Learn to Cook (and ❤️ it) out today in @nytimes and @nytcooking . Styled by the lovely @monicapierini . Thank you to everyone involved - thrilled to be part of this @nomnomnikita @kgoug @ericjoonho @genevieve_ko @clarkbar @emofly 💛💛
TG *Content* for @food52 🦃 Creative Director @alexisanthony Art Director @widisam Prop Styling @mollywhistle Food Stylist @billyskog (slide 1-2) Food Stylist @lauren_lapenna (slide 3-4)
#drinks52 food styling @samanthaseneviratne prop styling @hedgehedge art director @widisam creative director @alexisanthony
Samah's book is out today (!!) which was, in no uncertain terms, a complete joy to work on. This was the team's first shoot back on set after a scary few months of lockdown. This project gave me life when I most needed it, and confirmed the magic of collaboration. This team, @samanthaseneviratne on food, @sophiestrangio on props, @permeable on star assist, and @dadaeats with the delicious, gf + plant-based recipes. @Samahdada , you are a star & I feel honored to be tiny part of your journey 🥰💛 Go buy this book wherever you like to get ‘em 🎈
It’s a hard time to be alive, but I’m grateful to be. This is something I keep repeating, in my head, and to others. As much as there is endless fatigue and grief in all of us, for so many reasons, there is more to stand for now than ever. Since the early pandemic, the amount of food inequity, hunger and food waste has haunted me. I had and have the power and privilege to do something about it. Maybe, you do too. Maybe, you might need some help. If you live in NYC, our beautiful city & communities have created community fridges in all of our boroughs. Most of these have no city-funding and are run by volunteers and mutual aid groups. Most fridges take opened/unopened food — fresh, canned, perishable, shelf-stable, etc. A lot of them take cooked/homemade food, if you label with the date made, what it is and any allergens. Anyone can donate and anyone can take what they need. No questions asked. If you’re in my industry and see waste, if you have privilege, if you have an abundance of food, if you have wealth, if you have something to give, I urge you to donate to these fridges, or donate to the mutual aids in your neighborhoods and others. A list of fridges in all the boroughs in the comments below** @ourplace sent me this pan that I have used on countless shoots and to feed others in need. They, too, care about hunger. They have partnered with the Los Angeles Food Policy council and brands like @lagoodfood to bring accessible, healthy food to the people (esp. in South LA). Not only is this pan beautiful and functional — It steams, sears, sautés, braises, AND the edges are high enough that it keeps splattering to a minimum — but, I can stand behind the woman-founded, POC-owned, food-fighting mission that they stand for. *In honor of the gift I received, I’ve donated the amount across four mutual aids/food inequity groups in NYC: @chfgaid @foodissuesgroup @bxmutualaidnetwork & @bedstuystrong . If you’re interested in buying this pan or supporting this brand, you can get $10 off your purchase with the code JULIAGARTLAND. Hope you are all hanging in there, but most importantly, fed.
Self Care Mixtape: my daily IG stories filled with mental health resources, along with funny & beautiful things, how we’re all feeling, how to help, etc. It’s become something I look forward to doing every morning, hoping it not only helps me, but you all. Everything is complicated and layered right now (and always, in life), which is why it will always be a mix of lightness and darkness. As much as I encourage you to follow, I also encourage you to mute anyone who is not working for you right now - even me! (Please mute me 😂 I will NOT be offended). Also, if there’s more or different stuff you’d like to see, I would love feedback. This is for all of us as we try to cope with this unreal time. I take requests ✨. Please stay safe, well & as sane as possible. Be gentle with yourself and others. Stay home 🏡💕 Image shot for @food52 . Prop styling by the angel @widisam .
Like most of us, I’ve been spinning out for the last 10 days or so. Relief and distraction feel nearly impossible lately. Needless to say, I was very grateful for a project. Thank you to @kgoug and the @nytcooking team for trusting me with bringing @clarkbar ’s recipes to the people. I shot and styled her pantry “recipes” (quarantined in my apartment alone) for the cover of the food section today. I’m so grateful for this work right now as I know so many others are not able to WFH. If you’ve been following in stories, I’ve been donating all the food to those in need. I will be doing so for any other shoots that come up during this time. Hope this helps us all feed ourselves a little easier during this time. Hope everyone is staying well & sane 💕 All photography & styling by me. Recipes by @clarkbar .
Anxiety baking begins... #supertuesday #coronavirus #anxiety . “Groovy chocolate cake” shot for @food52 . Food styling by @annabillingskog . Prop styling by @widisam . .