Last summer, a super delicious tartine , or open-faced sandwich, appeared at one of my neighborhood haunts, Le Pain Quotidien. The salty-sweet flavors it involved-roasted peaches, prosciutto di parma, parmesan cheese and steamed asparagus-kept me lusting after it through the season and hoping that it would reappear this summer. No dice! Finally, […]
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With the peak-season watermelons showing up at our local farmer’s market, we wanted to pay homage to these sweet treats and to the trickling days of summer. Appropriate for the holiday, it took a bit of elbow grease, but the result is devine. The recipe follows. Please note that a tarp might […]
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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…