Cook and be merry!

I love to cook. I think everyone knows that by now. HA! I'm not always successful in my attempts, but I do pretty good I think. But, sometimes you just get it right. You know what I mean? When that happens I get so tickled and giddy. I usually grab the camera to snap a shot of what I feel is my own personal masterpiece. I never knew what joy that could bring me. Creating a yummy, edible and memorable dish. Wow, there are really no words to describe it. I went to see the movie Julie & Julia and just absolutely loved it. I'm not sure that if you don't have a love affair with food and cooking you could appreciate it to it's fullest. But I did for sure. Can't wait for it to come out on DVD! Here are a couple of my favs that I've done recently...

HOME-MADE STRAWBERRY PIE

CROUTON CHICKEN, LOADED SMASHED POTATOES, ALMOND GREEN BEANS

CHICKEN PICCATA, GNOCCHI & FRENCH BEANS