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"Fruit" - Mixed Berry Muffns for you?


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Copyright: Sweety De Freitas (puffy) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2046 W: 135 N: 3062] (16547)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-29
Categories: Daily Life, Food
Camera: Canon 400D Digital, 18-55mm, Fuji 4GB, UV Filter
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/10 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Friday Theme 2008/05/30 "Fruit", Recipe books [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-05-29 0:36
Viewed: 387
Points: 70
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Ok folks...

Today theme is about Fruits, so how about mixed berry? here we have Raspberries, Blueberries, Blackberries and boysenberries... so I am sure it fix the theme. :P

Anyway, because I was in a lot of pain with my right shoulder (yes...Janice, I should have listen to you), so with this batch of photos I need my trusty tripod to help me out...

So here I introduce to you my Mixed Berry Muffins...:D


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Mixed Berry Muffins

(Recipe by Gingerbear)

30 min, 10 min prep, SERVES 12

Ingredient

- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/3 cups fresh berries (such as blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, huckleberries or sliced strawberries, or a combination)

Preparation

1. Position a rack in the centre of the oven and preheat to 400°F.

2. Lightly butter twelve 2 1/2-inch muffin cups or place paper muffin cups in the muffin tin.

3. In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt to combine and make a well in the centre.

4. In another medium bowl, whisk the milk, oil and eggs.

5. Mix well and pour into the well.

6. Stir just until blended.

7. Fold in the berries.

8. Spoon equal amounts of the batter into the muffin cups, filling them about three-fourths full.

9. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the centre of a muffin comes out clean, 15 to 20 minutes.

10. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes.

11. Remove the muffins and serve warm or cool on a wire rack.

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Here is what I did to take the shots:

- White paper towel as background
- White tea towel for the bottom of the plate
- White plate for the muffin and the berries
- Setup Tripod,
- Get a piece of "Cake foil holder" (those hard cupboard under the cake) as a reflector

- Adjust brightness and contrast
- Increase Saturation
- Added border and resize

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So here you go... hope you like it, we love it, I baked it today and now only a couple left... :P

Thank you all for your visit, have a wonderful day ahead.
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Could you send it to me for my breakfast ...
Best wishes,
Achim

hi sweety

what s goining on....
for few days you are posting mouthwatering images... soon you will get orders (not of images).... lol
good shot with impressive useful notes
very good job!

greetings
js

Hi Sweety

Hmm how did I guess you would come up with an absolutely yummy shot like this. Lovely image here nice DOF with good lighting too. Very tasty notes complete the posting to perfection.

TFS and for joining in the theme

kindr regards Helen

Yummy
Wonderful shot
Great POV
Never would of thought of this
TFS
Danni

Hello Sweety,

After looking at this, with its delicious looking berries ... my stomache is telling me it is breakfast time!
An excellent, sharp posting and ... thank you for the recipe.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

im tempted by your fruits, Sweety but not the muffin..

like Achim, i want some too.. can you send it here.. hehe. i don't what to say all im thinking right now is m\imagining myself eating the fruits.. :) well done, kawan..

regards, terry

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  • pozaru Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3301 W: 663 N: 1895] (15853)
  • [2008-05-29 1:22]
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hahaha, exactly what I was expecting from you !


thanks,
v

Hi Sweety,
You really are the 'Food' photographer, another nice muffin shot, and recipe to boot.
Every time I view your images...I put on weight;)
Pete.

Hi Sweety

Lovely thought for the theme
Great composition and POV
Makes me hungry for one!

Regards
Tracey

Nihou Miss fruit expert :-)
Had those red fruits for breakfast this morning, very yummie :-) You made again a great "food shot"! Excellent how you used the white background to get full focus on the subject! Great posting my dear.
Greatings from Norwich
Hans

Oooh you did it again Sweety. Food! Great composition here too, plenty of negative space to allow the aroma of the muffins to float up. :)

Great light and sharpness as always.

Rew

Raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and boysenberries... And even the paper cup is covered in fruit.

Very fruitful image Sweety - looks real good and tasty.

And I told you to be very careful with your shoulder...

Janice

WOOW,
dulde disparo,
hermosa composición y pov,
detalles agradables,
saludos Sweety

Well done.

Perfect light and nice background.

Perfect to eat everytime...any hour:)


sabina

Hi Sweety,

First of all, I did not know you had a shoulder injury! My wishes for a speedy recovery! :D

As always, your photos of food are so tempting and delicious looking! I can taste those berries from here! I admire your ingenuity in setting up the shots in your "kitchen studio" using your tools from home.

Great image with even the paper liner having the same fruit!! The berries are bright and colorful against the white background.

thanks for sharing..... I've copied this recipe as it sounds yummy! Lisa

Sweety Hi:
Very very nice theme presentation. Wonderful color and clarity.
Congratulation, well done.
Larry
USA
TFS!

OH YUMMY
Love this one... the BG is really wonderful...
Great idea for this week.... Food is always good!

Tricia

Sara has to make Dutch cookies today for her Social studies project. I'll try to get some shots using your set up :)

hi seety, yum yum! as always a nice food post and as always i must go and eat now!!!! lol!
tfs,
scott

Hi Sweety,
That excellent capture of this theme.
very well seen and excellent composition.
Well done. TFS.
Greetings
H.Ayhan

Hi Puffy,
This tasty macro stands out brilliantly against the white background. Excellent sharpness and details to this little bit of heaven.
Regards, Tom

DELICIOUS, as always, Sweety!
Best regards and a big hug,
Diana

Hello Dear Sweety
A supershot as usual.
I wish that the strawberries were better focused.
TFS

Loverly idea and well executed, the light and detail is excellent, like your idea of fresh fruit and baked fruit composition
Marc

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  • Kay01 Silver Note Writer [C: 7 W: 1 N: 15] (86)
  • [2008-05-30 0:08]
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oops lost my last one Yum - even the cases reflect the fruit theme.

The girls at work are all drooling.

Kay

Hello dear Sweety!
Good contribution to the theme! Good composition! Beautiful colors and details! Thank you for the recipe! Let`s eat!
TFS, Best regards, Zorica

hello Sweety
How are you?
this is a nice gift to Silke
wonderful and healthy fruit for the lady.
i think you just love muffins, this is the fourth time i am seeing muffins in your post. haha haha. and yes thanks for this lovely recipe. i cant resist, i have already told my wife this recipe over the phone, i hope i'll get it prepared by the time i reach back at home.
God Bless You.

regards
Manuj MEhta

Hi Sweety, A perfect image and looks so inviting! Well lit and perfect composition! TFS.
Cheers, Pat.

Hello Sweety,
Insane...your food shots are so good, feels like to eat it.
Excellent done again.
Lovely colors and details. TFS
Vandana
later

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  • Dot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 780 W: 0 N: 1191] (4966)
  • [2008-05-30 5:41]
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Hi Sweety
Just what I love for breakfast a good muffin.
Very lovely presentation, nice and sharp capture.
And can I place an order to be ready for this week end as I have guest coming over for bruch.
Thanks for the recipe.
Dot
Later

Hi Sweetie,

Fruit and muffins, what a wonderful combination, and excellently presented. Lovely image, lots of nice colour and depth. Nice attention to detail with the fruit on the case! Lovely touch. Well done and TFS,

Have a great weekend,

John

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  • wilth Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 226 W: 34 N: 334] (1239)
  • [2008-05-30 12:15]
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What can one possibly critique here... this is just pure genius. :o)
The colors and textures presented against the stark white background is just beautiful, original and very imaginative.
Thanks for the image, the note and the recipe. ;0)
TFS doesn't even come close,
Wilt

Hi Sweety
Very creative presenation,superb sharpness and details.
TFS
Regards
Andrzej

What you do is make my mouth water every time - Sweety, you did it again.

I think a presentation like this works great with the fresh fruits on the same plate - great job.

TFS
Els

My favorite muffin :) I can almost smell its freshness.. beautiful shot straight from your kitchen, thanks Sweety..

aK

Hello Sweety


Beautiful post and delicious visual!
me albeit he would like to do your income of this delights,
but some ingredients I won't find here.
Then I will savor in this picture even.
I am sure that they are delicious.
very good job!


Sérgio

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  • yanm Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 532 W: 40 N: 641] (6450)
  • [2008-06-02 21:01]

my fav still will go to banana muffin but i love muffins :D heheh

Yan

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