When we first met food photographer Michael Zee in 2014, he explained that the exquisite meals he cooks each morning for himself and his boyfriend, Mark, are an act of devotion. "People wonder if I’m crazy or obsessive," he said, "but it is a declaration of love, really. I'm dedicated—both to breakfast and to Mark." It seems that his commitment hasn't waned: several years later, he continues to begin each day by preparing symmetrical, side-by-side platefuls of lavish food. Each duo of mouthwa...
