" ... 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

Tasty Relief from the Dog Days Heat!

Beat back the heat with this tasty summer salad of grilled sausages and vegetables on a bed of spinach greens all drizzled in a balsamic-olive oil dressing. Chase away the haze from those dreary dog days!

Fresh at Home Beats the Orders by Phone!

Fresh home-made Shrimp Lo Mein - Fresh noodles and vegetables with shrimp in a tasty abalone soy sauce with a splash of Shaoxing wine and sesame oil. Chinese take-out doesn't even come close!

'Over the Moon'

        Rose No.5 - Watercolor on fine artist paper - 18 in x 24 in

Made in the USA

Take a bite out of this delectable Apple Pie - chock full of fresh apple slices, brown sugar and spices and everything nice all baked in a buttery golden crust. Serve warm with a dollop of fresh whipped cream. Happy Fourth of July!