if you’re not already familiar with matt armendariz’s work, get ready to fall head over heels in love. based in los angeles, matt is an art director, graphic designer and photographer who spent the past 17 years in the specialty food business before recently branching out into food photography. had it not been for the internet, i never would have had a chance to ‘meet’ matt. his website, mattbites, is full of incredible photography and bold washes of rich color- he even knows his way around interior design. when he’s not running his blog, taking photos are kindly sitting still for interviews with us, matt enjoys his home in LA with his partner adam pearson (a food stylist who worked his magic with these photos) and their three chihuahuas: cholula, moxie and bindi. today matt is sharing a delicious recipe for sautéed beet greens, sun dried tomatoes and pancetta served over polenta. with farmer’s markets opening everywhere this season it’s the perfect way to enjoy some healthy greens over soft, warm polenta. in addition, today marks the beginning of new added feature to the column: wine parings from tom delorme. so if you’d like a little something to go with each meal, tom will suggest the perfect match with each recipe. click here for the full recipe, or just click “read more” below- happy cooking and thanks to matt and adam for the delicious recipe and photos. [editors note: it’s such an honor to have matt on the site- i think we’re all giddy with happiness over here today]! -kristina
