One of the many, many things that I am thankful for this year? The joy and warmth of having little helpers has surpassed the need for perfection. Happy Thanksgiving, Yummies! A day and a dollar short Corner View, but better late than never! For a different perspective, take a tour around the world of these […]
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When Mira and the original kids in my cooking class were three, I wanted to create a special recipe for them to make at Thanksgiving time that they could make and love year after year. After experimenting with different options, a special recipe for sweet potato casserole with coconut milk, beautiful caramelized pecans, and the […]
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Joining in with Mama Amanda Soule, a.k.a. Soule Mama and her weekly picture show. In her words: “This Moment. A Friday ritual. A single photo- no words-capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor, and remember. “ Happy Weekend to You! American Yummies, are you […]
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Last night I had a dream that I was too balanced… and had therefore become unbalanced. Goodness, Autumn. You are schooling me. Thank goodness Anything Goes this week for Corner View, and I get to play catch up from last week! Follow along with the rest of the laissez-faire Corner Viewers: jane – ian – bonnie – joyce […]
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Our big cooking class is really beginning to find its groove. This strata has many (easy) steps, and the mini-chefs seemed to each have his or her role secured in bringing it together. The older ones helped the younger ones, and the younger ones generally smiled big smiles when they got their turn to do […]
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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…