Into the heart of L.A.....

I've been working day and night to have all things in order for my trip to L.A. courtesy of Bertolli foods. Mother's Day was a sweetened blur. Kirsten made me this flourless chocolate torte.


Paul made Eggs Benedict ("it's a cinch" he said before he actually made it.)

Matthew made rhubarb muffins.

It's morel season in Minnesota - more about them later.... think pasta with a light creamy- dreamy morel sauce.

It's lilac season. My home is filled with them.

A Bertolli frozen skillet meal lays in wait for a tired husband and children at the end of the day. Matthew is working two jobs and Kirsten is in finals week at the University.

But I - am going into the Heart of L.A. for a culinary tour and to meet this smiling gentleman.

So I know you're not feeling too sorry for me.
And I get to meet Pat from Mille Fiori Favoriti., and take a culinary tour and meet other bloggers and ... how sweet it is. Until Thursday - have a grand week.