- 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.
Hannah says
Ohhh, congrats, that’s so cool! You totally deserve it.
Dawn (KitchenTravels) says
Fantastic! Congratulations, what an honor. (And what a great prize!) 🙂
Maria says
Congrats! I was so excited to see your photo as the big winner! Very well deserved!
daniel says
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!
Nicole says
How exciting, congratulations! I’m glad the cookware comes at a good time for you, too 🙂
alice says
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.
Bonnie says
Congratulations! The photo is beautiful and simplistic. I can see why they selected it. It just grabs you.
jenn says
That’s fantastic news, Alice!!!!! Congrats!!! A much well deserved win. 🙂
Kate @ Savour Fare says
Congratulations again! The photo is GORGEOUS! Did you make all that Banchan or is it a restaurant shot?
kellypea says
Outstanding! And well-deserved by the looks of your photo! Beautiful color, lighting, and content. Happy new set of Le Creuset, too. 🙂
Nicole says
Congrats!! Do you know which month your photo will be on the cover?
Sandy says
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!!!
Carolyn Jung says
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! 😉
Cho says
Congrats Alice! Just curious, did you prepare all the banchans yourself?
Y says
Congratulations on your win, Alice! A new set of Le Creuset is fantastic too!
Flavia says
Congratulations, Alice! Your pictures are always so lovely, so this is well-deserved! Enjoy your new cookware. Le Creuset rules!
ThatsSoYummy says
Congrats Alice…. I am so happy for you. That is just fabulous 🙂
-Natasha
Jessica @ How Sweet says
Congrats to you, Alice! 🙂
Kaitlin says
Congratulations! That is so cool!
Gini says
WOW, congratulations! What a fabulous prize too!
A Cupcake for Moose says
Exciting indeed! Love the composition of your shot. Congratulations! I have a couple Le Creuset pieces and they are my favorites. 🙂
-Rachel
Divina says
Congratulations Alice. Your photos are always stunning.
Vanessa says
Congratulations Alice! Gorgeous presentation and photo! Enjoy the new cookware.
J says
That picture is gorgeous and totally looks “Saveur”! Congrats!
Jen says
Congrats Alice!!! Beautiful photo!