Paulette Phlipot: Sun Valley, Idaho
Paulette Phlipot’s artistic touch has appeared in Entertaining Sun Valley Style and Taste of Wyoming, and earned the Sun Valley, Idaho resident Best of Show at the International Association of Culinary Professionals conference in New Orleans. The Big Easy conference introduced Phlipot to Silicon Valley writer Cheryl Sternman Rule, and although the book that celebrates the visual beauty and culinary potential in all fruits and vegetables wasn’t more than an idea at the time, four years later it was definitely Ripe.
Arranged by the color inherent in its subjects, Ripe has 150 photographs delivering fruits and vegetables in their glory, from a forest of untrimmed parsnips standing on end to contrasting swirls of garam masala cream decorating carrot soup and glittering ruby pomegranate seeds mounded atop drop cookies on a plate. Not often do sumptuous photographs in a cookbook warrant top honors on the coffee table, demanding a closer look. But thanks to the artistry of Phlipot, Ripe earns a spot on the coffee table, as well as the kitchen counter.
Please visit P3images.com for a gallery of Paulette’s work, go to URHereTravel for a preview of Ripe and follow the photographer on Twitter too!
The Concierge Questionnaire: Paulette Phlipot, Photographer
What is your favorite word to describe Sun Valley?
Sunny.
What word best reflects the people of Sun Valley?
Friendly.
What is the most creative, spiritual or emotional place in Sun Valley?
Hiking anywhere in the mountains on a crisp fall afternoon when the golden aspen leaves glisten in the sun. Proctor Mountain is my favorite weekday after work hike.
What is your favorite outdoor activity in Sun Valley?
Skiing, hiking, mountain biking - hard to pick just one.
What is your favorite indoor activity in Sun Valley?
Gallery Walk.
"Evening Gallery Walks, held throughout the year, are eagerly anticipated events in the Sun Valley area." Please visit the Sun Valley Gallery Association for a list of wonderful art galleries and events.
During Gallery Walk on Saturday, May 26th from 6pm-8pm, Paulette will be at Iconoclast Books signing 'Ripe'!
What is your favorite sound or noise in Sun Valley? The silence.
What is your favorite smell or taste in Sun Valley?
The aroma you smell as soon as you walk in the door at Rickshaw restaurant.
Rickshaw: 460 Washington Avenue
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 5:30pm-10:30pm and Sunday 5:30pm-9:30pm Lunch, Friday 11:30am-2pm
What drink best reflects Sun Valley?
Cold apres beer on the deck at Apple's after a great afternoon of spring skiing.
Apple's Bar & Grill: 205 Picabo Street
Hours: Daily, 11am-6pm
What song or type of music best reflects Sun Valley?
Summer Symphony concerts.
The Sun Valley Summer Symphony, the largest privately funded free admission symphony in America, is held at the Sun Valley Pavilion at the Sun Valley Resort from the end of July through the first 2 weeks of August. Please visit Sun Valley Summer Symphony for their current music schedule and more!
If Heaven were Sun Valley, what would God say to a visitor when they arrive at the Pearly Gates? Hope you tuned your skis.
Paulette Phlipot: Sun Valley, Idaho • Sun Valley, Idaho • Phone: ***
