Only you, Ilva could make a "cheap, plastic" food mill look so alluring that I now regret my more expensive stainless steel one and covet yours instead.
sam | Homepage | 09.09.06 - 5:42 pm | #

I love getting an inside look into your kitchen!! I would love, and I have been thinking about asking you for a while...if you would do a "Food Photography" tutorial/post for us newbies on some of your techniques...if you don't mind sharing your magic. SARA
Sara, Ms. Adventures in Italy | Homepage | 09.09.06 - 6:40 pm | #

Very interesting!

Paz
Paz | Homepage | 09.09.06 - 7:17 pm | #

I couldn't decide on just one, either. Thanks for sharing!
Jeanne | Homepage | 09.09.06 - 8:15 pm | #

Ilva, are you sure that's plastic, I took it to be glass which I thought rather odd for a food mill.
You are incredible.
I must find some of those silicone straps - they look very useful.
Tanna | Homepage | 09.09.06 - 8:31 pm | #

I have a plastic one, but am saving my euros for a good stainless-steel model. Then I don't have to worry about raspberry stains and stinky leftover garlic smells.
But I supposed if I had a green one, I'd be happier than with the homely yellow one I've been using.
David | Homepage | 09.09.06 - 10:44 pm | #

Oh, I have been hunting for a good food mill - I am so jealous of yours! And only your photography could make two run of the mill objects look like things of utter beauty!
Ellie | Homepage | 09.10.06 - 4:37 am | #

ilva your food mill, at first glance, looked to be of depression glass. Wow was I about to be jealous. I can see why your love of this object exists you use it often and it never fails.
Now about thos silicone straps??? they must be very European as I have not seen anything like that here in the US - if so let me know.
My favorite food item gadget does not exists because there are so many. Sorry I missed the event. BTW your photos continue to improve daily.
Thank you
doodles | Homepage | 09.10.06 - 2:45 pm | #

Sam-What a nice compliment! Thanks!

Sara- I will think about it but I'm not so sure of what I can teach you...some basic rules maybe? There are so many fodd bloggers who make better photos than I though.

paz-What about your fav gadget?

Jeanne-isn't it difficult?!

Tanna and doodles-yes it is plastic!! The straps can be found here:
http://www.thefoodloop.com/
And thanks!

David-Must be the colur! Btw,you can have one of my fancy ones! Next time you go to Slitti, you tell me and I'll meet you there!

Ellie-Thanks! Food mills are beautiful !
ilva | Homepage | 09.10.06 - 3:42 pm | #

for the Americans - the food loops have been available in Sur La Table for quite some time. I first read about them on Rachael's fresh approach blog in January.
sam | Homepage | 09.10.06 - 7:54 pm | #