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!