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