my dearest matthew...I was so very saddened to hear about the passing of your mom...she sounds like she lived a wonderful,happy and sharing life...you were very lucky to have had her for so long...my heart is saddened and I hope you find it a comfort to know you have such caring family and friends...I share with you my most ardent feelings of love and prayers at this time...I just happened to be looking through my "our lady of mt. carmel" cookbook this morning...and sure enough, there was your moms name right there with her recipe for crostini toscani!! I'm sure I will find her name in the book many times...god bless you, matt...with love, gerry