About
I started Lottie + Doof as an outlet for what has become an increasingly serious obsession with cooking, hosting and the politics of food. My interest in these topics really expanded during my two years at Northwestern University where I was pursuing an MFA in Art Theory and Practice. I started thinking about the role the domestic space plays in politics and the formation of opinion (the domestic space as a potentially radical or dangerous space?). I also realized that I like a good dinner party better than I like art. What does that mean for my career as an artist? I guess we’ll see.
I live on the west side of Chicago with my partner, Bryan. I have a bunch of friends who share my interest in all things domestic and hopefully they will pop up on this site from time to time. I’ll also feature sources of good food in Chicago and some of my other favorite cities.
Contact me: tim [at] lottieanddoof [dot] com
FAQ’s
What kind of camera do you use?
I get a lot of questions about what kind of camera I use. I’m glad to hear that people like the photos, but I promise it is not because of my camera—it is the lighting. Nothing is more important than lighting, lots of natural (or natural-like) lighting. Some basic Photoshop skills are good too. I use a relatively inexpensive point-and-shoot camera, a Canon PowerShot SD 870 IS.
Are these your recipes?
Only some of the recipes on Lottie + Doof are originals, most are adapted from recipes by more talented bakers and cooks. I make it clear in each post if the recipe was created by someone else. Although recipes can’t really be copyrighted, I like to give credit to the people who taught me how to cook.
Are you a trained cook/baker?
If you call watching a lot of PBS cooking shows when I was growing up training, then yes. My background is in art and baking is something I have always loved. I’ve taken a class here and there, but most of what I know I learned alone in my kitchen. I also read a lot about food and cooking and am pretty good at following directions. My cookbook collection can no longer be contained in my kitchen and is spreading to all parts of my apartment.
Why is your blog called Lottie + Doof?
Read this.
Can we exchange links?
Nope. Please feel free to link to my site if you enjoy it and I’ll do the same. That being said, I really like seeing new sites so feel free to send me an email or leave a comment and I’ll gladly go check out your site.
Can I use one of your photos on my site?
Maybe. The site content is protected by copyright and so please ask for permission before using any of my photos or posts.
Did you build Lottie + Doof yourself?
No! I don’t have a lot of web skills, but luckily Bryan does. He is the genius behind the site and keeps it up and running for me. He made some MAJOR modifications to a WordPress template and is always really patient with me when I have some new idea for the site that I want completed by the next day.
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