As one of the great 20th-century photographers, Edward Weston had an expansive 40 year career that established him as an innovative and influential master. Cabbage Leaf (1931) was constructed during a time when Weston had a number of solo exhibitions. He did a series of abstract images of shells exploring their curving lines and fluid shapes. The series prompted him to continue his investigation with a collection of vegetable still-life images, from which Cabbage Leaf heralded.
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Lemon & Parmesan
Yield: serves 4
500 grams brussels sprouts, trimmed & quartered
2 tablespoons butter
pinch of chili powder
freshly ground black pepper + sea salt
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
lemon wedge
In an oven safe dish, lay the brussels sprouts in a single layer. Chop the butter into small cubes and evenly distribute over the sprouts. Cover with a light dusting of chili powder, black pepper and sea salt and a thin carpet of Parmesan cheese.
Place in a 390°F/200°C oven and roast for 25-30 minutes until the cheese has melted and the edges of the sprouts begin to brown. Remove from the oven and immediately squeeze over the fresh lemon. Serve warm.
7 comments
(@mfizell) (@mfizell) says:
May 1, 2012
Edward Weston – Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Lemon & Parmesan http://t.co/bmDPq75d #food #art
Julie says:
May 2, 2012
The texture of the cabbage leaf is startling when captured in black and white.
deana says:
May 3, 2012
I have often thought a room papered in those vegetables of Westons would be mindblowing… the swoop and rhythm of them would be great blown up large. Love the cabbage… not seen as much as those peppers. Great recipe too.
Big Fan says:
May 4, 2012
That B&W photo of the cabbage is striking.
IshitaUnblogged says:
May 6, 2012
Edward Weston’s photograph is indeed inspiring. Credit goes to you for doing equal justice to the dish. Very Nice:)
(@mfizell) (@mfizell) says:
May 9, 2012
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Martin Adler says:
Jun 15, 2012
Hey nice image.. its really looking real cabbage…