Author
Writing has been a hobby of mine from a child. I find that once I write about something, it becomes clearer. It is the way I process things in my world. I like to write.
Culinary Creations
From minimal professional training, being in the kitchen and creating wonderful meals from great ingredients is one of my greatest joys. I love the mental preparation, growing and shopping for great vegetables, the actual process and of course enjoying what I create with great friends.
Residential Designer
In my hiatus of teaching in Michigan and then again in Charlotte, I pursued an education in Residential Design and Architecture. I opened my business, MSZ Designs, LLC in 2008 and enjoy helping solve the “puzzle” of making a living space, functional.
Books
Trixie’s Diner was published in 2010. It takes the reader through the journey of caring for the terminally ill at home.
99 Things a Student needs to Learn before Graduating from High School is a resource for those from middle school to college age and beyond. It fills in the gaps and offers suggestions for a well-rounded education.
Photos
Taking pictures of my designs, culinary excursions, vacations and especially my labradoodle will be flooding this site.
Recipes
My culinary interests are varied. Italian cuisine is part of my heritage and therefore, takes the forefront in my culinary repertoire; however, I enjoy great recipes for everything from great soups and stews, salads and meats and poultry. I also enjoy baking artisanal and yeast breads.
Morning Inspirations
I write best in the morning. Seize the morning, seize the day! I find that I sometimes write in my head while driving and when I get to my computer, it sometimes loses some of its umph in the time travel, but I do enjoy writing and blogging and find this site a great avenue to share my thoughts.