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Fresh peaches in one of Stockholm's many summer farmers' marker.
Home-made sweets (badam-kesar coconut burfi) for Diwali
Different chili peppers provide a contrast in colors and shapes. Chili peppers originated in South America and were popularized by European colonialists around the world.
Red, green and yellow bell-peppers in one of Stockholm's summer farmers' market.
Fresh home-made pizza with paneer (Indian country cheese), home grown basil, hierloom tomatoes and red bell-pepper paste.
Badam-kesar coconut burfi abstract
A typical south Indian breakfast consisting of dosas (crepes made of fermented batter), coconut chutney and coarsely ground spiced lentil mixed with oil.
A bowl of chili peppers
Sweet treats in a Stockholm cafe. The Swedes are pretty fanatic about their coffee and have a variety of pastries to go with it.
Contrasting green and yellow beans at a farmer's market.
Artisan pasta abstract from Milwaukee's farmer's market.
I am attracted to shapes and patterns and these fresh onions piled up in Milwaukee's Cathedral Square farmer's market was particularly appealing with their colors and patterns. By shooting them very close, I was able to diffuse the background and create a semi-abstract image.
Rava Idlis fresh off the stove. Rava idlis are made from semolina and buttermilk or yogurt. Other ingredients such as nuts and lentils are also added. These idlis are a staple breakfast, often served with onion and other chutneys.
A typical Tamil breakfast consists of idlies (steamed rice or semolina dumplings) and other courses. Normally Idlis are served with different types of chutneys for sides. In this photo, we have tomato-onion and coconut chutneys with the idlis.
Vadais are a staple south Indian breakfast item made with lentil batter and deep fried.
Home-made peach galette made with organic peaches from Salt Lake City's farmer's market and gluten-free multigrain crust.
Roasted peppers stuffed with rice, vegetables, raisins and cheese, which my wife had made. I was interested in capturing the texture of the roasted pepper skins.
Apple Halwa (dessert) made of organic home grown apples, jaggery (unprocessed cane sugar), ghee (clairified butter), cardamom and cashew nuts
Chocolate lave cake fresh out of the over, made with organic cacao nibs, dark chocolate, butter and organic brown sugar