This is my favorite recipe. Some people don't like natto (fermented soybeans) even in Japan, but I really love it. Try it when you have a chance!

This piece was inspired by fruit that is in season in the summer, since it is cold for over half of the year. Got to love in season fruit!

I'm actually not a fan of outdoor picnics; I'm apt to spend more time looking at the insects that show up than actually enjoying the food. However, a glass of wine and some good cheese with a beautiful view and good company is always welcome.

Let's Have a Picnic

Hummus made with tahini yoghurt and chickpeas with peta bread and celery, beef shawarma(gyros), dolmas (stuffed grape leaves) and for dessert coffee spiced with cardamom and saffron served with dates.

The typical Argentinian picnic: appetizers for a start, and then a barbecue including a variety of different meat cuts and offal.

Design Challenge Let's have a picnic!

For me, a picnic is synonymous of joy, happiness and relax, it is a time to share simple food and talks outdoors. This is my ideal picnic!

Picnics feel nostalgic to me, and nostalgia feels like my mother. She was a terrible cook but excellent baker and could put together a wonderful picnic spread. Strawberry shortcake was something that we used to make together and sounds lovely for a summer picnic.

Summer Picnic with Friends

Gather what's ripe in the garden, a blanket, vintage milk glass vase for wildflowers, your straw hat, and some cool drinks and find a pretty field midsummer. If you're lucky, a red-winged blackbird will join you on the rustic fence while the sunflowers and morning glories bloom amongst the rustling corn.

I love drawing desserts because they are both beautiful and delicious! Here are some great sweet, they are suitable for a great afternoon tea.

Delicious fresh salad- perfect for a hot summer day ...

Cool and crispy salad nestled on a classic red and white picnic tablecloth. Fresh-from-the-garden strawberries and basil, accented with creamy mozzarella and a crunch of walnuts, then drizzled with punchy balsamic and your best olive oil. Perfect fare to cool and freshen the palate on a warm summer afternoon!

The word 'Summer' always brings a smile on my face and reminds me of all the beautiful colors that look particularly brighter in this season. I came across this recipe of 'Rainbow Salad' on Instagram by Nandita Iyer, the author of 'The everyday healthy Vegetarian'. Rainbow Salad- The name was so apt, because this is exactly a big bowl of colors. Apart from being so nutritious, all the colors are extremely appealing to the eyes. When I saw the topic of Summer Salads, I immediately remembered Nandita's Salad. The salad is extremely customizable to what you have available in the kitchen and is super easy to make.

This is one of the staple recipes in our house. Its comforting and easy to make and I enjoyed illustrating it!