Ring out the Old, Ring in the New - and Have a Nibble or Two!

Get them warmed up and ready to party in the new year with these fresh baked delicious party treats - Mini beef Wellington, golden broiled shrimp wrapped in bacon ... all these and much more to keep everyone warm and happy on this most festive night of the year. Made especially to go with a glass of champagne or two to keep the mood bubbly and the dancing lively all night long. Happy New Year!

Paupers or Kings - They All Love the Same Things!

Taste the dream - Tasty Vietnamese Crispy Roast Pork Belly - Thit Ba Roi Quay - A heavenly combo of juicy spiced meat with golden crackly skin. Serve with rice vermicelli noodles and plenty of fresh vegetables for a meal to remember.

Give Santa Some Too!

Santa will be overjoyed to see this plate of delectable fresh baked holiday butter cookies and a glass of milk waiting for him as he drops down the chimney.

A Holiday Celebration in New York

It's that time of the year to gather around the table for the holiday feast with family and friends. A succulent roast loin of pork stuffed with herbs and wild mushrooms sits tantalizingly on the table practically begging to be eaten. Glasses are filled and boisterous conversation will be flowing throughout the night ... Happy Holidays!

The Sweetest End to the Holiday Meal!

What could be a better way to end a holiday meal - deliriously delicious Lemon Cheesecake Pie! A sweet creamy lemony cheese filling baked in a golden brown crust and covered with fresh berries. Serve with some freshly whipped cream and dig in - You'll never be able to eat just one slice!

Nibblers for Noshing at Those Parties You're Crashing!

Keep the holiday parties jumping with these tasty treats fresh from the oven! Handmade from the finest ingredients and stuffed with multiple different fillings like ground beef and spices, chopped shrimp with herbs or leeks and wild mushrooms then baked to a crispy golden brown. Scoff them up and party down!

Global Warming Never Tasted So Good!

Take advantage of the rare December warmth to grill a few steaks in the backyard! Juicy rib-eye steaks covered with herbs and spices and a crispy side of homemade fries. Add a fresh green salad, fill up wine glasses and you are back in August - for a day anyway!

Les Crevettes Etouffee - Louisiana Meets Paris on the Bayou!

A Bayou favorite - Shrimp Etouffee. Succulent shrimp sauteed in a tomato-shrimp broth and flavored with garlic, oregano and thyme. Serve hot over rice and everything gets nice!

Cool Hands and a Warm Heart - The Wonton Way!

Keep Jack Frost away with this Chinese classic - Wonton Soup. Plump dumplings stuffed with a mix of ground pork, chopped prawns, mushrooms and spices all swimming in a savory all-natural broth and begging to be enjoyed. Sprinkle with fresh scallions and serve piping hot. How do you say Mama Mia in Chinese ???!

'Purple Mountain Majesty'

                  11 in x 15 in - Gouache on fine artist paper

'The Secret Garden'

                    Gouache on fine artist paper - 11 in x 15 in

A Holiday Feast With a Different Twist!

It's that time of the year again but this time ditch the Turkey and try a different bird - Guinea hen breasts wrapped in bacon and roasted to a juicy golden brown. Serve with an ample array of tasty side dishes for a new take on the traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Happy Thanksgiving!

Cajun Spice and, Mama, This Tastes Nice!

Dive into this tasty Cajun Blackened Fish - Tilapia fillets with a bold homemade spicy Cajun rub. Pan-fried in vegetable oil until crispy on the outside and moist and flaky within. Serve with simple cooked potatoes and add a glass of white wine for the ultimate simple and tasty meal.

This Sure Ain't Kentucky - Try This Vietnamese Chicken!

Taste this Ga Nuong La Chanh - Vietnamese style Roast Chicken with Lime Leaves. Tender chicken breasts marinated in a savory brew of Vietnamese nuoc mam with honey, garlic, galangal, shredded lime leaves and a sprinkle of black pepper. Roast to a succulent golden brown and serve with jasmine rice and cucumber slices. A simple meal that packs a world of flavors.

The People have Spoken - Eat This for Lunch!

Dig this favorite Chinese noodle dish - Fresh noodles stir-fried with prawns, fresh vegetables and spices with garlic and ginger in a tasty oyster-rice wine sauce drizzled with sesame oil. Let's eat lunch!

Forget the Spaghetti - Try the Three-Cheese Lasagna!

The cool weather classic - Lasagna ai Tre Formaggi. Layers of tasty lasagna noodles alternating with mozzarella, Parmesan and ricotta cheese all drenched in a rich, slow simmered meat sauce and baked to a mouth-watering, melting perfection. Grab the wine and dig in! Buon appetito!

This Bread's Got Beef!

Tear out a chunk of this luscious crusty loaf of meat bread and wolf it down. Golden baked bread stuffed with a hearty mix of spiced beef, chopped onions, mushrooms and sweet bell peppers. Enjoy it anytime or anywhere - it doesn't get much better than this!

A Taste of India

Dip into a bowl of this creamy Mughlai-style Chicken with Almonds. Slices of chicken breast cooked in a yogurt-almond cream sauce flavored with garam masala, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, garlic and saffron. Served here with homemade curry flavored chapattis flat bread and cucumber salad. The Maharajah's delight!

Southern Comfort in the Saigon Kitchens!

Vietnamese Bap Cai Chien Cuon Thit or Broiled Cabbage Rolls. Tender cabbage leaves filled with ground pork, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, garlic, shallots and seasoned with Vietnamese nuoc mam and black pepper. Broiled to a tender perfection and served with jasmine rice and tangy tamarind dipping sauce. Ngon tuyet voi!

A Breton Casserole from France's North Atlantic Shores!

Poulet a la Bretonne - Dig into this heart warming casserole dish! Chicken pieces with bacon, navy beans, shallots and fresh vegetables all baked in a French cider-chicken stock until the meat is juicy and tender. Serve with a crusty baguette and a side salad for a perfect Autumn meal and don't forget the wine! Tres delicieux!

From the Pig in the Barn to the Tables of Vietnam!

Savor the incredible flavor of these luscious slices of Vietnamese style roast fresh ham - Thit Dam Bong. Fresh ham rubbed with a simple mix of garlic, salt and black pepper then roasted until the skin turns crispy and the meat is falling off the bone. Served with pickled vegetables, sliced onions, crusty bread and homemade aioli. Grab your chopsticks and dig in! Ngon qua la ngon!

Southeast Asian Tasty Street Snack

Malaysian Karipap Pusing or Curry Puffs - A tasty filling of ground beef, shredded potatoes, onions, chili powder and curry spices all wrapped in a light buttery crust and baked to a golden crispiness. Too tempting to eat just one ...

A Little Bit of Heaven

Take a sweet bite out of these irresistible fresh baked treats straight from the oven - Oatmeal Raisin Cookies. A chewy delight chock full of plump raisins, oatmeal and flavored with a spice mix of cinnamon and vanilla. Enjoy with a cup of tea and dream happy dreams.

The Prince of the Seas

Sublime wild salmon fillets marinated in Kentucky bourbon and savory spices. Broiled lightly to a flaky golden succulence and topped with spicy tomato jam. One delicious bite and you're hooked.

Strawberries and Cream - The Sweetest of Dreams!

Spoil yourself with this timeless dessert classic - Fresh Strawberries in Vanilla Cream Custard. A sinfully sweet, rich and creamy homemade vanilla custard layered with fresh strawberry slices and freshly whipped cream. The simplest of all and the best by far. What a treat!

Meatloaf - The Classic American Comfort Meal!

Meatloaf Supreme - A hearty mix of ground veal and pork with chopped bacon, onions, garlic and spices all slowly baked to a juicy perfection. Cut in thick slices and served with a dollop of ketchup and roast potatoes for a perfect Autumn meal.

Down Home on the Steamy Delta - The Mekong Delta!

Vietnamese Tom Xao Rau - Sit back and enjoy this savory dish of prawns stir-fried with fresh vegetables, galangal, garlic and seasoned with black pepper and Vietnamese nuoc mam. Best served hot over jasmine rice. Ngon qua di thoi!

The Southern Dixieland Classic - Fried Catfish!

Classic herb-encrusted golden fried catfish fillets with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Battered in a tasty herb crust and lightly fried to a golden brown - serve warm with homemade tartar sauce and crispy sweet potato fries. Southern hospitality doesn't get any better than this!

Chicken Delight in the North of Spain!

Northern Spanish Pollo al Chilindron wins hands down! Fresh chicken pieces simmered in a rich wine sauce with smoked ham, fresh tomatoes, bell peppers, onions and garlic until the meat is literally melting off the bone. Serve warm with bread and a glass of wine for a special Spanish styled feast to warm the soul as the seasons turn cooler.

From the French Countryside

Take the time to enjoy a slice of this French country quiche - Jambon et Fromage Quiche. Smoked ham, sauteed onions, cream, eggs with Gruyere cheese all baked in a golden buttery crust. C'est magnifique!

Minimalist Modern with Flair!

Stay stylishly cool for the season in this light, airy silk and cotton top and silk faille skirt.

Cosmopolitan Chic for the City Streets!

Stroll confidently throughout the city in this stylish ensemble of a feather light silk and linen top and sleek silk skirt.

Walk the Walk and Let the City Talk!

Look like a million bucks as you sashay down the street in this stunning hand-woven silk dress with colored accents.

Beauty on the Go!

This chic white silk top paired here with a silk and linen skirt is the perfect outfit for a modern woman on the go.

Style in the City - It's Always Pretty!

At work or play, this gorgeous silk and cotton dress is all you need for the season.

Turn Their Heads with these Stylish Threads!

Show it off in this smashing Spring ensemble - An origami sleeve silk jacquard jacket worn over a textured silk and linen pencil skirt with a kick back pleat. It's all elite and so unique!

Start Off Spring with a Beautiful Thing!

Ring in the new Spring season in this chic white silk dress with colored accents. Light and white to start the season right.

Sunday Brunch Specialty

Try a  slice of this freshly baked Italian Meat Bread. Chunks of ham and pepperoni along with herbs and Gorgonzola cheese all stuffed in a yeasty loaf and baked to a crusty perfection. Mangia!

Sweet Treat for the Delta's Heat!

One of the myriad varieties of mouthwatering Vietnamese puddings - Che Bap Co Ba or Sweet Corn Pudding. Juicy kernels of fresh corn with sticky rice and palm sugar all cooked in a rich creamy coconut milk flavored with pandan leaves. Delicious warm or cold and sprinkled with sesame seeds - forget the heat, this has it beat!

Bow Ties and Pasta - Formal Meets Normal!

Farfalle con Gamberetti e Piselli - Bow tie pasta cooked with shrimp and fresh peas in a delicate white wine sauce. Simple, light and divinely easy especially on those hot Summer days - and don't forget the wine!

"Fish Cakes and Spice - Mmmmm. That's Nice!

Tod Mun Pla - Thai-style fish cakes. A savory mix of flounder fillets pounded into a paste with red curry, spices, shredded kaffir lime leaves and fresh green beans. Molded into patties and pan-fried to a golden perfection. Serve with fresh cucumber slices and spicy chili dipping sauce. Take a bite - the Thais are right!

Summer in the City and the Chicken is Pretty!

A Summer classic - the backyard grill feast. Herb-crusted chicken breasts, ripe Summer vegetables both fresh and grilled all alongside fresh baked slices of country bread and lots of homemade lemonade and iced tea and even a bottle or two of light wine. Enjoy the Summer bounty while the season lasts!

Think You Know Banh Mi? Well Try This!

Here's another take on the iconic Vietnamese sandwich - Banh Mi Thit Bo Nuong. Tender herb-grilled beef slices stuffed into a classic crusty baguette and lavishly smeared with fresh made Sriracha-aioli all topped with crunchy pickled vegetables and fresh scallions. The tasty treat that beats the heat!

Sweet Desire

All-American Chocolate Chip Cookies - Irresistible cookies chock full of chocolate chips and chopped nuts. Too tempting to eat just one ...

'Intrigue'

          Rose No.7 - Gouache on fine artist paper - 18 in x 24 in

" ... The Stuff That Dreams are Made of "

Impossibly delicious Pina Colada Cake - A lusciously rich cream filled slice of heaven bursting with fresh chopped pineapple and rum then covered in a dreamy light frosting and toasted coconut flakes. A star on your plate and heaven in your mouth!

Its Summertime and the Burgers are Grillin'

Pure beef patties with chopped onions, garlic and sweet peppers grilled to a juicy perfection. Sandwiched in a toasted sesame bun topped with lettuce, tomato and onion slices with a dollop of ketchup and you have the ultimate American comfort food. Serve with a side of creamy potato salad. Sit back and enjoy the barbecue - it's the American thing to do!

Forget the Colonels' - This Chicken has Wings!

The ultimate American classic - Southern Fried Chicken. Sink your teeth into these delicious crunchy herb-crusted fried chicken pieces and remember all those happy Summer days. Served here with fresh baked buttermilk biscuits and creamy homemade cole slaw. Summertime and the Livin' is Easy!

Classic Lunch for the Salt of the Earth

The classic Vietnamese working man's lunch - Com Tam Suon Nuong. Chewy broken peasant rice topped with sauteed scallions and accompanied with a juicy grilled lemongrass pork chop and fresh vegetables dressed in savory nuoc cham sauce. Power to the people and lunch too!

'Gold Ingot'

          Rose No.6 - Gouache on fine artist paper - 18 in x 24 in