Food porn

I'm really not sure why it never occurred too me to, from the very beginning, aim for a career that combines food and art. Clearly, I've missed my calling as a food stylist or photographer or something of that nature. I realize though that these careers would mean relocating to New York or L.A. At this point I have little opposition to relocating but I would have no idea how to start a new career path.

I think about this every time I pick up a new issue of a food magazine or cookbook. The September issue of Bon Appetit has some delicious recipes in addition to great photographs. I'm particularly interested in the smoked turkey, blue cheese and red onion sandwiches. Totally something I can make and pack for lunch. I'm all about delicious brown bag lunches these days. Especially if it needs no heating. Sandwiches, check. Full-meal salads, check. And the easier they are to put together, the better. After all, one can only eat Chick-Fil-A so many times before they begin to turn into it. This issue also has a feature on women chefs and an abundance of restaurant recipes. It is the annual restaurant issue after all. There are even a few local spots featured, a bakery here in Atlanta and a place in Athens.