My mother's birthday was my first 24-hours-in-the-kitchen ordeal:
With Beef and Rice-Stuffed Red and Yellow Peppers, roasted asparagus and my favorite salad: spinach, strawberries, almonds, goat cheese with white balsamic dressing. And a coconut cake for dessert!
For Claudia's birthday, a triple-layer chocolate bourbon cake with whipped cream and strawberries.
