Original Post from Denisa V:

Pavlova

This photo was made late afternoon in my living room using diffused light and reflected. The big challenge was to keep my daughter away from it.

Original Post from Rowena Dumlao-Giardina:

Stir-Fried Bitter Melons or Bitter Gourds. A peculiar vegetable that's bitter but when treated well, comes out delicious with a pleasant lingering bitterness. Taken outside with all-natural light, using a tripod and a light bouncer. Taken with a Canon 5D M3.

Original Post from Nandita SS:

New post on Paaka-Shaale!!
http://www.paaka-shaale.com/2014/06/two-grain-honey-granola.html
This photograph was shot with Canon 5d mark two. This photograph was shot in natural light coming from the left. I enhanced the contrast and shadows slightly on LR4

Original Post from Rowena Dumlao-Giardina:

Cherries, the variety from Vignola, Italy. Taken outside, early evening, all natural light, with a tripod. Taken with a Canon 5D M3.

Original Post from I Love Italy:

Trastevere-style risotto
Ingredients
Servings 41 lb Rice3 oz butter1 ¾ oz onion3 ½ oz Parmigiano Reggiano cheese3 ½ oz pancetta (italian bacon), smoked3 ½ oz chicken livers3 ½ oz ham½ oz vegetable broth1 ½ oz Marsala winesalt and pepper to taste
Preparation
20 minutes preparation + 16 minutes cooking
Step 1
Cut the pancetta into strips, put it into a casserole with 30 gr of butter and the finely chopped onion, and sauté.

Step 2
Pour in the Marsala, allow to evaporate, and add the diced prosciutto.

Step 3
Add the diced chicken livers.

Step 4
Add the rice and toast it.

Step 5
Pour the stock over the rice and stir with a wooden spoon. The stock must be added little by little until the rice is cooked “al dente”. Adjust the seasoning, firstly with some pepper, and then after having whipped the rice, with the salt.

Step 6
With the heat off, add the remaining butter and whip with the Parmesan cheese.

Chef's Tips
Leave to rest for a few moments before serving.