Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Pretty edibles

Romanesco (still remembering the romanesco I had recently)

"Bright Lights" Swiss chard

Even the truffle pasta at Crudus, which so inspired Jason Wu...

He put it on the runway! This cream chiffon "truffle" skirt is from Wu's Spring '11 collection. :)

P.S. Took my computer to the computer doctor for a MAJOR checkup - at loong last, I can follow people with Google Friend Connect! (And I think my own GFC finally works.) Yippee! :)

(Images via: 1-Knock Knock Organics; 2-All-American Selections; 3,4-Jason Wu.)
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58 comments:

  1. kNovember 3, 2010 at 4:33 AM

    My GFC was being weird for awhile too...It seems better now, but that was frustrating! I've never even seen that first food..it looks like something from the ocean :)

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  2. JustineNovember 3, 2010 at 5:23 AM

    I noticed you had become a friend! I don't understand all these things! love these photographs, they are such beautiful colours.

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  3. Collette OsunaNovember 3, 2010 at 5:35 AM

    HI hunnie....so glad your computer is AOK:)

    Love the pics.....:)

    Stop by and say Hello ♥
    Statements in Fashion Blog

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  4. AnonymousNovember 3, 2010 at 5:58 AM

    Oh that's great! I'm now following officially, of course :-) Hmm the romanesco IS pretty but I don't think I liked the taste of it (I've only had it once or twice)... maybe I'll just serve it when I have guests over - it will look nice and I won't have to eat it haha!

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  5. elena nuezNovember 3, 2010 at 6:06 AM

    what explosion of shapes and colors!
    Jude, it is great thanks!
    I also follow you now!

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  6. AnonymousNovember 3, 2010 at 6:45 AM

    Loving that swiss chard, it is so beautiful!!!

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  7. K and SNovember 3, 2010 at 6:57 AM

    lovely!

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  8. SigneNovember 3, 2010 at 7:46 AM

    I love Romanesco! So tasty and fun-looking at the same time :)

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  9. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFENovember 3, 2010 at 8:04 AM

    They're all gorgeous! I love swiss chard. And I would love to try Romanesco. I've never had it before!

    Happy Wednesday, sweetie! xoxo

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  10. Bombay BeautyNovember 3, 2010 at 8:09 AM

    great pictures... it's true some veggies are so pretty that i hate to eat them! and some clothes are so delicate that i would be afraid to wear them! xo bb

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  11. BrandiNovember 3, 2010 at 8:37 AM

    I encountered romanesco in my local Whole Foods for the first time this past weekend. I'm not sure what to do with it though. How is it cooked? It's just so pretty, it almost doesn't look like it could be edible.

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  12. AnonymousNovember 3, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    The colors of that romanesco are so rich. It's too prettyto eat. Glad your computer is ok.

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  13. Lady GreyNovember 3, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    Beautiful! I love the romanesco.... it's gorgeous actually!
    oxo

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  14. ericaNovember 3, 2010 at 9:29 AM

    this is crazy fun edibles... loving it!

    xo

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  15. jeanette from everton terraceNovember 3, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    I have never seen or even heard of Romanesco before - fascinating. It's quite beautiful. What does it taste like?

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  16. Melissa BlakeNovember 3, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    i love that second photo!

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  17. NickiNovember 3, 2010 at 10:40 AM

    I can't believe that dress is made out of truffles!! Have you ever heard of edible arrangements? They sculpt fruit to look like flowers and pretty stuff!

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  18. JeannieNovember 3, 2010 at 10:47 AM

    You never cease to amaze with all your beautiful photos!

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  19. NikkiNovember 3, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    wow, I LOVE that skirt! It's amazing!!!


    xx
    Nikki

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  20. Tanya (a Taste of T)November 3, 2010 at 10:59 AM

    Yay for a healthy computer! GFC is kinda touchy sometimes,isn't it?

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  21. InezNovember 3, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    i love the coloured vegetables!
    I'll post some photo's soon :)
    yeah I love to shop with my mum, sometimes
    x

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  22. abigailNovember 3, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    I almost forgot it's truffle season! Must get one.

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  23. Julie-InspiredNovember 3, 2010 at 11:26 AM

    When I was recently in Budapest, we were walking through an outside market and I spotted these incredible looking (almost dinosaur like) vegetables and I had no idea what they were. I took a photo because of their beauty. I now know what they were...Romanesco! Are they good? I'm guessing tastes like broccoli?
    p.s. Love your blog:)

    Julie xo

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  24. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdNovember 3, 2010 at 11:33 AM

    Yum, you're making me hungry!

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  25. LenoreNeverM♡reNovember 3, 2010 at 11:46 AM

    Truffle oil is the best!
    I use it all the time, Jude!
    YUM*

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  26. Tiffany KadaniNovember 3, 2010 at 11:52 AM

    I want to make a feast with this food! And I love the Jason Wu skirt. Inspiration comes from eveywhere!

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  27. AnnieNovember 3, 2010 at 11:54 AM

    Hi Jude! Thanks for joining my blog today :) Love these pics.. especially the rainbow chard - so pretty AND so delicious.
    And thanks for keeping some ballet in my life ;) xo

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  28. Sandy a la ModeNovember 3, 2010 at 12:02 PM

    wow, that swiss chard is sooo pretty~!! btw, thanks for following me via GFC!! :D

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  29. Rosie GreyNovember 3, 2010 at 12:09 PM

    Gorgeous - I love those skirts, what a pretty idea! Oh, and I always sort of followed you already as you are on my sidebar as favourite... ;-)

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  30. RowenaNovember 3, 2010 at 12:15 PM

    Glad to hear your computer woes are over! Boy do I know what that feels like...just..can't...take..this..anymore. Must..get..online. Must...connect!

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  31. Lisa GordonNovember 3, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    What a great post Jude, The romanesco is fantastic, and I've never seen swiss chard that color. Ours is always kind of boring greenish red. Especially love the info on Jason Wu. That skirt need to be in my closet. Love it.

    lisa.
    P.S. Bear Mtn. is right near Harriman! It's wonderful there too. As an extra? Fantastic little outlet stores nearby!

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  32. Angie WillisNovember 3, 2010 at 12:57 PM

    Aren't those Romanescos fun! I took my laptop out into the garden to compare your swiss chard with mine. Yours look much better!

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  33. this free birdNovember 3, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    I'm so glad your computer's fixed! Can it see my pictures now?? About 5 people have mentioned they can't see them. Argh!

    And now...how about that swiss chard?? gorgeous!

    xoxo,
    Carrie

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  34. ReneeNovember 3, 2010 at 1:47 PM

    Wow amazing!!

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  35. AmberNovember 3, 2010 at 1:47 PM

    three cheers for the computer doctor!

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  36. Kristin HNovember 3, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    Hey Jude! Thanks for following me now, yeah:::)
    Where do you live in London? Where is your absolute favorite spot? So excited:)
    Truffle pasta inspiration that turned into a skirt, WOW!
    Don´t think I have ever tried Romanesco before.. Now that is another Goal!

    Have a fab day:)

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  37. the chirpy birdNovember 3, 2010 at 2:03 PM

    OMG!! Seriously? You're amazing! This is such a fabulous collection of food images! Isn't nature wonderful?
    xox tash

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  38. Connie @ SogniESorrisiNovember 3, 2010 at 2:14 PM

    Is that first one a broccoli? So funny!

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  39. BALLET NEWSNovember 3, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    Love the beautiful colours!

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  40. Claire KieferNovember 3, 2010 at 3:07 PM

    1. YAY I can follow you now, too!
    2. That truffle skirt is heavenly (even though I wouldn't eat an actual truffle, as I hate mushrooms).
    3. Swiss chard is not only one of my favorite things to eat, it is the most beautiful food in the world! Love it!

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  41. UnknownNovember 3, 2010 at 3:55 PM

    good combo...;) and i dooooo love truffles...

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  42. IsabelNovember 3, 2010 at 4:03 PM

    thanks for following me :) that truffle skirt is AMAZING!

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  43. Becca.November 3, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    love love love that skirt!!!
    and thankyou for the follow and the comment on my blog :)

    XOXO, BECCA
    www.fashion-train.co.uk

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  44. stylenuggetsNovember 3, 2010 at 5:00 PM

    There are some blogs like yours that I visit so often I imagine I'm already following them!!But I am definitely following yours now!

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  45. julesNovember 3, 2010 at 5:20 PM

    Lovin the Chard.

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  46. Ren- Lady Of The ArtsNovember 3, 2010 at 5:39 PM

    Love the photos and I am so glad that your comp is fixed!
    Thanks for following Jude!

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  47. BonBon Rose Girls KristinNovember 3, 2010 at 5:50 PM

    I can't believe how vibrant the colors of that swiss chard are!

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  48. JudeNovember 3, 2010 at 8:36 PM

    Thanks so much for your lovely comments, my goodness but I'm relieved about my computer fix!
    @Brandi, Jeanette, Julie-Inspired, and Connie - romanesco really does taste like broccoli (and cooked like it)! With a bit of brussel sprout flavor, so it's kinda peppery but I loved it :)
    @Nicole - love Edible Arrangements! The skirt is made of real chiffon, so probably nowhere as tasty as a truffle :)
    @Lisa - I think I've been to some of those outlets near Bear Mtn! Woodbury? Shopping heaven :)
    @Carrie - I can finally see your pictures if I click on them! Though I think it's also Blogger being mean since a few of us have the same problem!
    @Kristin - I'll leave more info on your blog re:London! :)

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  49. AnnetteNovember 3, 2010 at 9:44 PM

    The romanesco always looks so beautiful at my local co-op but I never know quite how to cook it. But I see you said it's like broccoli so maybe I'll give it a go. So glad you can follow your favorite blogs now! ;)

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  50. DewiNovember 3, 2010 at 10:08 PM

    Wow, love the color, love the collections you pick here. Simply gorgeous !

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  51. StaceyNovember 3, 2010 at 10:10 PM

    I'm happy to see your avatar on my blog dear Jude:-). Glad the computer is fixed. I love the romanesco and could dance the night away in one of Jason Wu's truffle inspired skirts! XX

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  52. THE ALTERNATIVE WIFENovember 3, 2010 at 10:28 PM

    Hi sweetie! Thx so much for the info on where to stay when visiting the CIA. I totally will check it out. You're the best :)

    Oh and I just bought romanseco TODAY at the green market. Going to cook it soon. Thx for inspiring me :) xoxo

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  53. JudeNovember 3, 2010 at 11:10 PM

    @Stacey - I'm soo embarassed it took me ages to get the GFC and other probs fixed! I'm just thrilled I can follow you properly now! :)
    @Dawn - aw, that's that's so awesome you could get ahold of romanesco! I hope you're able to find someplace decent in the area if you visit! :)

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  54. Punctuation MarkNovember 4, 2010 at 11:20 AM

    great images... i love the computer doctor... when i took mine and had to deal without it...

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  55. Diana MieczanNovember 4, 2010 at 6:48 PM

    I love romanesco and Swiss chard..You are making me so hungry right now..hahah...Hope you had a lovely day, my dear
    Kisses

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  56. karenNovember 8, 2010 at 10:32 PM

    rainbow chard is one of my favorites. Toss in some garlic, onion toasted pine nuts and some fetta on top. mmm...

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  57. Oh, My DarlingNovember 9, 2010 at 8:59 PM

    Seriously fantastic! That first one looks like a succulent, so I'm basically smitten!

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  58. Sarah {Raving Fashionista}November 12, 2010 at 2:45 PM

    Wow I LOVE this!! Food is definitely beautiful and pairing it with fashion is brilliant!

    xo www.RavingFashionista.com

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