One of my favorites! It's always a fresh treat to have a good, savory Greek salad!

I love things that are really seasonal. You have to wait until their time has come and then savor them while they last. One of those things are elderflowers. Right now on every walk I inspect the elder trees I pass to see how much longer I have to wait until the blossoms are open. I love their smell and aroma and I love the direct connection to the world around me, that gives so graciously. One of the first things I am going to make is an elderflower cordial. It is super refreshing and a wonderful treat of late spring that all of us love.

olive oils infused with fresh herbs

A refreshing drink for the summer

A Happy Meal is one in which all the little ones are happy. This often means finger foods and NO two foods touching each other. This picky palette picnic enjoyed with my family is my Happy Meal!

Desserts in general were always my favorite part of a meal (still are!), and as a kid it was an awesome night when we had a homemade fruit tart and a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert!

This illustration is meant to evoke the experience of synaesthesia, a joining or merging of senses that aren't normally connected, a harmless and slightly odd neurological phenomenon I've experienced since I was a kid (when the number 8 was always purple, the too-loud radio made it hard to see, and squares were boys.)

Sometimes I feel flavors as colors: sweet things are pastel soft, sour flavors are neon bright. Apricot streusel bars give you a little bit of both sweet and sour -- enjoy the rainbow!

RIP Shirleys Sandwich Shop

Various delicious and colourful varieties of pears in watercolours and ink

A warm clear evening relaxing under the stars, great company, and lots of delicious little dishes to share, that’s my HAPPY MEAL!

This burst of yum illustrates one of my great loves. A simple appetizer or snack for some is a perfectly proper happy meal for me. The creamy avocado with a punch of heat, coupled with the satisfying saltiness of a perfectly toasted chip. *runs for kitchen* 😋

India is a country filled with such a diverse cuisine.Biryani is a famous Indian dish that is made for special occasions. My family is from Hyderabad, so we have our own twists to make our food, and of course, no one makes it better than my mom! Even though there are a lot of ingredients, it's a dish that is worth making, it brings together family, friends, and loved ones in a comforting way.

I miss cooking pizza at home and having friends over. Making a pizza with overloaded cheese and toppings of choice is the best and yummiest.

Ramen is one of my favorite comfort foods. The creamy broth and the chewy noodles never disappoint. In Amsterdam there is a tiny restaurant where you can sit on the bar and enjoy your ramen while watching the cooks preparing the food. This illustration is inspired by this.

My Happy Meal:
A taco party is my happy meal. When my family gets together, it is quite a crowd. We have never been a quiet family... add 3 excited grandchildren to the mix and you have a party! Tacos are the perfect meal to serve. With so many choices of ingredients, everyone can make tacos to their taste. Lots of people, lots of tacos, lots of love.

Malayali food has a special place in my heart and the Onam Sadya has always been the yearly delight I eagerly wait for. This grand meal is served on a banana leaf and can have up to 30 items sometimes. Last year due to the lockdown, we decided to cook this meal on our own and managed to put together 20 things, much to our delight. To prepare for this, I usually skip (or have a very light) breakfast to have enough space in my tummy to devour all the delicacies, Can't wait for the festival to come around again.