My delightful sister-in-law, Elizabeth, Jewess of Love and Light, and her mini-chef, and my favorite mid-western nephew, Ari, are guest-blogging and sharing a recipe with all of you that I personally cannot wait to try out on my family. When I asked Elizabeth to enlighten us with some seasonal treats, I had no idea that […]
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There are days when I walk around my neighborhood just to soak up the nuances that make it so gorgeous. For so long, this part of the City seemed like a foreign land to me, especially the utter quiet that would ensue after banking hours and on the weekends. I remember walking around, pregnant with […]
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My class of 3 year-olds is probably my most adventurous class in the taste department. Week after week, even when we push the envelope and make dishes that some kids would not come near with a ten foot pole, they happily sit down and eat together, with not a word about it being gross. Even […]
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Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, a nice, green, traditional Greek dish. Yes, we are mixing our metaphors, but this dish is universally delicious. In writing the recipe for this spanakopita, I really tried to pare it down to its essential ingredients so that it will come together quickly and very simply. The basics […]
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You have got to love New York. Just the other day, on my way home from running like three grazillion errands, I stopped into one of my favorite neighborhood bakeries to pick up a sandwich for lunch. While I was waiting for my order, the guy in front of me said, “Oh, that is my […]
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I'm a New York City mum of three children—Mira, 8, Liev, 6, and our littlest Yummy, Genevieve, 2. I teach mommies, preschool kids, and grade school age children (or "Yummies" as I like to call them) how to make delicious things. Read more…