A great appetizer or addition to a light lunch.
Rejected from Tastespotting because of lighting and composition. 

Mandarin Meat Fruit inspired by Heston Blumenthal (Fat Duck, UK) features a creamy chicken liver pate surrounded by ‘skin’ of jellied mandarin puree.
Foodgawker: photo/food composition

Tastespotting: Accepted
Foodgawker: Lighting issues – dull/unsharp

Rejected by: foodgawker
Rejection Reason: low lighting/underexposed

Savory Creme Brulee
My amuse bouche for May’s Progressive Party at Kitchen Play: A savory creme brulee with Parmesan and balsamic vinegar syrup.
TasteSpotting: Composition

Foodgawker: lighting/exposure issues
Tastespotting: composition

Sour cream pastry with a sweet cheese filling.
Low Lighting — FG

Gourgères with Gruyere (Cheese Puffs)
Foodgawker: Low lighting and/or underexposed

Gorgeous Potato Mushroom Tarts are a great appetizer or hors d’oeuvres for all occasions. The recipe uses a delicious and flaky pie crust and a great Duchesse potato recipe. I add some special flavors to …

Cheese, Olive & Ham Bread – A fabulous recipe from Dorie Greenspan’s new cookbook!

Foodgawker: Rejected – composition, too tight
Tastespotting: Rejected – lighting/color
Photograzing: Accepted and published