• Food Photography
  • Blog
  • About
  • Contact
  • Menu

craftycarmen

  • Food Photography
  • Blog
  • About
  • Contact

More work samples can be found on @carmen_shiu.

© 2012–2020 Carmen Shiu. All rights reserved.

Homemade by Ayesha Curry — Week 1 | craftycarmen

Homemade: First Meal Kit Delivery Experience

April 29, 2017 in Cooking

When Ayesha Curry announced her new family-focused meal kit delivery service, Homemade, I knew I had to try it. There are an abundance of such services these days, but none that have tickled my fancy, even if I do get coupon offers in the mail. Given that I've made so many successful and delicious recipes from Ayesha's cookbook, The Seasoned Life, I figured this would be a great opportunity to start.

Read More
2 Comments
Backstreet Boys: Larger Than Life Residency in Las Vegas, NV | craftycarmen

As Long As There'll Be Music...

April 25, 2017 in Music

We'll be comin' back again. #Fact*

After seeing the Backstreet Boys promote their then-upcoming Larger Than Life residency in Las Vegas at the Triple Ho Show back in December, I could not help but just do it. I knew it was so impulsive and spontaneous. I mean, flying to Vegas for one night JUST to see them AND drop $$$ on the tickets? ::cover eyes:: Who am I? Oh yeah, a crazy Backstreet fan who once had posters covered wall-to-wall and wanted to (needed to) go back to that happy place.

Read More
Comment
Sweet and Savory Shrimp and Grits — Recipe from The Seasoned Life by Ayesha Curry + Butcher Block from Childs & Co | craftycarmen

A Southern Classic

February 21, 2017 in Cooking

Thank you Childs & Co. for sponsoring this post. Check out top-quality, handcrafted butcher blocks by Childs & Co. on Etsy, the perfect pairing for your kitchen counter.

The first time I've ever had Shrimp and Grits was from Brenda's French Soul Food in San Francisco. It was love, and I mean, LOVE, at first bite. It's so serious that every other version of Shrimp and Grits just won't do for me. However, Ayesha Curry's Sweet and Savory Shrimp and Grits, her twist on this Southern classic from her cookbook, The Seasoned Life, is a good one to make at home.

Read More
Tags: recipe
Comment
Prev / Next
  • Cooking
  • DIY
  • Dogs
  • Local Eats
  • Music
  • Recipes
  • Travel
CLEVER Badge