Who needs buns of steel when you can have buns of cinnamon?

Grannies rule!...a mashup of kitchen wisdom and life advice, including some tips from my favourite farmhouse kitchen. In case you missed the theme, it's "no whining".

Pasta & Sushi

It's that time of the year soon, bring a dish, share the fun!

Visual "Tasting Notes" of red wine varietals of France!

Visual "Tasting Notes" of my favorite aromatic white wine varietals!

There are so many different types of milk, find out which one is right for you!

One of the wonderful things about sushi is the attention given to presentation as well as the food itself. I love to see the gigantic wooden boats full of beautiful sushi, sashimi, and rolls come of of the kitchen at Japanese restaurants. I embellished this illustration with some hand-drawn Japanese crest motifs and hope that my work is as much a feast for the eyes as the real thing!

Blind countour illustrations/collage of carrot and celeriac (celery root) soup.

A delicious mix of fruit and berries

What's your preference, a healthy sandwich or delicious burger?

Honoring the hearty root vegetables for the season

Winter is just around the corner and some of my favorite winter fruit is fresh citrus. The oranges (including mandarines and tangarines) are so juicy and sweet and the lemons are tangy and zesty. They are great in recipes but I especially love the colorful combination of oranges and lemons together. The burst of vibrant yellow and orange look fantastic on a tablescape. I've combined them with the contrast of blue and white plates on a deep blue tablecloth for a real punch of color!

Neeps (turnips) & Tatties (potatoes) are a staple in Scotland. The two are a served boiled and mashed together with butter and served alongside haggis.

After spending a recent afternoon wandering around a farm, I was inspired by all of the produce and the variety of color offered during Fall. I love the calm feeling of a crisp, cool Fall afternoon, and the desire to bake pies and drink tea with friends during this season.