Romancing the Stone Fruit

Peach Kuchen - A dream of a cake crowned with peach slices drenched in Cognac. Heaven can wait!

Sizzling Summer Chops

Juicy, herb-crusted pork chops, pan-fried to a golden perfection and topped with a mango salsa. Summer bliss!

Home on the Range

Grilled prime porterhouse smothered in a Cognac-mushroom sauce. Steak supreme!

Tropical Breeze

Vietnamese style shrimp salad with fresh pineapple and herbs - a cool and refreshing summertime treat.

Light My Fire

Chicken Tikka - Broiled cubes of chicken breast, marinated in yogurt, fragrant spices, and served with a cucumber raita.

Fruit of the Gulf

Spicy succulent Yucatan shrimp on a bed of rice pilaf - a tasty Mexican delight.

What a Catch!

Crisp and light, pan-fried strips of lemon sole with fresh herbs and a homemade garlic aioli. Delicious!

Summer's Sweetness

Tasty cupcakes covered in fresh blueberries with a rich cream cheese frosting.

The Solitary Magnificence of the Inquiring Mind

Ever curious and searching, a gorgeous Plum-headed parakeet precariously perched on a berry branch, rendered in watercolor ( 11" x 14" ).