This weekend was my dear friend Rose's birthday! She keeps her apartment stocked with thriving houseplants and the latest health foods; nutritional yeast, maca powder and coconut flour are just a few staples. Another must have? Chia seeds. I've never made chia pudding myself , but Rose swears by it and we often enjoy it together when I come to visit. For her b-day I decided to illustrate a new recipe I found for chia pudding. I originally found a recipe for peanut butter chia pudding but needed to add more color to match Rose's colorful personality. So I ended up with a PB & J Chia pudding parfait.. because I also needed to paint all those little toppings. Yes, I had fun painting each one o
What are the perks of cold, New England weather? Simmering pots of comfort food and sitting by the fire are two big ones for me. Here's a newly commissioned chili recipe complete with the authors signature. I let myself be loose with the lettering of the title as the original version of the recipe I received was riddles with scribbles, arrows and notes on a lined piece of paper. I love the act of sharing food, whether its with friends at a dinner party, a handwritten recipe passed through generations or a quickly jotted note from a new friend. There is something so loving about sharing the recipes that always bring us joy and comfort. This project recently commissioned as a housewarming pre
