A little over a week ago Carey and I hosted our Asheville First We Eat workshop. We stayed in a beautiful home nestled in the foothills of Cold Mountain, right between an old red barn and a babbling stream. There was food, photography lessons, fire pits, s’mores, fishing, waders, Lightroom, & styling. Days spent going over camera functions, nerding out about food, manipulating light, and shooting to our hearts’ content. Nights where a rich dinner faded into long bouts of laughter and full glasses of wine. We cooked, we climbed on the countertops, we ate, we went to a giant old barn filled with antiques, we laughed, we made Carey hook worms on a fishing line (okay that was mostly me), we practiced, we learned, we became friends.
Thank you so much to all of our attendees. Kelly, Shelly, Grace, Patty, Jordan, Rebecca. I miss you all so much already, I can’t even put into words the insane amount of fun I had with you guys. And a very special thanks to Molly of My Name is Yeh for coming all the way from North Dakota and generously giving us a hand with everything. And a very very special thanks to Jacob Boehm of Snap Pea Catering for the most incredible farewell dinner possible. Brown sugar crusted pork shoulder with salsa verde, ruby streaks, homemade savory croutons, and micro greens was just one of the seven ridiculously delicious courses he prepared. Seriously mind blowing, if you’re ever in need of a caterer he’s your guy.
The wonderful long weekend we had has left me even more exited for our next workshop in New England in May. We’ll be going over photography & styling, but also incorporating cheese making lessons, too, as well as cheese/wine/chocolate tastings! There’s still a couple spaces left, we’d love to have you join us!
Frank Family Vineyards | My favorite winery around |Ā Carneros Pinot Noir, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvingon, Napa Valley Zinfandel, & Napa Valley Chardonnay
Lodge Cast Iron | 15″ seasoned steel skillet, 18″x10″ seasoned steel griddle, & mini cocotte for each attendee
Woodblock Chocolate | the most beautiful dark chocolate barsĀ ever for each attendee
Food 52 Shop | white bud vases & pewter cake stand
oh SNAP! these are so freaking gorgeous!!!! i especially love the ones of the house and those chorizo meatballs. i can practically taste those little guys!!!! yum. ima have to get my hands on some chorizo. thank you so much for an awesome time, lady!!!!!
Hahaha, thank you Molly!!! And thank you again for coming all that way to lend a hand, it meant so much to us and we had such an awesome time with you!! <3
These are seriously gorgeous photos. That place looks so warm and cozy. Sounds like you guys had a great time!
Awww thanks Heather!! It was such a gorgeous location, we were incredibly lucky to find a home like that to cook and shoot in.
What an experience! I love the shot of the hooked worm…that is real. The salt-baked fish looks amazing. I'm so intrigued by that technique, but just can't see myself trying it. It's just so much salt! Glad to see that you had such a wonderful time š I love the aesthetic of your workshops; it's so inspiring!
Haha, thanks my friend!! The salt actually doesn't make the fish too salty, the egg whites keep it from getting granular and stuck to everything, so it just kind of keeps the moisture in and seasons it from the outside. So good! And thanks for all your sweet words, it was an awesome time and I hope we can have you at one soon!
Ahhh, all of this looks so, so incredible, Eva! I love that you and Carey are creating such magic together in these workshops. I can't wait to see more. (Also, am I seeing right and is Carey's dad going to be selling his work?! DREAM COME TRUE!)
YES!!!! I am so excited and keep kind of half-joking that I am going to buy out the stock when it opens (but let's be real, that's a definite possibility. Seriously, the branch bud vases? OMG.) Hoping that you can come to one later that year or perhaps next, we'll be in touch! š
Each and every one of these photos is so gorgeous, Eva! The whole workshop looks so full of light, and of course, the food looks incredible. So glad you and Carey are doing more workshops like this together, you are both awesome teachers!
Thank you so much, Willow!! We had so much fun with you at the last one, teaching is definitely as much of a passion for us as food <3
beautiful pictures of one of my favorite places in the world!
Awwww thanks Grace!! š
Beautiful gorgeous photos Eva!!!
Thank you, Lili!!
Sounds like its been a great experience. Dreamy location and peaceful surroundings. Not to forget the amazing photos that carry the atmosphere of a lovely, cozy home.
Thanks Theodora! š It was an amazing location and a wonderful weekend, for certain!
Oh, Eva, you take the most amazing photos!! These shots are all stunning, and your workshops look like such a fun experience. I adore this.
Thank you Abby! You are so kind! š
Eva! Everything about this workshop – the location, that old barn, the beautiful house, antiquing, fishing(!), the food, the meals we shared with new friends, it was all so perfect. I feel so lucky to have experienced it all! Absolutely gorgeous pictures!
Thank you so much, Grace!!! I had such an amazing time and loved befriending you over the long weekend!! I will definitely let you know when I am in NC again so we can get together! <3
Gorgeous! I want to live there!
Oh me oh my, this weekend looks like a dream come true! Nothing less than I would expect from the two of you: beautifully curated and absolutely mouthwatering! Like poetry in image form. Love. <3
Great pictures, great place! Looks like the perfect family weekend!
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