I always try to make food look as good as it tastes, striving for culinary works of art! Recipes available upon request. See more great photos here: Work of Art

Here in the Northeast US, we’re not so sure that spring has actually arrived. Nevertheless, my recent longing for spring weather and infatuation with Cherry Blossoms has moved over into the kitchen. Please contact me for the Cherry Blossom pastry recipe! See more great Spring Photos here!  

Just visited Washington, DC for the Cherry Blossom Festival. Saw lots of amazing monuments, Julia Child’s Kitchen and the Smithsonian Food exhibit! Also ate lots of monumental meals at fantastic DC restaurants including 1789, Blue Duck Tavern and Fiola.   See more photos here: Weekly Photo Challenge: Monument

On the threshold of the kitchen, the entry to the oven… The threshold of turning ripe, tropical fruit into something more – Exotic Fruit Crumble! See more Thresholds here: Weekly Photo Challenge: Threshold

Street Life = Street Food! Colorful and delicious from our recent trip to French St. Martin…     See more interpretations of Street Life.

I treasure special meals with my special someone – especially on Valentine’s Day! Find more treasures here: Weekly Photo Challenge: Treasure

    Here I am, making Spätzle, Eggs a la Martin, Strawberry Smoothies, Dutch Apple Babies….you name it. Recipes available upon request! See more great photos here: Weekly Photo Challenge: Selfie

Culinary oddities, indeed, but good ones! Oranges in the snow, champagne over London, and fairies in the kitchen…  See more juxtapositions here: Weekly Photo Challenge: Juxtaposition      

What better way to celebrate with family and friends than with festive feasts? See more great families here:  Weekly Photo Challenge: Family http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2014/01/17/photo-challenge-family-2/

Mix up a couple of authentic American flavors like maple and corn, and what do you get? Crumbly, toasty golden muffins just right for a lazy breakfast or afternoon tea. Bake the muffins in paper and they’re great for on the go meals or road trips. Or, simply pour the rich corn batter into a […]