Those of you who know me personally know that I love food. Ok, I know everyone loves food, we need it to sustain life…but I LOVE food. Almost to the point of embarrassment. I get giddy when I see something on a menu that is unusual (like geoduck). I do a little happy dance when I see components of a dish that I would never have thought to mix together (like a burger between two Tastykakes). I do the Nutty Professor Hercules clap when a plate gets put in front of me that is so beautiful I almost don’t want to ruin it (but I will). Remember the scene in the diner in When Harry Met Sally? The “I’ll have what she’s having” scene? Ok, maybe her actions were not specific to what she was eating, but that’s how I sometimes act when I am enjoying a good meal. See? Embarrassing.
To me, food is art, and there are no better culinary artisans than those in Philadelphia. So you can imagine my excitement that I am going to be the official photographer for FEASTIVAL on September 14th! FEASTIVAL is a culinary event that gathers together some of Philadelphia’s most distinguished restaurateurs and chefs to benefit the Philadelphia Live Arts Festival and Philly Fringe. You get to stuff your face while supporting the arts in Philadelphia. Sign me up!
Wait – there’s MORE! I’m giving away a pair of tickets to FEASTIVAL, valued at $500! It’s simple to put your name in the hat…just leave a brief comment below stating why you are a foodie. And then be sure to stop by my Facebook page and hit “like” because that’s where I’ll be announcing the winner on Wednesday, August 31st. Deadline to enter is Friday, August 26th. To purchase tickets, visit www.phillyfeastival.com.
Because I can’t post without a picture, here’s one of me at age 3 enjoying a lovely breakfast of eggs and cereal…and wishing I had a couple of Tastykakes to go with it.
Food, like air and water, is a necessity of life. Good food—no, great
food, however, takes this basic need to a whole different level.
Whether it be the simple comfort food of my youth, like creamy tomato
soup with crisp toast or saltines, or baked macaroni and cheese with
the burnished, tan skin of the cheese and milk on top keeping it warm
and moist—both homemade, of course—or one of the many ethnic dishes of
my hometown, when I indulge in a good meal or sweet treat, that basic
need in life is elevated to a level that only true foodie can
appreciate. In its simplest form, food excites me. The crunching of a
baby cucumber from my grandmother’s garden when I bite into it or
thick, rich panacotta made from fresh cream and honey create an
intimate experience between the palate and the food, almost like
making love. Besides its taste and appearance, I would have to say
that one of the best things I like about food is how it brings people
together. Read any good novel or watch any great movie and you will
see the communion between family and friends as they gather together
to eat. This bond has been the same for me all my life. From early
childhood through today, some of my most memorable experiences with
family and friends come from us spending time together eating simple,
delicious food. I suppose FESTIVAL is much the same—good food, good
friends, and good experiences for the palate and the soul.
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Thanks for your post Chris – that is some passion for food right there! I can relate!
I like wine, but I like sipping it under a shade tree in the Vineyards of Sonoma Valley – does that make me a snob or a wine connoisseur? I like food, but I like to eat a dish of homemade piping hot gnocchi with fresh pesto as I sit at an outdoor cafe on a stool under the Tuscan sun in Assisi – does that make me a snob or a adventurous foodie? I like dessert, but I prefer to lick the whipped butter frosting off my cupcake one scoop at a time prior to devouring the cupcake – does that make me a snob or just crazy?
Well, if you are a snob…then I guess I am too…I love all of those things.
Assisi is one of my favorite places on earth!
I think you’re just a snob. At least you know you are.
Congratulations on being the official photographer for the Food Festival!! I am definitely into pasta. If told that I could choose only one food to eat for the
rest of my life, pasta would win hands down. While visiting Italy, several years ago, I lived the dream of eating pasta every single day of my visit. It was all so wonderful and such comfort food. And I second, third the motion, Assisi is also one of my favorite places in the world!
Thanks Mrs. B! I agree on pasta being comfort food…I can eat it all dressed up with meats, fish, sauces…or just with some olive oil, garlic, and salt and pepper…either way I am in heaven.
I’ve been a foodie for a long time, thanks to my mom. I’m always willing to try something new and adventurous! Living in Philly allows me to explore different cuisines. I especially enjoy going to food shows.
Philly is the place for food, that’s for sure!
Congrats Suzanne! I can’t wait to see your pictures – mmmmm. I can’t really pinpoint the time I became a foodie, actually in my younger years I was a plain jane eater. But now I love everything from filet mignon and lobster to popcorn & M&Ms at the movies :-p Last year I had the please of going to Talula’s Table twice and it was a religious experience – I still have dreams about the white eggplant soup topped with eggplant fritters, the beef cheek risotto, and the amazing cheese plate. My next foodie goal is Vetri – I am dropping hints like crazy to Drew that it would be the perfect gift for my 40th birthday in January – anyone want to come????
I was plain Jane as a kid too…I wonder when it all changed?? Also, count me in for Vetri.
Why am I a foodie? I might have the shortest answer ever to this one: I’M FRENCH!!!! Need I say more??
It’s in your blood!