Ring Out The Old and Eat Up The New - Appetizers That Is!

Nibble your way to the New Year with these delicious party appetizers - Skewers of golden broiled shrimp with herbs and chorizo sausage. Perfect with a glass of Champagne to keep the mood bubbly and the dancing lively all night long. Happy New Year!

Helping Santa On His Busiest Night!

Santa's got a long night ahead of him so keep him happy with a treat or two. Delectable Christmas Butter Cookies in different styles - Almond covered and dipped in chocolate, filled with homemade jam or simply sprinkled with sparkling sugar. Try them all!

A New York Holiday Celebration

... The table is set and the lights have been dimmed as the guests slowly arrive for the elegant Holiday dinner - you might even be among them! A succulent roast pork loin stuffed with prosciutto, sweet peppers, Fontina cheese and sage practically begging to be eaten. Glasses are filled and toasts will be made throughout the night ... Happy Holidays to all!

It's Party Time - Let's Eat!

Nibble on these! Baked treats for the Holiday parties - Cigar Puffs - A long crispy crust wrapped around slices of smoked ham and asparagus and Crab Puffs - Tasty mini crusts filled with crabmeat, Gruyere cheese and topped with bacon bits. Party like it's 2015!

Lemony French Passion

Tarte au Citron - Golden baked French Lemon Tart with a flaky crust filled with cream, eggs, lemon and sugar then crowned with fresh raspberries and a light dusting of confectioners' sugar. Leave a slice for Santa to make sure he'll come again and again!

Down Home on the Bayou

Shrimp Creole - A tasty Creole stew made with succulent shrimp, bell peppers, celery, onions, garlic, bay leaves and thyme all swimming in a thick spicy tomato sauce and served hot over rice. Heartwarming comfort on a chilly day!

The Lighter Side of Lasagne

Lasagne al Forno con Funghi e Pomodori - Heavenly Vegetable Lasagne with layers of pasta alternating with cheese, mushrooms, chopped tomatoes, onions, garlic and fresh herbs all drenched in a rich bechamel sauce and baked to a scrumptious perfection. Don't forget the wine!

A Special Taste from the High Hills of North Vietnam

Banh Khuc - Steamed rice balls covered with sticky rice and filled with a savory mix of ground pork, mung beans, spinach, shiitake mushrooms, shallots and garlic all seasoned with Vietnamese fish sauce and black pepper. A tasty treat when the days turn colder.

A Thanksgiving Celebration with a Twist

Something new for the Holiday - Forget the turkey and try this delicious dish of roasted bacon wrapped pheasant breasts stuffed with a delectable mix of spinach, wild mushrooms, Parmesan cheese, onions and garlic. Happy Thanksgiving!

Fine China for Your Dining Table!

Enjoy a taste of China with this long time favorite - Cashew Garlic Chicken. Tender chunks of chicken breast stir-fried with fresh vegetables, Chinese mushrooms, garlic and ginger with soy sauce and a splash of Shaoxing rice wine. Sprinkle with toasted cashew nuts and serve hot over rice.

Mother Nature's Seafood Specialty

Fresh caught wild salmon fillets encrusted with spices and roasted to a golden brown then topped with creamy dill aioli and served on a bed of sauteed vegetables. Add some crispy homemade potato chips and you have the perfect Autumn meal.

Warm Comfort Food from the French Heartland

Gateau de Viande - A hearty French Meatloaf made with ground veal, pork, bacon, mushrooms, shallots, garlic and seasoned with herbes de Provence then all baked to a juicy perfection. Enjoy with a glass of French red wine accompanied with a baguette and cornichons. Tout la gloire de la France!

Vietnamese Street Treats!

Banh Pateso - Delicious, French-inspired baked meat pies filled with a sumptuous mix of ground pork, pate, shiitake mushrooms and chopped onions all seasoned with savory spices, salt and black pepper. Enclosed in a light, flaky crust and designed to make you keep coming back for more.

The Coffee Cake of Your Dreams!

Pineapple-Rum-Raisin Coffee Cake - The stuff that dreams are made of! Moist and tender and chock full of fresh pineapple and plump raisins, this masterpiece is finally drenched in Rum and dusted lightly with confectioners' sugar. They just don't get any better than this!

Let Them Eat Pie!

Pear Hand Pie - A buttery, flaky crust filled with chopped pears, sugar and flavored with Belle de Brillet pear liqueur. Baked to a luscious perfection and drizzled over with a delicious sugary icing. The slice is nice!

Paradise Lost Again!

Adam would have bitten on the apple a lot sooner if he was served it in this scrumptious Apple Loaf. Chock full of fresh apple slices and chopped almonds then drenched in Calvados brandy and topped with a crown of rich buttery crumbs all baked to a golden perfection. Heaven can wait!

Tasty Memories of Andalusian Country Cuisine

Spanish Berenjenas Rellenas de Carne - Tender eggplants stuffed with a tasty mix of ground beef, mushrooms, garlic, onions and fresh vegetables then topped with grated cheese and baked to a luscious perfection. Enjoy with a glass of Spanish Rioja and bread for a quick taste of the heart of rural Spanish cuisine.

Cowboy Comfort Food from the Old Southwest

Santa Fe style pan-fried pork chops. Tender chops fried with a golden crust of herbs and spices served with roasted potatoes and salad for a taste of Old Santa Fe.

Farm to Table Vietnamese Style

Xoi Nep Ga Quay - Crispy roasted chicken breasts spiced with fresh lemongrass and garlic. Serve with a savory dipping sauce and a healthy portion of mung bean sticky rice and savor the best of Vietnamese country specialties.

Savory Delights of the Spice Islands

Indonesian Fish Curry in Tamarind Sauce - Succulently fried mackerel fillets in a spicy coconut-tamarind sauce flavored with coriander, fennel, garlic, galangal and turmeric. Serve hot over rice for the ultimate savory tropical treat.

Rustic Italian Autumn Fare

Warm up those chilly evenings with a bowl of this hearty pasta sauteed with sausages, broccoli rabe, onions and garlic all drenched in olive oil. Sprinkle with healthy amounts of fresh grated Parmesan and serve with a glass of Italian red wine for a perfect end to a long day.

Breakfast of Champions

Make a bright new start to the day with these scrumptious muffins filled with homemade berry jam. Spread the joy!

Deep in the Heart of Dixie!

Try this Dixieland specialty - Chicken Fried Steaks - Tender veal cutlets dipped in a spiced batter and fried to a deeee-luscious golden brown. Drizzle with a rich homemade gravy and serve with fried, herb smashed potatoes for a taste of that famous down home southern hospitality!

Malaysia's Savory Street Treats

Malaysian Curry Puffs - A tantalizing puff filled with a savory mix of ground beef, shallots, garlic curry and exotic spices all wrapped in a light flaky crust and baked to a crispy golden brown. Southeast Asian street food at its best!

Soul Food, Italian Style!

Parmigiana di Melanzane - Fried, breaded eggplant slices layered with fresh mozzarella and Parmesan cheese all drenched in a rich homemade tomato sauce and baked to a glorious Italian perfection. Molto Bene!

Tasty Tropical Memories as the Days Grow Shorter

Ca Chua Nhoi Thit - The classic Vietnamese dish of garden-grown tomatoes stuffed with a mix of ground pork, wood-ear mushrooms, garlic, shallots, all seasoned with fish sauce and black pepper then finally braised in a fresh tomato sauce. Serve with jasmine rice and enjoy this authentic Vietnamese meal.

Summer's Final Curtain Call

Before Summer fades into Fall try this savory Bacon-Tomato Tart to keep the warm memories fresh. A tasty, light baked tart generously filled with crispy bacon, home-grown tomatoes, Brie, cream, eggs and savory spices. Memories are made of this!

Downtown Chic with an Uptown Flair

A luxurious silk top contrasting surprisingly well when paired with an edgy black silk and linen skirt will keep you at the peak of style either on the Spring fashion runways or next to them.

From the Cutting Room to the Cutting Edge

Storm the edgy ramparts of modern cool and chic fashion with this beautifully draped silk dress that will carry you elegantly anywhere in town from sunup to sundown.

The Supreme Elegance of Simplicity

Travel far and wide in this luxuriously simple hand-printed silk tunic with an asymmetrical hem worn here over an A-line silk and linen skirt. The world will be your oyster!

Out of This World!

Stay stylishly cool, calm and collected for the Summer months in this light, airy white silk and cotton dress. A cool angel strolling through the devilish heat.

"She walks in Beauty like the night, of cloudless climes and starry skies"

Walk beautifully into Spring with this lavish ensemble of a feather light silk jacket paired with a textured black silk pencil skirt. The perfect combination of understated elegance and suave simplicity.

Cool Fashion in a Hot City!

Straight from the runways to your wardrobe - this stylishly chic ensemble of a silk and cotton top paired with an embroidered linen skirt will heat up the town while keeping you cool.

The Peak of Pink Perfection

Stroll smartly with a nonchalant aura of confidence and beauty in this exquisite dress of hand woven silk in that perfect pink shade. Spring/Summer 2015 is here. Let the games begin!

Rose No.3

'Countess Debenham' - 18 in x 23.5 in - Gouache and acrylic on fine artist paper

Sicilian Baked Specialty

Sicilian Meat Bread - A hearty, heavenly loaf stuffed with chunks of salame fiorentina, smoked pancetta, wild mushrooms and Provolone cheese then baked to a scrumptious golden perfection. Mangia! Mangia! Enjoy!

The One and Only Georgia Delight

The pride of Peachtree street - Sweet Georgia Bourbon Peach Pie. Fresh picked peaches with sugar, spices and a splash of bourbon all in a flaky buttery crust and baked to a heavenly perfection. Serve warm with a dollop of fresh whipped cream and enjoy this famous down home classic summer treat.

Tasty Treasures of Thailand

Khao Phat Supparot Goong - Fresh prawns marinated in a savory brew of fish sauce with minced garlic, galangal, shallots and pepper then grilled to a succulent perfection. Fresh vegetable fried rice is the perfect complement for this tasty tropical delight.

Santa Fe Grill Fest

Southwestern style grilled pork chops - Juicy chops rubbed with a spicy mix of coriander, cumin, chili powder, garlic and oregano then grilled to a tasty perfection. Serve with fresh corn and tomato salsa for a taste of the old frontier!

Summer Fare in the French Countryside

Salade de Poulet Roti aux Noix - Crispy garlic roasted chicken breast tossed in a salad with lettuce, tomatoes and onion slices then sprinkled with toasted walnuts and drizzled with a divine walnut Champagne vinaigrette dressing. Ooh la la!

From Surf to Table in the Carolina Low Country

A southern specialty - Golden fried catfish fillets covered in a spiced cornmeal crust. Serve hot with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, fresh made tartar sauce and southern Dixie fries. Y'all gonna love this!

Adrift on the Mekong Delta

A Vietnamese summer favorite - Bun Cha Nuong. Slices of smoky grilled pork and ground pork patties all flavored with lemongrass, shallots, garlic and seasoned with Vietnamese fish sauce and black pepper. Serve with rice noodles, lettuce and fresh herbs for a cool refreshing meal on a steamy hot summer day.

Summertime and the Living is Easy in Dixie

Dixie-style crispy fried chicken pieces soaked in buttermilk and herbs served here with homemade potato salad, sweet corn and fresh squeezed lemonade. Chase away those summertime blues!

Rose No.2

  'Lavender Queen' - Gouache and acrylic on fine artist paper - 18 in x 23.5 in

Rose No.1

    'Royal Velvet' - 18 in x 23.5 in  - Watercolor on fine artist paper

A Mediterranean Treat to Beat the Heat

This tasty Mediterranean Salad will chase away the blues and keep you cool on those sweltering summer afternoons. Slices of herb roast pork with roasted eggplant, bell peppers, potato and egg slices, fresh tomatoes and onions all drenched in a cool shower of oil and Champagne vinegar. Cool, Sweet Relief!

Southern Comfort

Cajun Shrimp Burger - A grilled handmade patty of mince shrimp mixed with celery, bell peppers, breadcrumbs, onions, garlic and spices wrapped in a sesame bun with a dollop of creamy mayonnaise and topped with lettuce and onions. Satisfaction guaranteed!

Sweet Breezes in the Sultry Heat

Beat the heat on these Dog Days of summer with this light tasty Vietnamese Beef Salad - Sa Lach Bo Nuong Sa. Tender seared beef slices covered in lemongrass and garlic then tossed with fresh spinach leaves, chopped onions, carrots and a garlic oil vinaigrette. You've got it made in the shade!

The Piece de Resistance

Saumon a la Creme au Muscadet - Succulent pan-seared wild salmon fillets in an intoxicating cream sauce of fresh tomatoes and Muscadet. Sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs and serve. C'est Delicieux!

Made in America

No Independence Day celebration would be complete without a slice of this freshly baked Apple Pie topped with a dollop of homemade whipped cream. Happy Birthday America!