Claude Monet – French Toast with Garlic + Herbs
Within the history of art, the egg has been used to symbolise life, rebirth, fertility and potential. The icon has a long history and according to Silvia Malaguzzi in Food and Feasting in Art, “They symbolise rebirth, and that symbolic value was subsequently christianized in biblical exegesis and took the form of Easter eggs, the...
Janet Tavener – Vanilla & Blueberry Frozen Fruit Mold
Currently on view at Brenda May Gallery is a curated group exhibition titled Art + Humour Me featuring the works of twenty Australian contemporary artists. In addition to a cardigan-wearing tree, the show includes artworks in a range of mediums from sculpture to video and naturally I was drawn to the three cast resin jelly...
Francis Cadell – Sweet Tomato Relish
“A cooked tomato is like a cooked oyster: ruined.” – Andre Simon, The Concise Encyclopedia of Gastronomy Francis Cadell, Still Life (Tomatoes) (c.1920), oil on board, 37 x 45 cm, Private collection Francis Cadell’s association with the Scottish Colourists stemmed from his early exposure to the French avant-garde movement of Fauvism. Still Life (Tomatoes) (c.1920)...
Feasting on Art Recipe Contest II Results
Floris Gerritsz van Schooten, A Still Life of Cheese, c.1585 oil on oak panel, 39.3 x 55.2 cm, Private collection I would like to thank all of the participants in the 2nd recipe contest. I am delighted to announce the winner is Deana of lostpastremembered. Her recipe for cheese toasties with chipotle, dijon mustard and...