Friday, May 29, 2020

Sit down, fill your glasses and chow down!

Savor the flavor of this Vietnamese working man’s lunch — Com Tam Ba Xuyen. Fragrant jasmine rice topped with sautéed scallions and accompanied with slices of pork and eggs braised in coconut milk, fried sausages, pickled vegetables and sweet-sour dipping sauce. Lunch is definitely on!

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

This cheesecake delight can make the world just right!

Feeling blue? Then treat yourself to a generous slice of this New York style cheesecake. A scrumptious baked creation consisting of cream cheese, eggs, sugar, vanilla and sour cream all cradled in a buttery cookie crust and crowned with fresh berries. One slice and heaven can wait!

Monday, May 25, 2020

Straight from the oven — baked with lovin’!

Three-Cheese Garlic Bread anyone? Mozzarella, Provolone and goat cheeses all stuffed into a loaf of bread generously slathered with garlic butter, sprinkled with fried onions and baked to a golden brown. A bite of this is a ticket to bliss!

Saturday, May 23, 2020

Please take a seat — this breakfast can’t be beat!

Rise and shine to a hearty breakfast of baked eggs with country ham, Cheddar cheese, sweet peppers, onions and served with golden toast, fresh coffee and juice — all awaiting your dining pleasure. A beautiful new day has begun!

Wednesday, May 20, 2020

Before you die, these BBQ ribs you gotta try!

Enjoy Memorial Day feast with these Memphis-style BBQ Ribs. Juicy baby back ribs rubbed with a heady mixture of Southern spices and bourbon barbecue sauce and then slowly grilled to a charred falling off the bone tenderness. Serve with homemade potato salad and some leafy greens. Summer will be here soon enough!

Sunday, May 17, 2020

These breakfast treats start the day so sweet!

Tired of bacon and eggs for breakfast? Try these irresistible fresh baked cheese Danishes filled with a multitude of delights including goat cheese, berry jam, fruits and toasted nuts. Enjoy with a cup of coffee for a tasty start to the day.

Thursday, May 14, 2020

'Sea and Sky #4'

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

Tuesday, May 12, 2020

Fresh from the oven — all filled with stuffin’!

Take a snack break with these hot and spicy Jamaican Beef Patties. A savory mix of ground beef, chopped onions, hot peppers and spices all encased in a flaky crust and baked to a crispy golden brown. One is never enough ...!

Sunday, May 10, 2020

Spring is here and dinner is near!

Tender succulent roast pork loin stuffed with spinach, sweet peppers, Fontina and Parmesan cheeses all accompanied with baked sweet potatoes and a fresh green garden salad. Toast everyone’s health and welcome the coming season!

Thursday, May 7, 2020

Bring on the spice — these Spring Rolls are nice!

A classic dish from North Vietnam — Bun Nem Ran or Spring Roll Noodle Salad. Crispy fried little square parcels filled with a luscious mix of ground pork, crab meat, shiitake mushrooms, shallots and savory spices. Serve with rice vermicelli, lettuce, pickled carrots, roasted peanuts and a helping of sweet-spicy sauce for a cool refreshing meal on a lazy afternoon.

Monday, May 4, 2020

One taste of this heavenly cake and your smiles will break!

Tired and grumpy? Then it’s time to treat yourself to a slice of this sweet Apple-Carrot cake. A moist, baked confection filled with grated apples and carrots, plump raisins, toasted walnuts and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. Enjoy!

Friday, May 1, 2020

‘City Blues’

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