Amelia, pictured here, may well be the youngest “Blooming Platterist,” and certainly the cutest!

This vivacious gal lives out of state, but her aunt and uncle live in our town.  Known to her family, as “Little Chef,” she is visiting here this week, but will go home before the official book-signing next week.

So, tonight my husband and I happen to be hosting the 3rd annual “Happy Birthday Julia Child” potluck dinner party to which her aunt and uncle were invited.  They aren’t able to attend because they don’t have a sitter–and it’s an “adult” party or we would welcome Amelia–but “Little Chef” wanted to make an appetizer, bring it by ahead of time, and have me sign her cookbook.  How adorable is that?

I can’t wait to meet her and taste her creation!

And I’d love to meet/see you at the official book-signing.  Here are all the details:

The Blooming Platter Cookbook: A Harvest of Seasonal Vegan Recipes

Book-signing and Discussion

Barnes & Noble Booksellers

4485 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, 757-671-2331

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

7 -8 p.m.

When the focus is seasonal, the flavor is sensational!

Hope to see you there!

~Betsy D.