Client Projects

Creative Solutions with Dreyer’s Novelty Ice Creams

Challenge
Dreyer’s Dibs and Drumstick ice creams are usually eaten out of hand, so creating a recipe was my kind of challenge!
Delivery
Function, form, and fun were my priority for these whimsical, easy to make treats.
Result
Bundt cake and ice cream with Drumstick Cones.
Fancy frosted cupcakes topped with Frozen Ice Cream Dibs.

*photos by Eskite Designs, San Francisco, Styling by Kim Konecny*

Concept Innovation for Mann’s Nourish Bowls

Mann’s is a leading producer of ready-to-eat fresh vegetables. I lead the chef team for the ideation of Nourish Bowls, the first fresh produce heat ‘n serve bowl meal.

Challenge
Single serve fresh produce meals.
Delivery
Created thought-starter ideations and taste-able protocepts for vegetable forward meal bowls with international flavors, incorporating grains, starches, nuts, seeds, proteins and sauces.
Result
Mann’s Nourish meal bowls. Distributed in the U.S. and Canada.

Sun-Maid Raisins Projects

Fun for kids
Sugar replacement with Raisin & Dates

My fun and crazy Sun-Maid recipe ideas like Stuffed Banana Smiles and Turkey Trot Corn Muffins are designed for creative cooking engagement with kids.

Banana Smile

Slice lengthwise through banana just to the underside skin. Gently open the slit. Stuff with raisins and chocolate chips. Microwave on high power 30-60 seconds, just until banana is warmed and chocolate melts. Serve immediately.

Corn Muffin Turkeys

Food play with real food engages kids and makes a creative activity. This simple cornbread muffin is dotted with raisins on the inside, then sliced dried fruits turn them into festive turkeys.
More detail here!