i have received many inquiries about the painting i have at the header of my blog. i commissioned my dear friend, zola solamente to paint it for me. above is another piece of her artwork. she is a fantastic artist who lives in boston. she loves painting vibrant food, fruit and floral still lifes. that is why i chose her artwork for my site. i think her artwork is just awesome. please let me know if you are interested in having her create something for your home. original art is just as enriching as well prepared food. at least in my opinion...