Thursday, January 31, 2013

Stately Elegance

Reign supreme in this gorgeous ensemble - Tailored cashmere/wool jacket and hand-printed column skirt in smoky aubergine silk. The first of the Fall/Winter 2013 Collection.

Monday, January 28, 2013

French Country Dessert

Gateau de Mure - Blackberry supreme - made with flour, butter, eggs, cream, sugar and crowned with freshly picked blackberries then baked to a luscious golden brown. French country cooking at its best!

Thursday, January 24, 2013

The Big Apple's Favorite

New York Cheesecake - Treat yourself to a slice of this luscious New York delicacy - cream cheese, eggs, vanilla, and sugar all cradled in a graham cracker crust and covered with fresh strawberries. "New York, New York..."!

Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Northern Exposure

Halifax Style Fish Cakes - Nova Scotian specialty fish cakes - made with a delicious mix of cod, potatoes and spices then fried to a crispy golden perfection. Served with homemade tartar sauce and crunchy gherkins.

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Vietnamese Favorite

Bo Luc Lac - Saigon style stir-fried beef slices marinated in Vietnamese fish sauce, oyster sauce, garlic and shallots then served with pommes frites over a bed of greens. Perfect with a cold glass of Vietnamese beer.

Monday, January 14, 2013

Taking Time to Smell the Roses

The timeless beauty of 'Damask Rose', captured close-up in watercolor (11" x 15").

Friday, January 11, 2013

An Angel's Rhapsody

Music for the eyes and ears from this 'Angel Trumpet' captured in watercolor (11" x 15").

Tuesday, January 8, 2013

A Rose in Winter...

The Winter bloom is infinitely more precious than at any other season. Pictured here, the 'Himalayan Rose' is forever captured in watercolor (11" x 15").

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013!

Ring in the New Year with this heavenly Tarte au Chocolat. A luscious creamy mix of chocolate, eggs, cream, sugar and brandy in a crispy crust crowned with brandied cherries and almonds all baked to a delicious perfection.  Bottoms Up!