Have a strawberry salad and join me in L.A. for a huge giveaway from Bertolli Foods

That's right. Bertolli Foods is sending me to Los Angeles for a "meet and greet" Celebrity Chef Event with Rocco DiSpirito (it's fate - we were both born and raised in Jamaica, Queens, New York City) and a culinary tour of the City of Angels. Better yet, they want one of you to come with me. Are you free May 10-12? (Yes this May 10, 2010). Feeling adventurous? Wanting new sights, new sounds, new aromas and new tastes? Bertolli foods is taking care of your transportation, hotel and meals.



What do you need to do? It's simple - for four days, I will be airing a webisode of Bertolli's Into the Heart of Italy. You simply watch the webisode and then leave a comment telling me:



a. your favorite part

b. the "clue"



And whether or not you are interested in participating in this Bertolli giveaway! If you are, please make sure your comment includes a way I can reach you. Four days of comments will be combined and then one will be picked at random.* The giveaway closes Thursday at 8 p.m. when a "comment number" is picked (at 10 p.m.). Then, get ready to pack your bags!



*I am sorry, my international friends, but the giveaway applies to the continental United States only. Winner must be available to travel May 10-12.


The webisodes are easy on the eyes - it's a few minutes a day under the Tuscan sun. I travel vicariously through cooking, why not through webisodes?

If you cannot view the video, follow the link
http://intotheheartofitaly.yahoo.com/#18448076

And below is all you need for a Sassy Strawberry Salad.

1 pint strawberries, cleaned and hulled, cut if huge

1/2 cup toasted pine nuts

4 cups combination of baby spinach and mache lettuces

2-3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar

3-4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

a few brave turns of the pepper grinder

Toss and serve. Watch the video and dream of Italy. Comment and come to L.A.