A kitchen full of mini-chefs with freshly washed hands and faces beaming with concentration began to butter the tortillas for these chalupas, my mother Charlotte’s recipe to which I have made a few minor adjustments. They were nearly all happy to see the beans, and they were all happy to see the rice as we […]
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To kick off our fourth year of cooking classes with the mini-chefs, we made a family recipe given to me by my mom. Chalupas are sort of like soft tacos, but are made with corn tortillas that have been buttered and barely fried. Inside, my mom puts Spanish rice, cheese, and of course refritos, or […]
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Over the weekend, I catered a Top Chef-themed birthday party for one of the neighborhood mini-chefs. To help me prep for the big party, a few friends crowded into the TYM kitchen to help. While brainstorming dishes for the party, there were a few obstacles (a la Top Chef???) on my radar. First and foremost, […]
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Being out of the City and steeped in the fresh air and fresh ingredients of a Vermont late summer has inspired all sorts of adventures in our kitchen. My son, for instance, is addicted to the sharp cheddar cheese that they make locally and keeps begging for just one more slice. He’ll sit a the […]
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This past Saturday we breezed into downtown Ludlow, Vermont to be part of the 13th annual Zucchini Festival and honor one of the stars of the season, the beautiful zucchini. Believe it or not, the celebration draws people from all over the area, and there is palpable excitement around the little festival and its goings […]
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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…