facebook, she asked about this one.  I said I knew I had it and I’d post it soon.  It took me a few days to find it, but like I said, I knew I had it.  Probably the best part is that it’s been in a little picture book of my grandmother’s called “S.O.G. with P.I.P.”  Give up?  It stands for “Silly Old Grandmother with Pictures In Purse.”

Photo credit: Either my dad, Ralph, or my aunt, Gay - 1975

Why does it mean so much?

• Well, my grandfather is still alive and clearly he was interested in his granddaughters.  He died later this year.
• The photographer managed to catch my cousin Jenni’s face in the photograph even though she wouldn’t look at the camera. Check the mirror.
• My mom looks happy.
• The photograph was taken at the Bismore’s house, dear cousins of ours, where I spent a lot of time over the years.
• My outfit rules.

A photograph like this one makes me think of how important it is to pose for the camera with your family as often as you can.  Document these little snapshots in time because you never know when someone won’t be able to be in the next one.

I am beginning to believe that I can actually cook.  Well, sort of.  At least I’m interested in cooking these days.  My husband often checks my temperature to make sure I’m feeling okay. I am.  All I can say is that I like good food and since our kitchen remodel in 2008, I’ve been more active in the kitchen.  I like to try new things so when I saw a recipe for Scallop Gumbo in the NY Times, I had to try it.

The Table

Scallop Gumbo

Here’s the link to the recipe - Scallop Gumbo.

Our recommendation is to sear the scallops for just a moment and then cut them into quarters before adding them to the gumbo.  I also substituted red peppers for the green peppers called for in the recipe.  Not so much a fan of green.

Bon appetit!