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I've been cameras for years, and I can tell you its definitely a good idea to invest in a DSLR if you're looking to make a career of your photography. Either the Nikon D40, or the Canon Rebel Xti, both mentioned by others already, would be a great "beginnner's SLR". This is not to say that those cameras cannot be used long-term, however. They can still be upgraded with any number of lenses. For food-photography, I would reccomend a macro lens, which, simply put, is a lens specifically designed for close-up photography. Since you already have a Canon Point-and-Shoot camera, it will likely be easiest for you to convert to a Canon brand SLR, since the menus will, for the most part, be laid out the same. Good luck in your photo-endeavors! I hope this was helpful!

I'll take a yummy, plain-and-simple, "mater sandwich". Mayo, lettuce, salt, and pepper, and several slices of Fresh VIne-Ripe (why do we say vine when they grow on a plant?) tomato. Yum. I could eat nothing but that all summer long.

My husband always uses leftover roast chicken to make chicken stock. Then uses the stock to make gumbo. Mm...I love those days! =)

My husband discovered a very yummy recipe for Cucumber Sandwiches. They're not the soggy, mayo-laden tea sandwiches you might at first think of, either. We like to sub. some of the mayor for Hidden Valley Ranch.

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Cucumber-Sandwiches-III/Detail.aspx

I think I'll make some tonight!

I love Granny Smiths, just about any way. Plain, Stewed, with cinnamon, sugar, and nutmeg, in a pie, chopped in a salad, dipped in caramel, then in nuts...you name it!

Hm. I always thought of "soul food" as just good ol' down-home Southern food, regardless of the skintone of the person cooking it. I didn't realize it was supposedly African American in origin. Either way, it's still darn tasty! Here in Georgia there's still a few good little Mom and Pop places. My husband and I favor the Southern Skillet that's down the road from us. Fried chicken, green beans, and cobbler for dessert. Yum!