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Korean Banchan - Saveur Cover Contest Award-Winning Photo
- Thank you to everyone who congratulated me on the recent news that I won Saveur’s recent photo contest. If you have no idea what I’m talking about, last month Saveur.com held a contest titled “Saveur Cover Contest” asking readers to submit their “best images – photography that would look right at home on Saveur’s cover”. It was the first time in their history that they hosted such a contest.
There were over 900 submissions, so I was stunned when I found out Saveur’s Editor In Chief, James Osland, chose my picture of Korean Banchan as the winning photo. The timing of the contest couldn’t have been better because the winner of the contest would receive $550 worth of Le Creuset cookware. Two weeks ago my husband and I decided to get rid of our ten year old non-stick cookware set we bought from Costco because all the non-stick coating had worn off. I’ve been researching different pots and pans and so far had only replaced a skillet. As I type this, my new cookware set is on route to arrive on our doorstep any day. I had always wanted to have some pieces of Le Creuset cookware -now I have a whole set! To say our family is excited would be an understatement. Who are we kidding, we are ecstatic!
Thanks again for all the sweet tweets and emails. It is so wonderful to be part of such a supportive food community.
-Alice
PS: Two of my friends, Cathy Danh of Gastonomyblog and Greg Henry of Sippitysup were runner ups in the contest. To see their beautiful photos along with the other runner ups, the link can be found at Saveur.com’s gallery.
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Congrats Alice!!! Beautiful photo!
That picture is gorgeous and totally looks “Saveur”! Congrats!
Congratulations Alice! Gorgeous presentation and photo! Enjoy the new cookware.
Congratulations Alice. Your photos are always stunning.
Exciting indeed! Love the composition of your shot. Congratulations! I have a couple Le Creuset pieces and they are my favorites.
-Rachel
Congrats to you, Alice!
WOW, congratulations! What a fabulous prize too!
Congratulations! That is so cool!
Congrats Alice…. I am so happy for you. That is just fabulous
-Natasha
Congratulations, Alice! Your pictures are always so lovely, so this is well-deserved! Enjoy your new cookware. Le Creuset rules!
Congratulations on your win, Alice! A new set of Le Creuset is fantastic too!
Congratulations! The photo is beautiful and simplistic. I can see why they selected it. It just grabs you.
Congrats Alice! Just curious, did you prepare all the banchans yourself?
That’s really cool. I was actually thinking about who won the other day. It’s a great photo and a well-deserved win. Enjoy the cookware!
Congrats on that huge honor! The photo is stunning. And I think it’s so appropriate that banchan grace the cover since Korean food is the cuisine of the moment. Bravo to you!
Congrats! I was so excited to see your photo as the big winner! Very well deserved!
oh my deliciousness!! this is a GREAT photo and now i’m hungry! I LOVE LOVE LOVE korean banchan… especially kimchee and radishes, YUM! great job on winning the contest, you totally deserve it! i totally want to be a food photographer one day.. i have so much to learn from u!!!
Congrats!! Do you know which month your photo will be on the cover?
Outstanding! And well-deserved by the looks of your photo! Beautiful color, lighting, and content. Happy new set of Le Creuset, too.
Congratulations again! The photo is GORGEOUS! Did you make all that Banchan or is it a restaurant shot?
Thanks everyone for your kind comments. Your support really means a lot!
Kate and Cho: Some of the banchan were from a Korean restaurant and the other ones I purchased at the Korean market. Other than different types of kimchee, I don’t know of anyone who makes homemade banchan.
That’s fantastic news, Alice!!!!! Congrats!!! A much well deserved win.
Fantastic! Congratulations, what an honor. (And what a great prize!)
How exciting, congratulations! I’m glad the cookware comes at a good time for you, too
Gorgeous Photo, CONGRATS!!!!
Ohhh, congrats, that’s so cool! You totally deserve it.
Congrats Alice! Love your li’l spot on the net.
Congratulations! Great photo…make me want some kimchee now!
congrats alice! SO exciting!
Wow, that is SO cool! What an honor- congratulations!!
Congrats Alice! You deserve it. It’s a beautiful shot!
Le Creuset cookware is such a nice prize. Enjoy!
Hooray, Alice!!! Am dancing around my kitchen for you!
Yea, congrats! What a great accomplishment. The photo is indeed beautiful.
Thanks again for all your sweet comments. I appreciate each and every one of them!
Congratulations! Your photograph is simply gorgeous. I hope you and your family enjoy the terrifically versatile Le Creuset cookware.
Natalie @ Gluten a Go Go
How Fantastic! Well done and congrats! So simple, yet very meaningful glimpse of what’s on most Korean dinner tables. Love it.
Congratulations!!! I’m so happy for you, what fortunate timing!
Good for you! What an accomplishment and what a great prize! Can’t wait to see pictures with your new cookware being used! And…the food that will be in them!!
Congratulations!
Great photo, you deserved to win. Congratulations.
Congrats Alice – that is AWESOME and the prize is AMAZING! I always think your pictures rock, you completely deserve it
That is way too cool. Couldn’t be coincidence that you needed a new set!
I’ve only recently discovered this blog, but it’s become one of my favs in the food category.
I’m very happy for you and your family. Seems like it could not have happened to a nicer person!
Alice, that’s wonderful!
I am a little behind on my postings readings so I just saw this, I am so happy for you! The photo sure is amazing, very creative!
Congrats!!!!
Fabulous, Alice! Congrats!
Wow, that is an honor beyond words!