“If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.”

J.R.R. Tolkien

Yesterday’s post was a simple nod to so much that I am thankful for (Just a moment of grateful). One of my huge and ongoing gratitudes has to do with food. I have always loved to eat (and consequently need to be careful!) and I also enjoy cooking.

Overall, this past week was really excellent in terms of cooking. Most of what I prepared turned out to be really good, so it’s probably just as well that I rode close to one hundred miles (especially now that Max is not exactly generating calorie-burning exercise at any measurable level on our walks).

Today’s blog, then, comprises a gallery of food photos, all dishes prepared in my kitchen. Some of you will enjoy looking through the photographs and others (fair enough) will scroll on by.

A few of the images, like the spinach-stuffed salmon in puff pastry, are necessarily in sequence, but most are random. Feast your eyes!

Additionally, if there is something you want details on, let me know in the comments and I will try to reply with what you need to know.

Always grateful for this good life, and especially for the privilege of enjoying great food.

Bon Appétit! – DEREK