
"Ditch The Plates"

"First, You Take a Carrot"

"Branch Out"

"When the dish looks better, it tastes better"

"Serve a better-looking plate"

"Ready, Set, Glow!"
What's your idea of the perfect carved pumpkin? Funny? Scary? Traditional? Abstract? On these pages we offer five fun designs, created by Lisa Cherkassky, and photographed by Mark Finkstaedt.

The Artful Pie
Written by Lisa Cherkasky
Photographed by Renee Comet

You're The Chef
Lisa Cherkasky
This is my newest book and I am very, very proud of it. There is nothing more exciting and gratifying than cooking with kids, or watching (listening to) kids cooking.
You’re the Chef is filled with beautiful photographs and practical, delicious, around-the-clock recipes – from blueberry pancakes to perfect marinara. The chocolate chip cookie recipe is my absolute go-to, as is the crunchy granola.
Creating this book was the highlight of my year and my heart is in it.

An Urban Endeavor
The Urban Winery
Dionysus makes his presence known in Silver Spring.
Written by Lisa Cherkasky. Photographed by Bill Kamenjar.
From Montgomery Magazine [download PDF]