Teaching Photography: Food

I've been teaching private photography classes lately and most recently did a session on food photography (my personal favorite).

These images are from Khun Churn's Restaurant in Chiang Mai.

Surface Interval, Thai Style.

Only in Thailand can you expect a buffet waiting for you during your surface interval after your first dive.


Fried pork patties, chicken and tofu Panang and stir-fried vegetables!

Phen Restaurant, Northern Thai Food Galore!

While I love all Thai food, my favorite is definitely Northern Thai. Phen Restaurant is a jewel tucked away in the narrow sois of old Chiangmai. Located across the street from Anubaan Chiangmai (Chiangmai Kindergarten) you can expect to find everything from Kao Soi noodles to grilled eggplant salad to bamboo shoot salad to fried chicken and nam prik ong (a Northern chilli tomato dip) just to name a few items off their vast menu.

The House Restaurant, Chiang Mai, Thailand.

The House & Ginger Cafe is my favorite dining experience in Chiang Mai. Located right in the middle of town, it is a charming cafe (Ginger) and more formal dining area in The House. With both Asian and Western menus and an impressive and creative selection of cocktails, it is an experience you won't forget! The atmosphere is truly unique.

10 things you should do with 10 hours in Seoul, Korea.

Yesterday I had a lengthy layover in Seoul on my way to Thailand. Never having visited Korea beyond Incheon airport, I decided to go exploring. After boarding an airport limousine bus, I was taken on a comfortable one-and-a-half hour ride and dropped off in the heart of Seoul's Jonggak district.

1. Take a walk down Insadong, a charming downtown neighborhood with a plethora of street vendors, narrow side streets, art galleries and charming restaurants in old Korean houses.



2. Eat some dak galbi (spicy Korean chicken barbeque).



3. Stop at any of the Pascucci coffee shops for some hot milk green tea. Very strong matcha flavor. Love it!



4. Visit Jogyesa Buddhist temple.




5. Stroll through Namdaemun market where you will find anything from traditional handicrafts to hats that resemble plush hello kitties.



6. Eat a hot steamy bowl of kimchi udon.



7. Take a walk through the trendy Myeongdong district, full of contemporary boutiques, street vendors and restaurants.



8. Walk past Jongno Tower.



9. Sample as much street food as possible.




10. Make sure you ride the most intricate subway system I've ever seen. It goes everywhere and is delightfully organized and navigable.

The glorious food of Oaxaca.

La Comida Boriquena.

On a recent trip to Puerto Rico I learned that Boriquan food consists of three main items:

1) Mofongo - this carribean dish consists of fried mashed plantains which are seasoned and filled with anything from seafood to pork belly, commonly overloaded with a garlicy sauce.*
2) Plantains - in some form or another accompanies every meal.
3) Fried food - almost everything you order is fried, even though it might not be specified as such.

(*While I clearly state that mofongo is derived from the plantain, it needs to be it's own category. Mofongo with a plantain side is quite common.)

Ceviche


Fresh lobster smothered in garlic sauce with tostones on the side


Mahi-mahi with a mango chutney sauce and sweet plantains


Mofongo relleno with shrimp


Fried corn