I have always been a cook.  My inspiration stems from the fascination I had as a young boy with my grandmother’s grace in her kitchen.  In my 20’s I worked in restaurants in South Lake Tahoe for five years preparing seafood dishes and continental cuisine.  I was able to learn a great deal from the talented chefs I worked with.  From there I came to NYC and embarked on a successful career as a commercial photographer specializing in food.  I photographed several cookbooks including the “Death by Chocolate” series by renowned chef Marcel Desaulniers.  Living in NYC affords limitless culinary opportunities and allows me to explore and indulge in all kinds of cuisine.   Over the years I have developed my skills preparing meals for family and friends.  I experience great pleasure from cooking and consider myself an artisan.


REPERTOIRE
My repertoire runs the gamut from basic comfort food to complex contemporary dishes. It reflects my devotion to the freshest and highest quality ingredients.

Here are a few of my favorites:

• Salad of Arugula, Blood Oranges Dates Almonds and Parmesan

• White Beans with Escarole and Sausage

• Salad of Tomatoes, Green Beans and Shaved Fennel

• Lemon Rosemary Chicken

• Salmon with Artichokes and Olives

• Curried Shrimp

• Brined Chicken Roasted with Mushrooms

• Chipotle and Mustard Rubbed Beef Tenderloin

• Spice Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with Shitake Mushrooms

• Rack of Lamb with Mustard and Tarragon

• Meatballs with Artichokes, Green Olives and Sage

• Blue Cheese Burgers

• Lasagna

• Risotto with Artichokes, Leeks, Spinach and Tomatoes

• Shepard’s Pie

• Brined Pork Chops with Romesco

• Buttermilk Panna Cotta

• Peach Galette

• Chocolate Chip cookies