My spin on a Benedict: a poached egg sitting in a  carved artichoke heart, topped with Hollandaise sauce.

My spin on a Benedict: a poached egg sitting in a  carved artichoke heart, topped with Hollandaise sauce.

One of my favorite inventions, the Muffuletta Hot Dog, inspired by A Confederacy of Dunces.  

One of my favorite inventions, the Muffuletta Hot Dog, inspired by A Confederacy of Dunces.  

Nova Lox over whipped chive cream cheese on top of a crispy potato pancake.  All gluten and dairy free.

Nova Lox over whipped chive cream cheese on top of a crispy potato pancake.  All gluten and dairy free.

A book club dinner party themed around A Christmas Carol

A book club dinner party themed around A Christmas Carol

Russian Style Chicken meatball soup with fresh homemade gluten free spaetzle. 

Russian Style Chicken meatball soup with fresh homemade gluten free spaetzle. 

The (very memorable) Godfather dinner.  A really fun theme, great food and discussion.  I made some Italian favorites and also picked the best of the best up in Arthur Avenue.

The (very memorable) Godfather dinner.  A really fun theme, great food and discussion.  I made some Italian favorites and also picked the best of the best up in Arthur Avenue.

A Menu/Placemat I created for a To Kill A Mockingbird book club dinner

A Menu/Placemat I created for a To Kill A Mockingbird book club dinner

Breakfast At Tiffany's: a 5 course brunch served on a Saturday night.  

Breakfast At Tiffany's: a 5 course brunch served on a Saturday night.  

The Great Gatsby brunch that started with tea sandwiches and mimosas, of course.

The Great Gatsby brunch that started with tea sandwiches and mimosas, of course.

Lobster Thermidor and sautéed green beans.

Lobster Thermidor and sautéed green beans.