Cynthia Gregory 5 minutes Writing Exercise   Prompt: Crimson

Crimson Peak. A luscious movie by Guillermo del Toro. Victorian Gothic. Just what we love to spend time doing together – watching dark, lavish films. 

We met in film school. Can it…

I found this very wide tie in this luxurious Athens blue and Olympus gold. Made me feel like a total boss today! I needed this in the most Gothic Gourmet way.

It turns out that I am overdue to my…

Any recommendations for accounting / check writing software? Turns out this is the year for an upgrade on several levels and this is a really important one. Is there a software that you like? Why do you like it? Can…

This poem I wrote at learning of the death of Vlad Quigley. It is followed by a short Bio I found on Tumblr.

O, VLAD QUIGLEY!

You have passed into the realm of Gothic Harmony,

the well of eternal Repose.…

Not sure when I became obsessed with “foods from before my time”. It’s not like we consciously made an effort to eat “old-timey food” when I was growing up.

We did, however, have a reverence for History. Whether it was…

These are Keto lunch alternatives that really caught our attention. Great Protein, good fat, and limited carbs. And with interesting and delicious ethnic blends, these are the perfect size to keep in the drawer in the office. Also would be…

I have the magazine stored. I'll dig it out and scan a copy of the feature here soon.

Meanwhile, here are some photos from the photoshoot.

WHAT'S HALLOWEEN WITHOUT JACK O' LANTERNS?!

Did some speed carving for Halloween 2024.

Patrick's is the classic Jack o' Lantern in the lower left. I love it! 

Mine are the other two. Was going for the quirky looks on their…

This was a lovely Christmas gift from my sister-in-law.

Knowing that I enjoy drinking gin cocktails, and knowing that we are leaning more into the Mid-Century Modern, she correctly selected this beauty with the accompanying bottle of gin.

Old Glory…

Last night, I really needed and wanted a pepperoni pizza but couldn't afford the carbs of a wheat crust.

I set the oven to 400F then grabbed my favorite cast iron skillet. 

I will always remember one of my favorite…

Working in Marketing f a blueberry company has it's perks including always having fresh blueberries available. I usually freeze a good share of them to keep on hand for smoothies and other uses, but sometimes I need to make room…

'Tis the season for winter favorites and since we humans also eat with our eyes, here is a photo of how I elevate this dish.

It's elegant in it's simplicity. Evenly slice sweet potatoes or yams and arrange. Dress with…

Wow! Look at that baby Goth! Photoshoot was at my friend Stephan's house captured a bit of the lifestyle adventure that I have always promoted. Plus who doesn't love an accordion?!  Halloween Mid 2000s

Lifestyle Adventure KEYWORDS:

• FUN
• LIFE-AFFIRMING
• FREE…

This is a photo from the first photoshoot for The Gothic Gourmet in 1998 after a very active year in my role as the internet personality that started in 1997.

In January 1997, I desperately wanted to throw a Midnight…

Sometimes you just want to put everything altogether into a pan and roast it.  Very on trend!

Attractive enough to be the centerpiece on the table, the key is in the arrangement. Resist the urge to distribute the pieces too…

So simple. Ratatouille. It’s just vegetables and a sauce. Yet, I can’t just throw it all in together. No. I have to arrange it; size it; color code it; and share it. It’s one of my favorite dishes to take…

If you are on GoodReads.com, be sure to cruise by my Author Page!

https://www.goodreads.com/beverlyvanpelt

As the Gothic Gourmet, I'm always looking for opportunities to take fabulous fotos of food! (Like how I did that?!) Here is an incredible shot of Purple Cauliflower that I roasted to perfection. 

@GothicGourmet 

https://www.instagram.com/gothicgourmet/

I use Pinterest to get inspired, to collect research, and to develop mood boards and Look Books. As you can see from the image below, I have many and varied interests... and many of them are not available to the…

I was an early adopter of LinkedIn and have connected with wonderful people in many industries.  It's also the way I keep up with people I have worked with over the years.

Feel free to reach out to me on…

GOTH WISDOM - Every hour can't be perfect. Every day can't be perfect. Every person can't be perfect. And so, the most imperfect person is the one who thinks everything must be perfect or else something is wrong. Most perfect,…