Tasty morsels for the last night of the year!

Ring in the New Year with these delicious party treats that will keep everyone partying on this most festive night of the year. Always perfect with a glass of Champagne or two as the atmosphere gets bubbly and the dancing gets lively all through the night. Happy New Year!

A sweet tasting delight for Santa’s big night!

A long sleigh ride ... hmmm, I bet these buttery delights will keep Santa happy all through the night. Assorted fresh butter cookies baked with almonds, dipped in chocolate, filled with berry jam or simply sprinkled with colored sparkling sugar. To be left by the fire for Santa’s desire!

Give your holiday feast the sweetest of treats!

This Buche de Noel is the ultimate finale for your holiday feast. Fresh baked spice log cake with a rich mocha cream filling and covered in chocolate shavings, toasted nuts and a brandied frosting. An elegant, festive and decadent dessert to be celebrated with the season. Joyeux Noel!

Another Christmas is here so let’s break out the cheer!

The lights are dimmed, the candles are lit, the table is set and the guests are all here — let the festivities begin! In the center of it all lies a succulent roast loin of pork stuffed with prosciutto and wild mushrooms inviting all to enjoy the flavor accompanied by a cornucopia of tasty side dishes. As the wine glasses are filled, the toasts will begin and laughter will reign far into the night. Merry Christmas to all!

Sweet Danish pastries — man, are they tasty!

Warm your heart and soul with these fresh baked Danishes — slightly sweet and filled with a multitude of delights including goat cheese, berry jam, fruits and nuts. Enjoy with a cup of coffee for a tasty start to the day.

Winter got you down? Let’s fire up the pork and all chow down!

When the days grow short we all need a warm dish of comfort food. Try this Vietnamese country favorite — Thit Kho Trung — slices of pork tenderloin and hard boiled eggs cooked in a tasty sauce of coconut milk with palm sugar, fish sauce, garlic, lemongrass and black pepper. Top it all off with some scallions and serve over rice. Come on baby, light my fire!

When the weather gets chilly, reach for this beef chili!

Warm up those chilly evenings with a bowl of this spicy Southwestern Beef Chili. Ground beef mixed with corn, kidney beans, celery, sweet peppers, onions, garlic, chili powder all slowly cooked in a tomato sauce spiced up with cumin and oregano. Serve hot with shredded Cheddar cheese, chopped onions and cilantro sprigs, if desired.

Grandma’s frittata, we all ate it a lotta!

Frittata di Vermicelli — an open face Italian omelet made with eggs, prosciutto, vermicelli, sweet peppers, basil, onions, garlic and a splash of panna da cucina cream. Bake to a golden brown and serve with some wine and salad. It’s frittata time!

Please don’t gimme no lip, I gotta get me them ribs!

Finger licking good Memphis-style Drunken Pig BBQ Ribs — juicy baby back ribs rubbed with a heady mixture of Southern spices and homemade bourbon barbecue sauce and then slowly roasted to an incredible falling off the bone tenderness. Surround with baked beans and crispy potato fries. Enjoy!

‘Tulips’

Acrylic and gouache on fine paper — 18 in x 24 in / 45.7 cm x 61 cm

Better at home, make these doughnuts on your own!

Cappuccino doughnuts anyone? Fresh out of the frying pan — coffee flavored doughnuts covered in sparkling sugar or chocolate with toasted almonds. Perfect with a cup of hot coffee anytime ...

Roast turkey in the skin, tastes so good it’s a sin!

What to do with leftover Thanksgiving turkey? You make Vietnamese Banh Mi sandwich, of course. Take a crusty baguette slathered with fresh made garlic-mayonnaise then stuff it with roast turkey, pickled carrots, cucumber and jalapeño slices. Add a cool drink and voila, your day after Thanksgiving lunch is ready!