Archive: November 2009

Gratitude

27 November 2009

One of the sweetest things about having our first Thanksgiving here in our new home is how much everyone in our family helped to make it happen. My daughter, who was in charge of the dessert we collectively chose (carrot cake), buttered, traced, measured, and frosted. My husband acted as the most fabulous sous chef […]

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Preparations For the Big Day

27 November 2009

We have spent all day preparing our menu, setting our table, and stealing a little time here and there to enjoy just hanging as a family. Sending delicious and hearty wishes to you and all the Yummies! Happy Thanksgiving!

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Easy No-Bake Thanksgiving Appetizer: Dates Stuffed with Parmesan and Asiago

24 November 2009

Need a little something to make with your kids to keep them busy while you run frantically around the kitchen doing all the grazillion things to get ready for the big feast? These dates are that little-delicious-something. Two-year-old hands can even be kept busy with this one. And what a lovely thing to have on […]

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Thanksgiving Helpers

20 November 2009

The Tribeca Yummy Mummy kitchen got a whole lot fuller last yesterday when all the kids from my daughter’s pre-K class came over to help me make sweet potato pie. We used the filling for my sweet potato casserole and, instead of marshmallows on top, we cut out puff pastry shapes and sprinkled crumbled amaretti […]

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The R’s

18 November 2009

Guess who we saw this weekend? Can you spot some familiar silhouettes? What traditions are you starting or maintaining this year? Need more inspiration taken from cell phones around the world? First check out Jane to read about the theme. Then take a look at these: jane, ladybug-zen, ian, bonnie, esti, sophie, cele, modsquad, caitlin, […]

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