When it comes to preschoolers-or come to think of it, people in general-it seems like you can never have enough muffins around. In our home, we make muffins weekly, using up leftovers and packing whole grains, seeds, and nuts into little packages that our children gobble down. Most of the time, if it’s in a […]
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This morning I found myself up early to take the Pan de Muerto, or “Bread of the Dead,” dough out of its nest in the refrigerator to roll into balls and bake. Baking has always been a form of meditation or prayer for me. So often, when I am baking something, I’m also remembering the person […]
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The squash puree level in our apartment this time of year is prolific. Squash and pumpkins sit roasted or waiting to roast on every available inch of counter space and fill endless jars after they are pureed. From the puree, we make muffins, soups, cookies, breads, lasagnas, pies, little beds to place chickens or fish […]
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We have our first guest blogger: Mister Ari Simon, Chicago-based mini-chef and fruitophile. He and his awesome mom, a.k.a. Aunt Elizabeth, sent in this recipe for banana-nut muffins made with a secret ingredient, garam masala. They sound heavenly, and honestly, I think that Ari and I might be on the same wavelength today. I […]
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When I first suggested making these chocolate zucchini muffins to Mira yesterday, I was met with a real pondering look. “OK,” she said slowly, “But I get to have one all by myself.” Well, sure. After the muffins were measured, mixed, cupped, baked, and cooled, I set Mira’s one self-muffin out for her […]
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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…