Another muffin? When it comes to cooking and eating with little kids, it seems there is no limit to the number of muffins that you can make and enjoy together. When I received a MAYDAY email from my sister-in-law, Elizabeth, last week describing a cranberry surplus and a request for recipes that might help her […]
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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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Allow me to introduce you to Anchorage Alaskan ladies Mama Alison and her daughter and mini-chef, Meredith. Alison runs and owns Rise and Shine Bakery with her husband, Dan, where they bake gorgeous sourdough breads. You can see them hanging out at the Farmers Market in the warmer days, and cozying up in an Anchorage […]
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My fellow Yummy Mummy and dear friend, Sonia, in the full throes of labor on Wednesday afternoon, called in a special request. At her son’s preschool, Snack Day is like a high holy day for the kid whose turn it is to bring in the goods. She wanted to make sure that the snack new […]
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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…