https://theplumtable.com/from-my-notebook daily 0.75 2026-10-16 https://theplumtable.com/from-my-notebook/spiced-tomato-sauce monthly 0.5 2026-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/c3008029-5483-49c5-b3ef-01c5db937a1b/chicken+4.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Spiced Tomato Sauce Spiced tomato sauce served on roasted potatoes, garnished with cilantro. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/2b4048ea-5785-4ada-8855-9784f7bbb136/chicken+4.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Spiced Tomato Sauce For more heat, add a little cayenne or crushed red pepper flakes to the spice mix. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/92775fee-8cd3-45e2-b0fa-03d0e90e98c1/chicken+1.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Spiced Tomato Sauce I like to keep some texture in the tomatoes, so instead of using puréed or diced tomatoes, I crush whole peeled tomatoes by hand. That way, I can control the size of the chunks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/d2c145ca-5512-4a6d-a5cf-3af2ac913231/chicken+2.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Spiced Tomato Sauce Slowly cook the onions in olive oil until very soft and almost melty before adding the spices. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/d0e775fe-ac39-4213-8c61-384668f4cebe/chicken+3.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Spiced Tomato Sauce Adjust the texture of the finished sauce with a little vegetable broth or water as needed. https://theplumtable.com/from-my-notebook/restaurant-style-three-cup-chicken monthly 0.5 2026-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/2f00f6c1-9aa9-4eb9-b1f3-6abcbab019e7/chicken+5.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Restaurant-Style Three Cup Chicken Thai basil is added at the very end, just long enough to wilt into the glossy sauce and release its flavor, which is essential to the dish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/858f1de5-45ba-44e0-b37b-3c4fb531b1a1/chicken.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Restaurant-Style Three Cup Chicken Chicken pieces fried until golden brown. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/59d4c457-b70e-4f33-8f4c-fb1b95229a9f/chicken+3.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Restaurant-Style Three Cup Chicken Measure the sauce ingredients into a small bowl, then pour them into the pan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/e8356734-51c5-420b-80eb-c8cbb7697dab/chicken+6.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Restaurant-Style Three Cup Chicken The basil will wilt and darken as it cooks into the sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/90512c9c-55a1-4b40-8248-8dfc5a334b47/chicken+8.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Restaurant-Style Three Cup Chicken This dish does not have a lot of extra sauce compared with some stir-fries, but the sauce is concentrated and flavorful enough that it is still usually served with rice. https://theplumtable.com/from-my-notebook/pickled-mustard-seeds monthly 0.5 2026-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/11dcb46b-0242-4d88-b720-e86081be9607/pot+7.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Pickled Mustard Seeds - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/68f3de44-e608-4b1e-9a3f-a3db5936a105/pot.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Pickled Mustard Seeds I’m using 1 small jar of mustard seeds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/32b6dd0b-fd70-4a83-82b4-5f7e9a1d4efc/pot+4.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Pickled Mustard Seeds Place the blanched mustard seeds back in the pot and measure the pickling liquid ingredients directly into the pot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/2cc191e5-b4ef-4b66-9c99-ffe97c960c56/pot+6.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Pickled Mustard Seeds The mustard seeds should look plump and tender, with a little liquid still surrounding them. https://theplumtable.com/from-my-notebook/crispy-sausage-stuffed-olives monthly 0.5 2026-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/b2ebdb92-432d-4382-9534-7ec5f344c223/stuffed+olives+6.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Crispy Sausage-Stuffed Olives - Make it stand out Golden fried olives served with mustard mayo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/91c623d9-a91b-4ef1-9e41-6bc41be160ee/stuffed+olives.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Crispy Sausage-Stuffed Olives Use a piping bag with a small opening, or your hands, to stuff the olives. It’s fine if a small amount of sausage sits just outside the opening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/5ccda225-7dbf-4998-bbd9-636a2a270f65/stuffed+olives+2.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Crispy Sausage-Stuffed Olives Bread the stuffed olives first in the seasoned flour, then the egg, and finally the breadcrumbs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/4c6702e5-0470-4de8-bb77-1564a6a0d039/stuffed+olives+4.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Crispy Sausage-Stuffed Olives Fry until golden brown, then remove with a slotted spoon and drain. https://theplumtable.com/from-my-notebook/mustard-mayo monthly 0.5 2026-10-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/d3f12376-843c-4d26-8591-a24604e8716a/mustard+mayo+3.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Mustard Mayo - Make it stand out Mustard mayo served alongside golden fried olives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/a624b043-9c9f-416c-950e-ba24d588c7dc/mustard+mayo.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Mustard Mayo Measure the ingredients directly into the measuring cup for an easier process and less cleanup. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/cb5cf3c9-2b7d-49bb-b346-a336048cfcc6/mustard+mayo+1.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Mustard Mayo Once you see the pale emulsion forming at the bottom, slowly work your way upward to incorporate the rest of the oil. https://theplumtable.com/from-my-notebook/simply-roasted-sweet-potatoes monthly 0.5 2026-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/15e12ccd-a420-455e-bc70-e3541783dad1/sweet+potato+2.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Simply Roasted Sweet Potatoes - Make it stand out These were quickly devoured soon after the photoshoot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/5bd806aa-bea0-4205-994a-528ba7e7030f/sweet+potato.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Simply Roasted Sweet Potatoes - Cleaned sweet potatoes on the prepared tray. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/115f2a24-fbc2-4336-a097-8966725b03e9/sweet+potato+1.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Simply Roasted Sweet Potatoes - Roasted sweet potatoes on the tray. Notice how they have shrunk slightly as they baked and the flesh has pulled away from the skin, leaving some hollow-looking areas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/5c956b3b-b92c-4d6f-8519-d55c2af0eda4/sweet+potato+3.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Simply Roasted Sweet Potatoes - Peeled roasted sweet potatoes. They are fairly easy to peel once properly roasted. https://theplumtable.com/from-my-notebook/deeply-caramelized-onions monthly 0.5 2026-10-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/48004499-ff67-4e00-8671-03bb3dea16fb/caramelized+onion+7.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Deeply Caramelized Onions - Make it stand out Caramelized onions served as a dip for crackers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/50969524-9e31-4c78-a4ec-78015358a5a4/caramelized+onion+6.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Deeply Caramelized Onions The process takes a little over an hour, but it’s well worth the effort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/9e257640-dfe0-4cde-bc3a-ee015c27ecd9/caramelized+onion.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Deeply Caramelized Onions - Onions are turning translucent, starting to release their liquid. Now turn down the heat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/88d0959f-bed3-4929-ad93-5191d7e0b5e1/caramelized+onion+1.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Deeply Caramelized Onions - Cover with a cartouche. The cartouche traps some of the moisture while allowing excess steam to escape. The onions will release a lot of liquid during this stage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/b71ac394-1482-4b04-ab5c-f67086e4eaa5/caramelized+onion+2.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Deeply Caramelized Onions - The onions are completely soft and beginning to deepen in color. Remove the cartouche. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/2a324773-55f0-4949-bf9a-68cb7f728106/caramelized+onion+4.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Deeply Caramelized Onions - Continue cooking and scraping the sides. Add 1 tablespoon of water as needed to loosen the dark caramelized spots, then scrape them into the onions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/5be78418-8c8d-46e1-9677-c2b21063e096/caramelized+onion+5.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Deeply Caramelized Onions - The onions are now a deep amber brown. Remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste. https://theplumtable.com/from-my-notebook/steamedkingcrab monthly 0.5 2026-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/0ea898de-ccce-4426-80c5-7bb80b2fc5e1/20260820+Qi+plum+cake17497.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Steamed King Crab - Make it stand out A whole steamed king crab, broken down into its shell, body, legs, and claws. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/e351ede9-6381-4206-8eb2-2aeb50216807/20260820+Qi+plum+cake17504.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Steamed King Crab Bend the joint back against the direction it naturally moves to loosen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/0889ad14-cf7b-4461-b10c-23322607f5f5/20260820+Qi+plum+cake17503.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Steamed King Crab Pull the joint apart slowly. As the shell separates, the thin cartilage inside the leg will often pull out with it. https://theplumtable.com/from-my-notebook/vanilla-whipped-cream monthly 0.5 2026-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/8257417f-5e81-4a6c-9408-5a61038169a7/20260824+AR17688.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Vanilla Whipped Cream - Make it stand out The cream whips up firm enough to quenelle while still staying light and fluffy. I always serve this with my Plum Upside-Down Cake. The lightly sweetened cream balances the fruit and caramel without making the dessert feel too heavy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/bae87643-c974-463e-8aa3-cac425243c59/20260820+Qi+plum+cake17524.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Vanilla Whipped Cream Add all the ingredients to a large bowl. I like to place the bowl directly on a scale, tare it to zero, and weigh each ingredient straight into the bowl, taring again before adding the next one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/5ce9dbec-2e7b-418f-8184-4300afe766a8/20260820+Qi+plum+cake17525.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Vanilla Whipped Cream Stiff peaks: the cream forms a pointed peak that stands upright when the whisk is lifted. https://theplumtable.com/from-my-notebook/plumupsidedowncake monthly 0.5 2026-10-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/bb33f1ce-2080-4a51-a4b6-1a02c7947555/20260824+AR17682.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Plum Upside Down Cake - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/96431715-842f-4d3f-8f46-cfb8893e55c0/20260820+Qi+plum+cake17483.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - Plum Upside Down Cake Drizzling caramel over the plums. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/29c93d7a-01f3-40fe-9018-9e781f4b5518/20260820+Qi+plum+cake17493.jpg Recipe Notebook | The Plum Table - 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The stuffing contains bread crumbs, celery, and ground meat, surrounded by green herbs. In the background, there are stacked white plates with gold utensils and a dish of roasted meat and herbs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/9e3479e3-20df-4f5c-9875-feb302f6feab/7507145-peri-peri-chicken-recipe-VAT-005-4x5-02.jpg Food Photography Portfolio — Qi Ai | The Plum Table Close-up of baked chicken drumsticks with a reddish seasoning, served on a plate with a small cup of orange-colored sauce or gravy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/5eaefb52-ab7e-4691-9495-1a44094e2451/11817914-bang-bang-burgers-recipe-VAT-004-4x5.jpg Food Photography Portfolio — Qi Ai | The Plum Table Close-up of two cheeseburgers with coleslaw on soft buns, served on a white plate with a pink napkin underneath. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/3e964204-d289-4178-81e4-54137c3c6dc7/AR-taste-test-dairy-queen-blizzards-hero-4x3-3+with+more+prop.jpg Food Photography Portfolio — Qi Ai | The Plum Table Several cups of ice cream with various flavors and toppings arranged on a light blue tray, with a McDonald's paper bag and receipts nearby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/24913965-bd19-48d3-9fc4-421bf7afd8a0/11851718-cuban-style-chicken-soup-recipe-VAT-004-4x5-02.jpg Food Photography Portfolio — Qi Ai | The Plum Table A bowl of chicken tortilla soup garnished with cilantro, lime wedges, corn, shredded cheese, and diced tomatoes, on a wooden table with a folded yellow and white cloth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/bfe1e6e0-78f3-485b-9fc7-b516a283e587/11890135-spam-risotto-recipe-VAT-004-4x5.jpg Food Photography Portfolio — Qi Ai | The Plum Table Close-up of a bowl of creamy rice pudding topped with sliced sausage, chopped green onions, and cilantro, on a white surface with a green textured glass and a partially visible dish. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/2e64e6ed-1af7-4118-bec1-0836ba47befa/11906805-moms-noodle-chicken-pot-pie-VAT-004-4x5-02.jpg Food Photography Portfolio — Qi Ai | The Plum Table Close-up of a bowl of chicken vegetable soup with carrots, peas, and chicken in a speckled white bowl on a yellow felt placemat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/7fadfbfa-9654-4db7-99fe-b2e3e81ba52c/11905621-green-goddess-butter-board-recipe-VAT-004-4x5-04.jpg Food Photography Portfolio — Qi Ai | The Plum Table A bowl of creamy spread with herbs and a butter knife, surrounded by sliced radishes, crackers, carrot sticks, and a green plate with other vegetables on a wooden surface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/ac607ca2-1af8-442d-bd8e-cb651e8d78b8/11901685-old-fashioned-creamed-goldenrod-eggs-recipe-VAT-004-4x5-02.jpg Food Photography Portfolio — Qi Ai | The Plum Table Open-faced breakfast toast topped with scrambled eggs, bacon bits, chopped green onions, and sauce on a green plate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/6cc4ebe1-3e35-4337-87ab-22dad5e432aa/11860436-the-best-white-mac-and-cheese-recipe-VAT-004-4x5-02.jpg Food Photography Portfolio — Qi Ai | The Plum Table Baked macaroni and cheese in a blue casserole dish with a wooden spoon, on a wooden surface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/a36bbfe1-c109-4f95-9d73-a39c8ece88f8/11895073-copycat-taco-bell-nacho-fries-recipe-VAT-004-4x5-01.jpg Food Photography Portfolio — Qi Ai | The Plum Table French fries in a bowl with cheese dip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/1ad5c55f-28cd-4d27-af86-76b767de059e/11961388-4-ingredient-chocolate-donuts-recipe-VAT-005-4x5-03.jpg Food Photography Portfolio — Qi Ai | The Plum Table Close-up of chocolate cake balls covered in sugar and colorful sprinkles, on a green surface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/1790695150691-GL6431TSDAC8BL24ZNPD/20250511-Spaghetti-alla-Narano-Qi-Ai-step-01-01.jpg Food Photography Portfolio — Qi Ai | The Plum Table Sliced zucchini rounds frying in hot oil in a pan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/f3a278b2-05d5-40e8-aefa-584a235b87ed/11930383-one-pan-dirty-spaghetti-recipe-VAT-005-4x5-03.jpg Food Photography Portfolio — Qi Ai | The Plum Table Spaghetti with ground beef, diced tomatoes, and chopped green onions in a white bowl. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/b4b6dc70-afe4-4d02-a304-2f09135df8bf/12121649-big-batch-apple-cider-margaritas-recipe-VAT-003-3x2-04.jpg Food Photography Portfolio — Qi Ai | The Plum Table Two glasses of orange-colored beverage garnished with apple slices and cinnamon sticks, with whole green and red apples in the background on a wooden surface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/1edba6d3-051e-494e-a015-2ddce581e45c/20250625-Iowa-Steak-de-Burgo-Qi-Ai-hero-vertical-03.jpg Food Photography Portfolio — Qi Ai | The Plum Table A cut of medium-rare steak garnished with chopped garlic and herbs, served with a savory sauce on a white plate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/467d0663-a544-4c8f-b193-662e8960261b/12128391-maggie-s-kitchen-sink-veggie-burger-VAT-005-4x5-01.jpg Food Photography Portfolio — Qi Ai | The Plum Table Close-up of a cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and a seeded bun, on a white plate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/a1f94c63-48e4-43b7-906d-28b9949f4d7b/20251216-Lefse-Qi-Ai-hero-vertical-B.jpg Food Photography Portfolio — Qi Ai | The Plum Table Stack of cooked quesadillas on a white plate with a dark border, placed on a blue and white checkered tablecloth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/1c477395-896a-4107-8dc9-1d71a8a8f518/20251009-Chinese-Sweet-and-Sour-Pork-Qi-Ai-hero-vertical-C.jpg Food Photography Portfolio — Qi Ai | The Plum Table Sweet and sour chicken with pineapple chunks, green and red bell peppers in a wok. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/2e6a7f02-3b1b-4597-9923-c8efb5a8c425/20251220-Roasted-Oysters-Qi-Ai-hero-vertical-B.jpg Food Photography Portfolio — Qi Ai | The Plum Table Fresh oysters on a bed of ice garnished with lemon wedges and topped with green herb sauce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/53c46fef-4988-444f-ab53-972f162917a3/ALR-26602-enchilada-casserole-iii-VAT-1x1-2+option+2.jpg Food Photography Portfolio — Qi Ai | The Plum Table Close-up of a casserole dish filled with layered lasagna, showing melted cheese, tomato sauce, and cooked meat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/e9c728a3-a7c2-4b3d-99ad-9adc297290db/ALR-4-Ingredient-Pretzel-Fish-VAT-1x1.jpg Food Photography Portfolio — Qi Ai | The Plum Table Close-up of a breaded fish fillet topped with a yellow sauce, served with green beans and lemon wedges on a pink plate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/9704a926-caf6-4080-84b7-7748cdab23a1/20260126-Ban-Mian-Qi-Ai-hero-vertical-B.jpg Food Photography Portfolio — Qi Ai | The Plum Table Close-up of a bowl of Asian-style noodles with sauce, garnished with chopped green onions, and chopsticks lifting some noodles. A glass of water is in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/ffb750d8-e9df-4194-bfaa-675168d6a0f3/20260118-Air-Fryer-French-Fries-Qi-Ai-hero-vertical-B.jpg Food Photography Portfolio — Qi Ai | The Plum Table A plate of golden French fries on a white and blue striped dish, placed on an orange tablecloth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/44e81ab5-72e8-43fe-865f-9addc82055fb/20260301-Angel-Food-Cake-Qi-Ai-hero-vertical-B.jpg Food Photography Portfolio — Qi Ai | The Plum Table A slice of vanilla bundt cake topped with blackberries, blueberries, and halved figs on a white plate, with more berries and fig slices on a green plate nearby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/6a8caea0-1058-49aa-a0ea-4c9a4abfe900/11983106-caesar-dipping-oil-recipe-VAT-005-4x5-02.jpg Food Photography Portfolio — Qi Ai | The Plum Table Bread slices and a bowl of herb hummus on a wooden surface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/09813967-6875-4064-b854-1094cab74488/ALR-218664-coal-region-boilo-VAT-step-01.jpg Food Photography Portfolio — Qi Ai | The Plum Table Various bowls and jars containing ingredients such as orange slices, dried cranberries, cinnamon sticks, star anise, allspice berries, and caraway seeds arranged on a white marble surface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/5a5f5779-bb91-49ca-9a08-916f174bb7f7/11885539-grilled-cheese-casserole-recipe-VAT-004-4x5-01.jpg Food Photography Portfolio — Qi Ai | The Plum Table Two slices of French toast with golden-brown crust in a white baking dish, with melted butter underneath, on a dark green cloth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/e5a3eaa2-2e97-4b1a-a179-14351982b7f3/ALR-big-batchbreakfastroundup-4x5.jpg Food Photography Portfolio — Qi Ai | The Plum Table A table with a yellow checkered tablecloth featuring various breakfast foods, including a green casserole dish with scrambled eggs and ham, a white bowl with yogurt and fruit, a tray of mini quiches with vegetables and ham, and a glass of orange juice. There is also a glass with a geometric pattern, salt and pepper shakers, and a package of biscotti. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/8bfee664-dde0-404f-9233-43bdf942fb9a/not+ready+18400-stained-glass-candy-VAT-004-4x5-01.jpg Food Photography Portfolio — Qi Ai | The Plum Table An orange plate with several sliced ice cream cake rolls with colorful ice cream filling and coated with white chocolate and coconut flakes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6aa2ec762325014419e0b2bb/1ffc3316-959c-4158-b9ef-1f5d9311fef9/ALR-8737876-peppermint-mocha-coffee-creamer-taste-test-VAT-hero-spread+out-4x3.jpg Food Photography Portfolio — Qi Ai | The Plum Table Various coffee creamers, a glass of coffee with cream, and a glass of black coffee on a beige countertop against a red background.