Preparing Food Collection (page 4)

Lamb Tikka Masala presented on warm nannan bread

Man removing seeds from green chilli peppers, wearing gloves

Chef scoring top of tentacles of octopus, using large kitchen knife, close-up

Caramelized Lemon Tartlets

Snipping basil leaves with scissors on marble surface, close-up

Pears being cut and cored

Hands shaving asparagus with a peeler, piles of asparagus stems

Removing tough membrane from beef fillet

Cutting raw beef into slices with a chefs knife, close-up

Strawberries, Blackberries, Raspberries and Blackcurrants

Girls hand slicing raw chicken breast on chopping board

Shitake mushrooms being sliced with chefs knife

Skewering kebab ingredients

Chopping flat-leaf parsley with chefs knife, close-up

Girls hands removing the skins from a roasted red pepper, close-up

Chargrilled Sardines placed in a hinged wire rack and grilling over medium-hot coals

Making ravioli, brushing the edges of the pasta with water

Brined ham, hung on hook to dry before curing

Sushi containing nori seaweed, rice and tuna, being hand-rolled inside bamboo mat, close-up

Rinsing cure off a salmon fillet, under running tap

Covering sliced apples and blackberries with porridge oats, using spoon (making fruit crumble)

Caramelised Apples in Upside-down Tart

Spreading garlic and rosemary stuffing on loin of pork, using spatula, close-up

Red and green chillies on a chopping board, whole and sliced

Sweetcorn

Chef placing sheet of fresh pasta on worktop, pasta machine nearby

Caramelized sugar

Stripping leaves from dried stems of thyme, using a fork, close-up

Trimming off roots from organic garlic bulbs, using scissors, close-up

Curried Coconut Chicken threaded with wooden skewers

Close-up of Chargrilled Pineapple with Sweet Rum Glaze on a square serving plate

Peeling off the outer membrane of lambs kidney, close-up

Formula milk in measuring spoon and in can behind

Slicing boiled eggs with a chefs knife

Slicing peeled mango in half, close-up

Salt

Electric mixer beating cake mixture in a bowl, close-up

Peeled and chopped garlic on wooden surface, with knife

Grated chocolate being sprinkled from a sieve over a glass bowl containing Tiramisu

Red bell pepper cored and cut into strips with kitchen knife

Mans hands using salad servers to toss salad leaves

Close-up of diced vegetables and a wooden spoon in a frying pan

Hand rolling potato and chive bread dough balls

Girls hand using mallet to tenderise chicken breasts, covered with clingfilm, close-up

Hand shown slicing a lemon with a sharp knife, close-up

Spooning out heart of artichoke, close-up

Boys hand brushing spare ribs with basting brush, close-up

Boys hands squeezing garlic cloves through garlic press, close-up

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March brings the joy of tossing pancakes in the air, a delightful culinary tradition. A woman wearing an apron over her white collar cotton print dress stands proudly in front of her creation. The retro family gathers in their backyard, showcasing their luxurious in-ground swimming pool while enjoying a delicious meal prepared with love. Just like La Fontaine's fables teach us valuable lessons, food preparation is an education itself - combining flavors and techniques to create something extraordinary. Step into a late 19th-century French country kitchen and witness the artistry that goes into every dish, as depicted in a vibrant color lithograph. Even ancient Romans understood the importance of breadmaking, as seen through a captivating bas-relief from the 2nd-3rd century AD. Jan Toorop's advertising poster for Delftsche Slaolie takes us back to 1895 when salad dressing became an essential part of our meals. Traveling further back in time, we find ourselves immersed in 'The Kitchen at Aynhoe' on February 3rd, 1847 - capturing the essence of culinary preparations during that era with watercolors on paper. Luigi Ademollo's fresco transports us to a Jewish feast where meticulous preparation creates unforgettable moments shared among loved ones within Palazzo Pitti's walls. As we explore various cultures' traditions, let us not forget 'The End of the Hunt, ' where Mingrelia celebrates bountiful harvests by preparing sumptuous feasts fit for kings and queens alike. And just like Carnival battles Lent each year before Easter arrives, food becomes both indulgence and sacrifice during this festive period captured beautifully by an oil painting detail from 1559. Lastly but certainly not leastly: what better way to celebrate than gathering around a table filled with delectable treats for your son's birthday? Family bonds are strengthened through these joyful occasions as they savor homemade delights made especially for him.