Sunday 28 October 2012

Inside Out

The view from the kitchen window

As the garden transforms from green to gold and beyond, the kitchen keeps pace matching hue for hue, delight for delight.

Outside, as this little beauty cast off her chartreuse green hue of summer for a pale copper shade of autumn,...



inside these darlings traded their pungent sharpness for a slow-roasted mellowness in Todd English's take on creamed onions -- Six-Onion Roast with Goat Cheese and Walnut Crema.



Outside, as this tree sang with the most dazzling yellow leaves, inside this spaghetti squash soared with the bright taste of lemon and the nutty flavour of Parmigiano-Reggiano in a Shrimp and Squash symphony.

 





Outside, while the cool nights coaxed the intense vividness of this flaming burning bush, inside the red richness of these jewels added depth and zing to Cranberry Crumble Muffins.







Outside, as these crisp orange-brown leaves struck a pose against the brilliance of the bright blue sky, inside the creamy texture of pumpkin lent a satisfyingly smooth denseness to Fudge Brownies.







Outside, while these red-orange leaves danced in the clear afternoon light, inside this tureen of vegetables was whirled into the full-flavoured silkiness of Pureed Cauliflower Soup with a touch of Sharp Cheddar cheese.






Outside, while the trees and branches now all lay bare,...


inside our bellies purr with pure satiated delight.






Photos D. Sleziak

Tuesday 23 October 2012

Late Bloomer

The blush of Indian summer discovered yesterday in the garden.
 
 
 
 
Photo D. Sleziak

Wednesday 17 October 2012

Gratitude

In this season of giving thanks...



Early autumn in the garden



   "Wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving."
                                                                                                             -- Kahlil Gibran





Photo D. Sleziak

Friday 5 October 2012

Where It Comes and Where It Goes

A line in the Himalayas, Richard Long, 1975
 


Inspiration.  Where does it come from? 

From personal experience...

Stone stack, Joshua Tree National Park



From family history...

                                                                    Onions from the farm



From other artists...

Untitled, Richard Long, 1990
(River Avon mud on card)



From nature...

                                                                                 A pair of rocks from my collection



                                            


Inspiration.  What does it lead to?


Muck, Darina Sleziak, 2011
(Charcoal from farm fire and graphite on rag paper)
                                                                              




 
 
 
Photos D. Sleziak