Thursday, August 25, 2011

The New York Summer Brunch



Pavilion Chili Squid Salad - Crispy fried squid with chili and spices then tossed with pepper strips, grape tomatoes, lettuce and onions in a delirious sweet and sour hot sauce dressing. The perfect NYC Summer brunch special.

Monday, August 22, 2011

On The Vietnamese Coast



Coastal Vietnam's favorite snack food, Nem Nuong Nha Trang - Charcoal grilled cylindrical skewers of ground pork, chopped prawns, shallots, garlic and spices. Wrapped in lettuce leaves and served with sweet and sour nuoc cham sauce. Fast food fantastic!

Thursday, August 18, 2011

Star Of India



Fish Balti - Crispy halibut diamond fillets seasoned with amchur (mango powder), fenugreek, cumin and chili then served hot with a cucumber raita dipping sauce.

Monday, August 15, 2011

Rummy Tum Tum And A Bottle Of ...



Rum splashed golden mini cakes chock full of fresh pineapple chunks and crowned with sliced pineapple and a cherry.

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Life's Just A Bowl Of Cherries



Bavarian Black Forest Cherry Cake - Deliriously delightful chocolate sponge cake drenched with Kirsch and layered with cherries and freshly whipped cream. Wunderbar!

Monday, August 8, 2011

A Mid-Summer Idyll



Southern style baked chicken with crispy herb coating packed in a basket with crumbly homemade chocolate chip cookies, fresh fruits and a bottle of wine or two. Lay back and enjoy your country picnic.

Thursday, August 4, 2011

" Over The Hills and Thru The Woods ..."




' To Grandma's house ' - Seen here in a folk art style watercolor on fine artist paper (18" x 23.5").

Monday, August 1, 2011

Buon Appetito!



Neapolitan style Aubergine Timballi - Tenderly grilled aubergine slices wrapped round a savory filling of pasta, ground meat, smoked mozzarella and parmesan vegetables in a tomato-basil sauce. Bake it all to perfection then cut into wedges to be served with sprinkled parmesan cheese.