<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="aligncenter" style="border:0 none;" src="http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/Stylistsphotogs/CK_Cauliflower.jpg" alt="Catrine Kelty - Cauliflower" width="400" height="401" /></p>

Sometimes I wonder if our background and surroundings have a powerful influence on the way we view food - <em>literally</em>. Clearly it has some bearings on our discriminating palette but what about presentation? Especially if it is our vocation. Consider the work of one Catrine Kelty.

<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="aligncenter" style="border:0 none;" src="http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/Stylistsphotogs/CK_clafoutistort.jpg" alt="Catrine Kelty - Clafoutis Tort" width="400" height="400" /></p>

Born in Paris, raised in Montreal, and currently based in Boston, Ms. Kelty's culinary still-life work showcases foods in an inviting, accessible way. The result of her continental upbringing? Possibly, but whether it is or not, there is a certain something about it that truly appeals and makes the mouth water.

<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="aligncenter" style="border:0 none;" src="http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/Stylistsphotogs/Ck_grilledfigs.jpg" alt=" Catrine Kelty - Grilled Figs" width="400" height="399" /><strong>grilled figs... be still my heart</strong></p>

<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="aligncenter" style="border:0 none;" src="http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/Stylistsphotogs/CK_pie.jpg" alt=" Catrine Kelty - Pie" width="400" height="534" /><strong>good ole good ole apple pie</strong></p>

<p style="text-align:center;"><img class="aligncenter" style="border:0 none;" src="http://www.remain-silent.com/cm/Stylistsphotogs/CK_collander.jpg" alt="Catrine Kelty - Collander" width="400" height="540" /><strong>I don't even like spaghetti but this picture makes me want it..</strong></p>

<em>Thanks to Liz for this post inspiration!!<br />
all images via <a href="http://www.ckfoodstylist.com/en/food.html">catrine kelty</a></em>