tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post3612022743492566421..comments2023-11-02T05:14:19.243-07:00Comments on eat, drink & be vegan: Food Photo Shoot ExcitementDreenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16551890320761504899noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-71043774749609818712007-07-20T06:56:00.000-07:002007-07-20T06:56:00.000-07:00I know what is like, my boyfriend is a photographe...I know what is like, my boyfriend is a photographer, I hate those things! The final result is always good though. Great book!Jenni Shortt https://www.blogger.com/profile/16511794482167582926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-60112591245870351752007-07-14T07:30:00.000-07:002007-07-14T07:30:00.000-07:00Editing break!! Thanks you guys for chiming in. :)...Editing break!! Thanks you guys for chiming in. :)<BR/><BR/>Teresa, yes, there was a whack of prepped food. We happened to have my in-laws visiting at the time, so we had them for dinner both nights, and during the day we all (myself and photographers and Arsenal rep, hubby, kids, and babysitter) snacked on the food. Then, I had a couple of soups that went in the freezer, and within a couple of days, the fridge was bare again!! There was a point I wondered if I'd see my kitchen counter again though... <BR/><BR/>Thanks urban vegan, and yes, the pics make it all look very pretty and effortless. Well, that's how cooking should be most times... and is, when you don't have 20 or so recipes to knock off in a couple of days!! <BR/><BR/>Hi Monika, you're welcome, and yeah, it's quite a project doing a cookbook! Hey, did you make the patties after for your potluck? <BR/><BR/>Veggie vixen, how coincidentally cool! The kitchen was 'as is' when we bought the house, and I love our cabinets - and the layout of our kitchen in whole. I have lots of deep drawers under my long prep area, and the drawers hold all my pots/pans, lots of containers, utensils, etc. Very handy to pull out the drawers instead of digging into cabinets.<BR/><BR/>Hi Isil! Yes, hubby's a lucky guy. I'm sure to remind him of that many times during the day. :) Let's see, other than my time on the computer, I don't sit down much!! Seriously, I am on the go a lot, with the kids and keeping on top of housework and such. I also exercise about 4-5 times a week. Not for long, about 1/2 hour each day, but strength training and pilates/yoga, ball workouts, etc. I've always had a small frame too, esp my face and arms... and I think I have the longest arms ever - maybe to pick up all those toys around my feet!<BR/><BR/>Vegan noodle, I'm so glad you liked that hummus. I checked out your blog and your pics and pizza looked fab! Funny, I have a Thai Pizza in this cookbook too - it's one of the photos we shot for the book too. You'll have to try it out! And yes, I looove my VF shirt!!<BR/><BR/>Thanks Andrew, that's awesome! And I'll keep doing what I can to bring folks out of vegan baking anguish... most important! We *can* have tasty vegan treats that are reasonably healthy, yes we can!!Dreenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16551890320761504899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-61384336161877311562007-07-12T12:30:00.000-07:002007-07-12T12:30:00.000-07:00I really can't wait for the new cookbook. I'm havi...I really can't wait for the new cookbook. I'm having so much fun with "Vive le Vegan." I made the traditional chocoate cookies last night with a little bit of cocoa powder added with the flour. They were the best cookies I baked in a long time. I was lamenting to my wife beforehand that perhaps I couldn't bake since the last few things I made turned out poorly. I'm looking forward to trying the maple cookies soon.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622118666731697194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-62872780864420349642007-07-12T06:13:00.000-07:002007-07-12T06:13:00.000-07:00Congrats on a successful photo shoot! I love that ...Congrats on a successful photo shoot! I love that shot of you with the chard- I share your admirations! And yes, I hate those plastic shells- they seem really awful and I try to stay away from them, but they can be unavoidable.bazuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07020880461667324114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-55609516814924685742007-07-10T08:43:00.000-07:002007-07-10T08:43:00.000-07:00cool behind the scenes pics.. i had no idea that i...cool behind the scenes pics.. i had no idea that it could take all day to shoot 5-8 pictures! wowzers! can't wait to see the finished product<BR/><BR/>ps. lovely swiss chard!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02572397449405195846noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-86182297103853707282007-07-10T06:21:00.000-07:002007-07-10T06:21:00.000-07:00I really can't wait for the new book!I really can't wait for the new book!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341350399360381771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-72916498112018864622007-07-09T14:51:00.000-07:002007-07-09T14:51:00.000-07:00Thank you so much for sharing this, Dreena! I lov...Thank you so much for sharing this, Dreena! I love photography and find all of this fascinating. Can't wait for my copy to arrive...Vicki's Vegan Vicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00786229426003858902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-50056104194867268602007-07-09T12:43:00.000-07:002007-07-09T12:43:00.000-07:00Looks like you were busy!! I"m sure the pictures ...Looks like you were busy!! I"m sure the pictures will turn out great. So glad you are including some in the cookbook, it always motivates me to make something new. Don't you love the VF shirts? I have a similar one as well...<BR/>BTW I tried your peanut sesame hummus last night from the dvd and absolutely loved it!!!Vegan_Noodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15946796454115691643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-83855464308713863002007-07-09T10:27:00.000-07:002007-07-09T10:27:00.000-07:00this must be exciting. Though late to comment, I l...this must be exciting. Though late to comment, I loved the cover of your new book. and Dreena you look so slim compared with your photos in the other books.How on the earth do you manage that ;)<BR/>OK we won't tell anything to your hubby but isn't he so lucky?He has the chance of eating so much delicious stuff while his wife is working ;)Lots of loveIsil Simsekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11848918410956563032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-42928134045104774002007-07-09T05:05:00.000-07:002007-07-09T05:05:00.000-07:00Hey there, Looks like you had an amazing time desp...Hey there, Looks like you had an amazing time despite the "busyness". <BR/><BR/>Strange thing...we just ordered our new kitchen on Saturday (we're renovating in September) and the colour and style of our cabinets is the same as yours. Funny.Everyday Superherohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01770767316431629647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-51084056325488901492007-07-09T00:57:00.000-07:002007-07-09T00:57:00.000-07:00How exciting - thanks for sharing this process wit...How exciting - thanks for sharing this process with us. I've often wondered how cookbooks are made and now I know: W O R K!Monika Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08323280644122921851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-79451360935637419712007-07-08T22:52:00.000-07:002007-07-08T22:52:00.000-07:00Whoooooa. What a post. Looks like you are working ...Whoooooa. What a post. Looks like you are working SO hard! You'll need a vacay after this...or at least a lot of vegan ice cream!<BR/><BR/>Those pics look amazing. I must make those chimis again--SO yummy.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15442480504099194624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-75168865919497427872007-07-08T22:15:00.000-07:002007-07-08T22:15:00.000-07:00Well, I am exhausted! You sure had to do alot of w...Well, I am exhausted! You sure had to do alot of work. No one can imagine what goes into a photo shoot without your play by play or actually being there. My hat goes off to you and your crew!<BR/><BR/>Enjoy your rest! One step closer to getting our hands on your new book! yeepee<BR/><BR/>Love the shirt! Perfect!Sheree'https://www.blogger.com/profile/00278580803747960582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-78505381319059514042007-07-08T18:08:00.000-07:002007-07-08T18:08:00.000-07:00looks like a great photo shoot!! haha, I love that...looks like a great photo shoot!! haha, I love that picture of you holding the chard... so candid! I can't WAIT for the book to come out - soooo excited :0)LizNoVeggieGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00785142908687097216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-18266065888329940222007-07-08T09:13:00.000-07:002007-07-08T09:13:00.000-07:00I work in advertising, so I know how much work goe...I work in advertising, so I know how much work goes into getting a great shot. It's funny...when you see the photos in the end, it all looks so effortless. Same goes with the writing and the recipes, right? No one sees all your blood, sweat and tears.<BR/><BR/>Congrats, Dreena. What a great role model you are for all of us. cipes<BR/><BR/>Love the VF shirt, BTW. I preordered by copy and can't wait to try the new re.urban veganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01541085454822240908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19150019.post-86681166540843252702007-07-08T08:39:00.000-07:002007-07-08T08:39:00.000-07:00Wow Dreena- that is a lot of work. Thanks for sha...Wow Dreena- that is a lot of work. Thanks for sharing this with us. I tend to forget (as do many I think) about all the behind the scenes work that goes into things like this. I can surely tell you that we all appreciate all this prep and effort. I have a question tho- what happens to all this prepped food? Do you guys have a massive feast afterwards? Regardless, amidst all the craziness and freaking out, I hope that it was somewhat enjoyable.<BR/><BR/>-Teresa<BR/>ps- your secret is safe with us!Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17753640845806353841noreply@blogger.com