I had the opportunity last month to photograph another fantastic Rhode Island food event. This time it was the March of Dimes RI Sixth Annual Signature Chefs Auction held at the Johnson & Wales Culinary Archives & Museum. This year's honoree was Chef Joseph Hafner, Executive Chef of Gracie's Restaurant in Providence, RI (a restaurant that also features some of my artwork). The event included an auction of great items to support the March of Dimes presided over by local news anchor Karen Adams and Providence Mayor Cicilline. The Culinary Archives provided a fun backdrop for my food photography and I had the pleasure of photographing many of the same chefs from the Chef Smackdown in May.

Something about this simple bowl of sage just grabbed me:



As did this beautiful chocolate:



The item in the background reminded me of my trip to Avery Island, LA.



If you're unsure why I took it, it's a thermometer.



And of course, PIGS!