{1. Coca-cola pretzel tote bag from Jack Spade, 2. french fry necklace from Asos, 3. Moschino Cheap and Chic apple dress from Selfridges, 4. Markus Lupfer sequined watermelon sweater from Net-a-Porter, 5. Kate Spade pouch, 6. pastry parlor rings from Modcloth. — Joanna}
Who Matt Armendariz — depending on what day you find me, I'm a food photographer, a writer, a blogger, a sometimes stylist, and general troublemaker. I like to mix things up to keep it interesting.
Where Long Beach, California
Time I'll eat lunch any time I can, but since I'm an early riser it's usually around 11am. Plus, I get to beat the lunch rush this way.
What's a typical lunch for you? Lunches for me are extremely light affairs. I don't really eat too much during lunch as I'm shooting or running around. I prefer a very simple lunch, and so many times it's Asian. Even though I'm Latino, I joke that Asian blood runs through my veins. This is a photo of bibimbap—a Korean dish consisting of a rice, some veggies, an egg, and Korean chili paste called gojuchang. A few times a week you'll find me eating Korean food, more specifically this dish. This photo was actually taken in Jeonju, South Korea. It's the real deal, although you can find such amazing variations of the dish all over the world.
What's your dream/ideal lunch? A dream lunch involves having an empty schedule with nothing to do the rest of the day—this way lunch can involve wine. See how I have that figured out nicely? I have experienced a few recent dream lunches in real life though—sitting at an outdoor café in Spain eating pintxos {Basque tapas} with friends as well as overlooking the coastline in Hamilton Island, Australia, while enjoying a delightful meal.
Dessert with lunch? Generally no. I don't have much of a sweet tooth!
Thanks Matt!
— Joanna
{photos by Matt}
{1. heart measuring spoons from Terrain, 2. Antidote red flower + berry chocolate bar, 3. rose syrup from Royal Rose, 4. cheers vase from Uncommon Goods, 5. heart-topped lobster pot pies from Dean & Deluca, 6. diamond ring bottle opener from Fred Flare. — Joanna}
{1. porcelain animal bowls from Poketo, 2. lunchtime fork set from Romp, 3. delancy doggy lunch bag from Built, 4. yummy donut plush from Kidrobot, 5. stainless bus platter from My Sweet Muffin, 6. Weego Baby owl plate and bowl. — Joanna}
{1. Dean & Deluca's Kensington marmalade mixers, 2. paper straws from Kikkerland, 3. Therm-O Terra tea/water thermos from Horne, 4. Williams-Sonoma pear cider concentrate and Williams-Sonoma sparkling lemonade tea, 5. Ovopur water filter from Anthropologie, 6. bkr glass and silicone bottle. — Joanna}
{1. Rick's Picks hotties from Foodzie ($7.99), 2. French cheese plate from Dean & Deluca ($55), 3. harvest frost carrot ornament from Anthropologie ($8) and pretzel ornament from Urban Outfitters ($10), 4. Jme little bit on the side set of sauces (£10), 5. Creminelli Duo walnut cutting board gift box from Dean & Deluca ($75), 6. Momofuku cooking sauces from Williams-Sonoma ($29). — Joanna}
{1. Vosges caramel marshmallows ($13), 2. chocolate truffle cookies from The Cravery ($24 per dozen), 3. eggnog waffle and pancake mix from Williams-Sonoma ($12), 4. Jeni's ice cream sandwich collection ($32), 5. ginger sesame caramel popcorn from 479° ($16), 6. ice cream sundae malted milk balls from Nuts Online ($6.99). — Joanna}
{1. maple syrup sampler from Terrain ($28), 2. hot chocolate from Williams-Sonoma ($52), 3. do-it-yourself curry from Dean & Deluca ($48), 4. Leif's glitter tart server ($18), 5. Vosges bacon lover's brunch box ($49), 6. port wine caramel sauce from Sweeteeth ($8). — Joanna}
{1. white dipped wooden spoons from Ashes & Milk, 2. mini marshmallow bits from Nuts Online, 3. Plush Puffs caramel swirl gourmet marshmallows from Dylan's Candy Bar, 4. Williams-Sonoma sweet ground chocolate, 5. Leif knit color cozy mugs, 6. sweet biscuit selection from Selfridges. — Joanna}
{1. spice rack from L'Epicerie, 2. gingham pumpkin plate from Terrain, 3. Rise 'n Roll apple butter with honey from Dean & Deluca, 4. Leif's serving spoons, 5. pumpkin casserole from Crate & Barrel, 6. cream cheese biscuits from Dean & Deluca. — Joanna}
{1. black sesame mochi rice cakes from Nuts Online, 2. Williams-Sonoma halloween cupcake stencils, 3. tangerine Brooklyn Hard Candy from Steven Alan, 4. metal spider cupcake stand from Dylan's Candy Bar, 5. pumpkin truffles from Dean & Deluca, 6. buttercup pumpkin & amaretti cookies icecream from Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams. — Joanna}
{1. Crate & Barrel's sweet pumpkin pesto 2. pumpkin white chocolate Kukees 3. Les Apéritives pumpkin from Dean & Deluca, 4. all natural pumpkin spice cookie mix from Williams-Sonoma, 5. pumpkin spice malted milk balls from Nuts Online, 6. baked pumpkin whoopie pie mix from Williams-Sonoma. — Joanna}
{1. chocolate covered animal crackers from Dylan's Candy Bar, 2. Gail Ambrosius chocolate dipped ginger, 3. Truffle Truffle beer and pretzel marshmallows, 4. KuKuRuza black raspberry liqueur with vanilla cream popcorn, 5. blueberry yogurt pretzels from Nuts Online, 6. red fire chocolate tortilla chips from Vosges. — Joanna}
{1. Raahat rose and almond coconut Turkish delight from Selfridges, 2. awesome blossoms gummy candy from Candy Warehouse, 3. gummy alphabet letters from Nuts Online, 4. Bissinger's apricot green tea gummy pandas, 5. giant gummy bear on a stick from Fred Flare, 6. swirly gummy bears from Nuts Online. — Joanna}
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