Kitschy, I know, but this is the recipe that reminds me of being a kid. We had a limited rotation of meals when I was growing up as my mom wasn’t much of a cook and relied heavily on simple recipes she pulled from magazines. Beans ’N Wieners Waikiki was one of those recipes. My sisters and I would always be excited when it was bubbling in the oven. It was a fun meal and a departure from much of what we ate, such as liver and corned beef. This is the kind of meal that harkens back to a different time and it is always a crowd-pleaser, particularly with kids. It is the first dish that comes to mind when I think of beans, in this case, navy beans. This sweet and simple dish will always have a special place in my heart, and I hope my illustration expresses the joy of childhood that it evokes in my memories.

Some classic cocktails to celebrate the New Year 2020!

Fond memories of Jellied Pineapple Rings, they were a treat my mother made when I was a kid. For the Handpicked Design Challenge.

Food Geometry

I love the shapes of fruit specially when cut.

Food Geometry.

One of Mom's many famous deserts was her individual Baked Alaskas. She usually made them with French Vanilla ice cream (Dad's favorite), but I thought it would be fun to pair the pineapple and coconut with raspberry ice cream instead.

Pomegranate and pineapple give this fresh, herby, crisp salad a fruity tang!

Dad could take or leave anything about holiday dinners—except this salad. It made Christmas for him, and now it does for us, too.

Birthday Bash! When life gives you pineapples...add rum! Cool off and celebrate the day with this classic frozen cocktail by the pool.

I would love to have a Birthday Bash with these fancy pineapples.

Smoothies with superfoods in them! This is one of the best ways to make sure you have a super start to your day!

A delicious bowl of super food fruits and veggies.

Nature has give us an abundance of super foods, but not one SINGLE food can be expected to do it all!

A healthy way to enjoy superfoods in the morning