In a recent article, Food Is the New Fashion, Martha Stewart noted that "What's in your pantry and on your plate have become a form of self-expression." I couldn't agree more, Martha. I've spent countless moments perusing the fruit and vegetable aisles and farmer's markets while admiring colors, shapes, and textures. The ingredients we choose and how we creatively craft a recipe is a true art form.
Needless to say, when I stumbled upon Haley Harmon's delicious illustrations on her website, don't eat the paintings, I found myself hungry for the recipe, yet satiated by the beauty. An artist and designer in Philadelphia, Haley notes that don't eat the paintings is her "outlet for my obsession with yummy food, and documentation of my food journey."
Instantly inspired by her edible expressions, I was thrilled to read that she was accepting recipe suggestions via email. I quickly submitted a recent teaspoons at the table creation, Poached Bosc Pears with Green Tea & Lemongrass/Ginger/Lavender Honey Simple Syrup, knowing that her inbox was most likely flooded with magnificent recipe requests.
To my surprise, Haley chose to paint my tea-infused dish (see above) and then post it on her site. She captured the essence of each ingredient, documenting the recipe with luscious colors and delicate brushstroke. It's truly incredible to see the adventure of my tea recipe brought to life via her creativity. Thanks, Haley.
And if you need a second helping of beauty, here is another tea-infused treat.
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