Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Napoleon's Winter Pleasure


As the cold winds blow, this warm winter dessert beckons - Currant shortcakes filled with fresh whipped cream and warmed fresh orange slices sauteed in Grand Marnier.

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Santa, baby...


Raspberry Linzer cookies - Crumbly, delicious cookies rolled in crushed almonds and crowned with homemade raspberry jam. The perfect Christmas treat for Santa.

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Pays de la Loire


From the Loire Valley in Western France, Saumon a la Creme au Muscadet - A heavenly dish of seared salmon fillets in a cream and Muscadet sauce, spiked with fresh herbs.

Monday, December 13, 2010

Under the Tuscan Sun


Stracotto al Peppoli - Hearty Tuscan fare of rolled beef stuffed with pancetta and fresh vegetables, then slowly braised in Peppoli wine.

Thursday, December 9, 2010

Road to Malaysia


Fish Moolie - Tilapia fillets in a tasty coconut curry sauce spiced exotically with lemongrass, galangal, turmeric, shallots and garlic. Served steaming hot over rice.

Monday, December 6, 2010

Desert Princess


Harsh conditions cannot deter this hardy cactus beauty from blooming majestically, rendered here in watercolor. (18" x 24")

Wednesday, December 1, 2010

Queen of the Jungle


Regal blossoms of Phalaenopsis orchid captured in watercolor. ( 18" x 24")