It’s been really rough trying to balance working from home with being sole caretaker of our increasingly active baby while hubster works 12-15 hour days six days per week but every time he gives me his single-tooth grin or tugs on my leg to play, I know it’s worth it. I am toying with the idea of doing a post updating the reality of us being a chef family but that will be an epic undertaking. In the meantime, I am still trying to make it through from day to day. Can I get a witness new moms or working moms? In spite of it, I would not have it any other way.
As of this month, I will be contributing monthly to Gourmet magazine, developing menus and recipes, making the dishes, doing the food styling and photography – a veritable one woman food media production. It has been a tremendously uplifting experience working with the team. Remember when we were first featured in Gourmet some time ago? I look forward to sharing more of my work there. If you are in the region, be sure to grab a copy before they sell out. If you are further afield, see the rest of the 4-page feature after the jump. You can enlarge each photo by clicking on them.
To see more of my work and services I offer, head to www.kariheron.com
What do you think? I’d love to get your comments.
Hats off for my portrait by my late photographer friend, Saleem Almas. I believe this photo captures my spirit.
imagesbytdashfield says
Congrats and watch out now that he has a tooth 🙂
Chef and Steward says
T, that is the thing! He gets a lot of glares from me when he is breastfeeding and being naughty!
imagesbytdashfield says
Oh yeah! I recall nearly getting pierced by my zealous youngest – ouchies.
Chef and Steward says
:S
Cuddles and Crumbs says
I love your portrait Kari! Congratulations.
Chef and Steward says
Thanks Abigail.. I have every intent on getting right back into that fabulousness once I just find enough time for me 🙂
Sally says
Great pic – sometimes it’s hard to be in front of the camera when you are always behind it. Bravo for getting out there – of course you wouldn’t swap your small dependent being for the world but can come with a claustrophobia of dependence- not to mention the sleep deprivation! The Gourmet feature looks fab.
Chef and Steward says
Sally, funny enough I grew up in front of the camera and only made the decision to go behind it because I thought that’s where the smart people were. But yeah, I was a TV presenter for the greater part of my career. It’s just now that I am a little camera shy because well, I had a baby and haven’t quite gotten around to me yet 😉
emulsifiedfamily says
I can totally relate to your first paragraph. Taking care of the kids fulltime is tough with a husband who works the long hours of a chef. It’s hard, but totally worth it.
Chef and Steward says
We definitely speak the same language Jennifer. God pays us in smiles for now.
NickySam says
Wonderful and simple recipes Kari. Well done! You’re doing a great job with little man too! X
Chef and Steward says
Thanks much Nicky. I am doing my best.
angela heron says
Good to see you again, I am always happy to see your posts, because your recipes, are doable and taste good! Keep it up.
Chef and Steward says
Thanks much Ma B! Your encouragement means a lot to me.
eliotthecat says
Looks like a beautiful spread! (I so miss Gourmet here.)
Chef and Steward says
Thanks so much. Hope all is well with you 🙂
Lauren @ Dash of Soul says
Congrats, you must be so excited! The photos are all gorgeous!
Chef and Steward says
Totally! Thanks much Lauren.