Almost two thirds of the way into this third pregnancy, one thing is clear. We are in control of so little. I am in control of so little. Most days the only thing I can do is sit back and watch the magic unfold and try not to completely hinder the process. “From wonder into […]
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Winter. So much is going on underground and unseen. I did have to laugh when NY1 started talking on last night’s news about “SNOWMAGEDDAN 1/11/11” before the storm, which, as it turns out, was sort of paltry. While media hyperbole usually has me rolling my eyes, this ventured so far into the ridiculous as to […]
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One of the things that my mom taught me about having people over to dinner and especially for having a party is to make sure that everything is planned out. She never makes some new recipe for these occasions, but spends at least a week working out all the kinks before offering something to somebody […]
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Last night, as we finished our last TYM class of the semester, my daughter rehearsed for her first performance ever. My husband accompanied Mira for her chorus’s sound check and rehearsal in the downtown park. As soon as I could leave things to my assistant, my son and I rushed into a taxi. We headed […]
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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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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…