Here are more shots from the January workshop.  The weather was perfect. The meals, as always, were great.  Each day was packed with instruction and fun. Helene, John, and Gina did a great job.  I believe it just deserved a second post: from food styling, going to meet the fishing boats, making gnocchi, and the... Continue Reading →

Last week (Jan. 22 to Jan. 28) we had the team back together again for another great Food Photography Workshop in Charleston, S.C.  Host and teacher - Helene Dujardin, Chef John Ondo, and me. John gave me the title of Chef de Cuisine (to me that is pretty high praise, but I'll take it.) This,... Continue Reading →

Walking away from 2016 I feel that anyone alive; breathing and doing needs a little inspiration; a few uplifting words.  Heaven knows with all this doing and living there are times we fail - if you are human.  And then, it is all in the handling of the failure.  The thing is - to fail... Continue Reading →

What do you do when you come back home after a week-long vacation?  We just returned from Portland, Oregon.  So . . . In my world I: Unpack right away (For me this is a must.  I am obsessive compulsive that way). Wash all the dirty clothes (another obsessive act) Download all vacation photos(More than... Continue Reading →

I know that just about everyone has heard that old expression “Everything old is new again.”  And lately that phrase has been very true for me.  The last few weeks I had been working on a family cookbook for our upcoming reunion in beautiful Pennsylvania.  The hand-written recipes by the sweet family that are very... Continue Reading →

Feta Orzo Salad On a bed of Curly Leaf Lettuce   Happy May!    

While trying to avoid all things with dairy (this is any dairy items made from cow’s milk) I am constantly reworking recipes that I can make substitutions for (cow’s milk) dairy.   I was very excited to find out the ‘Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry’ has no dairy. And, of course, I needed to use this... Continue Reading →

Tomatoes, I love tomatoes, especially if they are fresh from the garden.   I planted my garden on Saturday and I can hardly wait for the vines to produce that beautiful fruit.  In anticipation for the coming weeks – watching the plants grow I wanted to share a simple recipe where the tomato is the star.... Continue Reading →

Happy Easter! May you have ...The gladness of Easter,which is HopeThe promise of Easter,which is PeaceThe spirit of Easter,which is Love(author unknown) Blessings on this Wonderful Day, 

Can I Hear It For Spring?   I know the official day is not until March 19th, but today in my part of the world, it feels like Spring.  It is glorious and one of those days you feel guilty if you stay inside.  So, if you live in Georgia get outside and enjoy the daffodils. ... Continue Reading →