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    Cucurbits

    Curcur-huh? That’s exactly what I thought too but I needed a category for my summer melons that was a bit more expansive and here we are.

    Cucurbits include: Cucumbers, Squash, Zucchini, Melons (such was watermelon, cantaloupe, etc.) and Pumpkins (did ya know this produce was all related?!).

    For the culinary sake of the blog, squashes & pumpkins will be under root veggies.

    Cucurbits come in all colors, shapes and sizes and range in texture and flavor.

    Season: peak for melon is summer, some variety of cucurbits are available year round.
    Prep: raw, steamed, boiled, roasted, sautéed, grilled.

    red, pink, orange, yellow and white melon chunks arranged by color

    Melon Colors

    very colorful tomato and melon salad topped with basil, spices and vinaigrette.

    California Summer Rainbow Salad

    Loaded hummus topped with cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, eggplant, capers, radishes, feta, pine nuts, and fresh herbs. Overhead shot.

    Loaded Hummus

    Watermelon feta salad with colorful red, pink, orange, yellow, green and white melon and feta cubes, topped with fresh herbs and spices. Overhead shot.

    Watermelon Feta Salad

    Over head shot of watermelon gazpacho with corn, cucumbers, strawberries, tomatoes, and edible flowers for topping.

    Watermelon Gazpacho with Strawberries

    Colorful melon popsicles on top of red, orange, yellow and green melon ice.

    Watermelon Popsicles

    Colorful tomato puff pastry tart, out of the oven and topped with other summer produce; side angle shot.

    Tomato Puff Pastry Tart

    Summer salad with corn, asparagus, cheese, figs, avocado, tomatoes, basil and a vinaigrette.

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    VEGGIES ARE SEXY 

    Hi, I'm Daniela - a Los Angeles based food photographer and creative director. I began my career as a chef with a passion for sourcing colorful produce from local markets. I love emphasizing the beauty of real food with my images. I’m also a food stylist and recipe developer with a gorgeous prop-filled studio in Venice, California.

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