The Starving Artist is Gettin` Paid! ;

Can you believe im working for a magazine?!
i recently got hired at "Hobby Farms" magazine co.
as their freelance photographer!
basically, im sent a list of their recipes, i cook the food, & then take pictures of it~
how great is this? im getting paid for a hobby that im already doing!
Special Thanks to Peter Lam, for hookin` it up !
I had a free day today,
so i decided to get a few of their easier recipes done with.
Here they are :

"Fresh Peach Preserves";
its basically like a peach jam. it was pretty simple to make,
but my only problem with this recipe, was that it required
"fresh" peaches in WINTER; so theyre no longer in season!
its fine tho, i used canned ones.
shh dont tell!

"Fresh Peach Preserves" (Hobby Farms recipe edited)
Heres the peach preserves on some toast; quite yummy

Recipe ;

- 4-5 ripe peaches

- 1.5 tbs of lemon juice

- 3/4 of a cup of sugar

Peel & pit peaches,  remove any bruises on the fruit,

& discard.  Coarsely mash the peaches and stir in the

lemon juice.  Pour the mixture into a large skillet(not cast iron)

add sugar and cover the pan. Bring it to a boil in high heat,

for a minute. Remove the lid & reduce the heat so that the

peaches continue to bubble, but dont boil over.

Cook & stir the mixture until it reduces to half.

(do not over cook, preserves thicken as they cool)

skim off any foam, immediately ladle it into a heat proof 

container , and let it cool in room temperature for an hour.

Cover and store in the fridge (can store for a week.)

*makes 2 cups.

"Farmer Fuel Trail-Mix"
yet another simple recipe; all i had to do was buy
assorted nuts, fruits, and a few pretzel bites & tada!
a quick & easy snack

"Farmer Fuel Trail-Mix"
i thought i`d get creative, by using a small paper bag &
crumpling it until it was soft enough to fold into a little
 pocket pouch. over flowing with
sweet, nutty, crunchy, salty goodness ~

"Blueberry Kiwi Smoothie"
not only does it have blueberries & kiwis,
but it also has a generous pinch of cinnamon
& dizzle of honey. yumm

"Blueberry Kiwi Smoothie" (Hobby Farms)
in a tall, frosted glass~

Recipe ;

- 2 cups of ice

- 1 cup of your favorite flavored yogurt

- 1 cup of blueberries

- 1 cup of peeled kiwis

- 1/2 cup of milk

- 2 tbs of honey

- generous pinch of cinnamon

Blend the ingredients togther, and serve

right away.

* makes 2 large servings

"Maple Roasted Parsnips" (Hobby Farms)
i never knew what parsnips were until today.
it looks like a giant, white carrot.
and has a very strong smell of it as well.
Although these were baked in maple syrup
until they turned golden, sweet, and crispy,
i can say with confidence,
that i personally, do not like parsnips.

Recipe ;

- 2 1/2 pounds of parsnips

- 1/5 cup veggie oil

- salt & pepper

- 1/2 cup of pure maple syrup.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Peel & cut the parsnips (french fry style),

should be about an inch wide & 1/2 thick.

Place the parsnips into a roasting pan, &

pour oil over the parsnips & mix them well,

coating each parsnip. Pour the maple syrup

over the parsnips & bake until tender

(about 35 mins) or until crispy & golden.
*serve as a side dish for a meaty main course
   ex; roast beef.