Presenting food on studio pottery

Went on a search at the local biblioteque to find cookbooks that show food presentation. I found a few mostly Asian that were interesting. Elizabeth Andoh published a few tantalizing editions of the sort of thing I was looking for. And a few of the recipes served in various pots.

Along with this is Marcia Tani Paul's blog at http://maashaclay.wordpress.com/ She presents recipes and food on studio pottery created by various artists including some of her own. I really enjoy receiving the posts she makes

I want to really get serious about what I make and how it could be used in daily food preparation and serving.Here is one approach to a banquet feast I found online from Country Homes & Interiors Magazine. I don't know who created the work but it is wonderful.

The Fire has been lit

The fire has been lit and keeping us toasty and warm. There is no snow yet but anyday it will surely arrive. We marked our roadway with posts for snow clearing and might still have the chance to raise a Tempo to keep snow off the car. Here is a picture of the stove with its first wood fire going.