back now with more of "today" on this friday morning. the 11th day of may, 2012. we've got a really nice crowd outside as the sun is peeking through in midtown manhattan. as we head into mother's day weekend, a really nice d here today. and i'm ann curry alongside al roker, savannah guthrie, tamron hall. and coming up this morning, we have a little demon on our hands. i'm -- >> in fact, we're talking about the age of 3, maybe learning to color. >> drooling. >> crying for our mommies. >> not this little girl, okay?

she just at the tender age of 3 became the younger u.s. member of the high i.q. society mensa. we haven't even bothered to fill out our application forms. this little girl is already a member. >> we'll talk to her in just a few minutes. >> smartie pants. >> she's smart and cute. she's got it all. >> got it all. speaking of having it all, she's smart, she's funny, she's cute and she also knows how to show you how far your money can go these days when it comes to your home. homes from wide open views of the arizona skyline, sunny florida, and adorable 1910 connecticut victorian all coming up. >> okay. >> and what else? >> a lot of moms would like to do on sunday, in addition to getting a great hug, you want to relax. i would assume that. we're going to create the perfect mom cave. we've heard about dad cave. we're going to create a mom cave, kick back, escape from the family just for a bit, and howard stern was on yesterday,

how to create that mom cave. >> oh, that's pretty cool. >> be good to your mom. >> every time your mom comes -- >> she's good to me. >> i know. meantime let's get inside -- >> all week -- >> all right. okay. we're not laughing, but happy mother's day. all of our moms. all of our moms. okay. natalie, will you please save us? >> i certainly will. all right. i will. in the news this morning, two young girls are now safe after their accused kidnapper shot and killed himself. 12-year-old alexandra bain and 8-year-old kyliyah were rescued after a two-week manhunt that began when they disappeared with their mother and older sister. the girls were taken to a hospital, treated for dehydration and later released. police say they found the sisters with adam mayes in a wooded area after receiving a tip-off. but when asked to surrender

mayes then turned the gun on himself. mayes had been charged with the murder of the girls mother and older sister. president obama will focus on the economy today when he campaigns in nevada. last night, during a fund-raiser at actor george clooney's home the president said his newly declared support for same-sex marriage is a logical extension of where he thinks america is supposed to be. meantime vice president joe biden has apologized to the president for making his own gay marriage endorsement on sunday. a move that pushed the president to speed up his own public announcement. the largest bank in the u.s. has lost $2 billion over the past month and a half. jpmorgan chase acknowledges that the macing trading loss was the result of a portfolio designed to control the company's exposure to risk. the loss marks a new stain in jpmorgan's record after managing to survive the 2008 financial crisis in much stronger form than its peers. the defense today takes over today at the corruption trial of former democratic presidential candidate john edwards. prosecutors concluded their case

thursday by trying to portray edwards as a serial liar, driven by ambition. but edwards' defense team says the government failed to prove that he intentionally violated campaign finance laws and will ask the judge to dismiss the charges. a major breakthrough in the fight against hiv as the fda endorses the first-ever drug shown to prevent hiv infection in healthy people. an advisory panel recommended the daily pill for people at high risk of contracting the virus. that leads to aids. and we're getting our first look today at bruce willis snuggling his month-old daughter mabel. it was tweeted by willis' wife emma heming who writes being a great dad is in his dna. willis has throw grown daughters with ex-wife demi moore. and the french spider-man added to his reputation thursday by scaling france's tallest skyscraper. it took alain robert about 1.5 hours to make the 758-foot high

climb. he has conquered more than 100s of the world's most vertical -- vertigo inducing structures including the eiffel tower and the empire state building. five minutes past the hour. he's got the view there for sure. let's go out to al with a check of your weather. >> this guy's never heard of an elevator? >> he wanted to go do it the hard way. >> all right, thanks so much, natalie. we've got a lot of rain to talk about down south, down in southern texas. you can see heavy rain, texas into louisiana, as well as going to be sweating into the mid-mississippi river valley over the next 48 hours. out west, we have gorgeous weather. 71 in l.a. 72 frisco. 66 in -- 67 in seattle. showers in northern new england, and heavy rain probably coastal flooding as you get into the mid-mississippi river valley. sunny skies along the eastern seaboard with breezy conditions. >> good morning. pleasant weather arriving just

in time for the end of the workweek. a cool breeze out of the northwest. >> and that's your latest weather. natalie? >> al, thank you so much. and now to a remarkable individual. before she encelebrated her third birthday, little emmy lynn became the youngest person to be inducted into the high i.q. society american mensa after scoring 135 on an i.q. test. emma lynn known as emmy is here with her very proud parents, michelle and glen. good morning to all of you. >> good morning. >> how are you doing this morning? i hear you -- >> good. >> -- you love insects, right? >> yeah. >> you want to do a little test

here. i know you love to teach. are you going to teach me a thing or two. can you tell me how caterpillars turn into butterflies? >> metamorphosis. >> that's a big word for an almost 3-year-old, right? and what about planets? i know you love the solar system, right? she loves seeing herself on tv as all 3-year-olds do. she isn't just a 3-year-old, let's show you this picture. do you know what that is right there? i'll show you and then i show the viewers? do you know what that is? >> saturn but he broke his wing. >> so the your honor broke his wing? >> no. >> with the rings. i should understand that because i have a 3-year-old, too. do you know what those rings are made out of, emmy? do you know what the rings are made out of? i think she's enjoying the tv. michelle, let me ask you, because obviously she's an incredibly bright child. but it's not like you're quizzing here with flash cards every day. when she was just a couple of months old i understand that you were concerned, you took her to the pediatrician and he

diagnosed with her with unspecified delays. what caused that diagnosis? >> she just wasn't hitting the milestones in time. mostly the physical milestones. she wasn't reaching for things. and that kind of stuff. wasn't rolling over, sitting up. so he was worried. >> and then i understand a couple months later when she's about 10 months old then, you then had her -- her eyes tested and that's what she got the glasses? >> we had her eyes tested earlier and they finally decided to do glasses at 10 months old. >> what did she put -- she became a different child, is that right? >> she did. it was as if the world opened up. i mean she, i guess she really just couldn't see what was in front of her so she didn't want to reach for things. >> do you know what this planet is right here? >> mars. >> mars, that's right. and is that your favorite planet? exactly. and then at about 15 months did glen get involved here, too, because iion -- >> my belly hurts. >> too many doughnuts maybe in

the green room. that's not good. i understand about 15 months or so you then ended up having her i.q. tested is that right? she was speaking in very complex sentences. >> she was complex sentences and a lot of vocabulary. >> wow. >> sweetie pie, we need to see you there. >> one more minute. >> you knew that she was a pretty smart child because you got back an i.q. test about 135. glen, what was -- what were you thinking? >> i was grflabbergasted actual. when the score came back i knew she was smart and knew she had a great vocabulary but to come back with such high score is just amazing. >> i know sometimes you say you feel like your daughter is smarter than you are. does she like these other cards here? what's this one? do you know what this one is, emmy oh, sweetie. obviously to raise a 3-year-old with such a high i.q. it takes a lot, right? >> yeah.

>> and so i know you're looking for support from mensa. oh, sweetie, she has to go to the bathroom. it's okay. >> i knew this would happen. >> it's okay. we're going to take a quick break. hopefully she'll get a little break as well and we'll come back with you guys, emmy, michelle, glen, thank you. >> thank you. >> sweetie pie, it's okay. coming up next, if you're in the market for a new home we're going to show you what you can get for under $350,000. and then, we've all heard of man caves. what about mom caves? we're going to show you how to create the perfect escape for the hardest working woman in the house. [ female announcer ] to get a professional cleansing system

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classic western red tile roof and indigenous landscaping. which is code for cactus in that part of the country. the living room has a barrel vaulted ceiling, a big arched window with custom shutters. the dining room is cool and bare with an arched doorway and a niche on one wall, the crystal chandelier included in the price. the open floor plan has a very nice dining room as you can see right there, lovely. the big living room has all these different nooks and crannies which people always like. the kitchen has maple finished cabinets, tile floors and snazzy red counter going around there that makes it look pretty jazzy. and there's a covered patio out back for viewing a wide open arizona skies and you're right on a golf course. >> fantastic. okay let's now go to a home that's in rotunda west florida, five bedroom house priced at $319,000. this is west florida, as you said. close to sarasota. the house is over 3,000 square fit big and sits on an oversized

lot with a driveway you could land your plane on. interior surprisingly modern. the living room looks fresh and light with the french doors and unconventional angles here and there. the dining room just off the entry hall has neutral carpet, high ceilings and extra wide base boards. the family room is also light and open with a bank of windows looking out on the backyard lanai. the kitchen has a long breakfast bar and what's a florida home without a pool? there's a sparkling blue pool out back and the lanai is surrounded by greenery. that's part of that house. >> i'll tell you. now let's head to hartford, connecticut. this is a classic five bedroom victorian. on the market for $335,000. >> and hartford is halfway between boston and new york exactly. and this is an adorable 1910 victorian hartford's west end, the best part of the town and it's right next door almost literally to mark twain's house. and just looking at that house you look like you could write a good novel there. >> sit ogen the porch.

>> or up in the power up there. the entryway with the original staircase shows you just how beautifully the whole home has been restored. they did a great job. the living room has a built-in window seat with book shelves the perfect place to cozy up with the dog. >> love the fireplace. >> it's original to the house. still intact. the dining room has gleaming hardwood floors and beautiful door frames and the kitchen looks like it's never been used. it has brand-new white cabinets, stainless steel appliances and soapstone counters. the master bedroom includes a win doer turret space that makes an ideal office or a seating area. remember this is one of five big bedrooms. what a house. >> man. >> what a price. >> that's a pretty good deal. >> all right now let's head to lake way, texas, four bedroom home priced at $335,000. >> this is an impressive looking house on a quiet, secluded neighborhood just 100 yards from the local lake. which is what everybody wants to be near in this town. >> that's why it's called lakeway. >> you betcha.

the wide open living room has cool tile floors and brick fireplace. the formal dining room has huge, sunny windows and gleaming wood floors. breakfast area, granite counters and the master bath has a stone tile shower and a soaking tub. >> the last home in koehler, wisconsin. i wonder if that's the plumbing place. >> nothing to do with it. this is a home in the heart of the village just minutes from the beaches of lake michigan. those big old trees out front probably had about 10% value to that house. people pay a lot extra to have those status symbols out front. >> that is gorgeous landscaping. >> beautiful. and the kids put that in everynight. >> does the dog come with it. >> it's a charming touch. i like it. the living room has a bank of windows, nice proportions. built-ins, crown moldings and tile fireplace. french doors leading to the gardens out book and pristine floors. take your shoes off. why would you want to walk in

the house with shoes. the interior flows nicely from one room to the next. the open kitchen has marble counters, a cook top island, breakfast bar, back splash, and the back of the house is just as pretty as the front, a balcony covered porch, lush green lawn and plenty of painting. remember the house is $349,000. looks like a mansion. >> and all the plumbing -- only kidding. it is kohler. it is. >> you aren't supposed to correct me on the air. >> i didn't, mark traub our floor director did. bark ra, thanks so much. barbara thanks so much. up next supermodel christy turlington is in the house. she's calling on moms to disappear on mother's day. i'm here with carol, flo, and karen for a girls night out talking about activia. i tried it and my body felt so right, for a change. and then there's you... why should i try it? my system gets out of sorts but that comes with age, right?

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this mother's day christy turlington burns and her organization, every mother counts, wants to focus attention on complications related to pregnancy or child birth. >> a new film called no mother's day is asking moms to disappear this sunday. what does this mean? joining us here is christy turlington burns. great to have you here. what do you mean by disappear? you're saying disconnect from social media, don't really receive gifts on mother's day? what's the message? >> really wanted to take an opportunity where, you know, women and mothers are on the forefront of everybody's mind in this country, we spend a lot of money around this holiday and yet it's an opportunity to be able to educate people about so, you know, very, very preventable deaths that are happening around the world, including in the united states.

and we thought to take that opportunity to, you know, to come together in a very compassionate way, moms for moms, on a day that, you know, otherwise it's just kind of mechanical and we go through motions. >> what inspired you to create this no mother's day message. >> really trying to create an opportunity to pay attention, listen to the facts, take them in and hopefully 3406 forward to wanting to do some action. we, as the mother's council is an advocacy organization that really tries to invite participation. i think it's one of those issues if you know about it, you want to do something so we're inviting that kind of activity. >> you take some action. in the campaign you see the women go in silence, a different way of taking action to bring attention. >> i often say the best thing we can do is use our voice. use your voice when it's necessary but also to use quiet sometimes, take away your voice sometimes can be really positive, as well. i'm hoping the day after mother's day we're going to have a much larger group of people saying we want something to happen about this. >> chrisy, thank you so much.

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>> live, local, latebreaking. this is a wbal-tv 11 news update. >> sunshine this morning. temperatures start out chilly. sunshine will take temperatures into the low-to-mid-70's and in some cases. there will be a bit of a breeze during the day. not as windy as yesterday. everybody enjoys sunny

>> the force of weapons. i want everything about it. >> that's actor liam neeson, quite taken by his role as admiral shane in the big action thriller "battleship." monday on "today" liam will be here in studio 1a to tell us all about the game show turned movie. >> so interesting. >> exactly. >> interesting. >> all right. have their man cave, kids have a play room, what about mom? we need an escape, too, and it would be a great idea for mother's day. beth stern is here to tell us how to set the mood and create the ultimate mom cave. >> that looks like kid's day out. >> exactly. >> she is going to talk about

howard being here yesterday and the matt/howard kiss-off. >> howard stern not that bright. do i want to kiss matt or do i want to kiss beth? >> look at her. >> yeah. >> beautiful bed you're going to give mom a break in the kitchen. the scotto family is whipping up some memorable mother's day meal from appetizers to my favorite dessert. i have to ask, why are mary and alana being put to work? anthony should be doing the cooking. it's mother's day. >> not yet. >> well, every day is mother's day. >> you're right. >> i'm not a mom but i've got one. >> okay. >> okay. >> before this takes a horrible turn. >> all right, everyone. >> have a preview of what's coming up. >> single woman -- >> all right. -- >> lester. >> help us, lester. >> this is too good.

>> lester, please, i'm begging you. >> all right. let's show you what's coming up this weekend on "today," we're going to show you what happens when a deck that a group of teens are standing on collapses just moments before their prom night. certainly a prom to remember. we're going to hear more about what happened. then with less than three months until the olympic games in london, william and kate join their fellow olympic team ambassadors at a gala, gala, gala? >> gala. >> gala event. >> a gala. >> gala. so what will kate wear? we'll take a look. at the gala. >> and then restaurant psychology is what we're talking about. did you know in one day we make over 200 different food choices. we're going to tell you why your choices are based more on your psyche than your taste buds. and sunday is mother's day. we're going to meet four deserving moms who will get a very big surprise when they come to studio 1a. just wait till you hear and see what the reaction will be. all that and more this weekend

on "today." >> cool. >> excellent. >> now how about some weather? since nobody's going to introduce us. >> can i just share something? >> this is like -- >> only kidding. >> i think we all need to go back to bed and come back out and restart. >> this is live tv show, right? >> that's right. we've got a very important day. >> well actually. i just want to share something. jenna as you all know is an incredible professional as she is anchor but she's also a great personal trainer. she actually gave me a little lesson in personal training here at our fitness center. but this is sort of the workout you can do everywhere, right, jenna? >> i created this because i'm constantly on the road and i can't always rely on gyms. so i put together one of my workouts and used natalie as my guinea pig. you are a phenomenal guinea pig. >> we put together a 10 to 12 minute cardio strength training blast. you need no equipment for.

look at her shoelaces by the way, i'm blinded. or you can do it as a stand alone. >> like any of us could do that. >> i promise you, when i i explain it, we did it on the web -- >> that makes it easier. >> that means we can sit there and watch it while eating cheetos. trust me. >> trust me. this could work. there are substitute exercises you can do. i've spent time with lester in the gym, as well. and he still shows up on sundays. so, you know. check our website out today.com. you can see the video and jenna can be training you in your home, too. >> let's not get crazy. >> so -- >> now, time for weather. >> weather al. >> boom. >> you know what, first of all, before we do this, i want to make sure we have enough time for something we want to say. >> we absolutely do. because it has been seven years, i believe, and counting since our senior producer mark victor has been working with us. i think we have a picture of him. he is now, there he is. >> he's in the middle.

>> he's in the middle. >> in case you didn't know. but now he's moving on to bigger and better things heading up tomorrow productions which is a new division of nbc news. so there he is. mark victor. >> he's been such a great asset to this show. in his time he took our hour to the top of the ratings. he has been terrific under his leadership. also the popular segment like money 911, "steals & deals" and the professionals. mark -- >> mark standing up. >> oh, he is standing. >> no! . >> oh! >> mark we're going to miss you so much. in your new position. >> mark victor take a bow. >> he's got the best smile. >> he's the best. >> i believe mark victor works 22 hours a day. >> he is amazing! >> amazing. >> amazing. >> 100%. amazing. >> doing the arithmetic thinking 45 hours -- >> and that's what's going on ha

>> good morning. a chilly start to the day. we have full sunshine. low to mid 70's from central maryland to southern mar >> and that's your latest weather. >> all right, al, up next the great escape for mother's day. beth stern shows how to create the perfect mom cave. [ sniffs ] bacon?! gotta get that bacon! bacon?! bacon! smokey bacon, meaty bacon, tasty bacon! bacon? ohh, la, la... oh, i say, is that bacon?! oh, good heavens! bacon! bacon! bacon! bacon! who wants a beggin' strip? meee! i'd get it myself but i don't have thumbs!

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i can't argue with you. now join me while i eat cake and receive gifts. [ male announcer ] celebrate mom. buy any kfc 10 pc meal or larger and get a free double chocolate chip cake. model and tv host beth stern is also known as the better half of radio personality howard stern. the two have been married since 2008 and now beth is the host of hgtv's new series "34078 cave" that designs and builds the ultimate space just for mom. good morning. >> good morning. >> i could use you at my house. >> every mom deserves a mom cave. >> exactly. >> i got to ask you before we get to the mom caves, you're going to give us different ways that you can make your own mom cave at home, seeing howard here

yesterday, and matt, there's a romance going on. >> there definitely is. two of i think the hottest guys on the planet. i liked it. >> you weren't jealous? okay. >> matt and howard are good friends. i heard howard played -- >> a lot of fun -- >> clearly had so much fun in your life. >> you know what? after all of that yesterday and then he had more appearances all day he came home, he went right to bed. no fun at home. only fun for the day. >> absolutely. all right let's talk a little bit about some of these mom caves. i understand you have girl town at your house? >> there's girl town and man town. howard's man town is very dark, very black. there is an iron man mask somewhere in the center focal point. >> okay. >> dark dog beds in his town, light, pink fluffy ones in girl town. >> you like to keep it feminine. >> we're very opposite. >> is that your dog? we see the difference there

between your town and howard's town. all right let's talk about how you can bring some of the elements of mom caves into your own home. >> it's just all about making a mom feel special. >> right. >> adding luxury and elegance into her space. that's what i work on every week when i do my show. mom cave. one thing i think is fantastic to add to any room, whether it be a closet, your laundry room, is a great chandelier. >> chandelier right here. >> all shapes and sizes. you can have beads, crystals. it just becomes the focal point of the room and it's so elegant and just so pretty. >> even if you have a smaller room you can find smaller chandeliers to dress up a space? >> i found a chandelier the other day less than $100. >> great. one way to kind of light up a room and make it special. other things you say, candles. >> comfort is all about the senses. the smell and the lighting. we got the lighting covered. you can buy candles that are room specific. doesn't matter. i like a little nook in a room, chandelier, candle, glass of

wine and fluffy pillows and throws. >> this brings us a little more into the luxury end. you want some more you know more of that space to feel plush and just luxurious. >> these are faux fur pillows. i think adding a pillow or a throw is just another way to make a room personal, mother's day, great gifts for a mom. you feel special. get a pretty one. these ones are still luxurious and amazing. we're putting a really pretty one that we will reveal this afternoon. >> good for you. these are great. and even if you have some things that you maybe want to hide. like a medicine ball, a workout -- there are ways to disguise that, right? >> call my friends who are moms have their medicine balls, why not have it be cute and fun and actually like a -- >> where did you find this? this looks like a giant fur ball. >> they're made specifically for medicine balls. you can get them online. they're a cute little seating area in your mom cave. >> yeah, absolutely. and you can use that for a lot

of different uses i guess. and then over here you've got other things to dress up your space. >> i love baskets. they're multipurpose. i always put baskets in mom caves. i put my dogs toys. people can put their kids toys. hair accessories, scarves. i put my flip-flops in baskets. i have bathrooms all over my bathroom, in my mom cave. >> it's really important to be organized, too. >> organized. multipurpose and just pretty. i think a mom cave could be luxurious and pretty. >> you can come to my house. i'm free later this afternoon. beth stern, thank you so much. and mom cave premieres this sunday on hgtv. still to come the scottos are cooking up a special mother's day meal. will momma get a break? we hope so. she's got a nice cup of coffee.

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smallest things. things don't have to be perfect for them to feel good. they're great examples for us. >> it's infectious. >> it is. i love when i think about what kids have, they're grateful. they're joyful. they give us that sense of things are still right with the world. >> if your book you give us some ideas on how to bring that joy to our lives. you say first of all lighten someone else's load. what does that mean? >> lighten someone else's load, i wanted to just establish the difference between joy and happiness. >> what is it? >> there's a huge difference. happiness is all about what happens to us. joy is something on the inside. >> okay. >> good stuff happens to us, but also bad stuff happens. and what do we do when you get the diagnosis that you do have cancer. >> which is your experience. >> i've had that experience. or you know you think you're in love and suddenly he doesn't love you anymore or finances are tight. what do you do? joy is deeper than that. it's stable. it can't be shaken. it comes from the inside. and when we begin to realize that we don't put our hopes for joy in people. and possessions.

>> right. >> and -- >> although we pass it on which is why you say lighten someone else's load. >> when you lighten someone else's load you have a recognition that life is tough and you can make life better for other people by paying attention to their needs. by seeding what it is they're really needing that day. how you can make their life better by coming alongside of them. >> you also say be a joy builder instead of a joy killer. >> we kill joy in other people when we don't appreciate their efforts. you're in a relationship and somebody's trying but we think, okay they haven't tried hard enough so i'm not going to tell them they've done a good job because they'll stop trying. when bee appreciate people's efforts it builds joy in them. makes them more willing to keep trying. >> at the church you have this weight loss effort going on. as i mentioned you survived cancer. you fought it twice now. healthy living, and 250,000 -- 250,000 pounds combined. >> combined. >> what happened? >> about a year and a half ago rick was baptizing and our church is baptized by immersion.

after he'd been baptizing people he said we're fat. we're all fat. i'm fat. he decided he was going to do something about it. had no idea thousands of people would join in. a year and a half later, 250,000 pounds have been dropped. there are people i don't even recognize anymore because they're half of their former selves. >> i'm happy to share some joy with you. >> thanks. >> congratulations with the church. >> kay warren. up next your mom will certainly be joyous if you give her the whole day off. the scotto family is cooking up a special mother's day meal. the ladies are getting pampered.

"mom's rule today" is brought to you by tropicana. tap into nature. >> this morning on "moms rule today," a mother's day meal courtesy of the scotto family. but no break for momma marion who is here with her son anthony and daughter elaina.

good morning. >> good morning. >> happy mother's day to the mommies. >> i'm overseeing this. >> you're overseeing. you're not going to cook. >> here's the deal. we're getting her out of the kitchen. >> and you're going to give her a big treat. >> that's right. >> but you can oversee for now. >> i'll move down. >> let's go. >> a little appetizer to start mom off. right? >> you know, this is like sunshine. >> i love that. >> mother's day, deviled eggs. i have some with bacon. people come in, they enjoy it. looks like happiness. >> it's a great start. >> i mean it's quiet. >> what are you making elaina? >> we are making a penne gratin. we paul it penne from heaven. we start with pancetta and butter. we throw in the par cooked penne and then we add fontina and parmesan and just like mix this all up.

>> how could you not like it? pancetta and lots of cheese and butter and cream. >> butter makes everything taste better. >> it does. >> so we just mix this all around. doesn't that look wonderful. >> it looks good. >> and then we add cream. >> we're going to add the heavy cream. >> the heavy cream for mom. >> yeah. >> okay and then, this goes in our baking dish. okay. >> it's already been buttered. >> a little bit more butter. >> and then mom will add -- >> spread this out? >> yep. >> she'll add more cheese. >> there you go. >> more mozzarella. >> more cheese. >> more cheese. >> and then we bake it, and this is what it looks like. >> -- >> we're short on time. >> what i did. >> this is a pork loin or pork breast is what we did. i had the bone on to make it a little bit more juicy. cut some slids in them.

added a little bit of parsley. a little bit of rub. i'm going to brown it. which is what this looks like here. >> all right. >> then i'm going to talk about some of the foods we're going to put -- >> i have a white dress on, you're scaring me. >> no, no, no. i put the apricots. cipollini onions. >> why? >> because you've got the sweet and the little bit of sour. i love all that. we're going to deglaze with a little bit of marsala wine, then add all of this and roast to the. probably about 25 to 30 minutes. >> high temperature? >> like 350. add a little beef stock, keep it uncovered. this is what it's going to look like. add some spicy walnuts. that's on the website to give you the recipe. >> oh, that's absolutely beautiful. let's have -- >> okay. >> yeah. >> so moms -- >> favorites is coconut. so we're doing a meyer lemon coconut pudding pie. an than i you start.

>> this is just store bought vanilla pudding. >> this is meyer lemon juice. meyer lehman peel. >> there's zest. >> and then toasted coconut to the. mom is this enough? >> yeah. >> good. >> and we're going to make it as easy as possible. >> graham cracker crust. >> even dad can do, mom, is that what you're saying? >> whatever. >> actually refrigerate it. but we're going to add some of our whipped cream on top. >> oh! >> voila. momma marion, who's your pie. happy mother's day. >> thanks -- [ female announcer ] with xfinity,

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