As I drew this, I was a little taken aback by the emotions that came over me. My grandma was, simply put, an amazing person. She was also a really great cook! It always amazed me how she could put perfectly assembled meals together in, what seemed like, such an effortless way. She made carrot soup for me a bunch of times when I lived with her in high school. No matter how tough of a day I had, I’d walk in and the smells whirled around me like a hug and reminded me that I was “home”. It was so delicious and I loved that she made it just for me. She gave me her recipe but, sadly, I can’t find it anywhere - I really hope one day I stumble upon it. Anyway, I found out later that she actually didn’t even like cooking at all, it always makes me laugh because I was certainly fooled. I also always imagine that if she could do something she didn’t even like doing with such grace and perfection, just think what she could’ve done with something she was truly passionate about. When I think of her now, I remember how much she loved my art, even when I made ridiculously awful drawings in high school, you’d never know it by her reaction. She’d tell me, “don’t forget to sign it, I want proof that I knew how talented you were before everyone else did.” I always knew she was incredible, but I didn’t always realize that having that kind of support and encouragement for your passion was as special and, sadly, as rare it can sometimes be. I’m so lucky to have had her in my life.

This quick version of the Vegetable Biryani although easy is bold and flavourful. It's lightly spiced with turmeric, cumin, coriander, garam masala and other warm spices.The vegetables in this Indian rice dish can be changed around - perhaps add bell peppers, potatoes or cauliflower. You can add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper for a kick if desired.

A Fruits and Veg-eometry repeat pattern

Food Geometry

“Food Geometry”

The perfectly imperfect shapes of veggies and pasta make delicious and nutritious FOOD GEOMETRY.

Make a delicious sandwich with an easy to follow recipe for a simple twist on a bahn mi sandwich.

Here's a simple grill combo: asparagus, baby carrots, sliced red onion and whatever else you want to include! Always fun to explore new ways of drawing vegetables, and food geometry was super fun!

Food geometry challenge. I love fitting together the pieces like a puzzle!

Food Geometry

A food geometry inspired blue print!

Food Geometry

Created for the HandPicked Design Challenge Food Geometry

Recipe from a friend, delicious every time!

Chicken pot pie is one of my favorite foods, and it's remarkably easy to make!