Happy National Taco Day! This celebration now falls on the first Tuesday in October, instead of October 4th, so it could align with Taco Tuesday. Perfect timing, right?
Tacos have a rich history dating back centuries in Mexico, where they began as simple street food for workers, featuring soft corn tortillas filled with flavorful meats, veggies, and salsas. Fun fact: the word “taco” may have come from 18th-century Mexican silver miners who used “taco” to describe the little explosives they used to extract ore. Since then, tacos have evolved into a global favorite!
Celebrate with your favorite taco—whether it’s classic carnitas, spicy al pastor, or a veggie twist—and check out more of my food photography at http://SecondFocus.com And this photograph will be shown at the Artists Center at the Galen in Palm Desert later this year. Thanks!
Happy National Fried Chicken Day! 🐔🍗 It’s extra special this year, falling right during the long July 4th weekend. I wonder if we’ll see a spike in fried chicken consumption because of it? 🤔 Fun fact: KFC is the 2nd largest fast-food chain globally with over 30,000 locations, only topped by McDonald’s with over 40,000 locations! More of my food photos on my website at http://SecondFocus.com Thanks!
Today is National Onion Day! So to celebrate I photographed red, yellow, white and sweet brown onions. Four of each weighing a total of almost 15 pounds. No persons were injured during this photo shoot however I did weep some. 06-27-2024 Palm Springs California
What started as a simple ring of fried dough has transformed into a wide variety of donuts with an array of toppings and designs that we know and love today. From major storefront chains with large followings to beloved neighborhood shops, America has a deep affection for donuts. More of my food photos on my website at SecondFocus.com Thanks!
Today May 28, 2024 is National Hamburger Day! It is the USA’s favorite food, followed closely by the Cheeseburger. As I have read, evidence suggests that the Hamburger actually originated here in the USA. It certainly is the mainstay of the entire Fast Food industry. Do you have a guess where this Burger is from? More of my food photographs on my website at SecondFocus.com Thanks!
Today May 16th is National BBQ Day. Why it was created to sometimes be on a weekday instead of a Sunday makes no sense to me. But I didn’t do it. What I did do is photograph barbecued ribs because what says BBQ more than ribs! More of my food photographs on my website at http://SecondFocus.com Take a look, they are fun. Thanks!
Today, we are celebrating National Shrimp Day! Americans devour more shrimp than any other seafood. When you blend that love for shrimp with another American classic, fast food, you get Fried Shrimp. And when it comes to the nation’s favorite, look no further than Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen! Started in 1972 and now with over 3700 locations worldwide. Popeyes serves up what is called the best tasting fast food fried shrimp.
My photo for National Totally Chipotle Day, celebrated in tandem with Cinco de Mayo. Front and center is a creation from Chipotle, the famed fast-casual chain with 3,200 locations. It’s their pièce de résistance, the Carnitas Burrito. A tribute to the smoky, dried jalapeño pepper that lends its name to this occasion.
Photographed as art and most created without any special presentation or styling. Direct from Bag to Background. More on my website at http://SecondFocus.com Thanks!
I know you have been waiting for it… National Pretzel Day! These are Pretzels from the first commercial Pretzel bakery in the USA. Founded by Julius Sturgis in Pennsylvania in 1861 and still in business making Pretzels. More of my food photographs at http://FoodArtPhotos.com Thanks! April 26 2024
I find this place so very interesting and scenic. The Cholla Cactus Garden in the Pinto Basin of Joshua Tree National Park. The Cholla thrive here becuase of the exact right conditions. Also the stems are too heavy for the wind to carry so they stay right in the area. 04-07-2024
This celebration now falls on the first Tuesday in October, instead of October 4th, so it could align with Taco Tuesday. Perfect timing, right?
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